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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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