The Virginia Department of Education will receive more than $1 million for opioid prevention education, with significant impact expected in hard-hit regions like Roanoke, where local organizations are already working to combat the crisis.

This Sunday, Aug. 31, is Overdose Awareness Day. To honor the day and raise awareness around the opioid crisis, the Roanoke Valley Collective Response hosted a community event to remember those lost to overdose and share resources with the community, including harm reduction, treatment options, counseling and workforce development.