Multiple local organizations are coming together to host an Afternoon of Hope on Friday, May 3. 

The local organizations will be providing education and resources to the Erie Community regarding substance-use-disorder, mental illness and the dangers of illegal drugs. 

The following local organizations will be in attendance: 

  • Taylor's HOPE
  • Erie County Drug and Alcohol
  • Lake Erie Road Crew
  • Serenity Resources
  • New Directions
  • Snug Harbor
  • Pyramid Health Care
  • Community Care Beh. Health
  • Crime Victim Center
  • Broken Hearts
  • Nar Anon
  • Family Services
  • Dream Life Recovery
  • McGee Women’s Health
  • Lake Erie Narcotics Anon.
  • PYD One Family
  • God's Healing Colors
  • White Deer Run
  • UPMC at Safe Harbor
  • Stairways Behavioral Health
  • Crossroads
  • Primary Health Network
  • Gaudenzia
  • North Star Mentoring
  • Trilogy Wellness Center
  • Erie Family Center

There will be two guest speakers at the event. 

Erie Co. District Attorney, Elizabeth Hirz will be speaking at the event. She will be discusses the supporter solutions for drug use, education and prevention.

Local musician, Tyler Smilo, will also be speaking at the event. Tyler will be discussing how his music is inspired by his 5 year recovery journey. 

Additionally, information on the following subjects will be available: 

  • Detox Units
  • Inpatient Treatment 
  •  Resources 
  • Med-assisted Treatment 
  • Recovery Programs 
  • Outpatient Services 
  • Grief Support 
  • Networking 
  • Hidden in Plain Sight

Free NARCAN will be available at the event. 

More information can be found here.