Sussex County Chapter Attack Addiction

One of the first big accomplishment to change the environment 🥳

Thirteen years ago, atTAcK addiction championed the 911/Good Samaritan Law with the General Assembly and Governor Jack Markell. We knew that lives could not be changed, unless they, first, could be saved. atTAcK addiction's Liz and Marty Perkins and Dave Humes gave heartbreaking firsthand accounts that the prospect of individuals being arrested for low-level drug crimes because they were using in the same place as someone who had overdosed prevented them from calling 911 for help.

From those early days of advocacy came a simple mantra: First, save the life.

And it is the same, today, with Senate Bill 249. Individuals are reluctant to seek treatment or even to confide in someone that they are using if they are carrying paraphernalia and risk the possibility of arrest. We can't hope to convince people to go to treatment if they're more worried about going to jail.

Senate Bill 249, which creates a clear, regulated framework for harm reduction programs and prevents individuals from being arrested, charged and prosecuted simply for possessing items that reduce the risk of overdose and disease transmission, has already passed the Senate. atTAcK addiction urges the House Health & Human Development Committee and the full House to approve this legislation - and help us save the next life.

Virtual support group - all are welcome

We’re excited to announce the relaunch of the atTAcK addiction virtual family support group. Whether you’ve joined us before or previously expressed interest, we want you to know there’s a place for you here.

This virtual group is a space to breathe, connect, and feel supported by people who understand the challenges that anyone with a loved one struggling with substance use or recovery faces. Your voice matters, your story matters, and you don’t have to navigate this journey alone.

Join us from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday (June 18) and at the same time on July 16 and Aug. 20. Beginning in September, we will have meetings from 7-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month. For more information or to get the Zoom link, email: [email protected]

The Sussex County Chapter of atTAcK addiction will host its annual International Overdose Awareness Day event at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 on the Georgetown Circle. Join us as we honor lives lost to overdose and support individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder.

Soberfest planning has begun - great day for families and fellowship

If you are interested in volunteering - we will post that over the summer

One of my favorite events 💙

SAVE THE DATE: Our Sussex County Chapter, supported by Delaware Goes Purple and DSAMH, will host Sober Fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Hudson Fields in Milton. The free-admission festival blends together live music, games, food, vendors and behavioral health into a day of celebrating everyone in recovery, their families and friends. Watch for more details about this year's festival, including how to volunteer.

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, remember that being there for someone through a difficult moment - whether it's substance use or a mental health issue - can include helping them connect to support. 988 is available 24/7. Call or text anytime, anywhere in the U.S. You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Learn more: 988lifeline.org

Great opportunity - don’t miss out

The atTAcK addiction Scholarship Program is about supporting the next generation of people who will fight against substance use disorder. Applications are now being accepted for atTAcK addiction's 2026 Scholarship Program. See details on the image for eligibility requirements.

College students living in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Maryland who are in recovery and pursuing a behavioral science degree are asked to write an essay (up to 500 words) explaining how they have had an impact or will have an impact in the fight against substance use disorder. Essays must be submitted no later than Aug. 21 and can be emailed to Dawn Hess-Fischer at [email protected].

Five winners will receive $1,000 scholarships each, and will be honored at atTAcK addiction's annual gala in October.

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Great opportunity for someone going to school

The atTAcK addiction Scholarship Program is about supporting the next generation of people who will fight against substance use disorder. Applications are now being accepted for atTAcK addiction's 2026 Scholarship Program. See details on the image for eligibility requirements.

College students living in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Maryland who are in recovery and pursuing a behavioral science degree are asked to write an essay (up to 500 words) explaining how they have had an impact or will have an impact in the fight against substance use disorder. Essays must be submitted no later than Aug. 21 and can be emailed to Dawn Hess-Fischer at [email protected].

Five winners will receive $1,000 scholarships each, and will be honored at atTAcK addiction's annual gala in October.

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Time: May 11, 2026 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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From all of us at atTAcK addiction, we wish you a Happy Mother's Day. To the moms, we say thank you. We are grateful for your faith in your kids, your warmth, your strength, and, especially, for your unconditional love. We also know for too many Delawareans, this is a sad or bittersweet day, because you are missing a son or daughter, a brother or sister, or your father or mother. On this day - and all the days to come - we wish you peace and comfort. May your loved one's memory be a blessing.