Events

Come together in a welcoming space designed for individuals in treatment and recovery. This is a place to connect, share, and find encouragement in a relaxed and understanding environment. Enjoy  Read the Rest...

Join us to connect over coffee and give back to those in need! We will be collecting winter clothing to donate to men and women in need of items to  Read the Rest...

The Summit brings together policymakers, community leaders, businesses, and advocates to advance rural prosperity across the state. Your sponsorship supports vital conversations, connections, and collaborations that strengthen Maryland’s rural communities.

Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response is hosting a webinar on Thursday, November 20, 2025, to provide a high-level and comprehensive overview of Maryland’s Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF). This webinar will address the  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

Online Input Survey regarding Baltimore County Overdose Response Priorities that help guide spending of the Opioid Abatement Funds. Survey will remain open until December 30th! Anyone with a vested interest  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

Medetomidine is a veterinary anesthetic used to sedate animals, and it has recently been found in the illicit drug supply here in Wicomico County. This training will provide important information  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

Thursday, January 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.  Read the Rest...

Tuesday, January 20, 2025 (3–4 pm) – Helping Up Mission CEO Daniel Stoltzfus will moderate a panel discussion with Helping Up Mission staff about navigating barriers to care for people  Read the Rest...

Voices of Hope is thrilled to partner with film producer Benjamin Flaherty and his team to host the premiere of Shuffle! 📅 Date: January 21st 🕠 Arrival Time: 5:30 PM  Read the Rest...

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  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  Read the Rest...

Announcing Maryland’s Second Annual Overdose Prevention Awareness Advocacy Day Rally! This event will bring together individuals and organizations committed to raising awareness and advocating for meaningful action to address the  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

SAVE THE DATE! Maryland's Office of Overdose Response is pleased to announce the return of our in-person Best Practices Conference! This will bring together leaders, practitioners, individuals with lived experience,  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  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

This conference will help to bring the community together to deepen understanding of the connection between MH and SUD, reduce stigma through education and compassion, and inspire collaborative action that  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

What’s fact and what’s fiction when it comes to marijuana? We’re bringing together trusted experts for a powerful discussion, moderated by Kristy Breslin. Learn about cannabis laws, health effects, and  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

Thursday, May 14, 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.  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

Come and learn about: What Kratom is How it’s used The effects of Kratom The trends in our community

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  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

12th Annual Backyard Bash! This is a FREE family friendly event! There will be plenty of entertainment, fun, community resources, Narcan training and distribution on site. First 300 people will  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

Today, 36 years after the passage of the ADA, thousands of people in recovery are unaware of their civil rights under the law. The part of the ADA that addresses  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

  Thursday, July 9, 2026 Virtual Meeting 10a-11:30a 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  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  Read the Rest...

You are invited to the annual NCADD-MD Recovery Classic on Monday, July 20, 2026, at the Country Club of Maryland! Conveniently located in Towson, the Country Club of Maryland features an  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

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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  Read the Rest...

Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response is hosting a virtual town hall series on using prescription opioid settlement funds in Maryland between August 4–6, 2026. The series will include five regional  Read the Rest...

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. August 5, 2026  Read the Rest...

Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response is hosting a virtual town hall series on using prescription opioid settlement funds in Maryland between August 4–6, 2026. The series will include five regional  Read the Rest...

Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response is hosting a virtual town hall series on using prescription opioid settlement funds in Maryland between August 4–6, 2026. The series will include five regional  Read the Rest...

Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response is hosting a virtual town hall series on using prescription opioid settlement funds in Maryland between August 4–6, 2026. The series will include five regional  Read the Rest...

Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response is hosting a virtual town hall series on using prescription opioid settlement funds in Maryland between August 4–6, 2026. The series will include five regional  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

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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

IOAD Memorial & Color for a Cause Run, Walk, Roll for Recovery This family friendly event offers an opportunity to build protective factors and have important conversations. It includes a  Read the Rest...

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  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  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  Read the Rest...

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  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  Read the Rest...

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

Event Details Bryce’s Treehouse Inaugural International Overdose Awareness Day Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 2:00–5:00 p.m. Formal Program Begins: 3:00 p.m. Kenhill Center 2614 Kenhill Drive Bowie, MD 2071 About  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

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  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.  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

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  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  Read the Rest...

Overview An opportunity for city harm reductionist in any capacity to take a moment to create community outside of work hours. This year for International Overdose Awareness Day lets come together  Read the Rest...

*** MONTH LONG EVENT*** You can make a difference to an individual continuing their journey to recovery housing. Please consider donating new twin sheets, blankets, pillows and pillowcases. Please call/text  Read the Rest...

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  Read the Rest...

Art Show and Recovery Event

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  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  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  Read the Rest...

Recovery Month Softball Event Competition and Family Friendly  

Car Show & Vendor's Market Fundraising Event to Benefit Recovery & Pantry Services  

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  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  Read the Rest...

Join us for a family-friendly Recovery Picnic as we come together to honor our journeys, celebrate recovery, and support one another. Enjoy a day filled with food, music, games, activities,  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.

Event Details: - Date: September 16, 2026 - Time: 6:00 PM - Location: Washington Cathedral

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,  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  Read the Rest...