International Overdose Awareness Day 2026

For Those We Have Lost, For Those Still Here
Please join us, in partnership with PASAN, Regent Park Community Health Centre, Sherbourne Health Centre, South Riverdale Community Health Centre, Street Haven, Street Health, Fred Victor and The Neighbourhood Group for a community event to mark International Overdose Awareness Day 2026

Event Details

Location: Moss Park, 151 Shuter St
Monday August 31, 2026
11am -3pm
Activities: Remembrance Ceremony including guest speakers, food, refreshments, games and activities.
Additionally, a Memorial March will start at earlier that day, before 10am at Regent Park CHC and walk along Dundas finishing at Moss Park.

If you are unable to attend, please observe the colours of the CN Tower that will be lit up purple on this day to commemorate and honour those who we have lost from overdose.

More IOAD Community Events at PQWCHC

Parkdale Site
Parkdale Parkette, 1229 Queen St. W
Thursday August 27, 2026
1pm – 4pm
Food, drinks & activities
Queen West Site
Garden, 168 Bathurst St
Monday August 31, 2026
1pm – 4pm
BBQ & Memorial Art Installation