*** Check out the new Save a Life Day 2024 web page here. Below is an archival page of Save a Life Day 2023 :-). ***

We can’t wait for the first Appalachian-wide Save a life Day on Sep 14th 2023!

Got questions, etc? Reach out to Appalachian Save a Life Day Coordinator, Iris Sidikman, iris.sidikman@gmail.com.


We are thrilled for the support of this year’s sponsors!

Appalachian Partners include: AIDS Healthcare Foundation, CAMC Foundation, the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, the Pallottine Foundation of Huntington, and the WV Drug Intervention Institute

Lifesaver Sponsors include: Ayuda Medical, CareSource, Community Education Group, Mountain Care Network, and Unicare.

Good Samaritan Sponsors include: Cabin Creek Health Systems, Community Connections, First Choice Services, First Settlement Physical Therapy, Hope in Action Alliance, the Groundwork Project, Marshall University’s MSW Program, Mountain State Harm Reduction, Remedy Alliance, Shatterproof, Thomas Health, the Women’s Health Center of WV, WV ACLU, the WV Alliance of Recovery Residences, and West Virginians for Affordable Healthcare.

West Virginia’s Office of Drug Control Policy and the University of Charleston Pharmacy School have supplied naloxone (brand name: Narcan) for West Virginia’s events since 2020.

The theme for the 2023 event is “partnering with people with lived experience.” Organizers are invited to explore ways to genuinely build with neighbors who are intimately close to the pains, solutions, and hopes surrounding the overdose crisis. People who’ve saved lives with naloxone or been saved are the frontline voices in this work. By building together, we can build a better response.


Looking for the 2023 contacts for your county? 

