Ajax

Join TOA staff and community partners for an important and impactful event as we come together for International Overdose Awareness Day. This event is an opportunity for our community to increase awareness about the opioid crisis, gain valuable knowledge and access essential resources.

Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
Time: 2 – 5 p.m.
Location: Ajax Community Centre, North Parking Lot, 75 Centennial Road (beside the Ajax Markets)

What to Expect
Memorial Activity:
• Our partners at Lakeridge Health are leading a special memorial activity to honor those who have lost their lives to overdoses. This is a chance for our community to come together, grieve and share in a moment of solidarity.

Event Highlights:
• Education: Learn about the opioid crisis, including recognizing the signs of an overdose, how to respond as a bystander and how to prevent overdoses.
• Resources: Gain access to information on available support services for individuals with substance use disorders, mourning families and concerned community members.
• Naloxone Awareness: Learn about Naloxone—what it is, how to get a kit and how to use it.
• Stigma Reduction: Participate in discussions aimed at breaking down the stigmas surrounding addiction and harm reduction.