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Walpole: Stakes Are High
“The Stakes Are High” is a powerful awareness event hosted by Turning Point to honor those who have died from an overdose. A sea of multi-colored flags—each representing a life lost in Massachusetts over the past ten years—will line the grounds. This striking…
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Carolyn Dever · [email protected]
Stairway to Recovery's Overdose Awareness Event
Come join us at this wonderful event commemorating the global campaign dedicated to remembering those lost to overdose, reducing the stigma surrounding substance-related deaths, and acknowledging the grief of those left behind. We aim to raise awareness about…
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Quetcy Rivera · 17742575660 · [email protected]
4th Annual Adopt-A-Pole Kickoff Event
Multi-recovery center collaborative event for overdose awareness month
Butterfly Release & International Overdose Awareness Day Ceremony
In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, we invite you to take part in our annual Butterfly Release Ceremony. Each guest will receive a live butterfly to release and/or a packet of wildflower seeds to plant in memory of a loved one. This day is a…
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Robyn Houston-Bean · 7817894604 · [email protected]
Easthampton Overdose Awareness
Candlelight Vigil
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Kathy Iellamo · 4132031264 · [email protected]
Gloucester Luminaries & Love
Hudson International Overdose Awareness Day Event
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Julie Zieff · 19785622020 · [email protected]
Whitinsville Overdose Awareness Day Candlelight Vigil
This vigil offers a space for the community to unite in grief, remembrance, and a shared commitment to addressing the overdose crisis. Everyone is invited to participate in this important event, regardless of personal impact or level of support.
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Bill Morris · 15082660210 · [email protected]
New Bedford One Big Family
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Karen MacDonald · 17817069699 · [email protected]
South Hadley Overdose Awareness Memorial Event
Come together to remember and honor those we have lost to overdose. There will be a dedication of a new memorial tree, community support resources, and opportunities to share the names and memories of loved ones who have passed.
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Hannah Durham · 14135385030 · [email protected]
2025 Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative Annual Overdose Vigil by Candlelight
Join the Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative as we honor the lives lost to overdose and support those impacted by substance use. This heartfelt evening of remembrance, reflection, and community healing will feature speakers, resources, and a candlelight…
International Overdose Awareness Day
We aim to elevate the voices of those who mourn, provide space for reflection, and reaffirm our duty to serve all patients with dignity—especially those who use drugs or face substance use disorders. This observance serves to: Remember those who have died…
Taunton Overdose Awareness Day
FREE EVENT: Speakers, music, food and resource tables
Overdose Awareness Vigil Day
Anchored in Recovery has organized a rememberance vigil for those lost to substance overdose. Anchored in Recovery will have the DA of Middlesex and several other speakers.
264 Lights. 264 Stories
Join us as we honor the 264 lives lost to overdose in Plymouth County last year and those we carry in our hearts with luminaries, music, reflection and healing.
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Rev. Suzanne Wade · [email protected] · 5086974311
Candlelight Vigil in Honor of International Overdose Awareness Day hosted by Safe Harbor Cohasset Coalition and the Anchor of Hull
Safe Harbor Cohasset and the Anchor of Hull welcome the community to our 8th Annual Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday, August 27th, from 6:30-7:30 PM on Cohasset’s Town Common. This event is held in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day- a global event…
Marlborough IOAD Vigil
Please join us on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, for a Candlelight Vigil recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day. In memory of the lives lost to overdose in Massachusetts in 2024, 1,598 purple flags will be placed on the front lawn of the Walker…
Cambridge International Overdose Awareness Day Event
In honor of IOAD and the strength we have through our communities, the Cambridge Public Health Department, the Access Drug User Health Program, the Cambridge Police Department, and the Cambridge CARE Team will gather at City Hall to recognize and honor the…
Dartmouth Overdose Awareness Day
This event will take place from 5 PM to 7 PM on the front lawn of Dartmouth Town Hall. There will be a vigil to remember those who have died from an overdose. We will have food, supports and resources available for those who attend. This is a free event open…
Belchertown International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil
This event and candlelight vigil are to recognize and honor the lives of those lost to overdose. The event will begin at 6 pm with resource tabling, Narcan training and distribution, luminary bag activity, and community networking. At 7 pm, the formal program…
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Kris Hoag · 4133230423 · [email protected]
Northampton IOAD Vigil
Come together in community to honor and remember those we have lost. Bring names and/or photos of loved ones to honor. Resources, candles, and ribbons will be available.
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Lauren Kelly · [email protected] · 14135871095
Westfield: Forget Me Not: Honoring Lives Lost To Overdose
MARSHFIELD OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY VIGIL
REFLECTIVE CANDLELIGHT VIGIL...SPEAKERS, MUSIC, WORDS OF REMEMBRANCE, CANDLELIGHTING CEREMONY
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Mary Price · 7818881279 · [email protected]
Needham Overdose Awareness Day Vigil
Needham observes International Overdose Awareness Day annually to remember those lost to overdose and to combat the stigma surrounding addiction. The observance includes speakers, a memorial flag display, and distribution of informational and harm reduction…
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Karen Shannon · 7814557940 · [email protected]
Overdose Remembrance and Candlelight Vigil
Annual Town event honoring those lost to substance overdose.
