08/31/2026
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, the world's largest campaign to end overdose. We remember every life lost to overdose, parents, siblings, children, friends, neighbours, and clients. We hold space for the grief carried by loved ones and the ongoing pain felt by communities across the country.
As social workers, we stand for approaches that reduce harm and uphold people’s rights. We meet people with compassion. We listen without judgment. And we continue to stand alongside those impacted by the toxic drug crisis in impacted by the toxic drug crisis to push for systems that support, not punish
Today, and every day, we say:
You are not alone.
Your life matters.
Everyone is worthy of affirming and judgement-free care.