National Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held Aug. 31 to raise awareness of overdoses and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of drug overdose. This event is open to everyone in the community and will be streamed live on Facebook and Instagram. The agency goes live at 12:50 p.m. for a virtual program, which includes remarks from ACR Health Executive Director Wil Murtaugh, a candlelight remembrance, moment of silence and abreaking of the silence with singer Cathy Butler. Following the candlelight remembrance, a live Narcan Training will begin at 1 p.m.

ACR Health will lead a Virtual Narcan Training via Zoom at 1 p.m. This training is open to the community. Sign up by emailing BPrzepiora@ACRHealth.org to receive login instructions or call (315) 475-2430 for more information.

Join Prevention Network CNY to raise awareness and educate the community in honor of Overdose Awareness Day 2020. Prevention Network will have a drive-through set up to distribute medication disposal bags, train on how to use Narcan, give out Narcan kits, plus other educational, prevention material. Prevention Network CNY is happy to train you from your vehicle and its masked staff will hand you a tote bag with everything you need inside. Those who do not have access to a vehicle can be Narcan trained in the parking lot, wearing masks and practicing social distancing. For more information, call the office at (315) 471-1359 and ask for Jessica.