International Overdose Awareness Day
Last updated:The world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died from overdose, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind is on Thursday, 31st August.
Here’s what's happening in York around International Overdose Awareness Day:
Wednesday 23rd August Remember those lost – Wednesday 23rd August at 1pm, Rowntrees Park, meet by the café
Everyone welcome to remember people who have died through drugs and/or alcohol.
Thursday 31st August: Join the pop-up public living room hosted by York Nalaxone Knights, York in Recovery and Changing Lives in St Sampson Square – 31st August, 10am-4pm
Meet the teams, have a chat, learn about the lifesaving tool to reverse an opiate overdose, Nalaxone, which can give vital time until medical help arrives
Nalaxone training available and pick up a Nalaxone kit from the York Nalaxone Knights
Weather permitting, there will also be a remembrance tree to honour those lost; if it’s bad weather the tree will be hosted in reception at 3 Blossom St.
Plus free overdose awareness one-hour online sessions from 29th August – no need to book, just join via the link!
Learn all about drug overdoses. What are the risks? How can you stay safe? And what can friends, family, and professionals do to help? This session will provide some of the answers, as well as exploring why record numbers are dying from drugs in the UK today. Plus, join us on Thursday 31st August – National Overdose Awareness Day – for an extended session to hear Emma’s story of experiencing an overdose and her life being saved by Naloxone. Developed by experts at North Yorkshire Horizons and York Drug and Alcohol Service.
These are Microsoft Teams meetings. Join on your computer, mobile app or room device.
- Tuesday 29th August, 2pm – 3pm
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 398 647 314 914 Passcode: WHfT3j
- Wednesday 30th August, 10am – 11am
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 314 631 319 247 Passcode: pwxTYC
- Thursday 31st August, 2pm – 3.30pm
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 357 776 133 978 Passcode: jJP8kH
- Friday 1st September, 10am – 11am
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 316 068 564 524 Passcode: aZPLoW
An overview of resources in York for people seeking support around their substance use or a family member’s substance use can be found at: Help for drugs and alcohol use | Live Well York.
