Healing Hands, Creative Hearts Event

Registration not required.

Hosted by Overdose and Substance Misuse Prevention Coordinator Amanda Dugger, the idea and name for the event came from a sleepless night a few years ago while reflecting on her personal experience with loss due to substance misuse.

“Healing Hands” is a chance for those affected by substance misuse, whether personally or through the loss of a friend or loved one, to honor their memory or find personal healing.

"Creative Hearts" is a nod to the creativity and artistic outlets that many people use throughout their recovery journey.

The event will feature :

• A resource fair
• Live performers
• Fun activities
• Panel with guest speakers, including:
  
  Kitara Johnson-Jones
  Gabriel’s Challenge, CEO
  
  Brenton Sconce
  BEAR Foundation, Founder
  
  Community Members with Lived Experiences:
  Darrel, Nick, and Christine

Attendees will also be invited to create memorial lanterns in honor of loved ones. These lanterns will serve as symbols of love, remembrance, and resilience and will be displayed at the Central Library on International Overdose Awareness Day, with participants’ permission.

If you would like to participate in the event by hosting a resource table, please email adugger@srhd.org