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Belleville

International Overdose Awareness Day

Date: 31/08/2026
Time:
Location: 321 Front Street, Belleville, ON K8N 2Z9, Canada
Public/Private: Public
Individual/Organisation: Organisation
Name of Organisation: Canadian Mental Health Association Hastings Prince Edward
Contact: CMHA HPE
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Grief & Remembrance: Providing a safe space for family, friends, and community members to honor loved ones lost to the toxic drug crisis through memorial walks, candle lighting, and rock-decorating ceremonies.

Overdose Prevention Education: Teaching community members how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose.

Naloxone Training: Providing free hands-on training and distributing take-home Naloxone kits (the medication used to temporarily reverse an opioid overdose).

Connecting with Local Support: Bringing together local healthcare workers, harm reduction advocates, and mental health crisis teams so attendees can easily find addiction and mental health services.