
Upcoming events.

Private Event - Narcan Training
While this is a private training event, we are open for booking. Please email us info@nwaharmreduction.org or text us 479-553-9459 to discuss and book a time for your group!

NWA Fire EMS Conference & Expo 2025
Brittany and Chris will be presenting at the NWA Fire EMS Conference & Expo, Thursday March 6th at 3pm.
If you are a first responder in Arkansas and looking for training opportunities, please register to attend!
REGISTER >>> NWA Fire EMS Conference

March Narcan Training @ UARK
Join NWAHR and SEAR for a hands-on naloxone training as well as an introduction to harm reduction resources.

Black Balloon Event with Hope Movement
Join us along with other great people in the community for Black Balloon Day. Hope movement is hosting this even at Walter Turnbow Park in Springdale. We have all been touched by loss from overdose, Black Balloon Day has been set aside as an international day of remembrance and bringing awareness to overdose/poisoning deaths.

2025 NASW Arkansas Conference
Are you a social worker in Arkansas? Come join us at this incredible conference in Little Rock.
* Our interns will have the opportunity to present a harm reduction board and answer questions you may have about the work we’re doing.
**Chris and Brittany will be presenting on Thursday.
***On Friday at the separately ticked lunch event, Brittany will be presented with the 2025 Public Citizen of the Year award.
This is an incredible opportunity to learn what is going on in your communities and see what is available in and around the state.
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Recovery Demystified
Join us with Recovery Demystified to talk about harm reduction in recovery. Recovery Demystified is a free/donation based alternative to AA. They believe people know what is best for themselves and provide science-based tools and education to uplift and empower people on their path beyond substance use. Recovery Demystified is secular, adaptive, inclusive and welcoming to everyone.

Guest Lecture at UofA (private)
Private Guest Lecture on campus at the University of Arkansas. Have a class you’d like us to speak in? A group you want to help educate on the importance of Harm Reduction practices? Get in touch today and schedule your private event with us! email info@nwaharmreduction.org or text 479-553-9459

April Narcan Training @ UARK
Join NWAHR and SEAR for a hands-on naloxone training as well as an introduction to harm reduction resources.

2025 Birdies for a Better Tomorrow: Benefitting NWA Harm Reduction
**Save the Date!**
Join us for an unforgettable day of golf and community support at the 2025 Birdies for a Better Tomorrow Golf Tournament, benefiting NWA Harm Reduction.
**Date:** June 6, 2025
**Time:** lunch at 11am , 12PM shotgun start, 4-man scramble
**Location:** Paradise Valley Athletic Club
**City:** Fayetteville, AR
This tournament promises to be a fantastic day filled with golf, camaraderie, and the opportunity to make a real difference in our community. By participating, you'll be helping NWA Harm Reduction in their mission to provide critical services and support to those in need.
**MORE INFO TO COME**
Mark your calendars, gather your friends and colleagues, and stay tuned for more details. We can't wait to see you there!
For inquiries or sponsorship opportunities, please contact brittany@nwaharmreduction.org.
Let's come together, drive out stigma, and swing for a better future!
Sponsors and tickets >> https://donorbox.org/events/737548
Follow our facebook event for the most up-to-date information: https://www.facebook.com/share/15UvR7k92q/

Private Event- Narcan Training
While this is a private training event, we are open for booking. Please email us info@nwaharmreduction.org or text us 479-553-9459 to discuss and book a time for your group!

February Narcan Training @ UARK
Join NWAHR and SEAR for a hands-on naloxone training as well as an introduction to harm reduction resources.

Free Legal Services and Record Sealing Clinic
Eureka Springs Re-Entry Fair at the Basin Park Hotel!
Hosted by: Arkansas Behavioral Health Integration Network- ABHIN
“New Year, new opportunities! Let one of your 2025 resolutions be sharing resources far and wide to help your friends and family start the year off right.”
Join us in Eureka Springs at the Basin Park Hotel. Connect with all kinds of amazing folks ready to lend a hand and provide valuable support.

NWA Harm Reduction 2024 Fall Benefit: Presented by Payne Law Firm
**Event Announcement: NWA Harm Reduction 2024 Fall Benefit**
**Presented by Payne Law Firm**
Join us for an evening of support and celebration at the NWA Harm Reduction 2024 Fall Benefit! This event will take place at The Apollo on Emma in Springdale at 6:00 PM on Friday, November 8th.
**Event Highlights:**
- Live music by Jesse Dean and Company
- Dinner
- Awards ceremony
- Guest speakers
Tickets are available for pre-purchase online. Don't miss out on this incredible evening!
**Sponsorship Opportunities:** If you're interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us at info@nwaharmreduction.org.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Tickets >>>> https://donorbox.org/events/677647

