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8/22/2019
5:30 - 8:30 pm
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Village of New Lenox
New Lenox Safe Communities America Coalition
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Your Light Still Shines: International Overdose Awareness Day Event |
Lincoln-Way West High School Auditorium
21701 Gougar Rd.
New Lenox, IL
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Narcan training, "Hidden in Plain Sight" trailer, medication take back, speakers, and informational tables. |
No |
No |
Daniel Martin, 815-462-6493
dmartin@newlenox.net
Event Website:
https://www.newlenox.net/newsview.aspx?nid=10542
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8/28/2019
5:30 - 8 pm
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LTM Foundation
Bloomindale Police Dept.
Glendale Heights Police Dept.
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International Overdose Awareness Day Event |
Bloomingdale Police Department
201 S. Bloomingdale Rd.
Bloomingdale, IL
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"Hidden in Plain Sight" trailer, community speakers, and Narcan training. Raise awareness by displaying a purple porch light Aug. 25-31, available at Len's Ace Hardware stores. |
No |
No |
Use this link to forward event information:
http://us7.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=66c9e3550db4255aacccc0790&id=d494935568&e=f57ae09bc7
Website: http://www.ltmfoundation.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LTMfoundation/
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8/29/2019
6 pm
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McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition
Gateway Foundation
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International Overdose Awareness Day: McHenry County
Roar 4 Recovery
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Woodstock Square
124 Cass St.
Woodstock, IL
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Police-escorted motorcycle brigade, resource tables, remembrance, and naloxone training hosted by Live4Lali. Motorcycle ride starts at Woodstock Harley-Davidson and ends at Woodstock Square. |
No |
No |
For more information or to register to ride in the motorcycle brigade, contact Laurie Crain, 815-334-4048
llcrain@mchenrycountyil.gov
Event website:
https://www.mchenrycountysac.org/events/international-overdose-awareness-day/
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8/29/2019
6:30 - 8 pm
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Breaking Free
Chris Walk Organization
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Candlelight Vigil and Overdose Awareness Event |
Simmons Park
1201 E. Indian Trail
Aurora, IL
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Candlelight service and guest speakers. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picture of their loved ones to share. |
No |
No |
Event website: https://www.breakingfreeinc.org/ioae
Website:
https://www.breakingfreeinc.org/
http://chriswalk.net/
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8/30/2019
5:30 - 8:30 pm
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PATH to Recovery Foundation |
Overdose Awareness Day: "Forever in Our Hearts" |
Naperville Grand Pavillion
912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Ct.
Naperville, IL
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Narcan training, harm reduction, informational tables, guest speakers, and "Hidden in Plain Sight" trailer. Candlelight vigil to end the event, guests can bring or e-mail a photo of loved ones lost to overdose. |
No |
No |
Deb Lewin, 630-962-9652
To e-mail a photo of your loved one:
help@pathtorecoveryfoundation.org
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8/31/2019
11 am - 2 pm
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Chicago Recovery Alliance |
International Overdose Awareness Day Cookout & Celebration of Life |
3110 W. Taylor St.
Chicago, IL
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Free naloxone, art activities, and food |
No |
No |
Website: https://anypositivechange.org/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/chicagorecoveryalliance
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8/31/2019
1 - 3 pm
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Duney's Defense |
5th Annual Overdose Awareness Walk |
Wallace Park
250 S. Ave. D
Canton, IL
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Speakers, substance use resources, free Narcan training and distribution, short memorial walk to remember those we've lost to overdose |
No |
Yes
Accepting donations
T-shirts available for purchase
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Sue Tisdale, 309-267-5995
DuneysDefense@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/duneysdefense/
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8/31/2019
12 - 2 pm
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Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition
Westside ROSC Council
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Overdose Awareness Day |
Austin Community Family Center
501 N. Central Ave.
Chicago, IL
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Overdose Prevention/Narcan Training |
No |
No |
Dora Dantzler-Wright, 773-417-2045
ChicagoCRCC@gmail.com
Website: http://www.chicagorecovery.org/
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8/31/2019
12 - 4 pm
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Kirby Rehabilitation, Inc. |
