08/31/2026
💜 International Overdose Awareness Day 💜
Last Thursday, community partners gathered together in downtown Albemarle for the annual End Overdose Awareness event at Central United Methodist Church. Coming together to remember those we’ve lost, support those in recovery, and bring awareness to the impact of overdose on individuals, families, and our community.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support, listen, share, and stand together! And a special thank you to all of this year’s incredible speakers for sharing their stories and helping to keep this important conversation going.
We were honored to have a table and participate in this meaningful day alongside so many people who are committed to ending overdose and creating hope.
This day is also especially meaningful as we remember Will Hudson, Allison’s brother, who Will’s Place was founded in memory of. We remember our mission. 💜🕯️
As we close out Overdose Awareness Month, we also look forward to September tomorrow, which is National Recovery Month…a time to celebrate recovery, continue to raise awareness, educate our community, and remind everyone that recovery is possible! 💜