Stand Up, Mississippi

10/06/2026

Whether you’re a parent, friend, neighbor, employer, faith leader, or community member, you have a role to play in preventing overdose and supporting recovery.

Every conversation, act of support, and connection to care can make a difference for individuals, families, and communities across Mississippi.

Stand up with us, and we’ll stand with you. Find a treatment center in your county: StandUpMS.org/treatment/.

10/02/2026

A new school year brings new routines, new pressures, and new opportunities to talk about substance use.

You don’t need to be an expert to talk with a young person about opioids. Ask how they’re doing. Listen without judgment. Keep the conversation going.

Trusted adults can play an important role in preventing substance use and helping young people make informed choices.

Find resources to help start the conversation at StandUpMS.org.

09/28/2026

Everyone has a role to play in preventing overdose and supporting recovery. Whether you’re a parent, friend, neighbor, employer, faith leader, or community member, your actions matter. Every conversation, every offer of support, and every connection to care can change a life.

Stand Up with Us. Learn more at StandUpMS.org.

09/23/2026

The opioid crisis touches communities across our state, but so does our ability to make a difference.

By learning about overdose prevention, carrying naloxone, supporting recovery, and sharing resources, we can help save lives and strengthen Mississippi.

Together, we stand up for one another. Together, we stand up for Mississippi.

09/17/2026

Make naloxone administration a basic skill.

Learning how to recognize an overdose and administer naloxone is one of the most important skills you can have.

Visit StandUpMS.org to access training resources and learn how you can help save lives in your community.

09/15/2026

In Mississippi, preventing overdose is a shared responsibility. Whether you're a parent, friend, neighbor, employer, faith leader, or community member, you have the power to make a difference.

Every conversation. Every act of support. Every connection to care can help save a life.

Stand up for your community. Take action today at StandUpMS.org.

09/04/2026

Supporting someone doesn't require having all the answers.

Sometimes it starts with asking how they're doing, listening without judgment, checking in, and believing that recovery is possible.

Be the one who shows up. Be the one who cares.

Learn more at StandUpMS.org.

09/02/2026

When someone is dealing with substance use judgment only make things harder. They build a wall that keeps people from getting help.

But when we choose kindness and take the time to listen, that wall comes down. Compassion changes the conversation, and understanding creates a safe space for people to find support.

Visit standupms.org to find resources, learn how to support others, and join the movement to end the stigma.

08/31/2026

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we honor those we’ve lost, support those impacted by substance use, and renew our commitment to preventing overdose.

Every conversation matters. Every training matters. Every life matters. Together, Mississippi can reduce stigma, expand access to support, and help create a future where more people have the opportunity to recover, heal, and thrive.

Stand with us. Visit standupms.org for more information.

We created the Opioid Workplace Awareness Initiative Toolkit to provide practical tools employers can use to create a healthy, supportive work environment.