We Remember. We Act. We Recover.
On International Overdose Awareness Day, we honor every life lost and look ahead to a National Recovery Month filled with action, connection, and hope.
Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember the people we have lost to overdose and hold close everyone whose life has been forever changed.
Every person lost was someone’s family member, friend, neighbor, or loved one. Their lives mattered. Their stories matter. And remembering them must move us to act.
That means carrying naloxone. Sharing lifesaving information. Challenging stigma. Expanding access to care. Supporting people in recovery. And building communities where no one has to face addiction alone.
Tomorrow also marks the beginning of National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate the millions of people living in recovery and recognize the families, peers, advocates, service providers, and community leaders who help make recovery possible.
This September, there are hundreds of ways to turn remembrance into action, celebrate recovery, and help build communities where everyone can access support.
What's Happening This September
Join Ryan Hampton for a live Reddit AMA
Tomorrow, September 1, Mobilize Recovery founder Ryan Hampton will be live on Reddit to answer questions about addiction, recovery, finding treatment, advocacy, and his own journey.
Bring your questions and join the conversation beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT.
👉 Sign Up to Take Part in Ryan’s Live AMA
Three unforgettable events in Las Vegas
This September, we’re bringing recovery into the spotlight with three major events in Las Vegas:
👉 Friday Sept. 11: An Evening with Tom Farley
Join us for an honest and heartfelt conversation about grief, addiction, recovery, and carrying forward the legacy of Tom’s brother, Chris Farley.
👉 Sat. Sept 12: Narcan at Night
Be part of one of the country’s largest community-led overdose-prevention efforts, bringing volunteers together to assemble and distribute lifesaving naloxone kits.
👉 Sat. Sept 12: Recovery Night Lights Celebration & Drone Show
Gather with us for a powerful public celebration of recovery, community, and hope, culminating in a spectacular drone show over the Las Vegas sky.
More than 700 community-led events coast to coast
Operation Understanding continues to grow. More than 700 community-led events are now represented on the national map, including Save a Life Day events bringing free naloxone and overdose-prevention resources to communities across the country.
Every pin represents people taking action in their own communities—and a growing movement determined to save lives, reduce stigma, and make recovery support more accessible.
👉 Find an Event Near You, or Host Your Own!
Connecting Communities to Care
Join us for Connecting Communities to Care: RCO Leader Perspectives on Enhancing Treatment Access, a virtual conversation featuring recovery community organization leaders working to help people overcome barriers and connect with treatment and support.
Together, we’ll explore what communities need, what’s working, and how recovery organizations can help ensure that care is available when and where people need it.
And There's Lots More To Come
This is only the beginning. Throughout National Recovery Month and the rest of the year, we’ll be sharing more events, major announcements, new resources, stories from across the recovery community, and additional ways to take action.
Get Involved Anytime, From Anywhere
Looking for more ways to get involved? Check out our Operation Understanding action hub for even more ways you can help strengthen the recovery movement.