Payne Law Firm presents; 2024 Birdies for a Better Tomorrow. Benefitting NWA Harm Reduction.
**Save the Date!**
Join us for an unforgettable day of golf and community support at the **Payne Law Firm presents 2024 Birdies for a Better Tomorrow Golf Tournament, benefiting NWA Harm Reduction.
**Date:** June 7, 2024
**Time:** 12pm(noon) shotgun start; 11am lunch
**Location:** Paradise Valley Athletic Club
**City:** Fayetteville, AR
This tournament promises to be a fantastic day filled with golf, camaraderie, and the opportunity to make a real difference in our community. Lunch will be served, Music playing, and we’re bringing in a pro-golfer for you to bet your best swing with her! By participating, you'll be helping NWA Harm Reduction in their mission to provide critical services and support to those in need.
Mark your calendars, gather your friends and colleagues, and stay tuned for more details. We can't wait to see you there!
For inquiries or sponsorship opportunities, please contact brittany@nwaharmreduction.org.
Let's come together, drive out stigma, and swing for a better future!
**If your tickets or sponsorship is purchased online, please consider covering the processing fees for us at checkout.** (https://donorbox.org/events/543506)
Sponsor details: (purchase through ticket link, or contact NWAHR)
Friends of the Foundation - small logo on shirt, small logo on event banner, shoutout on event page(facebook)
Hole Sponsor - sign on a hole, small logo on shirt, small logo on event banner, logo and link to business on event page and website.
Putting Sponsor - large sign on the putting green(near food and entertainment area), medium logo on event shirt, medium logo on banner, logo and link on event page and wesbite.
Drive Sponsor - large sign on hole with tent set-up to vend and network(we encourage a fun game at the tent for the players), medium logo on even tshirt, medium logo on banner, logo and link on event page and website.
Birdie Sponsor - individual banner at the main tent (near food and entertainment area), large logo on event shirt, large logo on event banner, logo and link on event page and website, one 4-person team included.
Event Sponsor (taken) - co-branding even with NWA Harm Reduction to be introduced as "(your company) Gold tournament benefitting NWAHR." logo on event shirt, banner and logo & link on event page and website, two 4-person teams included. See current event sponsor: What's the Right Way to Fight Your DWI in Arkansas? | Payne Law Firm (brannenpayne.com)

NWA Fire EMS Conference and Expo
If you are part of the EMS and fire communities in NWA, please come out to this and get your continuing education hours. Brittany will be speaking on “Harm Reduction through Compassion; Bridging the gap between Emergency Services and Vulnerable Populations.” If this is something you’ve been curious about or want to be ahead of the curve in Arkansas for implementing harm reduction practices into your department, you won’t want to miss this! (sign up link below.)
From event host:
Welcome to the First Annual NWA Fire/EMS Conference & Expo! Representatives from departments all over NWA have joined together to improve our communitie's emergency services through educating its providers in cutting edge evidence based medicine and emerging fire/rescue techniques. Most imortantly we want you to have FUN! With multiple exciting pre-conference courses and four full tracts (EMR/Rescue/LEO, EMT/WFR/Dispatch, Paramedic and Critical Care Medic/RN/MD) we have something for everyone from basic to advanced, volunteer to paid, instructor to administrator, field to hospital. So come join us and choose from 96 CEUs, build comradery, and enjoy the show!

Opioid Community Outreach
Ozark, AR - We will be tabling January 12th at 6pm at the performing arts center(1631 Hillbilly Dr.)
Hear stories from survivors and family members who lost loved ones to overdose. There will be a narcan training on site. (narcan training and distribution not provided by NWAHR, event not hosted by NWAHR).
Gar Hole Records - Holiday Market
Come see us in the alley of AMPM bar! There will be other locals tabling with their non-profits as well as some shopping to support local and music for a fun atmosphere. We’ll see you there!
Holiday Market - Fayetteville Town Center
Join us along with all the great local Makers in NWA to make this Holiday Market a huge success! We will be in the main lobby, stop by and say hey and pick up any supplies you may need!
Roger’s Holiday Market at the Rail Yard
Come see us while we table at the holiday market! Check out the other vendors there with their crafts and merchandise!

University of Arkansas - Campus Harm Reduction training
University of Arkansas Campus Training!
Roger’s Holiday Market
Join us and other local businesses at the Rail Yard. We will be tabling our normal harm reduction items and merch you can purchase to help support us.
See you there!
Narcan Training at UofA
We’ve partnered with the University of Arkansas’ Pat Walker Health Center and SEAR to train the faculty and staff for the response to overdose to better serve our higher education population. The state of Arkansas passed a law for all public, higher education buildings to have Narcan on every floor. We were invited by the UofA to conduct the trainings and prepare anyone interested in how to respond to an overdose on campus.

University of Arkansas - Campus Harm Reduction training
University of Arkansas Campus Training!


NWA Harm Reduction 2023 Fall Benefit
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with soulful tunes and captivating performances by Ted Hammig and the Campaign, and high-energy renditions from Take Cover Band! Enjoy delicious catering from Flying Burrito and Tazikis, and explore incredible items at the Silent Auction, supporting Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction's vital mission to save lives in NWA.
Presented by Payne Law Firm, this event promises harmony and compassion. Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and join us for this extraordinary event!

Life After: Substance Abuse & Recovery Conference
Oasis of Northwest Arkansas would like to invite you to attend Life After: Substance Abuse & Recovery Conference! At this event we will welcome renown keynote speakers, research experts, local professionals and community leaders to share to share important topics regarding substance abuse disorders and recovery.

Overdose Awareness Day - August 31st
August 31st is recognized as Overdose Awareness Day, a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about the devastating impact of drug overdoses and commemorating those who have lost their lives to this tragic epidemic. The day serves as a solemn reminder of the urgent need to address the issues surrounding substance abuse, addiction, and overdose-related deaths. Through education, advocacy, and remembrance, Overdose Awareness Day aims to foster understanding, compassion, and support for individuals and families affected by drug-related tragedies.