The Substance Awareness Center of Indian River County kicks off autumn in high gear with our annual Freedom Run 5K, which raises funds and awareness about substance misuse and prevention.

Last year, runners enjoyed the slightly cooler weather as the race was hosted on Saturday, September 28th. We stayed with the Freedom 5K because our run really celebrates the freedom that individuals and families achieve through recovery from substance misuse disorders. We asked our runners to think about who or what they run for because we all need freedom from something in our lives.

Proceeds support programs, regardless of an individuals ability to pay, aimed at reducing the impact of substance misuse and behavioral health disorders through prevention, education, treatment and recovery support.

Here at SAC, we offer a range of community programs. Last year, our Prevention team touched the lives of over 5,000 youth! We could not do that without YOUR help. Additional programs include day treatment, outpatient counseling, and recovery support services for individuals and families with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

You can make a real difference in the lives of Indian River County youth and the adults that we serve every day. Support from you continues to prove that PREVENTION IS A PARTNERSHIP and RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE! Together, we can create a healthy, substance abuse-free community. Donation checks can be made out to SAC, and mailed to 1507 20^th St, Vero Beach, FL, 32960.

Thank you to last year’s generous donors!

Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company

Nutall, Donini & Associates

ImageNet

CBIZ

Jetson

Publix Supermarkets

Home Depot

Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory

Walgreens

Rossway Swan Tierney Barry and Oliver, P.L. 

Massey Romans Capital

iThink Financial

Kilwin’s