08/31/2026
On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember every single person we’ve lost to overdose and those that respond to them. We honor their memories not just with our words, but with our actions. That means fighting the stigma that isolates people, demanding access to life-saving services, and embracing harm reduction as an act of love and care for our communities.
Some tips from us for you around safer use:
Carry Naloxone and know how to use it
Test before you use
Never use alone (call the Never Use Alone line at 800-484-3731)
Start low and go slow
Space out doses
Check in with your body and check in with your people
Support us by signing up for Overdose Response trainings, volunteering, or donating directly to our programs. More information on our website https://shrs.org/