RAINSVILLE, Ala. — September is National Recover Month, and End Addiction Sand Mountain is hosting a free community event to share resources available in the five-county region of Northeast Alabama.
On September 14 from 4pm-8pm, those from DeKalb, Jackson, Cherokee, Etowah and Marshall Counties can come to hear stories of hope and transformation, celebrate those in recovery and help us remember those that have lost their battle to a drug overdose. At least 26 organizations will be there to share information about their services for those struggling with substance use disorder and those around them.
The event is at 155 Main St. W. Rainsville at the Rainsville Church of God Fellowship Hall. This is a change due to weather concerns.
The keynote speaker for EASM 2024 is Debbi Metzger from the Alabama Department of Mental Health. Debbi is the State Opioid Coordinator for Governor Kay Ivey's Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council. She will be talking about the opioid crisis in Alabama, and the steps that are being taken to address it, including efforts in the Sand Mountain region.
Other featured speakers include:
Katina Blanchett, EASM Co-Chairperson and Executive Director - The Father's House
Kim Randolph, Regional Reentry Coordinator, and DeShaun Wings, Regional MOUD Coordinator - YesCare
Julie Ray, Special Programs Administrator - Recovery Organization of Support Specialists (ROSS)
Other highlights include:
Inspiring testimonies by individuals in recovery from substance use disorder
Over 25 Recovery Resource organizations and sponsors that serve Sand Mountain
End Addiction Walk
Balloon Release to remember loved ones we've lost to overdose
Sobriety Time Celebration
Food Trucks
Inflatables
Music
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