We warmly invite you to join us for ‘Honoring Lives, Inspiring Recovery,’ an impactful event dedicated to overdose awareness and prevention, held at our new Serenity Garden behind our office at 1814 Grandstand Place in Elgin.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Serenity Garden, Ecker Center for Behavioral Health, 1814 Grandstand

Event Highlights:

Opening Remarks: Delivered by Jennifer Flory, Marketing & Development Manager of Ecker Center for Behavioral Health and mother of a child lost to a fentanyl overdose
Candlelight Vigil: A moment of silence to honor lives lost to overdose
Personal Testimonies: Hear moving stories from individuals affected by overdose and recovery
Educational Session: Be prepared to respond to an overdose with the use of Naloxone (Narcan)
Community Resources: Discover support services and resources for individuals and families
Interactive Memorial Wall: Contribute to our Memory Wall to honor loved ones

This event is not only a time to remember and honor those we have lost, but also an opportunity to come together as a community to inspire hope and support those in recovery. Your presence and participation would greatly enrich our event and help strengthen our collective commitment to overdose prevention and recovery.

RSVP: Please let us know if you will be able to join us.

We look forward to sharing this meaningful evening with you and working together to make a difference in our community.

For nearly 70 years, Ecker Center has been a cornerstone in the Elgin community, providing quality behavioral health care to those in need. Our goal is to break down barriers, minimize gaps in care, and empower those we serve throughout their recovery journey.

We provide a continuum of care for individuals that come to us for help, including crisis intervention & stabilization, psychiatric & mental health, substance use recovery, problem gambling, youth prevention & education services, and we continuously add programs that meet the evolving needs of our community.

For more information about Ecker Center for Behavioral Health, visit www.eckercenter.org.

'Honoring Lives, Inspiring Recovery' Overdose Awareness Event

An impactful event dedicated to overdose awareness and prevention.

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