BLADE Brainerd Lakes Area Drug Education

08/31/2026

Every life matters. 💙 On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those we’ve lost and turn awareness into action.

Know the signs. Carry naloxone. Call 911 if you suspect an overdose, and stay until help arrives. Together, we can reduce stigma and help save lives.

08/11/2026

BLADE is out at Baxter Night Out at Oscar Kristofferson Park! 💙🙌

Stop by and see us — we’re here until 8PM! Come say hi, learn more about BLADE, and grab some BLADE swag while you’re here!

We’d love to see you! 👋

08/06/2026

🎡 We're having a great time at the Crow Wing County Fair! 🎉

Be sure to stop by the BLADE booth while you're at the fair! You'll find us across from the Mn Adult & Teen Challenge booth.

Come say hello, learn more about how we're working to build a healthier community, and spin our prize wheel for a chance to win some awesome BLADE swag! 💙

We can't wait to meet you and connect with our community. See you at the fair! 🌽☀️🎪

08/05/2026

💜 Recovery is worth celebrating. Hope is worth sharing. Community is worth showing up for.

Join us for the 2026 Brainerd Recovery Walk as we come together to celebrate the incredible strength of individuals and families impacted by recovery. Whether you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply believe everyone deserves hope, we'd love to have you walk with us.

Bring the whole family for an evening of:
🍕 Free pizza
🥤 Pepsi beverages
🎨 Face painting & family activities
🍹 Mocktails by Just Juice
🎯 Yard games
🚔 Dunk tank with local law enforcement
🎁 Door prizes
🤝 Community resources & recovery information

Together, we can reduce stigma, celebrate every recovery journey, and remind our community that recovery is possible for everyone. Hosted by the BLADE Coalition, the event is designed to bring people together, inspire hope, and strengthen the Brainerd community.

📅 September 17, 2026
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Kiwanis Park | Brainerd, MN

Tag a friend, bring your family, and help us show that recovery is alive and thriving in our community. 💜

07/08/2026

We are honored to have been a part of this along with MN Prevention & Recovery Alliance, Restore Recovery , and Lighthouse Beginnings. Bringing unity to the front lines in the work of substance use disorder!! Striving to set the bar high in all we do!

06/25/2026

🌊 THIS TUESDAY. ONE DAY. A FIRST FOR OUR REGION. 🌊
Northern Minnesota has never seen anything like this — and it's happening right here in Brainerd. Breaking The Surface | Recovery Summit 2026 Lighthouse Beginnings, Restore Recovery , and MN Prevention & Recovery Alliance.

The Breaking the Surface Recovery Summit is coming to the Gichi-Ziibi Center on Tuesday, June 30th, and we want EVERY person in the Brainerd Lakes Area there. 👀

Whether you're in recovery, love someone who is, work in this field, or just want to understand what's really happening in our community — this day is for you.

✨ A powerhouse lineup of speakers
✨ A panel of local heroes sharing their real stories of struggle, second chances, and giving back
✨ A hot lunch from Dunmire's + coffee and donuts from Dunkin' to kick off the morning
✨ CEUs pending approval for professionals

And here's the best part — tickets are only $25. 🎟️

This region has the heart, the stories, and the strength to lead this conversation. June 30th is just the beginning. Don't be the one who hears about it after it happens. 💙

🎙️ Want the full scoop? Tune into Community Focus TODAY at NOON — we're sharing all the details live!

👉 Get your tickets now — link in comments/bio! 👈
📍 Gichi-Ziibi Center, Brainerd, MN
🗓️ Tuesday, June 30th | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
💵 $25/ticket, lunch included

Tag someone who needs to be in that room. Share this post. Let's fill every seat. 🙌

06/24/2026

It’s not too late to join us for the 2026 Northern Minnesota Recovery Summit: Breaking The Surface | Recovery Summit 2026 NEXT TUESDAY, June 30th in Brainerd!

This year’s summit brings together an incredible lineup of leaders, advocates, professionals, and individuals with lived experience for a day of learning, connection, and inspiration. From powerful keynote presentations to practical recovery-focused discussions, you'll leave with new knowledge, fresh perspectives, and valuable connections.

✨ Featured speakers from across Minnesota's recovery community
🤝 Resource fair and networking opportunities
🧠 CEU-eligible learning sessions
🎉 Prize drawings and community celebration

Whether you're a professional, peer, community partner, or someone passionate about recovery, this is a day you won't want to miss.

📅 June 30, 2026
📍 Gichi-Ziibi Center | Brainerd, MN

Registration is still open—secure your spot today and be part of the conversation that's helping Minnesota break through barriers and build recovery-ready communities. MN Prevention & Recovery Alliance Lighthouse Beginnings Restore Recovery

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northern-mn-recovery-summit-breaking-the-surface-tickets-1986347557014?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/22/2026

This event is built for professionals like yours — the people on the front lines who interact daily with community members struggling with substance use disorder. Whether it's during a call, a booking, a reentry, or a follow-up, the staff who serve our community deserve the tools, insight, and understanding to encourage growth in this field. This event is for you!! Breaking The Surface | Recovery Summit 2026, Lighthouse Beginnings,
MN Prevention & Recovery Alliance, Restore Recovery , Crow Wing County, MN Government

Connecting the recovery community and the professionals who serve them - building knowledge, breaking stigma, and providing hope!

06/17/2026

We are excited to sponsor this events Certified Educational Units (CEU) for our upcoming event Breaking The Surface | Recovery Summit 2026 hosted by our local organizations MN Prevention & Recovery Alliance, Restore Recovery , Lighthouse Beginnings, and Broken2Blessed.

Breaking the Surface is a day of learning, connection and hope — open to the entire community.