Chester County to take part in International Overdose Awareness Day with ‘Night of Light’

The HOPE luminary display, part of Chester County’s recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day in 2021. Each luminary honored loved ones lost to accidental drug overdose or a loved one working toward recovery. As part of Chester County’s commitment to tackle the opioid epidemic, the County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services announces participation in International Overdose Awareness...

County to remember those lost to overdose, Aug. 31

In observance of International Overdose Awareness Day, Chester County will place 101 pinwheels in front of the Justice Center and Government Services Center buildings in West Chester, representing the 101 lives lost in the county last year to accidental overdose. As part of Chester County’s commitment to combat the opioid epidemic, the County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services announces...

Chesco to participate in ‘International Overdose Awareness Day’

Last year, 110 pinwheels were displayed at the Chester County Government Services Center on International Overdose Awareness Day – representing the 110 lives lost in 2018 to accidental drug overdose. This year’s display of pinwheels will represent an additional 104 lives lost to accidental drug overdose in 2019. WEST CHESTER — As part of Chester County’s commitment to tackle the opioid and...

Chester County to participate in Overdose Awareness Day

Last year, 97 pinwheels were displayed at the Chester County Justice Center for International Overdose Awareness Day – representing the 97 lives lost in 2016 to accidental drug overdose. This year’s display of pinwheels will increase to represent the 144 lives lost to accidental drug overdose in 2017. As part of Chester County’s commitment to tackle the opioid and heroin epidemic, the County’s...