Alabama
Madison [Education Only]Morgan Farringtonmorgan@goodworksal.org
TuscaloosaBraden Hopkinsbhopkins@crimson.ua.edu
Georgia:
CatoosaRobert Childsrobert.bb.childs@gmail.com
LeeCarmen Skarlupkacarmen@neverusealone.com
Kentucky:
AdairMeghan Whiteheadmeghan.whitehead@lindsey.edu
BellPam Shackleford-Sulfridgepamela.sulfridge@uky.edu
BoydKaSandra Hanshawkasandra.hanshaw@st-claire.org
CarterKaSandra Hanshawkasandra.hanshaw@st-claire.org
ClarkLindsay Horsemanlindsay.horseman@cchdky.org
ClayPam Shackleford-Sulfridgepamela.sulfridge@uky.edu
GarrardPam Shackleford-Sulfridgepamela.sulfridge@uky.edu
GreenupKaSandra Hanshawkasandra.hanshaw@st-claire.org
HopkinsKaren TappK.Tapp@brightviewhealth.com
JacksonCrystal Neufeldcrystal.neufeld@crccc.org
KnoxPam Shackleford-Sulfridgepamela.sulfridge@uky.edu
LaurelPam Shackleford-Sulfridgepamela.sulfridge@uky.edu
LincolnPam Shackleford-Sulfridgepamela.sulfridge@uky.edu
MasonKaSandra Hanshawkasandra.hanshaw@st-claire.org
McCrearyMeghan Whiteheadmeghan.whitehead@lindsey.edu
MontgomeryKaSandra Hanshawkasandra.hanshaw@st-claire.org
PikeLaura Fraleylfraley@mypchd.com
PowellKaSandra Hanshawkasandra.hanshaw@st-claire.org
PulaskiMeghan Whiteheadmeghan.whitehead@lindsey.edu
RockcastlePam Shackleford-Sulfridgepamela.sulfridge@uky.edu
RowanKristin Tiedemanktiedeman@fletchergroup.org
RussellMeghan Whiteheadmeghan.whitehead@lindsey.edu
TaylorMeghan Whiteheadmeghan.whitehead@lindsey.edu
WayneMeghan Whiteheadmeghan.whitehead@lindsey.edu
WhitleyMeghan Whiteheadmeghan.whitehead@lindsey.edu
Maryland:
AlleganyMelissa Clark & Jordan Rhoadsmclark@ahecwest.org, jordan.rhoads@maryland.gov
FrederickMarisa Shieldsmshields@frederickcountymd.gov
GarrettMelissa Clarkmclark@ahecwest.org
WashingtonDavid Washingtondavid.washington@maryland.gov
Mississippi
HindsLorinda Tomlinsonlorinda.tomlinson@optum.com
New York:
ChenangoJessica Colleyjessicac@chenangohealth.org
Ostego Abigail Mosenthinmosenthina@otsegocounty.com
RensselaerEmily PurtellEPurtell@rensco.com
TiogaKylie HolochakHolochakK@tiogacountyny.gov
North Carolina:
ClayLee Gibsonlee@regiona.org
HaywoodDiannee Carden dcarden@aol.com
JacksonLee Gibsonlee@regiona.org
MaconLee Gibsonlee@regiona.org
New HanoverDiannee Carden dcarden@aol.com
PittDiannee Carden dcarden@aol.com
SwainLee Gibsonlee@regiona.org
WakeDiannee Carden dcarden@aol.com
WilkesDevin Lyalldirector@wilkesrecoveryrevolution.com
Ohio:
AdamsAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
AthensDrea Reanyandreanyday@gmail.com
BelmontLori Bolenlori@buildingbridgestorecovery.org
BrownAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
ButlerAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
ClaremontAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
ClintonAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
CuyahogaJessica CollierJessicacollier@thesoarinitiative.org
FranklinDana Fleetham & Katie Farabeedana@brave.coop, katiefarabee@equitashealth.com
GalliaAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
GreeneAlayna Romeraromer@gcph.info
GuenseyAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
HamiltonAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
HockingAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
JacksonAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
JeffersonAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
LakeAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
LawrenceKimbala Gabbardtristatefamilyconnections@gmail.com
LickingAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
LorainAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
LucasAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
MahoningAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
MeigsAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
MiamiAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
MontgomeryDana Fleethamdana@brave.coop
PikeAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
RossAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
SciotoAbby Spearsabby@sciotoconnect.org
StarkAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
TrumbullAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
VintonAmandaLynn Reeseamandalynn@harmreductionohio.org
WayneHolly Woodruffholly@thesoarinitiative.org
Pennsylvania:
AdamsCarla Clousercarlac@jft-rvss.org
AlleghenyAlfred DiRosaalfred@pppgh.org
ArmstrongMike Krafickmkrafick@aicdac.org
BucksTara Calderbankonlytara@yahoo.com
CarbonHeather Barna Dowlinghbarna76@gmail.com
CambriaKim Botteicherkim@favorwesternpa.org
ClarionMike Krafickmkrafick@aicdac.org
CrawfordJulia Covertjcovert@ccdaec.org
CumberlandCarla Clousercarlac@jft-rvss.org
DauphinSarah Ballardsmb42@psu.edu
IndianaMike Krafickmkrafick@aicdac.org
