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 [email protected]. 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...

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

We offer a range of community support services tailored to meet the unique needs of each locality. From educational programs to resource distribution, F.A.C.E. Organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families in our communities.

Buprenorphine Access Workgroup 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,  Read the Rest...

We are reaching out to invite you to participate in our rescheduled District 27A Community Day, Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In light of the ongoing uncertainty within the federal government, this year’s Community Day will place a special emphasis on community care and celebration, with a spotlight on supporting our District 27A  Read the Rest...

On Friday, August 8th, join us for a special Jersey Mike's fundraiser benefiting Washington Goes Purple! 🙌 When you grab a delicious sandwich, a 20% of the proceeds will help raise awareness and support Here’s how you can help: 👉 Dine in, take out, or order online from your local Jersey Mike's 👉 Mention Washington  Read the Rest...

Reentry resources to reduce recidivism in the atmosphere or support and fun: housing, employment, recovery, expungement, partner and participant door prize, games, food, etc.

Back To School Event American Diversity Group Location 12210 Plum Orchard Drive Suite 214 Silver Spring MD 20910 Distribution of Backpacks Education resources on Opioid and Drug Overdose Specialists at Site like Pain Management, Ortho, Ob Gyn. Peds. School Sports Physical Groceries Distribution

Hilda's Foundation will be hosting their 2nd Annual Speaker Jam on Saturday, August 9th at Westminster City Park .

Open to incoming 5th & 6th graders | August 11th-15th 8a-4p To Register Contact Cpl. Brookman at [email protected]  

Get ready for a day of bonding, making memories and enjoying a wide range of fun-filled activities.    

Free Online Webinar; "This 2 hour interactive webinar is designed to reduce stigmatizing behaviors, attitudes and practices within the mental health and addiction recovery communities with a focus on opioid use disorders (OUD) and medication for OUD treatment (MOUD). Participants will examine the impact of substance use-related stigma on the behavioral health system and its  Read the Rest...

Stop by our table before or during the Flying Boxcars game on August 22nd to learn what we are doing within the community during Recovery Month! Make sure to wear your purple gear! This night is also: Grateful Dead Night Arthur Rhodes Bobblehead Presented by Visit Hagerstown Fireworks Show Presented by Visit Hagerstown You must  Read the Rest...

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Join us for a presentation from Penn North, which will cover the services they provide, including wraparound care for clients. It will also address the recent mass overdose incident in Baltimore City. Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/oir-ffdc-qgd  

Dr. Sheila Vakharia discusses the shortcomings of the dominant “Just Say No” drug prevention messages and abstinence-only treatment approaches, introduces harm reduction strategies and technologies borne from people who use drugs themselves, and suggests various policy options available as alternatives to the current policies that criminalize drugs, drug-using equipment, and the settings in which people  Read the Rest...

An event to honor the lives lost to overdose and provide support to family and friends left behind.

Mark Your Calendars! We are excited to announce the upcoming Implementing the Revised 42 CFR Part 8 Regulations in Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) Workshop provided by SAMHSA. This in-person, one-day workshop is scheduled for August 28 in Maryland. Designed for OTP clinical, counseling, and administrative staff, this workshop aims to educate participants about the revised Federal OTP regulations  Read the Rest...

Join the Baltimore City Health Department for a community resource fair to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day. Come to receive, discuss, and enjoy: access to vital information & support services effective harm reduction strategies and live entertainment for children and adults    

Resource Fair, Montgomery Goes Purple Recovery Month Event, IOAD Candlelight Vigil  

Recovery Anne Arundel invites you to join us at this annual vigil to celebrate and remember all of those we have lost to the disease of addiction

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 Event Saturday, August 30 | 12–5 𝘗𝘔 13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD Join us as we kick off 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 with a day of empowerment, connection, and celebration in the heart of Cumberland. What to expect: Live DJ set from Gypsy Mafia Music Group Real stories from recovery speakers—sharing journeys of  Read the Rest...

A community event to educate the public on overdose prevention, overdose help, and recovery resources to bring hope and healing.

Join us as we come together to commemorate the lives of loved ones lost to overdose. This event will offer local resources and support, followed by speaker jam, candlelight vigil to share the message of remembrance, healing and hope.

Join us for an evening of remembrance for those whose lives have been impacted by overdose.

Every year we honor those gone too soon from substance use disorders while celebrating all in recovery. Resources, demonstrations with EMS, community leaders, speakers in recovery and those who have lost loved one...we conclude with a touching candle lighting. All ages welcome, no cost.

Join us as we come together to remember, raise awareness, and take action. This event honors the lives lost to overdose and supports those left behind. Event details: August 31st 6pm until 9pm Downtown Hagerstown Square 💜 The evening will include: • A guest speaker • Local resource vendors • A special moment to honor  Read the Rest...

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, We Responders Inc. invites you to join us at Lake Montebello for International Overdose Awareness Day as we come together to honor the lives lost to overdose and stand in support of those still fighting. Beginning at 6:30 PM, we will gather at the We Responders Hub (3504 Harford Rd,  Read the Rest...

We are currently preparing for our annual Overdose Vigil here in Cecil County, a heartfelt evening dedicated to honoring and remembering the lives of those we've lost to overdose. This vigil is a sacred space for families and friends to come together, share memories, and find comfort in community. It’s a time to reflect, to  Read the Rest...

Join us as we come together for the Harford International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil—a solemn evening of remembrance, reflection, and hope. This annual event honors the lives lost to overdose, supports those grieving, and raises awareness about the ongoing impact of substance use in our community. We invite families, friends, and allies to bring a  Read the Rest...

Monday, September 1st, 2025 grand opening and ribbon cutting for Recovery Café Baltimore 902 Wheeler Ave

Buprenorphine Access Workgroup 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,  Read the Rest...

