‘Black Balloon Day’ In Montclair Raises Awareness About Overdoses

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Advocates recently gathered at Montclair Town Hall to raise awareness about drug overdoses and substance abuse.

March 6 is known as "Black Balloon Day", a national day of awareness that is used to remember those who have lost their lives to overdose, support families who have been impacted by substance use disorder, and to raise awareness for harm prevention.

The township hosted an event at Montclair Town Hall, organized by the Essex Health & Wellness Recovery Center, the Health & Human Services Department, and the Mayors Wellness Campaign.

The event featured several speakers, including Robin Lavorato, executive director of the Essex Health & Wellness Recovery Center, Mayor Renee Baskerville, Montclair Police Chief Todd Conforti, and Montclair Ambulance Unit Chief James Lazza.

Watch a video of the event below, via Montclair TV34:

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