Remember Heal Hope - Overdose Awareness Day

Please join us for virtual events to honor lives lost to overdose and recognize the personal and collective achievements of the individuals and groups working to end overdose.

The second annual statewide Overdose Awareness Day (OAD) honors the lives of individuals lost to overdose and recognizes people, providers and programs working to reduce stigma and overdose in New York State. This two-day event will be virtual and accessible at in-person sites around the State on day one. This year’s OAD is co-sponsored by the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports.

WED, SEPT 14 3-6PM
FOR THE PUBLIC AND PROVIDERS

A three-hour event to remember people who have died of an overdose and honoring of those who have survived. Join us for a community led event virtual or in-person to participate in:

Welcoming remarks
Remembrance photo slide show
Conversations with people with lived experience about their personal experiences with overdose, drug use, and more
Share your reflections with our community
Virtual safe space for anyone needing support

THUR, SEPT 15 11-2PM
FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS SERVING PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS (PWUD)

All peers and direct service providers are welcome to join this virtual three-hour event to acknowledge and celebrate providers who work with people who use drugs.

Join us as we hear from keynote presenters, workshops, and panels that will explore the following topics:

Learn more about suicide, overdose, and other traumatic loss
Discuss stimulant use and overdoses
Empower and mobilize to end overdoses
Explore what’s in the drug supply

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For questions and more information email us, overdose@health.ny.gov