August 31, 2020 is International Overdose Awareness Day, a global event that aims to raise awareness that overdose death is preventable and to reduce the stigma associated with drug-related death. 

Resources:

• DMHAS Observes International Overdose Awareness Day

• About International Overdose Awareness Day

• Visit CT Clearinghouse’s page of events for Monday, August 31, 2020

• 4th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil at the state Capitol in Hartford - see link for details

• DMHAS Remembrance Quilt