Spread the Word – Save a Life
National Fentanyl Awareness Day serves as a call to action, bringing together businesses, nonprofits, schools, and government agencies to combat the deadly risks posed by illicit fentanyl and counterfeit prescription medications.
A significant portion of teens remain unaware that fentanyl is often used to produce fake pills that are sold on social media and in local communities. With more young people turning to self-medication to cope with stress, this lack of awareness can have tragic outcomes. By coming together to educate and take action, we have the opportunity to prevent these fatalities.
The City of Alexandria and the Opioid Treatment Program are hosting the fourth annual National Fentanyl Awareness Day on Tuesday, April 29, at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center. The event will feature education, demonstrations, treatment information, health resources, free distribution of Naloxone overdose medication and test strips for fentanyl and other drugs. The Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria (SAPCA), Alexandria Health Department, Opioid Work Group, and staff from Adult Central Intake will be in attendance to support awareness efforts. Please join us to help friends and loved ones prevent further tragedies.
Learn about the City of Alexandria Opioid Workgroup and efforts to reduce the harmful effects of opioids.
Harm reduction kits will be available for pickup at the following locations:
Single Day Locations
| Event | Day | Hours | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Take Back Day | Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Alexandria Police Department Headquarters (3600 Wheeler Ave.) |
| Drug Take Back Day | Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Fire Station 210 (5255 Eisenhower Ave.) |
| Drug Take Back Day | Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | The Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray (2204 Mt. Vernon Ave.) |
| Drug Take Back Day | Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center (2729 King St.) |
| Drug Take Back Day | Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Wegmans (150 Stovall St.) |
| Mark Center | Tuesday, April 29 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 4850 Mark Center Dr. First floor lobby |
| NOVA Shelter Care | Tuesday, April 29 | 3-6 p.m. | 4850 Mark Center Dr. First floor lobby |
| Recovery Court | Thursday, May 1 | 2-3 p.m. | 520 King St 4th Floor Court room 4 |
Weeklong Locations
| Event | Day | Hours | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatley Library | Saturday, April 26 - Friday, May 2 | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | 5005 Duke Dr. |
Rec Centers
| Event | Day | Hours | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility | Saturday, April 26 - Friday, May 2 | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 3210 King St. |
| Charles Houston Recreation Center | Saturday, April 26 - Friday, May 2 | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 901 Wythe St. |
| Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center | Saturday, April 26 - Friday, May 2 | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 25 W Reed Ave. |
Other Sites
| Event | Day | Hours | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| All American Barber Shop | Saturday, April 26 - Friday, May 2 | Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 1106 Queen St. |
| Heads-Up Barbershop | Saturday, April 26 - Friday, May 2 | Monday Tuesday to Thursday Friday Saturday | 300 N Fayette St. |
| Casa Chirilagua | Saturday, April 26 - Friday, May 2 | Monday to Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 4109 Mount Vernon Ave. |
3rd Annual Car Wash
Join the Sheltercare Program and the Community Resource and Reporting Center on Tuesday, April 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. at 200 S Whiting St. for the 3rd Annual Car Wash. All donations will go towards fentanyl education and awareness.