Celebrate hope and remember those who suffer in a night of healing. Participants will:

• Have the opportunity to share a name/photo on the Memory Wall and light a luminary for recovery and healing.

• Receive free naloxone and a community resource bag, filled with items generously donated by local businesses and organizations.

• Share a moment of silence and view lighted luminaries on the lake.

• Receive a food truck voucher worth $5 during the event, from your choice of on-site, local food trucks.

All community members are invited. Admission is free. The experience of remembering and honoring is priceless.

This event is an opportunity to honor and show community support for those who are (or ever have been) in need of hope, healing, and recovery, those experiencing substance use disorder and friends/family who have supported someone with SUD. Each year, August 31 is recognized worldwide as International Overdose Awareness Day, which is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose and remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which is one of the world’s worst public health crises. Through this event, we acknowledge the profound grief felt by families and friends whose loved ones have died or suffered permanent injury from a drug overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message about the tragedy of drug overdose death and that drug overdose is preventable. Participating in our local event allows community members to come together in support of each other through a common experience. We are also able to continue educating the community about what substance use disorder really is and how to better support those who need it.

Schedule

7:30 pm - 8:55 pm: Meander through community partner booths, pick up your Resource Bag, receive a brief naloxone training session and free naloxone kit, launch a luminary, post on the Memory Wall, learn about local resources, redeem your food voucher, enjoy the experience of sharing in this honor with the community.

9:00 pm: Moment of Silence honoring those who have been lost to overdose (in support of International Overdose Awareness Day, #endoverdose).

We sincerely appreciate the community partners who are supporting this event:

• Tooele Opioid Response Network

• Utah State University Extension Tooele County

• Tooele County Health Department

• Nat-su Healthcare

• Young People in Recovery

• Mountain West Medical Center

• Valley Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Outreach Team

• Stansbury Health Center, University of Utah Health

This program is partially supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1 million. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

Parking and all activities are free. All community members are invited, pre-registration is requested.

USu Extension’s HEART Ititiative and USARA - Ogden are co-hosting A Light to Remember on International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, 2023. These events seek to increase awareness about substance-related overdose, support people in recovery, provide education and support, and remember loved ones that we have lost. Celebrate hope and remember those who suffer in a night of healing. Participants will:

• Have the opportunity to share a name/photo on the Memory Wall and light a luminary for recovery and healing.

• Receive free naloxone and a community resource bag, filled with items generously donated by local businesses and organizations.

• Share a moment of silence and view lighted luminaries on the lake.

• Pre-register for the event to receive a food voucher valid on-site at the World’s Best Corndogs truck.

All community members are invited. Admission is free. The experience of remembering and honoring is priceless.

This event is an opportunity to honor and show community support for those who are (or ever have been) in need of hope, healing, and recovery, those experiencing substance use disorder and friends/family who have supported someone with SUD. Each year, August 31 is recognized worldwide as International Overdose Awareness Day, which is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose and remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which is one of the world’s worst public health crises. Through this event, we acknowledge the profound grief felt by families and friends whose loved ones have died or suffered permanent injury from a drug overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message about the tragedy of drug overdose death and that drug overdose is preventable. Participating in our local event allows community members to come together in support of each other through a common experience. We are also able to continue educating the community about what substance use disorder really is and how to better support those who need it.

Schedule

7:00 pm - 8:55 pm: Meander through community partner booths, pick up your Resource Bag, receive a brief naloxone training session and free naloxone kit, dedicate a luminary, post on the Memory Wall, learn about local resources, redeem your food voucher, enjoy the experience of sharing in this honor with the community.

9:00 pm: Moment of Silence honoring those who have been lost to overdose (in support of International Overdose Awareness Day, #endoverdose).

We sincerely appreciate the community partners who are supporting this event:

• USARA - Ogden (Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness)

• Utah State University Extension HEART Initiative

• Ogden CAN

• Weber-Morgan Health Department

• And more!

This program is partially supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1 million. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

Parking and all activities are free. All community members are invited, pre-registration is requested.

Carbon & Emery Counties will host A Light to Remember on International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, 2023. These events seek to increase awareness about substance-related overdose, support people in recovery, provide education and support, and remember loved ones that we have lost. Participants will:

• Have the opportunity to share a name/photo on the Memory Wall and dedicate a luminary to commemorate a loved one.

• Receive free naloxone training and kit.

• Visit booths with local information and resources, and much more.

• Swag bags and meal from local Gettin’ Our Smoke On will be provided to the first 100 attendees.

All community members are invited. Admission is free. The experience of remembering and honoring is priceless.

