International Overdose Awareness Day 2019 Events

International Overdose Awareness Day 2019 Events

Trail of Truth: Overdose Awareness Memorial March

When: August 24, 2 pm – 7 pm

Where: Peacemaker’s Stage, 7 Court St., Binghamton

* Free overdose reversal training *

More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/297783900908347

Bronx Collective Impact Project Health Fair

When: August 29, 11 am – 3 pm

Where: Patterson Park, 448 College Ave., Bronx

Featuring:

  • Overdose reversal training
  • Syringe exchange
  • Blood pressure screening
  • Nutrition assessment

Ribbons, Resources & Remembrance

When: August 29, 4 pm – 7 pm

Where: Uptown Grand Central, East 125th St & Park Ave.

Featuring:

  • Learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose
  • Experience acupuncture and wellness
  • Free HIV and HepC testing
  • Community art project honoring those we have lost or those who have been impacted by overdose

More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/737310986710227

Capital Region Overdose Awareness Day

When: August 30

  • 10am to 2pm: Memorial activities, local resources, and networking
  • 12 noon: Memorial and Rally

Where: West Capitol Park (Between New York State Capitol and S. Swan St, Albany)

* Transportation available in some areas *

More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/563512934142609

Matt Herring Foundation Annual Overdose Awareness Memorial Walk

When: August 31, 8:30 am – 12 pm

Where: Walkway over the Hudson, Highland, NY  

More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/415622035675166