In recognition of National Overdose Awareness Day, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Louis Imbroto will partner with YES Community Counseling Center to host a Remembrance Ceremony at Phillip Healey Beach, located at 30 Florence Avenue in Massapequa, on August 30, 2018 at 7:30 pm, honoring the loved ones who we have lost to addiction and overdose. Residents are encouraged to bring a framed pictured of their loved one lost to drug addiction. Pictures provided will be returned at the conclusion.
Supervisor Saladino stated, “I invite residents to join us on National Overdose Awareness Day to remember those who lost their battle to drug addiction, and together reignite our pledge to do all that we can to keep families whole and stop the scourge of opiate-related deaths. I thank YES Community Counseling Center for partnering with us to host this important remembrance ceremony.”
Councilman Imbroto stated, “I can think of no better way to continue to raise awareness to the deadly opioid epidemic that has been impacting Long Island than by hosting this Remembrance Ceremony to honor those we have lost on National Overdose Awareness Day. Through ceremonies such as this, and through overdose prevention seminars, the Town and YES Community Counseling Center are strengthening our community in its battle against drug abuse.”
“This is an opportunity to pause and remember the strength of those whose lives have been lost to addiction. We must keep these lives in our hearts forever. And while we grieve the loss of a precious life, we must join together to celebrate all that made each individual special and unique in our world. Being aware, learning more, and understanding the profound consequences of this epidemic will ultimately help us to help others. As a community, we must stand together, learn from the pain, support one another, and continue to be there for those who may need our help. That is what a community does to grow strong! YES Community Counseling Center is honored to stand alongside those families and friends in remembering their gift to the world,” said YES Community Counseling Center Executive Director Jamie Bogenshutz.
For more information regarding overdose prevention and help in combating addiction, please contact YES Community Counseling Center at (516)-799-3203.