04/09/2026
To mark International Overdose Awareness Day, staff and people supported by Hillcrest Futures' Lauriston in Leith service spent an afternoon getting creative with a craft session centred around remembrance, hope and personal goals.
Using stained glass paints and fairy lights, they created illuminated wish jars filled with messages, memories and aspirations. Purple beaded bracelets were also made, with the colour purple recognised internationally as a symbol of support for those affected by overdose and a commitment to reducing stigma.
With plenty of tea, cake and conversation, the afternoon gave everyone the chance to chat, share ideas and enjoy trying something new. The finished jars and bracelets will serve as personal reminders of what matters most to the people who made them.