Sounds of Sarah was honored to attend the DEA Fentanyl Free America Summit and the CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute in Orlando, Florida. The conference brought together prevention professionals, law enforcement leaders, public health experts, educators, coalition members, and youth advocates from across the nation to collaborate on strategies to prevent fentanyl poisonings, strengthen communities, and save lives. The week was especially meaningful for Sounds of Sarah as President & CEO...

Press Release: April 29, 2026 - Indiana has been hit hard over the years by the opioid epidemic, with families across the state continuing to experience the devastating effects of prescription opioid misuse, addiction, and illicit drug poisoning. On April 28, 2026, Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin, was sentenced in federal court and ordered to pay $5.5 billion for its role in fueling the opioid epidemic in the United States. The sentencing marks another major chapter in one of the...

Sounds of Sarah, Inc., a Lake County-based nonprofit, has been awarded $200,000 in local Opioid Settlement Funds to expand its work across Lake County, with a strong focus on reaching rural communities. This funding supports continued efforts to make sure individuals and families across the entire county have access to life-saving resources, support, and care. While services might be available, access can look different depending on where someone lives. This expansion can help strengthen...