Elmira Marks International Overdose Awareness Day with Community Support & Education Event

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ALBANY, NY (08/25/2025) (readMedia)-- On Sunday, August 31, 2025, Elmira will join a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about overdose, reducing stigma, and commemorating those lost to substance-related harm on International Overdose Awareness Day. Hosted by the Neighborhood Transformation Center, the event brings together voices from the community for a day of education, remembrance, and action.

Event Details

  • What: International Overdose Awareness Day in Elmira
  • When: Sunday, August 31, 2025
  • Where: Neighborhood Transformation Center, Elmira, NY
  • Admission: Free and open to all community members

The event will feature free Naloxone (Narcan) training to equip attendees with life-saving skills, along with sessions on substance use and overdose education. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with local support groups and networks offering ongoing peer support, counseling, and outreach. In addition, harm reduction resources will be available to help individuals access safer practices and community health programs. Additionally, a memorial space will be provided for reflection and remembrance of loved ones impacted by substance-related loss.

"Our community's strength lies in our ability to face challenges together," says Abigail Duvall, policy and research fellow at New York State Association for Rural Health. "This event is a testament to that spirit-a space where we can honor those we have lost to overdose and empower our neighbors with the knowledge and resources to help others. By standing as one, we affirm that every life is valuable and every action counts. We invite everyone to join us and help make a difference."

The event, International Overdose Awareness Day in Elmira, will take place on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Neighborhood Transformation Center in Elmira, NY. It is free and open to all community members, and attendees are encouraged to register in advance through https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-overdose-awareness-day-elmira-tickets-1520410501739?aff=oddtdtcreator.

About the Event

International Overdose Awareness Day is held annually on August 31 to remember those lost to overdose, reduce stigma around substance use, and highlight the prevention of overdose through access to treatment and life-saving interventions. Communities join together worldwide to share stories, support each other, and advocate for change.