SC State Bulldog V.I.B.E.S program to raise awareness about drug overdoses Aug. 31
Students, employees and the community are asked to post selfies on social media while dressed in purple to bring awareness and support for those in the fight against substance misuse and overdose.
Don’t forget to tag @scsucounselingcenter on Instagram with the following hashtags #togetherWeCan #IOAD2024 #EndOverdose.
What is Bulldog V.I.B.E.S?
Bulldog V.I.B.E.S is SC State’s Collegiate Recovery Program, which is aimed at providing “Validation, Insight, Balance, Empowerment and Support” to SC State students.
This is the first time SC State has participated in International Overdose Awareness Day. It’s one of several monthly awareness initiatives Bulldog V.I.B.E.S Program Director Cassandra McClain has planned for the campus surrounding substance use and overdose.
About International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.
International Overdose Awareness Day was initiated in 2001 by Sally J. Finn at The Salvation Army in St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia.
Since 2001, many community members as well as government and non-government organizations have held events to raise awareness and commemorate those who have been lost to drug overdose.
Since 2012, International Overdose Awareness Day has been convened by the not-for-profit Australian public health organization Penington Institute.