Community Resource Fair - International Overdose Awareness Day
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Grant County Health District (GCHD) will host the fourth annual International Overdose Awareness Day event on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at McCosh Park in Moses Lake. This global day of remembrance brings communities together to honor the lives lost to drug overdose and support those affected by substance misuse.
Overdose remains a growing public health crisis. In Grant County alone, 100 overdose-related deaths were reported between 2021 and 2023. International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is an opportunity to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote prevention and recovery efforts.
Event Details
Grant County Health District is partnering with the Moses Lake Farmer’s Market to host this year’s event.
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Location: McCosh Park – 401 W Fourth Ave Moses Lake, WA 98837
About the Event
This event is open to anyone who wants to better understand how to support individuals struggling with substance use disorder—whether it's yourself, a loved one, or a member of the community. Attendees can take part in naloxone training, explore local support resources, and honor those impacted by overdose.
As part of the tribute, purple flags may be dedicated to individuals whose lives were saved with naloxone, while white flags will honor those who were lost to overdose.
Resource Registration
Organizations that wish to participate in IOAD as a resource are encouraged to sign up here: https://bit.ly/IOAD2026
By joining this event, the people of Grant County will be part of a global movement promoting understanding, compassion, and positive change in the face of the opioid crisis. Let us stand together in solidarity to remember those we have lost, support those in need, and work towards a safer and healthier community.
Overdose remains a growing public health crisis. In Grant County alone, 100 overdose-related deaths were reported between 2021 and 2023. International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is an opportunity to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote prevention and recovery efforts.
Event Details
Grant County Health District is partnering with the Moses Lake Farmer’s Market to host this year’s event.
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Location: McCosh Park – 401 W Fourth Ave Moses Lake, WA 98837
About the Event
This event is open to anyone who wants to better understand how to support individuals struggling with substance use disorder—whether it's yourself, a loved one, or a member of the community. Attendees can take part in naloxone training, explore local support resources, and honor those impacted by overdose.
As part of the tribute, purple flags may be dedicated to individuals whose lives were saved with naloxone, while white flags will honor those who were lost to overdose.
Resource Registration
Organizations that wish to participate in IOAD as a resource are encouraged to sign up here: https://bit.ly/IOAD2026
By joining this event, the people of Grant County will be part of a global movement promoting understanding, compassion, and positive change in the face of the opioid crisis. Let us stand together in solidarity to remember those we have lost, support those in need, and work towards a safer and healthier community.
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Where is it happening?
Moses Lake Farmers Market, 567 S Dogwood St, Moses Lake, WA 98837, United States
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Host or PublisherGrant County Health District
