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MiLB partners w Pyramid Healthcare to host overdose awareness night in the ball park! Resources will be available, family friendly event!

The second annual Remembering Love & Restoring Hope honors lives lost to overdose and provides support to those left behind.  

A day of education and awareness brought to the community to promote and support healthier and safer neighborhoods.

Memorial Service to recognize lives lost to the disease of addiction

On Saturday August 29, 2026, the Montgomery County Overdose Prevention Team is doing a 1-mile walk/run/roll for International Overdose Awareness Day. Before the walk/run/roll we will hold a memorial for those that have passed. During and after the walk/run/roll, there will be a resource fair for people to walk through. The event will last from  Read the Rest...

Community Health Fair, providing free health resources from county and community organizations. Free giveaways and connections to housing, food, employment, and healthcare resources. Bringing awareness to International Overdose Awareness Day

Join BCHD and other agencies across Baltimore to honor lives lost, share their stories, connect to resources, and more. Join the Baltimore City Health Department for International Overdose Awareness Day hosted by the Baltimore City Health Department. This day brings together city agencies, community organizations, peer recovery specialists, and Baltimore families, offering free community resources, free food, free activities  Read the Rest...

Join the Baltimore City Health Department for our annual International Overdose Awareness Day Fair. This day brings together city agencies, community organizations, peer recovery specialists, and Baltimore families, offering free community resources, free food, free activities for children, performances, opportunities for remembrance, and family activities for all to enjoy.

Game Highlight (3): Postgame Fireworks Presented By Lower Shore Goes Purple The Shorebirds are launching fireworks high into the sky after the game as the best fireworks show on Delmarva makes its return presented by Lower Shore Goes Purple | Presented By Lower Shore Goes Purple Game Highlight: Go Purple Night Presented By Lower Shore Goes Purple  Read the Rest...

Come out and join us for a family friendly night of showing support to those in recovery, those we have lost, and the families that are impacted by addiction. A free fireworks show will happen after the game!

Evening to honor and remember our loved ones lost to substance use disorder.

Monday, August 31: Hanging lights and signs downtown Hagerstown-Meet at the Square in front of the Tax Assessment Building at 8am

Join us as we honor the lives lost, support those affected and strengthen our community through hope, healing and action. The afternoon will include a remembrance activity, Baltimore County Mobile Units and partner mobile units providing on-site support and connection.

Direct input from community members who have been impacted by substance use and overdose is an essential component of Maryland’s overdose response strategy. To help facilitate public input, Lt. Governor Aruna Miller is impaneling a Citizen Advisory Workgroup to provide recommendations to the Maryland Overdose Response Advisory Council (MORAC) from the perspective of individuals in  Read the Rest...

Monday, August 31: Candlelight Vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day- Bring a picture of your loved one, light a candle in their honor or memory, and stand together for awareness. Meet at the Square in front of the Tax Assessment Building at 5pm

A time to remember those we have lost to overdose, a time to act and shatter stigma for all. We will have speakers, crisis and bereavement vendors and support, a memorial wall, candle vigil and more.

Howard County International Overdose Awareness Day Join our community for an evening of education, support, remembrance, and hope as we honor those whose lives have been lost to overdose and stand with individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use. This year marks 25 years of International Overdose Awareness Day—a time to remember those we've  Read the Rest...

Join us for a meaningful evening of remembrance, connection, and hope as we honor those we’ve lost and stand for those still here. Personal stories of loss and recovery Community resources and support Candlelight remembrance ceremony Memorial Display bring a photo of your loved one Free access to Narcan Live Music

New! 2027 Opioid Restitution Fund Grant Program MOOR is pleased to announce our 2027 Opioid Restitution Fund Grant Program! This is a competitive opportunity through which eligible organizations will be able to apply for up to $1,000,000 to support efforts to address the harms of the opioid and overdose crisis. Non-profits are eligible to apply  Read the Rest...

We’re back for our 6th year in a row and we aim to make it our best yet! In line with our mission and the spirit of our website, we are inviting local organizations and resources—such as treatment centers, nonprofits, police, and emergency services—to participate and share what they do to support our community. Our  Read the Rest...

Thursday, September 10, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM State House – Governor’s Reception Room Annapolis, MD Location subject to change (TBD) also Recovery Month Recognition Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/event/4006298 The Maryland Overdose Response Advisory Council is chaired by Lt. Governor Aruna Miller and includes representatives from 18 state agencies working to reduce overdose morbidity and  Read the Rest...

Join others from around the world to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The program includes a 30-minute film, highlighting first-person accounts of the attacks and their aftermath, and a live chat with Museum staff throughout the day.

Recovery Month Softball Event Competition and Family Friendly  

Car Show & Vendors Market

Saturday, September 12: WGP Block Party & Recovery Walk- Join us for a family-friendly community event focused on substance use prevention, recovery awareness, and stigma reduction. Enjoy listening to inspiring local female speakers who will share their experience, strength, and hope, along with community vendors offering education and resources, music from a live DJ, and  Read the Rest...

Drug Free All Stars will be hosting the 2026 Drug Education & Awareness Sporting Festival on September 12th, 2026 at Annapolis Recreation & Parks, Griscom 1, from 11am-5pm. The festival will include a FREE SOCCER CLINIC, FREE BASKETBALL CLINIC, Moon bounce, Obstacle Course, FREE FOOD, Prevention Information, Resources and T-shirt with Swag Bag for youth  Read the Rest...

