International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)

International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) – held on August 31 every year – is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind.

Supported by the MAPAC Health & Wellness Strategy Addictions-Free Living Working Group, the theme for 2024 is Together we can, highlighting the power of our community when we all stand together. #TogetherWeCan #IOAD2024 #EndOverdose

CAF Resources

Health Services/Base Addictions Counsellors:
To access, military members must contact local CAF Medical Clinic Reception at
250-363-4122

Members Assistance Program (MAP):
1-800-268-7708

Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC):
1-800-353-3329

The Chaplains Service: 250-363-4106

Greater Victoria Resources

CARES (Centralized Access and Rapid engagement Services) Addictions Outpatient Treatment
Support and education groups, counselling, day treatment, assessment, referrals and consultations with physicians.
250-519-3485

Alcoholics Anon:
Support Line. Support groups for those who have a desire to stop drinking.
250-383-7744

BC Alcohol and Drug Information Referral Service Line.
Info and referrals for alcohol and drug use and misuse.
1-800-663-1441 (24hr)

LifeRing
Non-religious self-help groups promote abstinence to alcohol and other addictive drugs.
1-877-254-3348

Umbrella Society
For those who struggle with addictions and mental health disorders.
250-380-0595

Homewood Health – Ravensview. 
Addiction treatment for military members and veterans. 
1-866-203-1793

Learn the OVERDOSE BASICS:

www.overdoseday.com/overdose-basics/

PREVENTION TOOLS:

www.overdoseday.com/overdose-prevention/