Overdose Awareness Day Approaches in Tri-Cities

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  International Overdose Awareness Day will be observed 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 will be observed in the Tri-Cities areaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  International Overdose Awareness Day began in Australia in 2001“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 has grown into a global campaign“International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31st, began in Australia in 2001 and has grown into a global campaign.”
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  International Overdise Awareness Day is to honor those lost to overdose“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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  International Overdose Awareness Day is to support families carrying their memoriesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The BFHD emphasizes that overdose prevention begins with community supportNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The BFHD emphasizes that overdose prevention begins with harm reduction strategiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The health district's notice references 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 focus on saving lives“At the center of these policies is harm reduction. This is a public health approach that focuses on saving lives, respecting people, and meeting them where they are.”
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  The Seven Policies to Advance Overdose Prevention focus on respecting people“At the center of these policies is harm reduction. This is a public health approach that focuses on saving lives, respecting people, and meeting them where they are.”
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  The Seven Policies to Advance Overdose Prevention focus on meeting them where they are“At the center of these policies is harm reduction. This is a public health approach that focuses on saving lives, respecting people, and meeting them where they are.”
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  Local health initiatives will align with these policiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Local health initiatives will align with these policies as part of ongoing efforts to address overdose preventionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The health district has highlighted related topics including mental health awarenessNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The health district has highlighted related topics including youth substance use prevention“Mental Health Month & Youth Substance Use Prevention05/04/2026 Mental Health Month and Youth Substance Use Prevention Go Hand in Hand Mental Health Month reminds us that supporting young people means looking at the whole picture which includes their mental wellbeing, their environments, and the choices they make. Mental health promotion and substance use prevention are deeply connected. When we strengthen one, we st”
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  Mental Health Awareness Month runs throughout MayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Related events and resources are available through BFHDNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.