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Centre County HOPE Initiative Centre County He**in and Opioid Education and Prevention Initiative Overdose deaths are now the leading cause of accidental death across the United States.

The Centre County HOPE Initiative is comprised of various community agencies working collaboratively to eliminate substance abuse, including the unsettling rise in op**te drug use and overdoses. The Coalition and its members will achieve this through dedicated outreach, effective education, raising awareness, and supporting the availability of recovery support and treatment options to all members of our community. According to the Centre County Coroner’s Office, there was 16 overdose related deaths in 2014, 15 deaths in 2015. In 2016, the number of related overdose deaths in the County is occurring at a frightening rate. Nationally, in 2014, there were 47,055 overdose deaths in comparison to 29,230 motor vehicle accident deaths; and in Pennsylvania, there were 2,497 overdose-related deaths. The he**in and op**te epidemic touches all ages, genders, race, and economic class – it has no boundaries. The Centre County HOPE Initiative wants to raise awareness not only about the national he**in and opioid epidemic, but also the impact the crisis is having on our state, and most importantly our local community.

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, communities across all 50 states will be hosting free naloxone events for Save A Life D...
09/22/2026

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, communities across all 50 states will be hosting free naloxone events for Save A Life Day, an annual day of action in its seventh year.

Naloxone is a medication that works to quickly reverse an opioid overdose when administered timely and properly. An overdose can happen to anyone – even people who are using prescribed opioids. Naloxone is safe and easy to use. The few seconds it takes to administer can make a lifetime of difference.

Centre County Drug & Alcohol, in partnership with Applegate Recovery, will be participating in Save A Life Day by distributing free Narcan Nasal Spray to anyone who wants it from the lobby of the Community Service Building at 502 East Howard Street in Bellefonte from 10AM – 3PM. Everyone who drops by will receive one naloxone kit, directions on how to use it, and information about recognizing an opioid overdose.

We have the table all set up! Stop out and see us at Lion Bash from 5 to 8 today!
09/10/2026

We have the table all set up! Stop out and see us at Lion Bash from 5 to 8 today!

09/03/2026

Out of caution and given tomorrow’s forecast, LION Bash has been postponed to 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, the scheduled rain date. We look forward to seeing you on the 100, 200, and 300 blocks of South Allen Street for an entertaining evening filled with food and fun.

08/28/2026

As part of Overdose Awareness Month you can:

1. Honor loved community members lost to overdose
2. Wear purple in support of recovery
3. Attend the candlelight remembrance ceremony on Wednesday, 9/2, at Talleyrand Park in Bellefonte
4. All of the above!

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