Rides will be available for free from Price and Castle Dale. Rides from Price will be available, leaving at 6:30pm for a limited number of people (first come, first served).
Rides will also be available from Castle Dale, leaving at 6:30pm for a limited number of people (first come, first served).

Schedule

7:00 pm: Meander through community partner booths, pick up your swag bag*, dedicate a luminary, post on the Memory Wall, learn about local resources, enjoy your meal* from Gettin’ Our Smoke On, enjoy the experience of sharing in this honor with the community.

7:30 pm: Receive a brief naloxone training session and free naloxone kit.

8:00 pm: Moment of Silence honoring those who have been lost to overdose (in support of International Overdose Awareness Day, #endoverdose).

8:30 pm: Luminary lighting ceremony.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

• Carbon & Emery Opioid & Substance Use Coalition

• USU Extension, HEART Initiative

• Castleview Hospital

• StepOne Service

• Carbon Medical Service

• USARA

• C.A.R.E Coalition

• Four Corners Community Behavioral Health

• Southeast Utah Health Department

• Gettin' Our Smoke On

• Life Balance Recovery

• Utah State Parks

Parking and all activities are free. All community members are invited.

Duchesne County will host its second annual A Light to Remember on International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, 2023. These events seek to increase awareness about substance-related overdose, support people in recovery, provide education and support, and remember loved ones that we have lost. Participants will:

• Have the opportunity to share a name/photo on the Memory Wall and light a luminary for recovery and healing.

• Receive free naloxone and a community resource bag, filled with items generously donated by local businesses and organizations.

• Share a moment of silence and view lighted luminaries.

• Receive a food voucher to enjoy dinner on-site (first 100 participants).

All community members are invited. Admission is free. The experience of remembering and honoring is priceless.

Schedule

7:00 pm: Meander through community partner booths, dedicate a luminary, post on the Memory Wall, learn about local resources, enjoy a light dinner meal*, and find connection in the experience of sharing in this honor with the community.

8:45 pm: Luminary lighting.

9:00 pm: Moment of Silence honoring those who have been lost to overdose (in support of International Overdose Awareness Day, #endoverdose).

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

• Tribal and Rural Opioid Initiative Resource Center

• Utah State University Extension Duchesne County

• USU Tooele County Health Extension

• Northeastern Counseling Center

• Be The Light Recovery Foundation

• Tricounty Health Department

• And more!

Parking and all activities are free. All community members are invited.

Sevier County is honored to join A Light to Remember in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, 2023. These events seek to increase awareness about substance-related overdose, support people in recovery, provide education and support, and remember loved ones that we have lost. Participants will:

• Have the opportunity to share a name/photo on the Memory Wall and light a luminary for recovery and healing.

• Receive free naloxone training, naloxone kit, and community resources.

• Dedicate a luminary in honor of a loved one lost, and share a moment of silence in their memory.

• Enjoy live music and a light dinner.

All community members are invited. Admission is free. The experience of remembering and honoring is priceless.

Schedule

7:00 pm: Meander through community partner booths, dedicate a luminary, post on the Memory Wall, learn about local resources, enjoy a light dinner meal*, and find connection in the experience of sharing in this honor with the community.

8:20 pm: Luminary lighting.

8:30 pm: Moment of Silence honoring those who have been lost to overdose (in support of International Overdose Awareness Day, #endoverdose).

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

• Utah State University Extension’s HEART Initiative

• Central Utah Public Health Department

• Central Utah Counseling Center

• Central Utah Prevention Coalition

• And more!

Parking and all activities are free. All community members are invited.

Join USARA Thursday, August 31st, 2023 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm on the south steps of the Utah State Capitol to remember those we've lost, raise awareness and be part of creating positive change.

Each year International Overdose Awareness Day is recognized on a global scale. Hundreds will gather at the Capitol to remember our loved ones lost to overdose as well as raise awareness and promote recovery. Many of us have lost our loved ones to overdose but we CHOOSE to remember that for those still here and struggling, there is always hope for recovery.

These events seek to increase awareness about substance-related overdose, support people in recovery, provide education and support, and remember loved ones that we have lost. Celebrate hope and remember those who suffer in a night of healing.

This event is an opportunity to honor and show community support for those who are (or ever have been) in need of hope, healing, and recovery, those experiencing substance use disorder and friends/family who have supported someone with SUD. Each year, August 31 is recognized worldwide as International Overdose Awareness Day, which is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose and remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which is one of the world’s worst public health crises. Through this event, we acknowledge the profound grief felt by families and friends whose loved ones have died or suffered permanent injury from a drug overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message about the tragedy of drug overdose death and that drug overdose is preventable. Participating in our local event allows community members to come together in support of each other through a common experience. We are also able to continue educating the community about what substance use disorder really is and how to better support those who need it. #endoverdose

Celebrate hope and remember those who suffer in a night of healing. Participants will:

• Have the opportunity to share a name/photo on the Memory Wall and light a luminary for recovery and healing.

