Shine a light. Save a life.

Each August, communites around the state, country and world come together to honor lives lost to overdose, raise awareness, and take action to prevent future tragedies. MHRB is joining in the global movement through our #LightUpPurpleWC campaign, encouraging homeowners, businesses and local governments to light porches, windows and landmarks in purple - the official color of Overdose Awareness Month.

What is Overdose Awareness Month?

Overdose Awareness Month is a time to remember lives lost, support loved ones left behind, and educate the community about the risks of substance use and how we can save lives. it's a call to compassion, understanding, and action - because every life is worth saving.

The campaign's aim in mutlifaceted, inclduing:

• reducing the stigma of drug-related deaths
• promoting evidence-based solutions, and
• connecting people to treatment, support and resources

How You Can Participate

• Homeowners
  • Light up your porch, window, or yard in purple throughout August
  • Share your display on social media using #LigthUpPurpleWC to sperad the message (don't forget to tag @MHRBWCC)

• Businesses
  • Illuminate storefronts, signage, and offices in purple (take photos for social media using the hashtag #LightUpPurpleWC and tagging @MHRBWCC)
  • Display educational materials or posters about overdose prevention
  • Partner with local organizations for awareness events

• Local Governments
  • Light government buildings, libraries, school or landmarks in purple
  • Proclaim August as Overdose Awareness Month in the county or municpality
  • Host educational forums or Narcan training sessions (take photos and use the hashtag #LightUpPurpleWC with a tag @MHRBWCC)

How to Prevent Overdose

Preventing overdose starts with education, compassion, and access to resources. Here's how you can help:

• Carry Naloxone (Narcan): This life-saving medication can reverse opioid overdoses, It's avaiable at Talbert House's Lebanon office (204 Cookd Rd.) or at many pharmacies without a prescription.
• KNow trhe Signs: Slow breathing, blue lips, unresponsiveness - if in doubt, call 911 immediately.
• Support Recovery: Encourage those struggling with substances to seek help. Recovery is possible, and support makes all the difference.
• Dispose of Medication Safely: Use local drug Drop-off boxes and Take Back Days to prevent misuse
• Educate Yourself and Others: Learn about harm reduction, mental health, and how to be a compassionate ally.

Join the Conversation

Take part in the movement to prevent overdose. Share your stories, show your support, and help turn Warren and Clinton Counties purple in remebrance, education, and hope. Use #LightUpPurpleWC to amplify awareness and show that our community cares.

Together, we can honor lives, support healing, and prevent overdose.