International Overdose Awareness Day |
Kroc Center
1150 W. 119th St.
Chicago, IL
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Balloon Launch and 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament |
No |
Yes
$100 entry fee for 3-on-3 Tournament
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Donations can be accepted on website:
www.kirbyrehab.org
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8/31/2019
6 - 8 pm
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Live4Lali
UIC Community Outreach Intervention Projects (COIP)
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International Overdose Awareness Day |
Glueckert Funeral Home
1520 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL
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Naloxone training, fentanyl test strips, HIV and hepatitis C testing
Children's crafts and henna tattoos
Candlelight vigil and service
|
No |
No |
Website:
https://live4lali.org/events/overdose-awareness-day/
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| 9/4-7/2019 |
Illinois Department of Human Services |
National Recovery Month |
Chicago skyline |
Lighting the Chicago skyline purple to raise awareness of National Recovery Month |
No |
No |
Illuminate Chicago Lighting Program:
https://www.bomachicago.org/home/get-involved/community-partners/illuminate-chicago
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9/6/2019
12 pm
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Kane County Health Department |
Opioid Awareness Event |
Senior Services Association
2111 Plum St.
Aurora, IL
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Presentation to raise awareness about opioids |
Yes |
No |
To register, contact Diane Dawson, 630-264-7696
dawsondiane@co.kane.il.us
Website:
www.truestrengthcenter.org
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9/7/2019
8 am
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Southern Illinois Community Health Coalition
Egyptian Health Department
|
7th Annual Rails to Trails Quarter Marathon & 6.5K Walk: Supporting Recovery Month |
Egyptian Health Department
1412 US 45 N.
Eldorado, IL
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1/4 Marathon (6.55 miles) or
6.5K Walk (4 miles)
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Yes |
Yes
$25 registration fee
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Jamie Byrd, 618-273-3326 Ext. 2155
jbyrd@egyptian.org
Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/egyptian-health-department/7th-annual-rails-to-trails-quarter-marathon-65k-walk/307256480185947/
To register online:
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Eldorado
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9/7/2019
4 pm
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Amare
Metro-East Recovery Council
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Amare's Rockin' for Recovery Music Festival |
St. Louis Regional Airport grounds
8 Terminal Dr.
East Alton, IL
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Musical guests Exile and Soul Cracker, non-alcoholic beverages, food trucks, kid zone |
No |
Yes
Fundraiser booths at the event
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Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/413933242666430/?ti=icl
Website: https://amarenfp.org/
Media coverage of the event:
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/bechel-amares-rockin-for-recovery-music-festival-had-amazing-impact-37028.cfm
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9/12/2019
9 - 10 am
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Breaking Free |
Narcan Training |
Breaking Free
120 Gale St.
Aurora, IL
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Narcan training open to businesses and organizations. Free kit available for the first 25 organizations that pre-register |
No |
No |
Betsy Santana, 630-897-1003 ext. 246
bsantana@breakingfreeinc.org
Event website:
https://www.breakingfreeinc.org/narcan-trainings
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9/12/2019
4 - 6:30 pm
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Sinnissippi Centers, Inc. |
Sinnissippi Recovery Celebration |
Sinnissipi Centers
325 IL Rt. 2
Dixon, IL
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Celebrating 40 years of treatment services with an open AA speaker meeting, picnic supper, and special guest speakers |
No |
No |
Kevin Buss or Andrew Jackson, 815-284-6611
info@sinnissippi.com
Event website:
https://sinnissippi.org/event/recovery-celebration/
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9/14/2019
10 am - 4 pm
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Kenneth Young Center
Elk Grove Village Cares Initiative
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Remember. Recover. Discover. Community Awareness Day |
Kenneth Young Center
1001 Rohlwing Rd.
Elk Grove Village, IL
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Resource fair, local experts panel, speakers, free Narcan training, memorial and dedication service |
No |
No |
Event webpage:
https://www.kennethyoung.org/events/remember-recover-discover-a-community-awareness-day
Contact Kelsey Caspersen, kelseyc@kennethyoung.org, for volunteer and partnership opportunities
Media coverage of the event:
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/federal-funds-create-regional-addiction-treatment-partnership/?fbclid=IwAR1FWPsN6_pr8o7xjA4IoFB2w4qT4gjWoo5lAXhMu-fhl6-t4PYWPZn7HH8
