International Overdose Awareness Day Candlelight Cermony & Vigil and National Recovery Month Launch August 29, 2024 Please share with your networks. This event is for all ages, SSL hours available for students who participate in planning or at the event. Link to download the sharable PDF:https://drive.google.com/.../1FE9XR24LyDss1wowdIA.../view... Memorial Photo Submissons: bit.ly/MoCoIOADPhoto2024 Resource Fair Table Request: https://bit.ly/MGPTableRequest SSL Sign  Read the Rest...

This is an event that is in honor those we have lost due to overdose and to celebrate recovery and battling the disease of addiction. This is a four hour event that is taking place at the St. John’s Episcopal Church where we will be accompanied by the Howard County Heath Department, Howard County Fire  Read the Rest...

The Dirty Grass Players with Yellow Dubmarine, Caleb Stine & Jim Kelly! Get ready for an electrifying event like no other – the VA Way’s Dub Grass – International Overdose Awareness Day Event. Picture this: A mind-blowing fusion of reggae and bluegrass music, all aimed at raising our opioid overdose awareness. It’s not just a  Read the Rest...

Event by Talbot Goes Purple and Mid-Shore Restoring HOPE in Women Anchor Church, Easton MD Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook Join us for the fourth annual Festival of Hope -- FREE food, live music, kids' activities, resources and information AND more!

Event by Washington Goes Purple, Downtown Hagerstown and 3 others Hagerstown City Park Duration: 2 hr Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook We are already thinking about September- which is Recovery Month which means it’s time to kick off in a big way! Join us at the Hagerstown City Park, hosted by Ryan Smetzer on Saturday, August 31st from  Read the Rest...

We invite you to join us for a Candlelight Vigil to honor and remember those we have lost to overdose on International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, August 31, 2024.  There is an event going on in each county on the same day and time, choose one that best fits your location.  These events aim  Read the Rest...

THIS SATURDAY, it's Go Purple Night and the Shorebirds are hosting a special Go Purple Jersey Auction with proceeds to benefit Tri-County Goes Purple! Save time, buy YOUR tickets online Buy Tickets: https://atmilb.com/3ODPm0U August 31st • 6:30p • Arthur W Perdue Stadium Wear your purple & join us for this family friendly event. Fireworks will  Read the Rest...

The annual "QAC Goes Purple" campaign is set to return this September, with two kick-off events scheduled during the Queen Anne’s Soccer Club opening weekend. Friday, September 6 5:00 to 8:00 pm Church Hill Park This event includes live music, giveaways and county resources. Saturday, September 7 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Route 18 Park  Read the Rest...

We are delighted to announce that The Atlantic Club and Worcester Goes Purple will hold the 13th annual Walk for Recovery ~ A Celebration of Hope ~ September 7th 2024 starting at 9 AM on the Ocean City Boardwalk. We would be honored to have you join The Walk to help bring awareness, resources, and solutions to  Read the Rest...

Washington Co. ROSC Recovery Picnic Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) Recovery Picnic Hagerstown City Park 501 Virginia Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740-6248, United States

Join us on **Sat Sep 07 2024** at **Westminster City Park** for an afternoon filled with dynamic speakers and engaging stories. Our lineup of speakers includes industry experts, thought leaders, and changemakers who will share their stories. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain new perspectives as you travel through this  Read the Rest...

Allegany County Recovery and Wellness Walk Wednesday, September 11, 2024 1:00 to 2:30 PM on the track at Allegany College of Maryland Every person impacted by behavioral health issues has a reason to celebrate their story and accomplishment. Please join us for this exciting celebration event! Available FREE at the event: • NALOXONE TRAINING Registration  Read the Rest...

Maryland Overdose Response Advisory Council is chaired by Lt. Governor Aruna Miller and includes representatives from 18 state agencies working to reduce overdose mobility and mortality in Maryland. The advisory council shares data related to the overdose crisis across agencies and provides strategic guidance for increasing access to substance use care and addressing disparities in overdose outcomes

Maryland’s Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF) was created in 2019 to receive all funds awarded to the State of Maryland through legal settlements with prescription opioid manufacturers and distributors. In 2022, Maryland established the ORF Advisory Council to provide recommendations regarding the use of those funds. For questions regarding the Advisory Council, email StopOverdose@Maryland.gov. Next Meeting Monday, September 23, 2024  Read the Rest...

Maryland’s Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF) was created in 2019 to receive all funds awarded to the State of Maryland through legal settlements with prescription opioid manufacturers and distributors. In 2022, Maryland established the ORF Advisory Council to provide recommendations regarding the use of those funds. For questions regarding the Advisory Council, email StopOverdose@Maryland.gov. Next Meeting Tuesday, March 18, 2025  Read the Rest...

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 to the overdose crisis across agencies and provides strategic guidance for increasing access to substance use care and addressing disparities  Read the Rest...

Join us for our inaugural Substance Use Awareness Advocacy Day rally on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 9 –11 am! This event will bring together individuals and organizations committed to raising awareness and advocating for meaningful action to address the impacts of the overdose crisis in our communities. Whether you’re an advocate, a community leader, or  Read the Rest...

