CHHSA Presents: Overdose Awareness Day – One Big Family

Schedule

Fri Aug 29 2025 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-03:00

Location

Victoria Square Amherst | Amherst, NS

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Join us on August 29th at 11:00 am as we come together to remember, honour, and stand in solidarity with those impacted by overdose in our community.
This year’s event will feature:
Community Vendors & Resources
Swag (by donation) & Giveaways
Time of Remembrance
Reading of Names
Quiet Reflection Tent
Outreach Teams Onsite
Guest Speaker
And More
Why We Gather:
Overdose Awareness Day is more than an event; it is a call to action and a day to acknowledge the impact of overdose on families, friends, and communities. Together, we can reduce stigma, share resources, and strengthen the bonds that make us one big family. Everyone is welcome. Whether you come to remember, to learn, or to connect, your presence matters.
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Where is it happening?

Victoria Square Amherst, 98 East Victoria Street,Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada

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