Stand Up, Mississippi

09/02/2026

When someone is dealing with substance use judgment only make things harder. They build a wall that keeps people from getting help.

But when we choose kindness and take the time to listen, that wall comes down. Compassion changes the conversation, and understanding creates a safe space for people to find support.

Visit standupms.org to find resources, learn how to support others, and join the movement to end the stigma.

08/31/2026

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we honor those we’ve lost, support those impacted by substance use, and renew our commitment to preventing overdose.

Every conversation matters. Every training matters. Every life matters. Together, Mississippi can reduce stigma, expand access to support, and help create a future where more people have the opportunity to recover, heal, and thrive.

Stand with us. Visit standupms.org for more information.

We created the Opioid Workplace Awareness Initiative Toolkit to provide practical tools employers can use to create a healthy, supportive work environment.

08/26/2026

If opioids have affected you or someone you care about, support is available. Taking that first step may feel difficult, but treatment and recovery resources across Mississippi can help you move forward with confidence and hope.

Find a treatment center and connect to care at StandUpMS.org. Recovery starts with reaching out.

08/25/2026

Stigma can keep people from seeking the help they need.

By replacing blame and judgment with understanding and support, we can help more Mississippians access treatment, find recovery, and know they're not alone.

Visit StandUpMS.org to learn more.

08/20/2026

Whether you’re a parent, friend, neighbor, employer, faith leader, or community member, you have a role to play in preventing overdose and supporting recovery.

Every conversation, act of support, and connection to care can make a difference for individuals, families, and communities across Mississippi.

Stand up with us, and we’ll stand with you. Find a treatment center in your county: StandUpMS.org/treatment/.

08/18/2026

The opioid crisis affects communities across Mississippi, but every person has the power to be part of the solution.

Because ending the opioid crisis isn’t the responsibility of one person or one organization. It takes all of us.

Learn more and find resources at StandUpMS.org.

08/17/2026

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day

Stand Up, Mississippi invites you to be a part of it.

Wear purple, share resources from StandUpMS.org, start a conversation, or take a moment to honor someone whose life was affected by overdose.

Every action helps reduce stigma, strengthen communities, and remind people that support is available.

07/29/2026

Prevention starts in our schools.

StandUp Mississippi was proud to attend the Mississippi Association of School Resource Officers (MASRO) Conference, where school resource officers, educators, and prevention partners came together to strengthen efforts that help prevent opioid use disorder before it starts.

We're especially proud of Outreach Coordinator Charlotte Bryant for presenting on Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Mississippi and sharing strategies to keep Mississippi's youth healthy and safe.

Thank you, MASRO, for bringing together leaders committed to prevention through education, collaboration, and early intervention.

07/28/2026

Make naloxone administration a basic skill.

Learning how to recognize an overdose and administer naloxone is one of the most important skills you can have.

Visit StandUpMS.org to access training resources and learn how you can help save lives in your community.

07/25/2026

The opioid crisis touches communities across our state, but so does our ability to make a difference.

By learning about overdose prevention, carrying naloxone, supporting recovery, and sharing resources, we can help save lives and strengthen Mississippi.

Together, we stand up for one another. Together, we stand up for Mississippi.