North Texas Overdose Awareness Day

06/05/2026

Did you know that there are certain instances where you ARE NOT GOING TO BE ARRESTED if you call to report someone you think is overdosing; even if you have been "partying" too?

Yep! The Overdose Bystander Law - HB 1694 - also known as The Jessica Sosa Act establishes a defense to prosecution in certain cases for people who call 911 for a possible overdose.

No one should be abandoned when they are overdosing, no matter the circumstances. This person needs immediate medical attention and those with them need to get them the help they need! Seconds count in a overdose and arguing over who is going to call (or if there is going to be a call made)(please make this call-don't wait) is preventing life-saving help from arriving in time.

Remember, you can be a hero and carry naloxone! You NEVER know when you might need it. If you don't have naloxone, message us so we can get you a free dose to have for emergencies.

06/05/2026

Finding access to resources is the first step to preventing opioid misuse and potential overdose. Part of our mission is to help educate the general public to help avoid these preventable deaths. While addiction is a bear to fight, you are not alone. If you search "how to prevent fentanyl overdose," the first result is https://txopioidresponse.org
Sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services, this website has a TON of resources. You can learn more about opioids, how to become an everyday hero by carrying and administering naloxone (an opioid reversing agent that restores breathing to prevent an overdose), and finding guidance on how to speak to someone who you think is abusing opioids. here is a section for finding prevention, treatment and recovery resources near you, as well as a Community Leader Toolkit to help educate your local community.
Time to Act!

Be an everyday Texas hero. Carry naloxone to save a life. One in four Texans has experienced an opioid overdose (or poisoning) or knows someone who has. You can save a life by knowing how to respond when someone is experiencing an overdose from opioids, including fentanyl. Watch to learn the signs ....

06/05/2026

One of the most "take your breath away" installations at our NTOAD event is the Memory Wall!
Standing before all the smiling faces of those who have been lost to overdose really hits home because there is not a single thing anyone has in common...overdose cuts through race, color, creed, socioeconomic status, age...overdose carries a universal vulnerability.

We wish there was no need for the memory wall and we do the hard things so that we can help educate everyone we meet to help stop this epidemic!!! Many of our followers and event attendees know the pain of losing a loved one to overdose. North Texas Overdose Awareness Day was created in memory of Randy Roland who died of an overdose days after his 32nd birthday! You can read about Randy's story at roonow.org.

If you'd like your loved ones lost to overdose remembered in a meaningful way, you can become an "In Memory Of" Sponsor of the NTOAD event. Memory Sponsorship will include your loved ones name on our NTOAD 2026 event t-shirt, in our social media sponsor posts, on sponsorship signage at the event, and sponsors will receive a NTOAD 2026 event t-shirt.
Message us for the Sponsorship Form.

06/05/2026

Will you take a moment and share our flyer.....literally......EVERYWHERE....we would be so appreciative!!!

You can also tag our North Texas Overdose Awareness Day 2026 event and indicate your attendance!

Reducing the stigma of overdose is an uphill battle but one that is so worthwhile to fight! The more people who know about our event, the more people who will learn how to combat this terrible epidemic.

Event attendees will also find community and healing after their world has stopped when a loved one loses their battle to addiction or their life to one pill. It is our goal to provide event attendees with tools to be able to prevent these tragedies before they happen.

Our Sponsors and Resource Partners are the lifeblood of this event and you will not want to miss the opportunity to come out and learn what they have to offer! Be sure to ask how to become a sponsor or host a table as a resource provider at our event!

06/05/2026

87 DAYS
until the 9th Annual North Texas Overdose Awareness Day
August 31, 2026
6:30pm
Lawn of the Denton County Courthouse on the Denton Square
FREE to ATTEND

Looking for a heartfelt way to get in front of new customers? Sponsorships with NTOAD is a great way to align your mission with an organization that cares deeply about being the change we want to see in the world! Message us for more information!

Have you signed up to have a table at our event? Our Resource Providers are the lynchpin for our event! Providing a wide array of services to our community, our Resource Providers are able to get event attendees the help they need! Send a DM and we will get you some info!

Have you lost a loved one and were spurred into action to create an organization to honor them with the goal of increasing awareness to this terrible epidemic? Becoming a Resource Provider and hosting a table at our event to share your loved one's (and your) story is a great way to speak directly with those in our community who need to hear from you! Message us for details!

Want to help but know how or where to start? Share the flyer in the comments below, plan to attend our event, and think about volunteering (Most positions are directing event attendees to various interests the day of the event or handing out written information about NTOAD) Send us a message indicting your interest in volunteering!

06/02/2026

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05/06/2026

Want to know more about our event?
Go to the North Texas Overdose Awareness Day 2026 event page under the "Discussion" tab and watch the recap video from our 2019 event!

05/06/2026

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until the 9th Annual North Texas Overdose Awareness Day

August 31, 2026
6:30pm
Lawn of the Denton County Courthouse on the Denton Square
FREE to ATTEND

We LOVE our Sponsors, Resource Partners, and Volunteers!
PM us to be involved in our event!
Every bit of help-no matter how small-makes a huge impact!
Join us!

04/27/2026

Don't miss CommUNITY Day, Sept. 12, 5-10 p.m. at the Heritage Park Amphitheater, Weatherford, presented by Unity Recovery.

04/27/2026

National Fentanyl Awareness Day, April 29. Fentanyl kills more Americans under 50 than any other cause.

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