Hope For Struggling Addicts At Havre de Grace High School

HAVRE DE GRACE, MD — Have you seen the Angel Wall? A group of students in Havre de Grace created the display in a message of hope for those struggling with addiction.

The Havre de Grace Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) gathered more than 1,000 messages of support for those fighting addiction and installed them on the Angel Wall, according to a statement from the Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy.

The group's sponsor, Paige Milanoski, helped put together the project, which officials say is designed to break down the stigma attached to addiction.

Here are some of the messages:

• "Warriors are strong, and so are you."
• "There will be bad days, and they will end."
• "Until you spread your wings, you never know you can fly."

Where To Get Help For Addiction

Those seeking treatment for addiction have several options in Harford County.

Harford County residents can call the 24/7 crisis center hotline at 800-NEXT-STEP (800-639-8783) to get connected with addiction services and mental/behavioral health professionals.

Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings are also available for those suffering.

The Jarrettsville-based nonprofit Addiction Connections Resource at 443-417-7810 helps link callers to resources from therapists to halfway houses to treatment centers.

People can also use the treatment locator on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or call the Maryland Crisis Hotline, which provides 24/7 support, at 1-800-422-0009. Marylanders grappling with a substance use disorder can find help as well at BeforeItsTooLateMD.org.

Families can seek support in Families Anonymous, Nar-Anon and Al-Anon.

SEE ALSO: First 24/7 Crisis Hotline Established in Harford County

Photos of the Angel Wall courtesy of the Harford County of Drug Control Policy.