Arlington Addiction Recovery Initiative

05/11/2026

So happy to celebrate Heather today as the Virginia Department of Health Nurse of the Year! We are so lucky she regularly shares her gifts with AARI.

05/06/2026

04/29/2026

Can't attend the in-person training? No Problem! Join us on May 13th for an online training. E-mail [email protected] to request the zoom link.

04/29/2026

This commit to action:

* Talk to someone about the risks of fentanyl
* Carry Naloxone
* Test your drugs or encouraged loved ones who use drugs to test their drugs
* Commit to learning more about overdose and how to respond - SAVE THE DATE for a Narcan training 's Central Library on May 12th.

04/29/2026

This - take a moment to learn more about fentanyl by reviewing these fast facts

Este - tómate un momento para aprender más sobre el fentanilo revisando estos datos rápidos

Illicitly manufactured fentanyl and its dangers, while well-documented by health professionals and law enforcement, are largely unknown to the general population and even more so to its most vulnerable population: youth and young adults. According to the CDC, fentanyl is involved in more deaths of A...

04/29/2026

The illicit drug supply is more toxic than ever. Be informed and use test strips to test your drugs. Request free test strips.

El suministro de dr**as ilícitas es más tóxico que nunca. Infórmese y use tiras de prueba para analizar sus dr**as. Solicite tiras de prueba gratuitas en.

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04/29/2026

aprende a reconocer y responder a una sobredosis en 2 minutos

8 likes. "Recognizing and Responding to an Opioid Overdose Emergency - SPANISH"

04/29/2026

Learn how to recognizea nd reverse an overdose in just 2 minutes:

This animation provides information on how to recognize (signs and symptoms) and respond (to include checking for responsiveness, calling 911, administering ...

04/29/2026

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Naloxone is available over the counter and can reverse a fentanyl overdose. Learn where to get it and how to use it at fentanylawarenessday.org.

Hoy es el Día Nacional de concientización sobre el Fentanilo. La naloxona está disponible sin receta y puede revertir una sobredosis de fentanilo. Aprenda dónde conseguirla y cómo usarla en fentanylawarenessday.org.

04/28/2026

🌟 Day One = a huge success! 🌟
Our 4th Annual AFAC‑AARI Spring Into Action Week is off to an incredible start!
We are so grateful for our amazing volunteers 💙 Thanks to their passion and dedication, we had hundreds of meaningful conversations with our neighbors and trained 85 people on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose.
This work matters—and we truly couldn’t do it without our volunteers or our partnership with
📍 Join us at AFAC all week during food distribution!
Our AARI volunteers will be there:
🕘 Mon–Fri: 9am–1pm
🌙 Tues & Thurs: 6–7pm
☀️ Sat: 8:30am–12:30pm
Stop by our tent to:
✅ Get FREE Narcan
✅ Learn about Harm Reduction
✅ Donate food to support AFAC 🍎🥫
💬 PS: We’re always looking for volunteers who can interpret in Spanish or other languages to help share this life‑saving work. Interested? Email us at [email protected].