Last year, 101 people died from fentanyl-related overdoses in Montgomery County. On Thursday, county leaders and families joined a remembrance ceremony and vigil in Rockville ahead of International Overdose Awareness… Read More
Substance use and overdose can affect anyone. It remains a health risk across the country and here in Montgomery County. On August 29, the County will mark International Overdose Awareness… Read More
As county agencies and partners continue efforts to combat overdoses, an annual event in Rockville raised awareness for reducing stigma and recognized those residents who have died. Those who have… Read More
Montgomery County will commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday, Aug. 31 with a resource fair and vigil. The 8th annual event also kicks off Montgomery Goes Purple’s recognition of… Read More
On Thursday, families gathered for a ceremony and vigil in Rockville to remember loved ones who died from overdose. Aug. 31 was International Overdose Awareness Day. Last year, there were… Read More
Beginning Aug. 25, International Overdose Awareness Day (I.O.A.D.) will be honored for nearly a month, and Montgomery County will go purple in support of those affected by drug addiction. The… Read More
Tuesday is International Overdose Awareness Day. Last year, 108 county residents died from opioid drug overdose. Last week, S.O.U.L. (Surviving Our Ultimate Loss) partnered with Montgomery County to host an… Read More
The Maryland flag will fly at half-staff Tuesday by order of Gov. Larry Hogan for International Overdose Awareness Day. Flag Status Alert: Governor Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag… Read More
Residents and families who have lost loved ones to substance use joined the sixth annual International Overdose Awareness Day Event and candlelight vigil at the Memorial Plaza in Rockville. S.O.U.L.… Read More
Today is Thursday, Aug. 26 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Summer of Peace Event: The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Street Outreach… Read More
On Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. there will be a Ceremony of Remembrance and a candlelight vigil at Memorial Plaza in Rockville to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day. The public… Read More