UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun Jun 13
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
We are hosting a recovery awareness event "Thriving Out Loud" on June 13 from 12 to 5 pm on the Great Lawn!!! Check it out and email info@longbranchhears.com if you are interested in sponsoring, donating to or exhibiting at the event!
Social distancing will be enforced! Stay tuned for exciting news about community events and vendors!!
ANNUAL EVENT
Mon Aug 31
International Overdose Awareness Day
The importance of what we at Long Branch H.E.A.R.S. do resonates profoundly at our main event late in August each year. On International Overdose Awareness Day we acknowledge those souls who have lost their battle with substance use. The statistics speak for themselves and drive our resolve to never forget what we stand for. The lives lost to this insidious disease and the sheer numbers of those at risk are why we will never quit. Although a somber event, we focus on what we do best; bringing awareness to the ravages of this disease and advocating for change, as well as shedding light on those who find sobriety and sustain recovery. Our hope is that one day we will not need an overdose awareness day, but until then we will not give up.
PRIOR EVENTS
Tues Feb 23
Community Connection Breakfast
Our Quarterly Community Connection Breakfast returns, virtual this time! In keeping with our theme, Don't Give Up, we offer this time to meet up and keep the momentum going! We have 4 very dynamic speakers, spotlight on our citizens, give aways and much more!
Tues June 23
8:00 am
Virtual
Community Connection Breakfast
Our Quarterly Community Connection Breakfast returns, virtual this time! In keeping with our theme, Don't Give Up, we offer this time to meet up and keep the momentum going! We have 2 very dynamic speakers, spotlight on our citizens, give aways and much more!
Tue March 10
8:30 am
Long Branch Elks Lodge # 742
Community Connection Breakfast
The Mayor’s Task Force On Substance Use celebrates our first-year accomplishments and our 2nd-year initiative DON’T GIVE UP! This event welcomes everyone....residents, business owners, professionals, our government officials, the recovery community, school staff & students, law enforcement, our faith-based friends, our neighbors, and you.
Thurs Feb 6
6:00 pm
School of Social Justice
Anytown
In Partnership with the RWJBH Institute of Prevention and Recovery's Quarterly Speaker Series: Long Branch H.E.A.R.S. was honored to be a part of this impactful event.
SUSPECTED DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS
2020
United States -
New Jersey - 1595
Monmouth County - 99(Jan-June 2020)
2019
United States - 71,999
New Jersey - 3021
Monmouth County - 187
2018
United States - 68,557
New Jersey - 3006
Monmouth County - 221
2017
United States - 72,000
New Jersey - 2737
Monmouth County - 172