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]

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

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Topic: sussex county monthly meeting 6:30 5-11
Time: May 11, 2026 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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