08/31/2026
💜 Today Mayor Smith, the Milford Health and Human Services Department, Milford Police Department, Milford Youth and Family Services, Milford Public Schools, Milford Prevention Council, Bridges Healthcare, local and state officials, community members, and more stood in unity on City Hall’s steps to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. This year marks 25 years of global remembrance and the continued need for action.
Every life lost to overdose is a profound tragedy. Behind every statistic is a real person — someone loved, valued, and missed by their family, friends, coworkers, and community. While this day of awareness is still needed, it doesn’t have to be forever. Together we can continue to work together to create supportive pathways to recovery, we can make a difference, and we can help save lives.
Tonight, Milford City Hall will be illuminated in purple to remind us to pause and remember those in our community who have lost loved ones and to show our support for everyone touched by substance use. 💜