McDowell County will observe Overdose Awareness Day on Sunday, Aug. 31.

Mission Ministries Alliance will hold an event for Overdose Awareness Day on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the lawn of the McDowell County Courthouse in Marion.

“This annual event provides a space for our community to respond to the stigma surrounding addiction, to collectively grieve, and to heal from the devastation that has touched so many families across our nation,” Mission Ministries Alliance said in a news release. “It is a time to show support for people in recovery, to remember those we have lost, to support families, and to encourage compassion over judgment. It is a moment for our community to stand together, to break down stigma, and to remind those who are struggling that they are seen, valued, and not alone.”

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