St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) are partnering to host Ruthie Alcaide, a motivational speaker on drug and alcohol awareness. The event will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The  Read the Rest...

The HarfordTV Foundation presents “Facing Addiction in Harford County: It’s a Family Affair” on Thursday, April 10, 6:30 – 8:00pm at the Cultural Center at the Havre de Grace Opera House. Join us for a special evening featuring keynote speaker Daniel McGee, recovery champion and author of “Chasing A Flawed Sun,” and panel discussions with  Read the Rest...

Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening: Trinity’s Children, Inc. Join us on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM as we officially celebrate the Grand Opening of Trinity’s Children, Inc. with a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Trinity Viola Ripley Memorial Bench in Galyn Manor Green Park, Brunswick, MD. Founded in memory of Trinity Viola Ripley, our nonprofit is dedicated to raising awareness, supporting  Read the Rest...

🏃👟Saturday, April 26th, 2025 from 9am-1pm @ Kylan Barn~30603 Dusty Lane, Delmar, MD 21875. JOIN US TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR MENTAL WELLNESS AND SUICIDE PREVENTION! 👟 🏃 FREE, family~friendly event: Run/walk (approximately 1 mile+) Please complete registration for you and or your group. T-shirts will be available first come, first serve at the event only. Check-in  Read the Rest...

It's time to clean out your cabinets and clean up your community! Bring your unwanted, unused or expired medication to 925. N. Burhans Blvd from 10am-2pm!

Hoops for Hope is a basketball game between AACo Police and fellas in recovery. This is year 7 and is the tie breaker as the teams are 3 and 3!!

The Annual Tuerk Conference continues to be the premier conference in the Maryland region for providers, administrators, counselors and advocates to learn about the latest information on events and changes that will affect them. It is vitally important for professionals in this field to stay informed about these changes and their impact on patient care.  Read the Rest...

Come join this empowering One-day Summit focused on breaking down barriers and promoting positive change in women's health.

Community Resource Fair bringing together community partners to provide resources, screenings and services. Partners include: Primary Care, Mental Health, Substance Use, Insurance Navigators and more! Shower Trailer and Free hair cuts available on first come first served basis.

Day of sober fun! Food, music, family fun, Kidz Zone, face painting and games.

Washington Goes Purple Trash Bash  At Washington Goes Purple's Trash Bash, we believe that everything—and everyone—has value. Just as discarded materials can be transformed into something beautiful, people, no matter their past or struggles, have worth and potential. This unique fundraiser brings the community together to create art from "trash"—upcycled and repurposed materials. Teams will  Read the Rest...

May 12, 2025 – Charm City Care Connection Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response hosts quarterly discussions to provide an opportunity for our local partners to discuss common challenges and best practices for implementing their programs. This was the inaugural meeting, which featured a presentation from Charm City Care Connection on co-located services. Recording | Slides

We’re excited to invite you to an unforgettable evening of hope, celebration, and community impact at our 9th Annual Recovery Gratitude Banquet, taking place on Friday, May 16 at the Singerly Fire Hall in Elkton, Maryland. This special event is our largest fundraiser of the year, and we need your support to make it a success! At this year’s Banquet, we’ll  Read the Rest...

Calling all QAC residents ages 10 and older! Step into the QAC Goes Purple Escape Room—a fun, fast-paced challenge designed by the QAC Drug Free Student Ambassadors. Team up to solve puzzles, beat the clock, and uncover eye-opening facts about substance abuse—all while having fun with family or friends. Form a group up to 8 people. Smaller  Read the Rest...

Please join us for Montgomery County’s 2025 Spring Forum to learn about maintaining strong mental health & preventing substance use. Attendees will learn about achieving and maintaining strong mental health, the dangers of fentanyl, alcohol, and other substances, information to keep loved ones safe, school & community-based mental health & substance use crisis prevention, harm  Read the Rest...

Please join us for Montgomery County’s 2025 Spring Forum to learn about maintaining strong mental health & preventing substance use. Attendees will learn about achieving and maintaining strong mental health, the dangers of fentanyl, alcohol, and other substances, information to keep loved ones safe, school & community-based mental health & substance use crisis prevention, harm  Read the Rest...

Calling all QAC residents ages 10 and older! Step into the QAC Goes Purple Escape Room—a fun, fast-paced challenge designed by the QAC Drug Free Student Ambassadors. Team up to solve puzzles, beat the clock, and uncover eye-opening facts about substance abuse—all while having fun with family or friends. Form a group up to 8 people. Smaller  Read the Rest...

A series designed to help persons in or entering recovery take meaningful next steps in their recovery journey. Sessions offer expert guidance, valuable resources, and real opportunities to support career readiness, financial well-being, and legal empowerment.   Our May session is: Financial Literacy: Building a Stronger Future WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 | 6:00-7:00 PM Bel Air  Read the Rest...

1/2 day event for individual in recovery from substance use. RRR Save the Date

A powerful community event that brings together neighbors for a day of unity, healing, and hope. Organized by the Mayor's NO HARM Violence Prevention Team, in collaboration with Moms Demand Action, this event will include fun activities for the whole family.  

