International Overdose Awareness Day
Date: 31/08/2026
Time:
Location: 318 Gidney Street, Shelby, NC, USA
Public/Private: Public
Individual/Organisation: Organisation
Name of Organisation: Cleveland County Health Department
Contact: Yanet Cisneros
Event Contact:
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Time:
Location: 318 Gidney Street, Shelby, NC, USA
Public/Private: Public
Individual/Organisation: Organisation
Name of Organisation: Cleveland County Health Department
Contact: Yanet Cisneros
Event Contact:
Web:
Naloxone Training: Attendees had access to live, actionable training sessions on how to spot an opioid overdose and correctly administer Naloxone (Narcan) to save a life.
Remembrance Elements: The event featured guest speakers sharing perspectives on local recovery efforts, a designated Remembrance Wall for community messages, and a shared moment of silence to honor lost loved ones.
Community Resources: Representatives from regional care networks, including Achieve Behavioral Health Services, set up information tables connecting residents to preventative care, addiction treatment, and ongoing mental health counseling.