Join us as we learn about how substance abuse effects other areas of behavioral health including mental health, gambling, sex addiction, etc. There will be a free breakfast and CEUs.

The Drug and Violence Awareness Expo focuses on critical issues affecting communities and local businesses, including drug abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Attendees can take part in educational seminars, CPR training, self-defense instruction, K-9 demonstrations, and view crime-fighting vehicles. Exhibitors will include public safety agencies, healthcare providers, and victim support organizations offering resources and  Read the Rest...

On Friday, September 18, join MACS for MOMs, the University of Maryland Taghi Modarressi Center for Infant Study and the Danya Institute for a free, full-day virtual course: "Perinatal Substance Use Disorder Management: Clinical Best Practices." This training will provide comprehensive and evidence-based information for the clinical management of pregnant and parenting women with opioid  Read the Rest...

This workshop is designed to increase awareness and understanding of mutual aid support groups and the vital role they play in recovery and wellness. Representatives from a variety of mutual aid organizations will provide an overview of their programs, discuss their guiding principles, describe what participants can expect when attending a meeting, and share how  Read the Rest...

St. Mary's Goes Purple 5th Annual Walk for Recovery Join us for this free family event to celebrate those in recovery! Attendees will receive a t-shirt and water bottle (while supplies last). Registration is highly recommended, but not required to attend.

Together We Walk. Together We Rally. Together We RECOVER! Baltimore is celebrating 19 years of increasing the awareness and shattering the stigmas associated with mental health and substance use disorders. We strongly and boldly promote the message that behavioral health is essential to health, prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover. Join us for  Read the Rest...

Come for an evening of fellowship and worship as we worship Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

Recovery Month Basket Bingo (50/50 raffle too!)

Recovery Walk for those in recovery and those who work in recovery and family and friends

Save a Life Day is a grassroots national day of action equipping the public to recognize and reverse an overdose. It started in two West Virginia counties. Today, all 50 states participate. Save a life, Naloxone Day

The Drug and Violence Awareness Expo focuses on critical issues affecting communities and local businesses, including drug abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Attendees can take part in educational seminars, CPR training, self-defense instruction, K-9 demonstrations, and view crime-fighting vehicles. Exhibitors will include public safety agencies, healthcare providers, and victim support organizations offering resources and  Read the Rest...

The theme for the 2026 symposium is "Together for Change: Connecting People, Services & Solutions." The goal of the symposium is to bring together leaders, practitioners, individuals with lived experience, and community partners to strengthen collaboration across prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm-reduction sectors. Through shared learning, innovative strategies, and meaningful dialogue, the symposium aims to  Read the Rest...

Saturday, September 26: PROSC Recovery Picnic at City Park- PROSC & Washington Goes Purple are hosting a fun and welcoming Recovery Community Picnic celebrating recovery, connection, and hope. Enjoy inspiring speakers, free food (while supplies last), games, fellowship, and raffle drawings throughout the event. Whether you are in recovery, supporting a loved one, or an  Read the Rest...

Join the Baltimore County ROSC for their “Recovery in the Park” event.SEPTEMBER 26, 202611:00 AM - 3:00 PMHeritage Park2700 Playfield St, Dundalk, MD 21222Experience a day of joy and connection in the heart of the park, filled with exciting and engaging free activities for all ages. Come together with your neighbors as we embrace the  Read the Rest...

Behavioral Health System Baltimore is hosting its 10th annual Recovery Month event with the theme of "From Surviving to Thriving: Embracing Change." Join this free community festival celebrating recovery, resilience, and the power of change. September 26, 2026 1-4 p.m. The Avenue Market, 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore

5k/1mile Walk

Substance Use Recovery Resource Event for the community

DinkFest '26 – Pickleball for a Purpose is The Olive Branch, Inc.'s First Annual Recovery Month community event, bringing together individuals in recovery, family members, treatment providers, recovery residences, community organizations, legal professionals, and supporters for a day of fun, connection, and healthy competition. Held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at The Pickleball Factory in  Read the Rest...

Thursday, October 15, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM State House – Governor’s Reception Room Annapolis, MD Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/event/4006298 The Maryland Overdose Response Advisory Council is chaired by Lt. Governor Aruna Miller and includes representatives from 18 state agencies working to reduce overdose morbidity and mortality in Maryland. The advisory council shares data related  Read the Rest...

🍂 2nd Annual Transformed by Grace Picnic – October Gathering for Hope 🍂 This October, join us for the Transformed by Grace Picnic—a cozy fall afternoon filled with good food, live music, and community fun, all for a powerful cause. Every ticket sold supports Bethesda Transformation Center, a local non-profit helping women break free from  Read the Rest...

Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response is hosting an in-person meeting for county, city, and town personnel who work with their local opioid settlement funds. Review the meeting agenda for more details. This meeting will take place at 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD, on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 8:30 am–4:00 pm. Event Agenda | Registration Form

Evan Blood Memorial Concert - Live music, food, and fun! Proceeds fund addiction recovery and support families who tragically lose a child. Fallston Barrel House 2403 Bel Air Rd, Fallston, MD 21047 Saturday, October 24, 2026 @ 2-8:30p (Doors open at 2pm) Cost $30 per ticket Fallston Barrel House’s full menu & bar will be  Read the Rest...