Every 5 minutes in the US, a person dies from a drug overdose. In honor of those that have
battled and lost their fight with addiction, on Overdose Awareness Day, August 31 st , 2022,
throughout several CNY counties, there will be opportunities for life-saving, harm reduction
education and activities, such as on the spot Narcan training.
The Central Region Addiction Resource Center, a program of BRiDGES (Madison County
Council on Alcohol and Substance of Abuse, Inc.), has partnered with several agencies for this
day. Efforts will focus on remembrance and hope, along with raising crucial awareness of the
drug crisis our country faces, to reduce stigma, and to come together to let those struggling
know they are not alone on this journey.
Community members are invited to come to the locations listed to decorate a luminary bag in
memory of their loved one, participate in activities, and to share a message of hope. Supplies
will be available at no cost to participants.
August 31 st , 2022
Higinbotham Park: 130 Broad Street, Oneida, NY 13421
11:30 AM-1 PM Karing Kitchen lunches/luminary creation station and on the spot Narcan
training with BRiDGES staff.
Family Counseling Services: 201 Cedar Street, Oneida, NY 13421
10:00 AM-2:00 PM On the spot Narcan training and luminary creation station.
The Connection Point: 198 W 1 st St, Oswego, NY 13126
11:30 AM-12:30 PM Light refreshments and a luminary creation station with BRiDGES, Desens
House and Farnham Family Services.
1:00 PM Narcan group training with Teresa Woolson of the VOW Foundation.
Oswego County Opportunities-Clubhouse/The Spot: 11 Fourth Ave, Suite F, Oswego, NY 13126
4:00 PM Resource Fair/luminary creation station.
5:30 PM Narcan group training with Teresa Woolson of the VOW Foundation.
ACR Health: 627 West Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13204
2:00 PM-6:00 PM Refreshments, activities including luminary creation station, testing,
resources, music, Narcan training and more.
BRiDGES, the Central Region Addiction Resource Center, and all of our other community
partners invite you to join us this Overdose Awareness Day to remember those lives lost. For
more information call (315)697-3947 to speak with Jessica Ponti.
