2025 International Overdose Awareness Day - Voices of Hope and Remembrance
Join Us for 2025 International Overdose Awareness Day, a free community event dedicated to remembering loved ones lost to overdose and taking action against stigma.
*Resource fair with housing, mental health, & substance use support
*Free naloxone, fentanyl test kits, and training
*Local speakers and a community open mic
*Opportunities to honor loved ones lost to overdose
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE...
RESOURCE FAIR: Over 20 community-based organizations will provide resources such as free naloxone kits, fentanyl test strips (FTS), demonstrations on how to properly administer naloxone and/or utilize FTS, housing resources, low barrier medication assisted treatment (MAT) referrals, and harm reduction services.
COMMUNITY SPEAKERS AND OPEN MIC: Gain insights from esteemed County and City speakers and hear community member stories during a powerful open mic session. Want to share your story? Open mic session is open to all attendees.
NALOXONE AND FTS TRAINING AND DISTRIBUTION: Free naloxone training, Fentanyl Test Strips (FTS), and overdose prevention materials will be offered to all participants.
MEMORIAL ALTAR & ZEN GARDEN: Reflect and pay tribute to loved ones lost to overdose. Onsite grief counselors will be available for support.
*PARKING & TRANSIT (VTA BUS & LIGHT RAIL SERVICE):
VTA Service - VTA Bus Lines 22, 522, 63, 64, 65
Light Rail service available - Santa Clara St. / 20th St. Parking
Some Free Parking available near the Roosevelt Community Center, 22 N. 20 Street, San Jose, CA 95116