Morris County Overdose Awareness Day Set for Aug. 28

Published on August 12, 2025

Ceremony to Be Held Outside Human Services Complex in Morris Plains

The public is invited to Morris County’s sixth annual Overdose Awareness Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at One Medical Drive in Morris Plains.

Families who have lost loved ones to substance use or fentanyl poisoning will be recognized, and may arrive at 9:15 a.m. to view memorial name banners. The program will feature county and state officials, guest speakers, service providers and nonprofit partners.

The event, organized by the Morris County Division of Community and Behavioral Health Services in collaboration with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office and its Hope One mobile services unit, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and community partners, aims to raise awareness and reduce stigma around the opioid and fentanyl crisis.

In 2020, State Sen. Anthony Bucco sponsored legislation, signed by the governor, designating August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day in New Jersey. The Morris County Board of County Commissioners joined the observance that year by adopting a resolution on July 8.

The annual ceremony serves as a solemn reminder of the ongoing fight against substance addiction and the continued need for community support.

Overdose Awareness Day 2025 Flyer

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