Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com


An Overdose Awareness Day event is set.

The Amber Reineck House, a local non-profit which provides support and transitional housing for individuals struggling with substance abuse, is hosting an Overdose Awareness Day Event on August 27th from 6-9pm at the Brighton Millpond.

International Overdose Awareness Day is an opportunity for individuals to come together and remember those lost to addiction by overdose. Organizers say events such as this aim to educate about the impact overdose has on a community as a whole and learn how individuals can make a difference.

This year’s event will consist of live music by Sanctuary, the band, substance abuse resources from community partners, free Narcan kits along with training, and touching testimonies. The Big Red Barrel will also be on site for safe disposal of unused medication.

The event is free and open to the public. Guests will have an opportunity to share names and photos of those lost to overdose at a Memory Table, access information on local resources for those struggling with addiction, and help raise awareness about substance abuse as a whole.

For information on the event, or interest in hosting a vendor table with substance abuse resources, contact Amber Reineck House President, Courtney Atsalakis, at courtney@amberreineckhouse.org.

“The Amber Reineck House works to reduce the stigma associated with substance use disorder by building a recovery-friendly community, providing education, and increasing acceptance and support. The organization provides transitional housing for women in Livingston County who are recovering from substance abuse”.