• Receive free naloxone and a community resource bag, filled with items generously donated by local businesses and organizations.

• Share a moment of silence and view lighted luminaries on the lake.

• Receive a food truck voucher valid toward dinner at on-site, local food trucks.

All community members are invited. Admission is free. The experience of remembering and honoring is priceless.

This event is an opportunity to honor and show community support for those who are (or ever have been) in need of hope, healing, and recovery, those experiencing substance use disorder and friends/family who have supported someone with SUD. Each year, August 31 is recognized worldwide as International Overdose Awareness Day, which is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose and remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which is one of the world’s worst public health crises. Through this event, we acknowledge the profound grief felt by families and friends whose loved ones have died or suffered permanent injury from a drug overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message about the tragedy of drug overdose death and that drug overdose is preventable. Participating in our local event allows community members to come together in support of each other through a common experience. We are also able to continue educating the community about what substance use disorder really is and how to better support those who need it.

Schedule

7:30 pm - 8:55 pm: Meander through community partner booths, pick up your Resource Bag, receive a brief naloxone training session and free naloxone kit, launch a luminary, post on the Memory Wall, learn about local resources, redeem your food voucher, enjoy the experience of sharing in this honor with the community.

9:00 pm: Moment of Silence honoring those who have been lost to overdose (in support of International Overdose Awareness Day, #endoverdose).

We sincerely appreciate the community partners who are supporting this event:

• Utah Association of Peer Support Specialists (UAPSS)

• Utah State University Extension Salt Lake County

• ALTR Agency

• USARA

• Young People in Recovery - Salt Lake Chapter

This program is partially supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1 million. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

Parking and all activities are free. All community members are invited, pre-registration is requested.

Join USARA and the Grand County community in remembering without judgment those lost to overdose, participate in overdose prevention education, be part of a candle light vigilance and a moment of silence, in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, on August 31, 2023.

These events seek to increase awareness about substance-related overdose, support people in recovery, provide education and support, and remember loved ones that we have lost. Celebrate hope and remember those who suffer in a night of healing.

All community members are invited. Admission is free. The experience of remembering and honoring is priceless.

This event is an opportunity to honor and show community support for those who are (or ever have been) in need of hope, healing, and recovery, those experiencing substance use disorder and friends/family who have supported someone with SUD. Each year, August 31 is recognized worldwide as International Overdose Awareness Day, which is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose and remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which is one of the world’s worst public health crises. Through this event, we acknowledge the profound grief felt by families and friends whose loved ones have died or suffered permanent injury from a drug overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message about the tragedy of drug overdose death and that drug overdose is preventable. Participating in our local event allows community members to come together in support of each other through a common experience. We are also able to continue educating the community about what substance use disorder really is and how to better support those who need it.

Cache & Box Elder Counties will host A Light to Remember on International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, 2023. These events seek to increase awareness about substance-related overdose, support people in recovery, provide education and support, and remember loved ones that we have lost. Participants will:

• Have the opportunity to share a name/photo on the Memory Wall and dedicate a luminary to commemorate a loved one.

• Receive free naloxone training and kit.

• Visit booths with local information and resources, and much more.

• Enjoy swag and a light dinner.

All community members are invited. Admission is free. The experience of remembering and honoring is priceless.

Schedule

6:00 pm: Meander through community partner booths, pick up swag , participate in naloxone training and receive your free naloxone kit, dedicate a luminary, post on the Memory Wall, learn about local resources, enjoy a light dinner and music, and connect with others through the experience of sharing in this honor with the community.

8:45 pm: Luminary lighting.

9:00 pm: Moment of Silence honoring those who have been lost to overdose (in support of International Overdose Awareness Day, #endoverdose).

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

• USU Extension, HEART Initiative

• Clear Recovery of Cache Valley

• Cache Coffee

• And more!

Parking and all activities are free. All community members are invited.

Join USARA-St. George and partners in the St. George community at the Gardner Center Ballroom (Utah Tech University) on August 31 for International Overdose Awareness Day. Participants will receive Narcan education and enjoy speakers and food. Let us honor those we've lost and celebrate and support those who are still with us and need our support.

These events seek to increase awareness about substance-related overdose, support people in recovery, provide education and support, and remember loved ones that we have lost. Celebrate hope and remember those who suffer in a night of healing.

All community members are invited. Admission is free. The experience of remembering and honoring is priceless.

