A September event in Lewiston will bring together resources to help those struggling with opioid addiction.

The “Rally for Recovery” will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Kennedy Park, according to a press release from the city. It is sponsored by the Lewiston Area Public Health Committee.

The event will provide help for “those struggling with addiction, those in recovery from addiction, those who have lost a loved one to addiction, those seeking help for an addiction and those who are providing support for a loved one,” according to the release.

Last year, 504 Mainers died from drug overdoses, a 33% increase over 2019, according to the Maine Attorney General’s Office. In April of this year, an estimated 48 people died from drug overdoses, according to a press release from the AG’s office.

The Lewiston event, set for Saturday, Sept. 18, will feature information provided by Tri-County Mental Health, An Angel’s Wing, Groups Recover Together, Nar-Anon, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center and many others.

A food truck will be onsite along with a dunk tank and face painting as  part of the family-friendly event.