The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

National Recovery Month



September is Recovery Month National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month 2013


PSA


Milestones

Type: Radio


Language: English


File: Click to download the PSA (587 KB - MOV)



Transcript:

Audio

Music: jazz, happy, uplifting - low and under.

(:05)
SFX: BG low sound of group chatting

Narrator VO: “Recovery benefits everyone.”

SFX: BG low sound of street noises, cars driving by, muffled conversations from people on the street.

(:03)
Woman’s VO: “I started my own company.”

SFX: Soft street noises, footsteps, BG pedestrian chatter. We hear hints of basketball/kids playing.

(:03)
Son’s VO: “I got my dad back.”

SFX: Street noises become less apparent, transitioning to light breeze, tree leaves rustling, soft bird chirping

(:03)
Woman’s VO: “My friends believe in me.”

Music swells slightly

(:06)
Narrator VO: “Substance use and mental health problems can be treated… and the road to recovery is now more accessible. It all starts on Day One.”

(:02)
Hispanic woman, son, young women VO: “Join the voices for recovery…”

(:05)
Narrator VO: “For information and treatment referral for you or someone you love, call 1-800-662-HELP.”

NOTE: 4357 in phone number is not spoken, but included on end graphic for time and clarity.

(:03)
Tag VO: “Brought to you by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.”

MUSIC OUT.
30 seconds



  • Behavioral Health is Essential to Health
  • Prevention Works
  • Treatment is Effective
  • People Recover
Health and Human Services Logo
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration • 1 Choke Cherry Road • Rockville, MD 20857 • 1-877-SAMHSA-7
External link. Please review our Disclaimer