The Grey-Bruce Health Unit is hoping to help raise awareness regarding overdoses on International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st.
A release from the GBHU says the day is "an opportunity to raise awareness about the opioid crisis, share information to reduce drug-related harms and gather as a community to remember, without stigma, those who have been lost due to drug overdose/poisoning." There are gatherings planned to mark the day in communities around Grey and Bruce counties. The release also states that "Naloxone, a life-saving medication that temporarily reverses an opioid overdose, will be available at most of the events. Kits are also available via Public Health, a number of local pharmacies and community partners."
The GBHU is encouraging the public to attend a local International Overdose Awareness Day event and use the hashtag #OverdoseAwareness.
Local International Overdose Awareness Day events are as follows:
Aug. 30, 2022 BBQ & A Day to Remember and Reflect When: 2-8 p.m. (or sunset) Where: Kina Waa Noojmojig Nanaweing Wellness Pavilion, 376 Sydney Bay Road, Neyaashiinigmiing. Organizer: Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation Health and Wellness Centre and Grey Bruce Health Services.
Aug. 31, 2022 Community BBQ When: 12-3 p.m. Where: Safe n’ Sound, 310 8th St. East, Owen Sound. Organizer: Safe ‘n Sound.
BBQ & Memorial Sacred Fire When: 3-5 p.m. Where: M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre, 1045 3rd Ave West, Owen Sound. Organizer: M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre.
Candlelit Vigil When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Owen Sound Farmer’s Market parking lot, 88 8th St. E., Owen Sound (behind City Hall). Organizer: Peer Advisory Committee.
Candlelit Vigil When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Coulter Parkette, 583 Green St., Port Elgin. Organizer: Peer Advisory Committee.
Speakers and Candlelit Vigil When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Hope Community Church, 373 18th Ave, Hanover. Organizer: Community members. *Bring a blanket/lawn chair.