Join Washington Goes Purple at Meritus Stadium! Date: June 7th, First Pitch will be thrown at 5:30pmSpecial Giveaway: First 1500 fans receive a FREE bucket hat!Come out and show your purple pride while supporting a great cause. Let’s make a difference together—one game at a time! Purchase your ticket here!  

When: Sunday, June 8th from 12 PM to 4 PM Where: Hub City Brewery, located at 25 W Church St, Hagerstown, MD 21740.We will be auctioning off five unique pieces from Washington Goes Purple's first-ever Trash Bash. In addition to the auction, there will be a charcuterie board available from South In Your Mouth, along  Read the Rest...

The public is invited to a day at Thousand Acres Golf course while supporting Reflection House, Garrett County’s first residential recovery home. Your participation helps provide essential resources and a fresh start for women overcoming substance use disorders. Register here: https://reflectionhousegc.org/golf-for-a-cause-benefitting-reflection-house/

Join us every second Tuesday of the month from 8 to 9 a.m. for presentations and case-based discussions designed for providers in maternal health settings.    

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 to the overdose crisis across agencies and provides strategic guidance for increasing access to substance use care and addressing disparities  Read the Rest...

Monthly Expungement Clinic - a Maryland Legal Aid partnership

Join MACS Consultant Dr. Michael Fingerhood on Thursday, June 12, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. for a live, virtual CME webinar: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Integrated With Primary Care.

Date: June 13th (All Day!) ​Join us at Jersey Mike's on June 13th as they support Washington Goes Purple by donating a portion of the day's sales to help raise awareness about substance use prevention. ​ Jersey Mike’s locations: 18015 Garland Groh Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 21740 1370 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Why: Your meal  Read the Rest...

Date: June 13th, 2025 Time: 5:30-9:00PM Location: University Plaza 50 W Washington St Hagerstown, MD Open to middle and high school students! Come join us for a night of fun, music, and memories, all in a safe and sober environment. Whether you want to dance, hang out with friends, or just enjoy the evening, there's  Read the Rest...

Welcome to Prince George’s Stadium, home of the Chesapeake Baysox! Celebrating our 32nd year as a PROUD Double-A Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles! We look forward to seeing you on June 13th as the Baysox take on the Harrisburg Senators, Double-A Affiliate of the Washington Nationals! Gates will open at 6:00. Pre-game ceremonies begin approximately 6:30. Baysox game time is 7:05. Seating for  Read the Rest...

Join the MACS learning community for presentations and case-based discussions centered on best practices in SUD.

A series designed to help persons in or entering recovery take meaningful next steps in their recovery journey. Sessions offer expert guidance, valuable resources, and real opportunities to support career readiness, financial well-being, and legal empowerment. Our June session is: Expungement: A Fresh Start WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 | 6:00-7:00 PM Abingdon Library | 2510 Tollgate  Read the Rest...

Join us on June 21st for an exciting automotive showcase featuring stunning rides, food and drinks, and family-friendly fun. Whether you’re entering your vehicle or just coming to enjoy the show, don’t miss out! Spectators are Free!

Join our virtual learning community for continuous case-based discussions and didactic presentations linking providers with their peers and expert addiction medicine and trauma-informed care specialists.

Christian recording artist and American Idol finalist, Phil Stacey and his daughter McKayla, will be performing to raise fund for the Maryland Chapter of Safe Families for Children. Tickets will be $5 in advance or $10 at the door! The link to purchase tickets is: https://givebutter.com/c/PhilStacy Phil and Mikayla just released a song that they  Read the Rest...

Clay Pots… A Place to Grow, a community-based organization dedicated to fostering healing, connection, and empowerment in the Southwest Baltimore area. We are excited to host our 3rd annual Community Day at Clay Pots on June 28th, in the grassy lot across from our building at 1635 W. Pratt St. Baltimore, MD 21223. This day is all about bringing neighbors together  Read the Rest...

Join us every second Tuesday of the month from 8 to 9 a.m. for presentations and case-based discussions designed for providers in maternal health settings.

Maryland’s Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF) was created in 2019 to receive all funds awarded to the State of Maryland through legal settlements with prescription opioid manufacturers and distributors. In 2022, Maryland established the ORF Advisory Council to provide recommendations regarding the use of those funds. For questions regarding the Advisory Council, email StopOverdose@Maryland.gov. Next ORF Advisory Council Regular Meeting (virtual) Tuesday,  Read the Rest...

As required by Maryland House Bill 1131 of 2025, Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response is convening a workgroup to study access to buprenorphine in the state. The workgroup will examine a variety of topics related to the current status of buprenorphine services in Maryland, including access to care, regions with gaps in services, funding, innovative strategies to  Read the Rest...

MOED is holding a graduation for the Recovery Coach participants that have also completed their 500 worksite hours and have applied for the full Peer Recovery Specialist Certification. The event will be held on Friday, July 11th from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm  at Eastside Career Center, 3001 E Madison St. What: MOED’s 2025 Peer Recovery Specialist  Read the Rest...