Kansas City -- Overdose Awareness Week
Schedule
Mon Aug 25 2025 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Kansas City, Missouri | Kansas City, MO
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Join us for the Kansas City Health Department's RENEW KC, formerly known as the Opioid Overdose Investigation Team! We are excited to host a week of events focused on substance use prevention and recovery, in partnership with Aim4Peace and REACH.Event Details:
Dates: August 25-29, 2025
Locations: Various KC Libraries and Community Spaces
Citywide Purple Lighting: August 25-31
Daily Schedule:
- Mon, August 25: KC Health Dept Lobby | 10 AM-1 PM
- Tue, August 26: Northeast Library | 10 AM-1 PM
- Wed, August 27: Central Library | 10 AM-2 PM
- Thu, August 28: Buford Library | 10 AM-1 PM
- Fri, August 29: KC Recovery Coalition Presentation | 10 AM-12:30 PM
What to Expect at Every Location:
- Free Naloxone
- Fentanyl Test Strips
- Sharps Containers
- Educational Materials
- Mini Purple Candle Lights in remembrance
Together, we honor those lost, raise awareness, and provide life-saving tools for a healthier Kansas City.
On August 31, light your purple candle and share your moment with us using #KCStandsTogether or #LightForRecoveryKC. Let's stand united in recovery and support!
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Where is it happening?
Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
