Billerica Substance Awareness and Prevention

09/10/2026

💚🎬 Celebrating 20 Years of Billerica Substance Awareness & Prevention! 🎬💚

For 20 years, the Billerica Substance Awareness & Prevention Committee (BSAP) has been working to strengthen our community through education, prevention, awareness, and support. Two decades of bringing people together, starting conversations, supporting families, and reminding our community that prevention and connection matter. 💚

Now it’s time to celebrate! 🎉

Join us for a special 20th Anniversary Family Movie Night in partnership with Billerica Recreation! 🌈✨

🎬 Featuring: The Wizard of Oz
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Billerica Recreation – 121 Lexington Road

Our 20th anniversary theme is EMERALD, making The Wizard of Oz the perfect movie for this celebration! 💚🌈

Bring the family, bring your blankets and chairs, and come enjoy an evening of fun, friendship, and community as we celebrate 20 years of BSAP and the people who have helped make this work possible.

💚 20 Years. One Community. A Commitment to Prevention.

We hope to see you there! 🎬🍿🌈

09/05/2026

💜 BILLERICA GOES PURPLE FOR NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH 💜

September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate the strength of those in recovery, honor the families and loved ones who support them, and remind our community that recovery is possible.

Billerica is going purple! 💜 Our community buildings and landmarks are lit in purple to show our support for individuals and families affected by substance use and to stand together against stigma.

Recovery happens every day, in every community, including right here in Billerica. Whether someone is taking their first step toward recovery or has been walking that path for years, they deserve support, compassion, and hope.

Let’s keep the conversation going. Let’s replace stigma with understanding. And let’s make sure no one feels alone.

💜 Billerica Goes Purple.
💜 Recovery is possible.
💜 Hope lives here.

09/01/2026

💙 Honoring Sgt. Ian Taylor 💙

BSAP was honored to attend the 1st Annual Sgt. Ian Taylor Memorial Golf Tournament in memory of Ian, a longtime BSAP member, colleague, and friend.

It was a beautiful day filled with friendship, camaraderie, and plenty of stories shared in Ian’s memory. While his absence is deeply felt, it was wonderful to see so many people come together to celebrate his life, his service, and the lasting impact he had on those who knew him.

Ian will always be remembered and forever missed. 💙

Thank you to everyone who helped make this special day possible and continues to keep Ian’s memory alive.

08/31/2026

💜 International Overdose Awareness Day | August 31💜

Today, we remember the lives lost to overdose, honor the families and loved ones left behind, and stand with those who are still fighting for recovery.

Behind every statistic is a person, a son or daughter, mother or father, brother or sister, friend, neighbor, and loved one. Their lives mattered. Their stories mattered. And their families’ grief matters.

Today is also a reminder that addiction is a disease, recovery is possible, and asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Let’s replace stigma with compassion, judgment with understanding, and silence with action. No family should have to face this alone.

💜 Remember. Educate. Support. Prevent.
Because every life is worth saving, and every person deserves a chance at recovery.

08/03/2026

Spread awareness, not fear or stigma 💜

06/26/2026

Let the countdown begin! 🎉🎆🎇🎆🎉

The excitement is building as we celebrate Billerica's 250th Anniversary! Be sure to check out and share the Billerica 250th Committee's post as we count down to what promises to be an incredible fireworks spectacular. ⤵️⤵️

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let's make this a celebration to remember!

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🎆 Get Ready, Billerica... This Year's Fireworks Will Be One for the Record Books! 🇺🇸🎇
As we celebrate our involvement in America's 250th Anniversary celebration, we’re excited to share some incredible news!
According to Ocean State Pyrotechnics, the professional fireworks company we contracted—which produces more than 175 fireworks displays throughout June and July—Billerica's 250th Celebration will feature the largest fireworks display they will present this season. In fact, they have shared that our show will be one the largest in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island in terms of number of shells, design of show, and the size of the shells being launched.
The company has also indicated that our display is expected to exceed the scale of this year's Worcester fireworks show, making this a truly extraordinary celebration for our community.
This is a once-in-a-generation milestone, and we're pulling out all the stops to celebrate our town's rich history while also commemorating America's 250th Anniversary.
📅 Join us on Thursday, July 2nd, for this historic celebration!

Location: Vietnam Veterans Park, Treble Cove Rd. Billerica Ma

🎆 The fireworks display begins promptly at 9:00 PM.
Bring your family, bring your friends, and be part of an unforgettable evening as we light up the sky in celebration of America's 250th!
We can't wait to celebrate with all of you. See you there! 🎆❤️🤍💙

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, and father figures in our community!

Today we celebrate the men who lead with love, strength, patience, and dedication. Thank you for the countless ways you support your families and help make our community stronger.

Wishing you all a wonderful day surrounded by those you love. 💙 Happy Father's Day!

06/20/2026

This is what recovery looks like! 💜

It was a perfect day for the 6th Annual She Will Rise: The Sabrina Best Foundation Celebrate Recovery Wiffleball Tournament at PHR.

This event is about so much more than the games being played on the field. It’s about hope, healing, second chances, and showing our community that recovery is possible.

Today was a powerful reminder that people do recover from addiction and can go on to lead full, productive, and meaningful lives. Every player, volunteer, family member, and supporter in attendance helped send that message loud and clear.

Thank you to The Sabrina Best Foundation for continuing to create opportunities to celebrate recovery, break down stigma, and inspire others who may still be struggling. Your work is making a difference in countless lives.

06/13/2026

We had a fabulous time at the 2nd Annual Doreen Doe Ritchie Healey Fundraiser by the Billerica Playground Project! Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a visit. We gave out over 100 swag bags of great give aways and 20 Narcan kits! We're stronger together! 💚💪

06/11/2026

We're excited to be participating in the 2nd Annual Doreen "Doe" Ritchie Healey Memorial Fundraiser this Saturday with the Billerica Playground Project!

Members of BSAP spent the day getting everything ready, and we can't wait to see everyone. Be sure to stop by our table, say hello, learn more about Prevention efforts, and leave with a fun swag bag!

We look forward to seeing you there!