Massachusetts State of Awareness
When:
Friday, Aug 31, 2018 6:00p -
9:00p
Friday, Aug 31, 2018 6:00p -
9:00p
Where:
Boston Common, Parkman Bandstand
Tremont St
Boston, MA 02108
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Social Good
Event website:
http://www.massachusettsstateofawareness.org/
Overdose Awareness Day has been a key remembrance event for those who have died from fatal drug overdoses since 2001. On August 31 thousands of people worldwide will stand beside the friends and families of fatal overdose victims to reflect on their losses.
Massachusetts has long been a leader in the fight in responding with evidence-based solutions when it comes to the opioid epidemic. Those of us on the front lines have been pivotal key players in bringing about these solutions for many years. Based on our unique and harrowing personal experiences, we have brought forth a movement that many states across the nation are beginning to adopt.
Overdose Awareness Day also presents an opportunity to help the wider community understand that drug overdose is a social issue and no-one is immune to drug harm.
The number of fatalities from overdose is growing and August 31 is a chance to show support to our communities and our friends.
For this reason, this year a broad range of 18 Massachusetts advocacy groups from across the state have come together to host one event in Boston on the Common at the Parkman Bandstand. These organizations are working toward representing all of Massachusetts, in an effort to show the country that not only is Massachusetts a “State Without Stigma,” but that we are also the “State of Awareness.”
We realize that we are stronger together and we want to show the world that Boston and Massachusetts is a beacon of hope when it comes to combating this public health crisis. The event intends to reinforce the idea that no-one needs to feel shame or disgrace at the death of someone they love from a drug overdose.
The Recovery Centers of America Alumni Association is offering RCA family, friends & alumni from its Danvers facility free, round-trip bus transportation to and from the Massachusetts State of Awareness event.
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