The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health in collaboration with the Garcia Center for the Arts and Arts Connection are proud to announce a poignant and powerful poetry event that will shine a light on the critical issue of substance use disorders and the devastating impact of fentanyl overdoses in the community. This event is part of the ongoing Into Light exhibition, which aims to foster addiction awareness, empathy and action through the arts.
The poetry event will feature local poets and spoken-word artists who will share their heartfelt and thought-provoking works, addressing the personal and communal toll of substance use disorders. Through their words, they will bring to life the struggles, hopes, and resilience of those affected by these issues, offering a platform for voices that are often unheard.
Event details:
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Garcia Center for the Arts, 536 W. 11th St., San Bernardino
The Into Light exhibition, which serves as the backdrop for this event, is a collaborative effort to highlight the stories of individuals whose lives have been lost to addiction and opioid overdose. This project aims to promote healing and understanding within the community.
“We believe that art has the power to heal and to bring people together,” said Dr. Georgina Yoshioka, County Behavioral Health director. “This poetry event is an opportunity for our community to come together, to listen, and to support one another as we confront the challenges posed by substance use disorders and fentanyl overdoses.”
The event is open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. By participating, attendees will not only experience the transformative power of poetry, but also contribute to a broader conversation about substance use disorders and the urgent need for solutions. For more information about the poetry event and the Into Light exhibition, please visit www.eventcreate.com/e/illuminatingvoices.
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