International Overdose Awareness Day

Sunday (August 31) is International Overdose Awareness Day—the world’s largest campaign to end substance-related overdose deaths.

This important day serves to raise awareness, provide compassionate support for those who are affected by substance use, honour those we have lost, and acknowledge the grief experienced by families, friends and the community.

In recognition of #IOAD2025, flags at Regional Headquarters will fly at half-mast until September 2.