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National Recovery Month



September is Recovery Month National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month 2013


Community Events


Candleliight Vigil for Overdose Awareness Day  (4478)

09/26/2012 5:30 PM - 09/26/2012 7:00 PM

This is an event to remember those who have passed away due to an overdose, to hear stories from those impacted, to raise awareness of the pain pill/heroin epidemic, to advocate for life saving solutions, and to learn/recognize the signs of an overdose
and how to reverse it.


Location: Daybreak Shelter

19 Winter Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
United States


Sponsoring Organizations: Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, The Psychological Center's Daybreak Shelter, and PEOPLE! Recovery Center


Type of Event: Other: Candlelight Vigil




Targeted participants for this year's event: 100



Primary Contact:
Susan McGibbon
PEOPLE! Recovery Center, 11 Union St

Lawrence, MA  01840

United States
978-688-5767









 

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