Overdose Awareness 5K Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Phoenix Houses of California is one of the state’s leading non-profit organizations specializing in substance abuse and mental health treatment offering treatment and services to individuals and communities who are uninsured, unhoused, incarcerated and otherwise underserved. Phoenix Houses of California is at the forefront of the battle against overdose deaths, being one of the few organizations in the state that trains all staff and clients on how to use Naloxone effectively.

💬 Purpose of the Event

• Awareness: To raise awareness, encourage community engagement and support, de-stigmatize mental health and substance use challenges.
• Resources: To provide essential, life-saving resources, including overdose prevention information and materials, such as free Naloxone kits.
• Empowerment: To empower the community in the fight against the opioid crisis.
• Support: Phoenix House staff and substance use disorder professionals will be available to answer questions, provide education, and offer support to those in need.

👕 Registration Details

The registration fee includes a race t-shirt, water bottle, and post-run/walk meal.

📅 Race Information

The Overdose Awareness 5K Run/Walk will take place on September 20, 2025 at Dockweiler Beach, Playa Del Rey, CA. To register for the event, visit this link.