This event is an opportunity to honor and show community support for those who are (or ever have been) in need of hope, healing, and recovery, those experiencing substance use disorder and friends/family who have supported someone with SUD. Each year, August 31 is recognized worldwide as International Overdose Awareness Day, which is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose and remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which is one of the world’s worst public health crises. Through this event, we acknowledge the profound grief felt by families and friends whose loved ones have died or suffered permanent injury from a drug overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message about the tragedy of drug overdose death and that drug overdose is preventable. Participating in our local event allows community members to come together in support of each other through a common experience. We are also able to continue educating the community about what substance use disorder really is and how to better support those who need it. #endoverdose

Celebrate hope and remember those who suffer in a night of healing. Participants will:

• Have the opportunity to share a name/photo on the Memory Wall and light a luminary for recovery and healing.

• Receive free naloxone and a community resource bag, filled with items generously donated by local businesses and organizations.

• Share a moment of silence and view lighted luminaries on the lake.

• Receive a food truck voucher worth $5 during the event, from your choice of on-site, local food trucks.

All community members are invited. Admission is free. The experience of remembering and honoring is priceless.

This event is an opportunity to honor and show community support for those who are (or ever have been) in need of hope, healing, and recovery, those experiencing substance use disorder and friends/family who have supported someone with SUD. Each year, August 31 is recognized worldwide as International Overdose Awareness Day, which is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose and remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which is one of the world’s worst public health crises. Through this event, we acknowledge the profound grief felt by families and friends whose loved ones have died or suffered permanent injury from a drug overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message about the tragedy of drug overdose death and that drug overdose is preventable. Participating in our local event allows community members to come together in support of each other through a common experience. We are also able to continue educating the community about what substance use disorder really is and how to better support those who need it.

Schedule

7:30 pm - 8:55 pm: Meander through community partner booths, pick up your Resource Bag, receive a brief naloxone training session and free naloxone kit, launch a luminary, post on the Memory Wall, learn about local resources, redeem your food voucher, enjoy the experience of sharing in this honor with the community.

9:00 pm: Moment of Silence honoring those who have been lost to overdose (in support of International Overdose Awareness Day, #endoverdose).

We sincerely appreciate the community partners who are supporting this event:

• Tooele Rural Opioid Healthcare Consortium

• Utah State University Extension Tooele County

• Tooele County Health Department

• Nat-su Healthcare

• Young People in Recovery

• Valley Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Outreach Team

• University of Utah's Caring Connections: A Hope and Comfort in Grief Program

• Intermountain Healthcare

• Stansbury Health Center, University of Utah Health

This program is partially supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1 million. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

Parking and all activities are free. All community members are invited, pre-registration is requested.

Celebrate hope and remember those who suffer in a night of gathering and healing in South Salt Lake County.

About this Event

Celebrate hope and remember those who suffer in a night of healing. Participants will:

• Have the opportunity to share a name/photo on the Memory Wall and light a luminary for recovery and healing.

• Receive free naloxone and a community resource bag, filled with items generously donated by local businesses and organizations.

• Share a moment of silence and view lighted luminaries on the lake.

All community members are invited. Admission is free. The experience of remembering and honoring is priceless.

This event is an opportunity to honor and show community support for those who are (or ever have been) in need of hope, healing, and recovery, those experiencing substance use disorder and friends/family who have supported someone with SUD. Each year, August 31 is recognized worldwide as International Overdose Awareness Day, which is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose and remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which is one of the world’s worst public health crises. Through this event, we acknowledge the profound grief felt by families and friends whose loved ones have died or suffered permanent injury from a drug overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message about the tragedy of drug overdose death and that drug overdose is preventable. Participating in our local event allows community members to come together in support of each other through a common experience. We are also able to continue educating the community about what substance use disorder really is and how to better support those who need it.

Schedule

7:30 pm - 8:55 pm: Visit with community partner booths, pick up your Resource Bag, receive a brief naloxone training session and free naloxone kit, launch a luminary, post on the Memory Wall, learn about local resources, and enjoy the experience of sharing in this honor with the community.

9:00 pm: Moment of Silence honoring those who have been lost to overdose (in support of International Overdose Awareness Day, #endoverdose).

We sincerely appreciate the community partners who are supporting this event.

This program is partially supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1 million. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

Parking and all activities are free. All community members are invited, pre-registration is requested.

A Light to Remember – Increase awareness about the overdose crisis in Carbon & Emery Counties, support people in recovery, and remember loved ones that we have lost.

Event will include a meal from local food truck, luminaries to commemorate loved ones, a remembrance wall, Naloxone education and kits, music, booths with local information and resources, and much more. Swag bags and meals will be provided to the first 100 attendees.