Rockville’s Mayor and Council will once again proclaim September as National Recovery Month, part of their continuing campaign to shine a spotlight on the nationwide impact of opioid addiction.
The focus of the Rockville Goes Purple campaign includes raising awareness, honoring those in recovery and lost to overdose, reducing stigma, and providing resources and education.
The Mayor and Council will issue the proclamation Aug. 7 at their final meeting before summer recess. Several events are being planned to mark National Recovery Month.
Purple lights will once again illuminate City Hall, Rockville City Police Department headquarters and other city facilities; the Mayor and Council will hold a ceremony to recognize National Recovery Month prior to their Sept. 11 meeting; and members of the Mayor and Council will attend Montgomery County’s International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31.
The Rockville City Police Department will hold a Rockville Goes Purple Drug Takeback event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23.
Rockville will also invite the community to take part in an event to be held Sept.30 at Montgomery College. Rockville will join with Montgomery College and other county partners to curate an event that will raise awareness, reduce stigma and provide resources for attendees.
Check September’s edition of “Rockville Reports” and the city’s online calendar at www.rockvillemd.gov/calendar.aspx for information as details develop. To learn more about the Rockville Goes Purple campaign, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/rockvillegoespurple.