2nd Annual Overdose Vigil and Save A Life Day Events By: Orange County Communications Department The second annual Overdose Awareness Vigil was held on August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) Office located at 101 North Madison Road, Orange, VA 22960. While focused on honoring the memories of loved ones lost to opioid use disorder, the event will also provided access to local recovery resources. The hours prior to the Vigil included free food, AcuWellness services, and the option to participate in a community mural. The Vigil itself began at 6:00 p.m.
To further life-saving efforts, the ORP has another event scheduled on Save A Life Day, September 24. Alongside other events, hosted in all 50 states, Orange County’s Save A Life Day event will take place at three convenient locations listed below. Free naloxone treatments, along with training and information about local resources, will be available at each site. Naloxone – also known by one of its brand names Narcan – is an easy- to-use nasal spray that works to reverse opioid overdoses. In honor of Recovery Month, September, the mural from the Vigil is now on display at the Orange County Public Safety Building. Throughout the remainder of this month, those interested can place a flower in honor of a loved one or with a message of encouragement for those working to recover. Can’t stop by, call (540) 920- 7877 to have a flower added.
Save A Life Day Locations & Times: Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) Office 101 North Madison Road Orange, VA 22960 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Gordonsville Town Hall 112 South Main Street Gordonsville, VA 22942 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wilderness Center Shopping Center
5483 Germanna Highway Locust Grove, VA 22508 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Orange County ORP was recently recognized with a National Association of Counties Achievement Award for their innovative resource map created in partnership with the GIS program of the Orange County Information Technology Department. This map is a useful tool for anyone seeking resources for themselves or a loved one. More information is available at www.orangecountyva.gov/orp, or by calling (540) 661-5505.
Those in crisis should dial 9-8-8 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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