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Keryn Jacobs · 7813405008 · [email protected]
Woburn Vigil on the Common
In Remembrance of those lost to Substance use. Please join us to remember those who have passed and help bring awareness to the cause.
Statewide IOAD Memorial
The MA Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS), Boston Medical Center, and Boston Public Health Commission partner for the fourth year to host an IOAD memorial featuring over 20,000 purple flags honoring lives lost in Massachusetts to overdose in the…
Haverhill Shining a light on Overdose Awareness
Honour those we’ve lost is by choosing to live fully—
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Diana Teel · 16034897061 · [email protected]
HOPE FOR HOLYOKE OVERDOSE VIGIL
This event is to honor all that has fallen to addiction. There will be resource tables, Tea lights, swag, information of local programs, and a moment of silence. Guest speakers will be present from both the city and state. We will also have people with lived…
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SARAH COLBY · 14135611020 · [email protected]
Fall River Overdose Awareness Day
Join us Friday August 29, 5:00-8:30pm at “The Meadows” in Heritage State Park, Davol St in Fall River, MA. The event will feature providers and resources, a dove release, a special guest performer as well as speakers on grief and recovery. The Vigil will…
Recovery Center of HOPE
2nd Annual Overdose Awareness Vigil
In the LivingRoom/ A Calling of Names
In the LivingRoom is a live-streamed Facebook event that features interviews with people whose lives have been affected by overdose. This followed by a candlelight vigil and a "Calling of Names," where the names of friends and loved ones lost to overdose are…
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Louray Barton · 16174427837 · [email protected]
The Recovery Exchange Candlelight Vigil
In remembrance of those lost to addiction, we will be holding a candlelight vigil at our center after our weekly NA meeting.
We Remember, We Recover
Join us for the second annual We Remember, We Recover event on August 30 at 12 PM at the Main Branch. This family-friendly event honors those lost to substance use disorder and celebrates those in recovery. Enjoy speakers, food, drinks, live music, activities…
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Maureen Coleman · 15088304250 · [email protected]
Vineyard Haven Overdose Awareness Day Luminary Vigil
We will meet at the sea wall of the drawbridge to light our luminaries and have a vigil. Bags are availble all month to decorate.
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Shivi · 15086932900 · [email protected]
Greenfield Overdose Awareness Vigil
The RECOVER Project and community partners will host an Overdose Awareness Vigil in Greenfield to honor lives lost to overdose, support those grieving, and promote overdose prevention. The event will feature personal testimonies, educational resources, and…
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Tara · 14137745489 · [email protected]
Mildford International Overdose Awareness Day
Join us in honoring those who have survived and those who have passed due to an overdose. We will have speakers, pictures of those who have passed, resources and groups for friends, family and loved ones, Tree of Life and inspirational artwork and memorial…
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Lisa Trusas · 15089229032 · [email protected]
10th Annual Sunrise Vigil
Join us at the sunrise vigil at Scituate Lighthouse to remember loved ones lost and acknowledge those working to end overdose. Sunrise is at 6:07 am. All are welcome.
Franklin Vigil hosted by SAFE Coalition
Join us for International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 to remember and honor loved ones we’ve lost to overdose.
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SAFE Coalition · 15084888105 · [email protected]
International Overdose Awareness Day Beach memorial
An evening on the beach to honor and remember those lost and HOPE and Pray for those still struggling with resource tables from location organizations.
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Dawn Roche · 15087370086 · [email protected]
Wrentham Vigil hosted by SAFE Coalition
Join us for International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 to remember and honor loved ones we’ve lost to overdose.
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SAFE Coalition · 15084888105 · [email protected]
Malden IOAD Vigil
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Jessica Lanneville · 17814804937 · [email protected]
Falmouth, MA observes International Overdose Awareness Day
Great Barrington Overdose Awareness Vigil
Brief gathering at South County Recovery Center with refreshments and connection. Candle lighting at the center then a procession at the corner of State Road and Main St. We will hold the vigil under the hill where the GB hedge will be lit up purple.
Pittsfield: IOAD Memorial and Vigil
Memorial service for the bereaved on the lawn at The Common followed by a procession to Park Square for our annual reading of the names and candlelight vigil.
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Julie MacDonald · 4135708243 · [email protected]
Revere's Overdose Memorial
To honor our loved one's legacy.
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CarrieAnn Salemme · 17819226069 · [email protected]
WooSox International Overdose Awareness Day Remembrance
Join us on September 3rd from 4–6 PM at the WooSox game for a special remembrance event honoring International Overdose Awareness Day. Resource tables from SADOD, The Sun Will Rise, Learn to Cope, and Everyday Miracles will be available outside starting at 4…
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Aileen Lovejoy · [email protected]
Gardner International Overdose Awareness Day & Night of Hope
Luminaries, speakers, music, memorial video
Chelmsford Health Department's Annual Candlelight Overdose Awareness Vigil
Under the stars, we’ll light candles to remember those lost to overdose and show support for those struggling with addiction. This event symbolizes hope, compassion, and recovery. Together, we can raise awareness and stand against the darkness of overdose.
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Taryn Angel · 19782505241 · [email protected]
Stairway to Recovery's Recovery Month Event
Please join us as we observe National Recovery Month with this wonderful event. We are gathering to celebrate recovery, raise awareness about SUD, and connect with our community. Food, fun, games and recovery!
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Quetcy Rivera · 17742575660 · [email protected]