Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we pause to remember lives lost, to stand with those grieving, and to commit ourselves to building a future where fewer families experience the pain of losing a loved one to overdose.

It’s also a day to lift up voices of hope, recovery, and action. On the Mobilize Recovery website, our Community Voices series features stories about advocacy, the power of community, and the many ways people are working to create change.

Beyond Jaclyn’s story featured above, you’ll find other Community Voices that highlight the impact of recovery support, grassroots advocacy, and community connection. Together, they remind us that every voice can break stigma and spark change.

As we move into National Recovery Month in September, here are ways to join us:

• 🎓 Campus Surge Events: Join us on campuses from coast to coast this fall.
• 🤝 Day of Service: Join one of the hundreds of Day of Service events happening across the country to help strengthen local communities and give back.
• 📣 Advocate for the Recovery Community: Here are just a few of the ways you can take action.
• 💜 Donate to Mobilize Recovery: Every dollar makes an impact.
• 🌟 Start a Personal Fundraiser: Help raise money to support our mission.
• 💬 Share Online: Help amplify our message and grow our network by sharing Mobilize Recovery.

Every story matters. Every action counts. Together, we can honor lives lost and create a future full of recovery, connection, and hope.