Events
August and September Events
August 2026
Overdose Lifeline- Overdose Awareness Day
Event Date: August 23rd
Event Time: 6 p.m.-8 p.m..
Event Location: Indiana State Museum
About the Event:
Since 2014, Overdose Lifeline has hosted Indiana Overdose Awareness Day, an internationally recognized event that brings together families, friends, professionals, and community members to honor lives lost to overdose, support one another, and remind us that overdose deaths are preventable. There is no right way to remember someone you love.
Whether you’d like to share their story, create a tribute, or gather with others in remembrance, we invite you to honor them in a way that feels meaningful to you.
Link to register: RSVP Here
Events
Event date: August 25th
Event time: 5 p.m.
Event location: Columbian Park Memorial Island, 1915 Scott St., Lafayette, IN. 47904
About the event: Join us at Columbian Park for an evening of remembrance, hope, and community as we honor the lives of those we have lost to overdose.
Walk the Mile of Remembrance alongside family members, friends, and community supporters who understand the importance of remembering and celebrating the lives of our loved ones. Whether you come to reflect, heal, or stand in support of others, this event offers a meaningful opportunity to come together in remembrance and hope.
The remembrance walk is free to participate. Commemorative event t-shirts are available for $25.
Link to register: Register here
Indiana Teen Treatment Center Open House
Event date: August 26th
Event time: 10 a.m.
Event location: 1301 E. Washington St., Indianapolis IN. Suite 100
About the event: Come see our new adolescent treatment center, meet the clinical team, and learn how we help teens heal. Lunch will be served.
The HIVE Recovery Hub- International Overdose Awareness Event
Event date: August 27th
Event time: 12 p.m.
Event location: The HIVE Recovery Hub 2300 Ferry Street, Lafayette, IN, United States, 47904
About the event: The HIVE Recovery Hub will hold a brief ceremony and time of remembrance followed by the release of 111 individual butterflies. Please feel free to bring a picture of your loved one.
Lunch will be served.
MHAI Recovery Network- Advocacy 101 Webinar
Event date: August 27th
Event time: 12-1 p.m. EST
Event location: Zoom Virtual Platform
About the event: This training introduces the history and core principles of recovery advocacy in mental health and addictions. Participants will learn key milestones in the movement, the role of community engagement, and practical steps for effective grassroots advocacy.
Learning Objectives:
• Define advocacy and its role in recovery
• Understand the evolution of the recovery advocacy movement
• Identify practical strategies and next steps for advocacy
This course provides 2.0 CEU’s. CEU’s are Category 1 CEU provided by Indiana State statute 839IAC 1-6-2(F)(86)
Link to register: MHAI Recovery Network Advocacy 101 Webinar
Brighter than Silence Overdose Awareness Memorial
Event date: August 28th
Event time: 6 p.m. -8:30 p.m.
Event location: Hudson PRK, 509 S. Wayne St., Portland, IN.
About the event: This event will include a memorial ceremony, guest speakers, a time for reflection & remembrance.
September 2026
Three20 Recovery- Ride for Recovery
Event date: September 19th
Event time: 9 a.m.
Event location: 320 S. Calumet Rd. Chesterton, IN. 46304
About the event: Join Three20 Recovery for the 5th Annual Ride For Recovery on Saturday, September 19th! Walk, run, or ride in your favorite superhero gear and enjoy a family-friendly day of live music, games, food, costumes, and community connection. Every step and mile supports Three20 Recovery’s free programs and services for individuals and families throughout Northwest Indiana.
Please note: August 19th is the last day to guarantee brunch and a t-shirt.
Link to register: Register Here
Holding Space Recovery Project- 2nd Annual Ride for Recovery
Event date: September 22nd
Event time: 9 a.m.
Event location: 1054 Clay St., Austin, IN. 47102
About the event: Please join us at our 2nd Annual Ride for Recovery. Registration is from 9am to 11am, Rides Judged 11:00am, Trophies 11:30am and Kickstands up 12:00pm. All vehicles welcome. $20 per vehicle and $5 per passenger. Proceeds from this event will allow us to continue to help anyone in Scott County in need of peer support, food, clothing, outreach and much more.
Rock out Recovery
Event date: September 24th
Event time: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Event location: Memorial Park, Lebanon IN.
About the event: An evening of live music, community connection, and HOPE. Together, we can Rock the Path to Recovery!
ICAN Opioid Summit- Evidence into Action: Advancing Opioid Prevention, Intervention, and Recovery on Campus
Event date: September 24th
Event time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Event location: Indiana University Indianapolis, IU Indianapolis Taylor Hall, 815 W Michigan St, Rm 104, Indianapolis, IN 46202
About the event: The inaugural Collegiate Opioid Summit will convene higher education professionals, researchers, prevention specialists, and community organizations committed to reducing alcohol-related harm and strengthening support for students impacted by substance use disorders.
This unique event is designed to connect cutting-edge research with practical, actionable strategies that can be implemented on campus.
Whether you work in prevention, treatment, student wellness, recovery support, public health, or community outreach, this summit offers an opportunity to:
Strengthen prevention and recovery ecosystems for students
Learn from leading experts
Share innovative practices
Build cross-sector partnerships
Explore evidence-informed approaches
Link to register: Register at No Cost Here
MHAI Recovery Network- Recovery Month Rally
Event date: September 25, 2026
Event time: 6-8:30 p.m.
Event location: Upper Canal, 335 W. 11th St., Indianapolis, IN. 46202
About the event: Join community members, families, allies, and local organizations for a fun, welcoming event filled with hope, connection, support, and local resources.
L.I.T.E.- 2026 LITE the Way 5K
Event date: September 26th
Event time: 10 a.m.
Event location: LITE Recovery, 210 W. Catherine Street, Milford
About the event: Join us for the 2026 LITE the Way 5K and turn your steps into meaningful support for individuals on their journeys of recovery, healing, and reentry.
Whether you are an experienced runner, a casual walker, or simply want to support a great local cause, we would love to have you with us!
Link to register: Register Here