People and organizations will be coming together in Washington County for “Save A Life Day” this Thursday to make people aware of the dangers of drug overdose.

Multiple organizations across Washington County are coming together to participate in Save A Life Day, also known as Free Naloxone Day in Marietta.

The initiative is designed to raise awareness about overdose prevention, and the role harm reduction strategies play in saving lives, organizers said in a press release.

“Throughout the day, free doses of naloxone (Narcan) will be available to anyone in the community who wishes to receive it, no questions asked,” the press release said.

“Naloxone is a safe, proven medication that can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.”

Kelly Ortiz of BrightView Health said the event will be happening throughout the day at various locations throughout the county.

“We will be throughout Washington County,” she said. “It is about accessibility.”

With more locations, people are able to have more access to be able to get help, she said.

A number of the participating agencies will have displays up and provide other information.

Participating agencies include:

¯ BrightView Health – 324 Pike St. in Marietta

¯ Marietta Memorial Hospital – 803 Farson St. in Belpre (mobile unit)

¯ Right Path – 1115 Gilman Ave. in Marietta

¯ Rigel Recovery – 28407 St Rt 7 in Marietta

¯ Full Circle Recovery – 416 Colegate Dr. in Marietta

¯ Oriana House – 200 Putnam St Suite 720

¯ Washington County Children Services – 204 Davis Ave. in Marietta

¯ Integrated Behavioral Services – 209 Lancaster St. in Marietta

¯ Angels Harbor – 2515 Washington Blvd. in Belpre

¯ House of Hope – 750 County House Lane

¯ Washington County Homeless Project – 274 Front St. in Marietta

¯ Spero – 418 Colegate Dr. in Marietta

¯ South Eastern Ohio Counseling and Wellness – 201 South 8th St. in Marietta

Save A Life Day is an annual community event focused on reducing overdose deaths by expanding access to naloxone and providing education on harm reduction, the press release said.

“By equipping individuals with naloxone, communities can take immediate action to save lives and connect more people to long-term treatment and recovery,” the release said.