AVPRIDE is proud to lead H.O.P.E for Sumter — a community-driven coalition committed to improving health, wellness, and prevention outcomes across Sumter County.

About H.O.P.E for Sumter

H.O.P.E for Sumter
Healing. Outreach. Prevention. Education.

“Saving lives through education, prevention, and community support.”

H.O.P.E for Sumter is Sumter County’s multi-sector overdose prevention coalition, led by the Association of Village Pride (AVPRIDE) and funded through the CDC Foundation via the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust.

What We Do

Naloxone Expansion + Post-Overdose Outreach

Free naloxone distribution at community sites
First responder leave-behind programs
Post-overdose follow-up and connection to care
Jail reentry support for people returning from incarceration

Prevention + Family Engagement

Botvin LifeSkills Training for youth
Family medication safety workshops
Youth substance misuse prevention programming

Want to learn more or get involved with H.O.P.E for Sumter?