Please wear purple, bring signs and join us for a Walk of Solidarity directly after our Talbot Goes Purple kick-off. We’ll walk around the block among the lights as a show of solidarity in standing up against substance abuse AND in supporting our recovery community.

Are you FED UP with the lack of awareness and access to resources to help for those with addictions? Are to tired of losing loved ones? Then please join us to raise our voices and be heard.

Chris Herren is coming to Talbot County to speak about addiction!

Talbot Goes Purple is a substance abuse awareness program that will engage our community and youth to stand against substance abuse. The project is based upon THP Project Purple, an initiative of The Herren Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation established by former NBA basketball player, Chris Herren, that assists individuals and families struggling with addiction.

Chris Herren is coming to Talbot County for two in-school assemblies on Sept. 19 and 20, and for a community event at 7 p.m. Sept. 19. Leading up to his visit, and throughout the month of September, Talbot businesses and communities will ‘Go Purple’ as a show of community support and solidarity in addressing our substance abuse problem.

Talbot Goes Purple also includes implementing in-school Purple Clubs and prevention programs.

Talbot Goes Purple is an initiative from Talbot County Sheriff’s Office and Tidewater Rotary, in partnership with Talbot County Schools and Mid-Shore Community Foundation.