QAC Goes Purple is a substance abuse awareness program that empowers our youth and our community to ‘Go Purple’ as a sign of taking a stand against substance abuse.
Throughout the month of September, residents, community services and business are encouraged to display purple lights and wear purple gear to show support.
QAC Goes Purple emerged following a surge in local overdoses to combat the opioid crisis. The initiative focuses on education and community support to prevent substance abuse before it starts.
Inspired by THP Project Purple—a non-profit initiative founded by former NBA player Chris Herren to support families facing addiction—QAC Goes Purple is a collaborative community effort. It is led by the Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff and the Drug-Free Coalition, in partnership with the Opioid Intervention Team/QAC Department of Health, Queen Anne's County Public Schools, Queen Anne's County Commissioners, and the Mid-Shore Community Foundation.
Please take a moment to complete the 
QAC Goes Purple Marijuana Survey. The survey is being distributed to help the QAC Drug Free Coalition understand if their partnership efforts are effective to educate the public about ways to prevent and reduce opioid addiction in Queen Anne's County.
More information is available on the QAC Goes Purple website at www.QACGoesPurple.org.
