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Celebration Of 'Hope & Recovery' Unfolds In Hamptons Bays Thursday
The event focuses on recovery after the dark days of the pandemic, honoring those lost not only to COVID but to addiction, cancer, and more.
SOUTHAMPTON, NY — With the pandemic leading to a staggering increase in mental health issues as well as addiction, and overdoses on the rise, Southampton Town has organized an event focused on recovery.
In celebration of National Recovery Month, Southampton Town has organized the "Hope & Recovery" event, to be held on Thursday at Good Ground Park in Hampton Bays, from 5:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
"Without question, the impact of COVID has taken its toll on even the strongest of individuals," organizers said. "Please join us as we come together in community, share local resources, highlight ways to reduce stress, honor those we have lost, and even enjoy some ice cream. We have walked through a lot together — let's continue on our journey, stronger."
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The event includes yoga, the spoken word, a drum circle, the decorations of luminary bags to honor those lost to COVID, cancer, addiction, suicide, or any other reason, and local resource tables.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2021, the number of people dying in the United States due to opioid overdoes increased to more than 107,000.
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