Speak Up, Save a Life
We're excited to promote the “Speak Up, Save a Life” program in our community through our annual video contest!
What is Speak Up, Save a Life?
The Opioid Epidemic is devastating families and communities nationwide. To tackle this epidemic and reduce the number of overdose deaths, the State's Attorney's Office for Montgomery County has initiated Speak Up, Save a Life, an Opioid Overdose Education and Prevention Program. Our mission is to educate students, families, and the community about the opioid epidemic and provide knowledge of Maryland's Good Samaritan Law.
2025 Annual "Speak Up, Save a Life" Student Video Contest Registration Begins October 9, 2025
We're excited to promote the “Speak Up, Save a Life” program in our community through our annual video contest!
Montgomery County Students! Create an original video promoting awareness of the dangers of illicit opioids, overdose, and fentanyl among teens. Winners will receive cash prizes. MCPS Students earn 10 SSL hours for participating.
Visit the Video Contest Registration Page
For more information, please visit the Speak Up, Save a Life Video Contest Page .
Sponsored by: The Good Samaritan Fund and The Magnolia Companies.
State's Attorney John McCarthy Educates Students at Local MCPS on the Good Samaritan Law.
The Good Samaritan Law (Speak up, Save a life) states that individuals who experience or witness a drug overdose and seek help for the victim will not be prosecuted for possession of small amounts of drugs, paraphernalia, or underage drinking. "We value life first and foremost." Please call 911 and Save a Life. - John McCarthy
Courtesy of News 4 Washington, DC - Juliana Valencia
2024 Annual "Speak Up, Save a Life" Student Video Contest Winners
The 2024 Video Contest Winners are posted on the Speak Up Video Contest Page.
We're deeply grateful for the support of our sponsors, The Good Samaritan Fund and The Magnolia Companies. Their generosity has made this contest possible and is a testament to their commitment to our cause.
Speak up, Save a Life Toolkit
The toolkit's purpose is to provide access to information and resources regarding the opioid epidemic that students, teachers, parents, and the community can use to educate themselves and others. Included materials in the toolkit are easy-to-download and adaptable presentations, handouts, and audiovisual instructions for educating and preventing opioid overdose.
For those seeking materials, please download the materials, which include a Parent Presentation, Student Presentation, and Handout.
Materials:
- Parent Presentation English and Spanish Versions
- Student Presentation English Version
Handouts:
Resources
Opioids
The Good Samaritan Law
Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan.
Online Resources