AUGUSTA — On March 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Maine Recovery Action Project (ME-RAP) will gather at the Maine State House for a powerful day of advocacy and remembrance in honor of Black Balloon Day. This event will bring together individuals in recovery, advocates, and supporters to engage directly with lawmakers about life-saving legislation addressing the overdose crisis in Maine.

Black Balloon Day is a national day of remembrance for lives lost to overdose. ME-RAP’s event will serve as an opportunity for meaningful conversations with legislators to drive policy change and honor those we have lost.

Important Note: No balloons will be released at this event.

The Maine Recovery Action Project (ME-RAP) is a grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to advancing policies and initiatives that support individuals in recovery and address the overdose crisis. ME-RAP works to empower the recovery community through civic engagement, education, and direct advocacy efforts.