08/31/2026
đź’ś Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. đź’ś
Today, we remember the lives lost to overdose, stand with those who are grieving, and lift up those who are still fighting for recovery.
Behind every statistic is a person—a son, daughter, parent, sibling, friend, or neighbor whose life matters.
At the Rescue Mission of Utica, we believe that every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the opportunity for a new beginning. We see every day that recovery, hope, and transformation are possible.
Today, let’s remember those we’ve lost, support those who are struggling, and work together to break the stigma surrounding addiction.
There is hope. There is help. There is a way forward. đź’ś