MENDOCINO CO., 8/24/26 — International Overdose Awareness Day is Aug. 31, and in recognition, events are planned for this week to bring communities in Mendocino County together to remember those lost to or impacted by substance use disorder, and raise awareness for hope, recovery and available resources.
Adventist Health announced a series of events Wednesday and Thursday at the several hospitals the provider owns. The announcement asked those who attend to wear purple in solidarity.
The first event will be Wednesday at the Old Helipad in front of Adventist Health Ukiah Valley on Hospital Drive in Ukiah from 11 a.m. to noon. The second event is also planned for Wednesday, but in the back of the Roots Café at Adventist Health Howard Memorial on Marcela Drive in Willits from 2 to 3 p.m. The final event will be Thursday in the grass area near the flagpoles in front of Adventist Health Mendocino Coast on River Drive in Fort Bragg.
The healthcare provider noted the importance of reducing stigma around substance use disorders to help people seek support. Adventist Health said communities can help more people find a path toward treatment and recovery through creating opportunities for open conversation, increasing awareness of resources and taking a compassionate approach.
Who the heck is Charles Dixon. Rant, rant, rant.
I’m all for giving people with substance abuse problems support however, this has turned into a national attack on pain patients everywhere and people who suffer with legitimate chronic pain issues making it very difficult to get proper medical care for our issues. I am not to blame for someone else’s overdose and their addiction is not mine. The all out war and assault on pain patients must come to an end! Sometimes an opiod is the only medication that works. That is just a fact! Stop abusing us!!