The Lackawanna County commissioners designated September 2026 as Recovery Month. Preventing and overcoming mental and/or substance use disorders are essential to achieving a normal, healthy lifestyle. Recovery Month strives to help people to become more aware of the signs of mental and substance use disorders so they can direct individuals to the agencies and services that can help them build a fulfilling life. From left: Commissioners Bill Gaughan and Thom Welby; Robert DeMeck, Lackawanna-Susquehanna Drug & Alcohol director; and Commissioner Chris Chermak.