Join us to explore the power of person-first language, with a particular emphasis on effectively working with and serving youth and individuals impacted by substance use and misuse. This webinar will be presented in partnership with St. Mary's County Health Department and the Opioid Response Network (ORN) and will feature the expertise of Jerria Martin,  Read the Rest...

Support BTF Friday September 5, 2025 First Fridays in Bel Air is brought to the community by The Bel Air Downtown Alliance. They choose a non-profit for each month to receive all of the tips in the tip jars. Come visit the “Heart of Harford” on the First Friday of the month for Harford County’s  Read the Rest...

Stigma Reduction, Recovery event with a couple mile walk on the Ocean City Board Walk. Many vendors present. Fundraising event for local 24/7 recovery space with self help groups.  

Recovery Fest for Saturday, September 6th from 10 am - 2 pm at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, MD.

Experience 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 embarce the spirit of recovery and support each other's journey towards a brighter future

Address – 1400 Shore Road, Baltimore, MD 21220 Wilson Point Men’s Club Website – https://wilson-club-baltimore.edan.io/ Doors open at 11A | RAIN OR SHINE Cost $30 per ticket Food & Beverages will be available for purchase. Food items will include pit beef, pit turkey, pit ham sandwiches, Italian sausage, pasta salad, chips and sweets. Beverages will include Tito’s  Read the Rest...

Our 2025 Kick-off speaker is Fausto Castellanos! Castellanos is a clinical counselor, motivational speaker, and spiritual advisor dedicated to helping people heal, grow, and find purpose in their pain. With years of experience overcoming addiction, codependency, and trauma, he has turned his struggles into strength and now shares the tools that transformed his life. Fausto,  Read the Rest...

Carroll County Health Department and our Bureau of Prevention, Wellness, and Recovery will be partnering with a local Non-Profit and our Wellness and Recovery Center on Carroll’s “Break the Stigma: Recovery is Cool! Festival” to celebrate September’s National Recovery Month! This year’s theme… Fun in Recovery! Fun for all ages! Music, food, speakers, games, Peer  Read the Rest...

Stigma and education GO Purple event at the Shorebirds Baseball stadium!

The Kent Goes Purple 5K Color fun Run/Walk benefits Kent Goes Purple, a substance use prevention initiative of the Kent County Sheriff's Office and Chestertown Rotary Club. Event details and schedule: *Pre-Register until 9/6. Ages 19+ $20 - Ages 18 and under FREE!!!!!! *On-Site Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Ages 19+ $30 - Ages 18  Read the Rest...

Please see the attached flyer for details on the upcoming Recovery and Wellness Walk. It will be held on September 10th, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, at Allegany College of Maryland.

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...

On Friday, September 12th, join us for a special Jersey Mike's fundraiser benefiting Washington Goes Purple! 🙌 When you grab a delicious sandwich, a 20% of the proceeds will help raise awareness and support Here’s how you can help: 👉 Dine in, take out, or order online from your local Jersey Mike's 👉 Mention Washington  Read the Rest...

Join Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy's Symposium on Addiction and Recovery. The theme for this year's symposium will be “Strength in Community: Building Resilience and Wellness Together” and is geared to elevate recovery and substance use service needs in Harford County while simultaneously promoting community and resilience.  The event will be held: Friday, September 12,  Read the Rest...

Adams Light "Run for Recovery" 5k | 1 Mile Walk Honeygo Regional Park 9033 Honeygo Blvd Perry Hall, MD US 21128 Adam was one to always lend a hand so in his name we are supporting those in recovery! Adams Light, Inc. is a 501c(3) charity supporting men and women in recovery 

You are receiving this email because we thought you may be interested in tabling at the Purple Paddle that will be happening on September 13, 2025, from 9-12 at Martinek State Park Boat Landing. We are very excited about this Caroline Goes Purple Event in honor of Recovery Month I have provided the event flyer  Read the Rest...

We are excited to host the third annual Garrett County Walk for Recovery! We will walk to stomp out the stigma of addiction and celebrate recovery one step at a time

Free Community Event! Saturday, September 13th 11AM-5PM on Griscom Field. "Supporting a DRUG FREE Annapolis" All local drug and education organizations are invited. For more information call 954.850.9405!

We will be celebrating the strength and resilence of individuals and their families that are on their journey to recovery. This event will provide: food, door prizes, music, face painting, peer support, recovery speakers, resource vendors and harm reduction services  

We’re back for our 5th 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...

Road to Recovery conference is an annual conference during national recovery month that highlights hot topics within the field of addiction. Our theme, Illuminating Blind Spots in Addiction Research & Treatment, promises to bring new perspectives and groundbreaking findings for underrepresented populations in research. We are thrilled to announce addiction physician, bioethicist, author, and person  Read the Rest...

Maryland’s Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF) Advisory Council was established in 2022 to provide recommendations regarding the use of prescription opioid-related legal settlement funds. As specified by state statute (Maryland Health General Article §7.5–903), the council consists of 12 members who serve for two years. Next ORF Advisory Council Regular Meeting (virtual) Monday, September 15, 2025 (1–2  Read the Rest...

Let me encourage you & your colleagues and networks to consider attending this free virtual symposium from On Our Own Maryland, "Making Sense of Medicaid" on September 17th.  Deb Steinberg from the Legal Action Center and Caren Howard, Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy with Mental Health America will speak. 

13th Annual Larry Spitzer "Sharing and caring" Golf tournament. Benefits the clients at Hope House.

Come hear from local experts, ask questions, and learn how substance misuse is impacting our community—and what we can do together to help.

Whether your celebrating your own recovery or showing your support, we hope to see you there!