A local nonprofit works to help the state line overcome the opioid pandemic by reducing stigma one business at a time.

Families Fighting Addiction Founder and President Tracy Burtis says people can access an overdose reversal drug for free from boxes at local businesses like Blackhawk Community Credit Union in Beloit.

Burtis says this life-saving drug typically costs $75. Burtis says any businesses interested in installing an Overdose Aid Kit can contact her by calling 608-346-9574.

The group’s annual overdose awareness walk walk take place from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Riverside Park in Beloit.