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Montgomery County proclaims Aug. 31 International Overdose Awareness Day; prevention groups and OEM outline Narcan efforts
Summary
The court proclaimed Aug. 31 International Overdose Awareness Day; Seneca Foundation and county OEM highlighted prevention work, Narcan distribution (3,000+ doses), and training for more than 500 people as part of a county-wide response.
Commissioner Wheeler read a proclamation recognizing Aug. 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day and urged investment in prevention, treatment, recovery support, and harm reduction. The proclamation emphasizes community partnerships among schools, health providers, first responders and law enforcement.
Cale Winfrey, director of prevention programs for Seneca Foundation, told the court that prevention begins early and urged increased Narcan training and community support: "When we choose compassion over judgment, understanding over shame and support over stigma, we create pathways to healing and recovery," Winfrey said. An OEM official added the county has distributed over 3,000 Narcan doses and trained more than 500 county staff and residents, noting the supplies are grant-funded and available to agencies that request training.
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