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Raising Awareness on International Overdose Awareness Day

Aug 31, 2023

Supporting Recovery and Preventing Overdose

Every year on August 31, communities around the world observe International Overdose Awareness Day. The day honors people who have lost their lives to overdose and raises awareness about substance use, prevention, and recovery.

Drug overdose remains a serious public health issue. In 2021, more than 7,800 people in Florida died from drug-induced overdoses. These deaths affected families, friends, and communities across the state.

International Overdose Awareness Day encourages people to:

  • Learn about overdose prevention
  • Talk openly about substance use and recovery
  • Reduce stigma around addiction
  • Support access to treatment and recovery services
  • Remember those who have been lost

Care Resource’s Commitment to Recovery

At Care Resource, we support people living with substance use disorders at every stage of their recovery journey.

“With peer staff members on our team, we help guide clients through behavioral health and medical services. We also provide Narcan to our clients and community members who need it.” — Emelina Martinez, Safe Syringe Exchange Services Manager, The SPOT™

Our team provides compassionate care, practical support, and resources that help people improve their health and well-being.

Behavioral Health and Substance Use Services

Our behavioral health professionals offer counseling and treatment designed to meet each person’s needs. Services include:

  • Individual therapy
  • Couples therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Group counseling
  • Substance use counseling
  • Medication-assisted treatment
  • Risk-reduction support

We believe everyone deserves access to care. Behavioral Health Services are available regardless of insurance status, and some programs may be offered at no cost for those who qualify.

Support Groups

Recovery is stronger when people feel connected.

Care Resource offers support groups and individual counseling sessions where participants can share experiences, build relationships, and find encouragement in a safe and welcoming environment. These groups are open to everyone and are offered at no cost.

How You Can Help

This International Overdose Awareness Day, you can:

  • Learn the signs of an overdose
  • Carry Narcan if available in your community
  • Support friends or family members in recovery
  • Share information about local treatment resources
  • Help reduce stigma through understanding and compassion

Together, we can help prevent overdose deaths, support recovery, and build healthier communities.

For media inquiries, please contact Jonathan Welsh, Director of Marketing and Communications at jwelsh@careresource.org.

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