03/10/2026
Black Balloon Day is observed each year on March 6th as a national day of remembrance for the countless lives lost to overdose. Communities across the country use this day to honor loved ones, raise awareness and continue the fight against stigma surrounding substance use disorders. On Friday, March 6th, Foundations Health – High Point participated in Black Balloon Day both within our facility and out in the community. Patients and staff posted Black Balloons with the names of loved ones lost to overdose, and we held a moment of silence at 6:15 A.M. to reflect, remember and honor their lives.
That afternoon, we also joined the community at the Black Balloon Day event hosted by the Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) team and the Guilford County Division of Public Health’s Drug and Injury Prevention Program at Labauer Park in Greensboro, NC, where we tabled and connected with attendees from 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
We are grateful for every person who showed up to remember, support and stand together. May today serve as a reminder of why our work matters and why we continue to advocate for compassion, treatment and hope.
🖤 We remember. We honor. We continue. 🖤