FranklinKatelyn Beckerkjbecker@franklincountypa.gov
FultonKatelyn Beckerkjbecker@franklincountypa.gov
LebanonSusan Wrightscwright@pacounseling.com
LehighTara Calderbankonlytara@yahoo.com
LuzerneTara Calderbankonlytara@yahoo.com
LycomingAbby Houseknechtahouseknecht@lyco.org
MonroeTara Calderbankonlytara@yahoo.com
MontgomeryTara Calderbankonlytara@yahoo.com
NorthamptonTara Calderbankonlytara@yahoo.com
PerryCarla Clousercarlac@jft-rvss.org
PikeTara Calderbankonlytara@yahoo.com
SchulkyllHeather Barna Dowlinghbarna76@gmail.com
SullivanAbby Houseknechtahouseknecht@lyco.org
TiogaAbby Houseknechtahouseknecht@lyco.org
WashingtonBreanne Pughbreannep@wdacinc.org
WestmorelandTim Phillipstphillip@co.westmoreland.pa.us
YorkCarla Clousercarlac@jft-rvss.org
South Carolina
AndersonRuthanne Aikenruthanne@favorupstate.org
GreenvilleMichelle Handler and Rollie Martinsonmichelleh@favorupstate.org, rmartinson@communityeducationgroup.org
HorryA’zhane Powellfyrbirdrecovery@gmail.com
LexingtonAmber Frazieramber@couragecentersc.org
OconeeMichael Crouchmichaelcrouch@favorupstate.org
SpartanburgMatt Filesmatthew@favorupstate.org
Tennessee
HamiltonCai Vancecvance@cempa.org
McMinnCai Vancecvance@cempa.org
Virginia
FloydMike Wademwade@nrvcs.org
GilesMike Wademwade@nrvcs.org
MontgomeryMike Wademwade@nrvcs.org
PulaskiMike Wademwade@nrvcs.org
PortsmouthTanisha ColemanTanisha.Coleman@vdh.virginia.gov
RadfordMike Wademwade@nrvcs.org
RoanokeBailey Helgesonbhelgeson@rvarc.org
West Virginia:
Barbour Jennifer Burnerjennifer.l.burner@wv.gov
Berkeley Caroline Wilson and Stephanie Stoutcaroline.wilson.m@wvumedicine.org, stephanie.stout@phgmail.net
BooneAlisha Woodsonalisha.woodson@herohousewv.org
BraxtonApril Lloyd, Layni ValdiviesoApril.D.Lloyd@wv.gov, layval21@gmail.com
BrookeAmy Neeleyaneeley@brookehancockfrn.org
CabellErin Daltonerin.speco@gmail.com
CalhounTina Pesingercalhounfrn@gmail.com
ClayKari Osbornekari.b.osborne@wv.gov
DoddridgeBrian Lipscombblipscombdcpp@yahoo.com
FayettePaula McCutcheonPaula.settle@fayettehealth.org
GilmerJessica Greenliefgilmercountyfrn@gmail.com
GrantRoger Dodd, Brooke Erbrogerd@phgmail.net, lynseye@potomachighlandsguild.com
GreenbrierKimberly Raleighkraleigh@shsinc.org
HampshireGlen Kesnerglen.kesner@potomachighlandsguild.com
HancockAmy Neeleyaneeley@brookehancockfrn.org
HardyHeather Bergdall, Brittany Hollowayheatherb@potomachighlandsguild.com, brittany.holloway@potomachighlandsguild.com
HarrisonLou Ortenzio & Melissa Lehmanlouortenzio@gmail.com, melissa@wvpreventionsolutions.org
JacksonAmy HaskinsAmy.R.Haskins@wv.gov
JeffersonCaroline Wilsoncaroline.wilson.m@wvumedicine.org
KanawhaJoe Solomonjosolomon@gmail.com
LewisDeanna Palmerhello@lewiscountyfrn.org
LincolnRyan ElkinsLincolncommunityoutreach @outlook.com
LoganAmber Blankenshipablankenship@loganqrt.org
MarionRaven Berkey & Maxine Harkerravenlee@marioncountyqrt.org, maxine@marioncountyqrt.org
MarshallMary Hesstheunitycenter4all@gmail.com
MasonCynthia “Cindy” Baker and Bethany Blankenshipcynthia.baker@prestera.org, bethany.blankenship@prestera.org
McDowellDominique Adkinsdominiqueadkins@shcmhc.com
MercerDominique Adkinsdominiqueadkins@shcmhc.com
Mineral CountyBren Bland, Kristin Hays, Tara Newton3Drecoverypiedmont@gmail.com, Kristinh@potomachighlandsguild.com, tara.newton@potomachighlandsguild.com
Mingo CountyKeith Blankenshipkeith@mingochd.com
MonongaliaBrittany Irick & Cassidy Thompsonbrittany.d.irick@wv.gov,
cathompson@mohealthright.org
MonroeDr. Jamie Styonsjamie.styons@strongcommunities.org
MorganCaroline Wilsoncaroline.wilson.m@wvumedicine.org
NicholasKimberly Raleighkraleigh@shsinc.org
OhioClaudia RaymerOhioCountyFRN@yahoo.com
PendletonBethany Perezbethany.perez@potomachighlandsguild.com
PleasantsDebbie Thompsondebbiethompson2187@gmail.com
PocahontasKimberly Raleighkraleigh@shsinc.org
PrestonBarbara Thorn & Jessica Myers prestonfrn@gmail.com, Jessica.E.Myers@vandaliahealth.org
PutnamTina Ramirezramirezt@marshall.edu
RaleighDominique Marcusdm.rcpc.bac@gmail.com
RandolphKaty Rosskraotsys@gmail.com
RitchieMisty Dawson & Dominique Kirlmdawson@k12.wv.us, dominique.kirl@wvesc.org
RoaneBrandy Brabhambrandy.brabham@mail.wvu.edu
SummersCrystale Farmercrystale.farmer@reachhfrc.org
TaylorCathy Coontz-Griffithtccfrn1@gmail.com
TuckerApril MillerTuckerfrn@hotmail.com
TylerKimberly McVeykmcvey@westbrookhealth.com
UpshurMelissa Daughertylemmybowie4ever@gmail.com
WayneDawn StreetsDawnestreets@outlook.com
WebsterKimberly Raleighkraleigh@shsinc.org
WetzelAmy Hopkinsahopkins@ysswv.com
WirtKimberly RichardsWirtRecovery@gmail.com
WoodBrandy Blatt and Erin Carpenterbrandymovfh@gmail.com, erincarpenter83@gmail.com
WyomingDominique Adkinsdominiqueadkins@shcmhc.com