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Frederick County is observing National Recovery Month this September with Frederick County Goes Purple, a massive grassroots call-to-action to unify our community and reduce substance-related deaths and overdoses. According to the Sheriff’s Office, there were 245 non-fatal and 49 fatal opioid-related overdoses in Frederick County in 2019. The non-fatal figure is down by 34, and fatalities are down by 6 as compared to 2018, but we still have work to do.
You can support Frederick County Goes Purple:
Wear purple on Fridays in September!
Share your message and photos with the hashtag #FrederickCountyGoesPurple
Spread the word
1. WE CARE- Frederick County supports those who struggle with addiction and their loved ones.
2. HOPE/HELP IS HERE- The Frederick County community offers hope and resources.
3. LET’S TALK- We invest in the youth of Frederick County through prevention education.
The entire community is encouraged to ‘Go Purple’ to bring awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use disorders, and to celebrate those living in recovery.
For additional information, please visit www.FrederickCountyGoesPurple.com.