International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on 31 August each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of drug overdose.
Kenosha Human Development Services has put together these informational resources to help raise that awareness in the Kenosha community. Together we can work toward reducing drug overdoses, and end the stigma associated with substance use disorders. Please share this page with your friends, family and professional contacts.
In 2018, 67,367 of our fellow Americans died due to overdose. Of those, 839 were Wisconsinites. And of those, 46 were Kenoshans. All of those deaths were preventable.
We have a wealth of resources available locally to support individuals facing substance use disorders and their loved ones. Visit khds.org/overdose-awareness-day for more information, and be sure to wear purple on August 31 in support of International Overdose Awareness Day!
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Knowing basic harm reduction skills is one way we can all help prevent overdose deaths. We are fortunate that Kenosha has many resources who will help you learn to see the signs of overdose and learn how to administer Narcan in an overdose emergency. Visit khds.org/overdose-awareness-day for more information, and be sure to wear purple on August 31 in support of International Overdose Awareness Day!
You can contact these two local organizations for Narcan training classes and supplies:
Kenosha County Division of Health
8600 Sheridan Rd.
262-605-6700
Vivent Health
1212 57th St
262-657-6644
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Narcan Training Video
Losing a loved one to overdose is an especially difficult situation. Kenosha’s Hope Council On Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse facilitates a wonderful support group to help you through the unique grieving process of an overdose death. Visit khds.org/overdose-awareness-day for more information on overdose death grieving, and be sure to wear purple on August 31 in support of International Overdose Awareness Day!
You can contact Hope Council On Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse for specific information on the Loved Ones Group for family and friends affected by addiction.
5942 6th Ave Kenosha
262-658-8166
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Grieving after an overdose death, part 1
Grieving after an overdose death, part 2
The words you choose to use can elevate a person or knock them back. Be kind. End stigma. Support people. Visit khds.org/overdose-awareness-day for more information on overdose death grieving, and be sure to wear purple on August 31 in support of International Overdose Awareness Day!
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Stigma and Addiction
We have fantastic substance use disorder treatment resources available to us in Kenosha. If you, or a loved one, need help with substance use, please reach out to one of these organizations. Visit khds.org/overdose-awareness-day for more information on overdose death grieving, and be sure to wear purple on August 31 in support of International Overdose Awareness Day!
KHDS
3536 52nd Street
Main Office: 262-764-8555
Crisis Line: 262-657-7188
Hope Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse
5942 6th Avenue
262-658-8166
Oakwood Clinical Associates
4109 76th Street
262-652-9830
West Grove Clinic
1400 75th Street
262-909-6008
Clean Slates
24804 75th Street (Salem)
262-586-7220
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It’s International Overdose Awareness Day! Please take a moment to visit khds.org/overdose-awareness-day to learn more about how you can prevent unnecessary deaths due to overdose in our community, where you can turn for help with substance use disorder, or who can help connect you with others grieving the loss of a loved one due to overdose. Every person’s life is valuable. It’s time to act!
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