MCHD thanks PEIR for bringing community together for Save A Life Day 10-01-26

October 1, 2026

MCHD thanks PEIR for bringing community together for Save A Life Day

MOBILE, Ala. — The Mobile County Health Department (MCHD) extends its sincere appreciation to People Engaged in Recovery (PEIR) for organizing Save A Life Day and bringing community partners together to raise awareness, share resources, and promote lifesaving support for individuals and families affected by substance use.

Save A Life Day created an important opportunity for residents, service providers, advocates, first responders, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to unite around a shared commitment to prevention, recovery, and saving lives. Through its leadership and coordination, PEIR helped create a welcoming space where people could learn about recovery services, connect with local resources, and better understand the support available throughout Mobile County.

“We are grateful to People Engaged in Recovery for their dedication to organizing Save A Life Day and for the work they do throughout our community,” said Danielle Simpson, who oversees MCHD’s Overdose Prevention Program. “Events like this remind us that every life matters and that recovery is possible when people have access to compassionate support, meaningful resources, and a community that stands beside them.”

The impact of Save A Life Day reaches beyond a single event. By increasing awareness of available services and connecting community members with practical tools, the event helps strengthen the county’s response to substance use and overdose prevention.

Access to naloxone, commonly known by the brand name Narcan, is one important part of that response. Naloxone can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose when administered in time, and making it available in the community gives family members, friends, bystanders, and others an opportunity to respond during a potentially life-threatening emergency. Preventive items, education, referrals, and recovery-support resources also help residents take steps toward care, safety, and long-term recovery.

MCHD recognizes the many organizations, volunteers, first responders, healthcare professionals, community advocates, and residents who participated in Save A Life Day and contributed their time and resources to make the event possible. Their collective efforts demonstrate that preventing overdose and supporting recovery require a sustained community-wide commitment.

“Save A Life Day is a powerful reminder that support does not stop when an event ends,” said Dr. Kevin Michaels, Health Officer for Mobile County. “Continued access to naloxone, prevention supplies, treatment and recovery resources, and compassionate support gives individuals and families opportunities to get the care they need. Together, we can help save lives and build a healthier, more resilient Mobile County.”

MCHD works to promote, protect, and improve the health of individuals and communities throughout Mobile County through prevention, education, clinical services, environmental health programs, emergency preparedness, and partnerships that advance health and well-being.

Its Overdose Prevention team is committed to supporting overdose prevention while guiding individuals through recovery options. For more information, call 251-410-6322 or email OverdosePrevention@mchd.org.