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International Overdose Awareness Day Approaching

Sunday, August 30, 2026

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International Overdose Awareness Day will be observed globally on August 31, 2026, marking 25 years since its inception in Australia in 2001. The event aims to honor those lost to overdose and support families carrying their memories forward.

The Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) notes that overdose affects all communities, including Tri-Cities, and emphasizes prevention through harm reduction strategies. BFHD's materials highlight "the Seven Policies to Advance Overdose Prevention" as effective approaches focused on saving lives and respecting people.

Applications for Community Violence Intervention funding are due July 10, 2026, with BFHD accepting proposals beginning June 1, 2026, to implement strategies from the region's Community Violence Intervention Plan.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.bfhd.wa.gov/how_do_i/stay_connected/health_district_news2

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International Overdose Awareness Day will be observed globally on August 31, 2026“International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31st, began in Australia in 2001 and has grown into a global campaign.”
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International Overdose Awareness Day marks 25 years since its inception in Australia in 2001“International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31st, began in Australia in 2001 and has grown into a global campaign. Twenty-five years later, it continues to honor those lost to overdose and the families and friends carrying their memories forward.”
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The event aims to honor those lost to overdose“Twenty-five years later, it continues to honor those lost to overdose and the families and friends carrying their memories forward.”
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The event aims to support families carrying their memories forwardNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Benton-Franklin Health District notes that overdose affects all communities“Overdose affects every community, including ours.”
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Overdose affects all communities including Tri-CitiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Benton-Franklin Health District emphasizes prevention through harm reduction strategiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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BFHD's materials highlight 'the Seven Policies to Advance Overdose Prevention'“The Seven Policies to Advance Overdose Prevention and the Health of People Who Use Drugs shows us what works.”
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The Seven Policies to Advance Overdose Prevention are effective approaches focused on saving livesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Seven Policies to Advance Overdose Prevention are effective approaches focused on respecting peopleNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Applications for Community Violence Intervention funding are due July 10, 2026“Applications are due by July 10, 2026.”
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BFHD accepts proposals beginning June 1, 2026“Beginning June 1, 2026, BFHD is accepting proposals from qualified organizations to help implement strategies from the region’s Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Plan, developed in partnership with the Community Safety Council. Applications are due by July 10, 2026.”
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BFHD will implement strategies from the region's Community Violence Intervention Plan“Beginning June 1, 2026, BFHD is accepting proposals from qualified organizations to help implement strategies from the region’s Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Plan, developed in partnership with the Community Safety Council.”