Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol and the Center for Humanistic Change will host Recovery Night Aug. 25 at Coca-Cola Park, bringing the recovery community together to celebrate and connect with local resources.
Recovery Night, Aug. 25 at Coca-Cola Park, is presented by Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol and will connect attendees with local prevention, treatment and recovery resources.
The Center for Humanistic Change is participating in Recovery Night Aug. 25 including an interactive Mini Mock Teen Bedroom designed to educate parents and caregivers about hidden substances and diversion safes.
Sold-out recovery gathering celebrates that recovery is possible while connecting fans with prevention, treatment and recovery resources
The event's First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union Picnic Patio has sold out, with tickets sponsored by Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol and distributed through treatment providers, resource organizations, rehabilitative justice initiatives and Change on Hamilton to individuals in recovery and their families. The picnic patio will remain alcohol-free throughout the game, offering a welcoming environment for the recovery community to enjoy America's favorite pastime together.
"People do recover," said Molly Stanton, assistant administrator, Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol. "There's something special about gathering at the ballpark. It's fun, it's familiar and it brings families together. Recovery Night shows that you can enjoy America's favorite pastime in a welcoming, alcohol-free space that celebrates resilience while connecting people with resources that support long-term recovery."
"Having the partnership of a community-focused organization such as the IronPigs reminds us that a successful recovery journey is always possible, especially when we come together as a local network of family and friends to support one another along the way," said Andrew D'Angelo, executive director of the Center for Humanistic Change.
Community organizations participating in Recovery Night include:
Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol
The Center for Humanistic Change
Counseling Solutions of the Lehigh Valley
Change on Hamilton
Mid Atlantic Rehabilitation Services (MARS)
Treatment Trends, Inc.
Valley Youth House
Together, these organizations will provide information about prevention, treatment, recovery support services and family resources. Representatives from MARS will also share information about the Families Obtaining Recovery Together (FORT) program, a free service funded entirely by Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol that supports Lehigh County family members whose loved ones are struggling with a substance use disorder.
A featured educational attraction will be a Mini Mock Teen Bedroom presented by The Center for Humanistic Change. The interactive tabletop exhibit challenges visitors to identify hidden compartments and diversion safes disguised as everyday household objects while educating parents and caregivers about current substance use trends and warning signs.
Fans will also have the opportunity to learn more about Rise Above Opioids, Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol's community education initiative connecting residents with prevention resources, treatment options and recovery support. Information about obtaining free naloxone (Narcan) will also be available.
In addition to Recovery Night, attendees can enjoy the IronPigs' Tail Waggin' Night, presented by Abby Road Veterinary Hospital, appearances by the Phillie Phanatic and a Patriotic Hambone Poster giveaway for the first 3,000 adults ages 18 and older.
For more information about prevention, treatment and recovery resources, visit www.riseaboveopioids.org.
About Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol
Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol leads the county's efforts to prevent substance misuse, expand access to treatment and support long-term recovery through education, community partnerships and evidence-based services. Working alongside healthcare providers, schools, law enforcement, treatment organizations and recovery advocates, the department connects individuals and families to prevention programs, treatment resources, harm reduction services and recovery support. Through initiatives like Rise Above Opioids, Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol is committed to reducing stigma, strengthening community wellness and ensuring residents have access to the resources needed to build healthier lives. Learn more at riseaboveopioids.org.
Molly Stanton
Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol
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