FORKED RIVER – Young People in Recovery of Ocean County is hosting a FED UP! Overdose Awareness Event on August 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lacey United Methodist Church, 203 Lacey Road.
The event calls for an end to our nation’s epidemic of addiction and overdose deaths attributed to opioids (including heroin) and other prescription drugs.
Keynote speakers are Lacey Township Police Chief Michael DiBella and John Brogan from Lifeline Family Recovery Group.
There will be resource tables from treatment centers, recovery groups, local clergy and a candlelight vigil for the lives lost due to accidental overdoses. Other organizations in attendance include Hope Sheds Light, Recovery Centers of America and the DART Prevention Coalition.
For more information, call Donna at 732-425-7938 or email oceancountynj@youngpeopleinrecovery.org.
