OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY EVENT IN WICOMICO COUNTY

Salisbury, MD - Wicomico County Health Department welcomes all to our 7^th Overdose Awareness Day event on Thursday, August 31^st, 2023, at Winterplace Park (6737 Blue Ribbon Road, Salisbury, MD 21804) from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Each year families, friends, survivors, and the community come together for support and to build our efforts to help those at risk. Overdose Awareness Day offers all who have been affected by overdose a chance to publicly mourn and help the wider community understand that fatal overdose profoundly affects our society.A Time to Remember. A Time to Act. Let's shed awareness, remember those who have lost their battle, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. Organized on the understanding that no one needs to feel shame or disgrace over a drug overdose, this FREE family-friendly evening includes stories of those working on recovery and those who have struggled with a loved one in their battle, as well as resources, food, and snow cones. The event concludes with a candlelight vigil. #endoverdose. #weseeyou.With the number of fatalities from Fentanyl- and Xylazine-laced street drugs, August 31^st is also a chance to receive local resources to help with addiction and education about medication misuse. Prescribed pain medications may also not be as innocent as they seem; they play an important medical role but taking them other than prescribed can have tragic long-term consequences. Participation in International Overdose Awareness Day is free, and everyone is welcome. Our mission is to shed strength and hope, be proactive in drawing our community closer and eliminate stigma.For additional information about our Overdose Awareness Day event at Winterplace Park, call Jessica Taylor @ 443-695-0548. The event is Rain or Shine!A Huge THANK YOU to our sponsors for making this event possible:· Elks Salisbury 817· Maryland Department of Health (MDH)· Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).If you or someone you love is struggling with a substance use disorder, please call:Wicomico County - the COAT program 24/7 at (443) 783-6875 or visit our Safe Station 24/7 located at 726 S. South Blvd, Salisbury MD (inside of the Recovery Resource Center). For more info, visit the Wicomico County Health Department's website at www.wicomicohealth.orgSomerset County - the 24/7 Peer Line at (443) 410-3720 or visit our Recovery and Wellness Center at 11674 Somerset Avenue in Princess Anne Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or visit somersethealth.org to explore the numerous programs offered.Worcester County - the 24/7 Peer Warm Line at (844) 663-7337 or go to our Safe Station at the 15^th St. Fire Department in Ocean City after hours or visit WorcesterHealth.org to explore the numerous programs offered.For family members struggling with grief and loss or just need support, call 988 Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.© Eastern Shore Undercover LLC TM/SM. All Rights Reserved.