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Adams County proclaims International Overdose Awareness Day and Workforce Development Month
Summary
The Adams County Board of County Commissioners issued proclamations recognizing Aug. 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day and declaring September 2025 Workforce Development Month, praising Project CONNECTS and the county Workforce & Business Center for outreach, naloxone distribution and job‑placement services.
Adams County commissioners issued two proclamations at their Aug. 19 meeting: one recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug. 31) and another declaring September 2025 Workforce Development Month.
Commissioner O'Dorisio read the overdose‑awareness proclamation, which noted that Adams County and the Adams County Health Department recorded 183 opioid‑related overdose deaths in 2024 and acknowledged Project CONNECTS’ harm‑reduction work — more than 3,700 naloxone kits distributed and thousands of community interactions recorded in recent years. Dr. Darcy Martinez, nursing division director for the Adams County Health Department, described the program’s outreach and urged continued support for prevention and recovery services.
"Last year, we lost a hundred and 83 of our community members to opioids," Dr. Martinez told commissioners, urging continued harm‑reduction work and community partnerships. (Dr. Darcy Martinez, Adams County Health Department)
Jeremiah Lindman, a member of the Adams County Board of Health, shared that he lost his brother to an overdose and said public acknowledgement helps reduce stigma: "I lost my little brother to an overdose... more awareness also helps that combat that stigma." (Jeremiah Lindman, Adams County Board of Health)
The board also read a proclamation designating September as Workforce Development Month in Adams County. Peter Brissett, chair of the Workforce Development Board, and Jody Cammerzell, division director of the Workforce & Business Center, summarized outcomes for job seekers and employers: last year the center reported roughly $25 million in local economic impact and staff‑assisted job seekers earning on average about $14,000 more annually than those who did not receive services.
Commissioners thanked health‑department and workforce staff for on‑the‑ground programs such as naloxone kiosk placement, mobile outreach and employer partnerships, and invited the board to attend a workforce celebration on Sept. 26.
The proclamations were entered into the record and photo opportunities followed the presentations.