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9/14/2019
3 - 5 pm
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CEAD Council |
1st Annual ROSC Family Fun Day |
Lytle Park, Green Pavillion
3928 Cedar Ave.
Mattoon, IL
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Free meal, fun games for adults and kids, door prizes, and music. Coming together to support people in recovery. |
No |
No |
Jenna Hays; Recovery outreach coordinator, CEAD Council
217-258-6018 ext. 526
ceadjennah@mycci.net
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| 9/14/2019 6:30 - 7:30 pm |
Breaking Free |
Open to the Community Narcan Training |
Breaking Free
120 Gale St.
Aurora, IL
|
Free Narcan training and information session open to the community |
No |
No |
Betsy Santana, 630-897-1003 ext. 246
bsantana@breakingfreeinc.org
Event website: https://www.breakingfreeinc.org/narcan-trainings
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9/15/2019
3 - 6 pm
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Visions of Wellness |
Recovery Health Fair |
Richton Park Community Center
4445 Sauk Trail
Richton Park, IL
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Celebrating those in recovery with local vendors, government officials, and recovery motivational speaker Mark Sanders. |
No |
No |
Gloria Wright, g_wright1@yahoo.com |
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9/22/2019
2 - 5 pm
|
CEAD Council |
Effingham County ROSC Picnic |
Evergreen Park
1110 Pelican St.
Effingham, IL
|
Free meal, fun games for adults and kids, door prizes, and music. Coming together to support people in recovery. |
No |
No |
Jenna Hays; Recovery outreach coordinator, CEAD Council
217-258-6018 ext. 526
ceadjennah@mycci.net
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9/22/2019
3 - 7 pm
|
Sinnissippi Centers Recovery Home |
Recovery Home Open House |
Sinnissippi Recovery Home
922 W. Washington
Dixon, IL
|
Family friendly event to raise awareness and community involvement for people in recovery with games, food, and a recovery speaker. |
No |
No |
Stephanie Englund, 815-213-8031
Event website:
https://sinnissippi.org/event/recovery-home-open-house/
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9/28/2019
8 am - 3 pm
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Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition
Illinois Association of Extended Care
|
30th Annual Recovery Walk & Olympics |
Garfield Park
100 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago, IL
|
Recovery Walk starts at 9 am at 100 N. Central Park Ave.
Recovery Olympics starts at 11 am at Central Park/Jackson
Complimentary food and refreshments
Event features 3-on-3 basketball tournament, volleyball tournament, double dutch contest, bean bag toss contest, checker/domino tournament, 50-yard dash
|
Not required
Register on-site one hour prior to event start time to participate in the Recovery Walk or Recovery Olympics
|
Yes, entry fees for entering a team into the contests and tournaments |
Dora Dantzler Wright, 773-417-2045
wrightdorad@gmail.com
|
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9/28/2019
9 am - 1 pm
|
TEECH Foundation
Far Southside ROSC Council
|
Recovery Breakfast |
Bethany Union Church 1750 W. 103rd St.
Chicago, IL
|
Food, entertainment, and fellowship.
Please bring a hat, scarf or gloves to add to the donations
|
Yes |
Yes
$10 tickets
|
De'Shara Shells, 312-0539-5263 or 708-530-1923 |
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9/28/2019
10 am - 2 pm
|
McLean County ROSC
Chestnut Health Systems
|
Recovery Month Picnic |
Anderson Park
503 E. College Ave.
Normal, IL
|
Great food and fellowship, games and good vibes, information, and full body activity (dance, stretching meditation, and/or self-defense to be taught onsite). |
No |
No |
Angi Chasensky, 309-830-6962 or
Dan Sokulski, 309-665-2067
|
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9/28/2019
1 - 6 pm
|
Harmony Recovery |
Alcohol & Drug Awareness Day |
Harmony Community Church
16925 Rosalind St.
Joliet, IL
|
Resource booths and speakers, including Director of Will County Substance Use Initiative, mental health and recovery advocates, and a poetry reading by Kassie Sullins. |
No |
No |
Connie Dewall, 815-683-6844
Joseph Carey, 872-301-7733
|
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9/28/2019
4 - 8 pm
|
Project OPEN
Sinnissippi Centers
|
Voices for Recovery Picnic and Memorial Walk |
John Dixon Park, Lion's Shelter
515 N. Galena
Dixon, IL
|
Picnic, presentation by local stakeholders, and a Memorial Walk for those we have lost featuring music by The Catfish Dogs. |
No |
No |
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