The 3rd Annual Hawaiʻi Fentanyl and Addictions Summit will take place on Monday, August 5 at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.

The free event, which runs from 8am-4pm, brings together stakeholders from diverse backgrounds across Hawaiʻi to tackle the opioid-driven addiction and overdose crisis affecting our communities.

The event will feature a series of informative sessions aimed at educating attendees about the dangers of opioids and fentanyl, sharing the latest facts and statistics of this crushing epidemic, and identifying actionable solutions. Attendees can expect to hear from families directly impacted by a drug overdose, participate in active discussions, and collaborate on strategies.

In a press release Mayor Roth said, “We are committed to doing all we can to protect our community from the opioid and fentanyl epidemic. Since November 2021, we have worked closely with community leaders and healthcare professionals to address this crisis head-on, and this summit represents a crucial step in our ongoing efforts to protect and educate our residents.”

For more information and to register visit https://www.hiftf.org.