International Overdose Awareness Day

International Overdose Awareness Day is Aug 31st.

Below are local events in the County of Los Angeles celebrating the International Awareness Day

Pop Up Training

Location: Homeless Health Care LA
1282 West 2nd Street Los Angeles, CA 90026
Date: August 30th
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Contact: https://naloxonetraining.splashthat.com/

Information:
FENTANYL IS HERE TO STAY

As drug users and providers, it's critical that we talk about safer fentanyl use in order to stay alive.

Join us to learn more about fentanyl, test-strips, and how to use naloxone.

Training on overdose prevention/naloxone and participants will receive an overdose prevention kit.

Clover Park

Location: 2600 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA
Date: August 31st
Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Contact: Debbie Camp - AuntDebbie713@gmail.com

Information:
Community Gathering
Bring a blanket and picnic and help us build our community of healing. Bring a picture of your loved one for our group Tapestry of Love.

  • Group art projects
  • Acoustic Music
  • Bob (Rehab-Bob) Forrest
  • Bradley Nowell Family Foundation
  • Memorial/Tribute
  • Narcan Training
  • Hands-Only CPR
  • Jarrod's Law
  • Plus More

Prevention & Rememberance

Location: 18700 Oxnard St., Room 234, Tarzana, CA 91356
Date: August 31st
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am &
11:30am - 12:30pm
Contact: RPHAN@TARZANATC.ORG

Information:
Join us for a naloxone training & creative activity
Free Naloxone Provided.

International Overdose Awareness & Prevention Event

Location: Temple Isaiah
10345 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Date: August 31st
Time: 11:30am - 3:00pm
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/events/1247754435403212/

Information:
Non-denominational Event. We welcome everyone!
Learn about the signs of Drug use, Prevention tools, Community Resources: Speakers, Q&A, Activities, Information Stations and Narcan Training/Free Narcan kits and Fetanyl test strips

Keynote Speaker: Brandon Lee

Refreshments will be served
Free Raffle Prizes and Awareness Bracelets
Memorial Board with loved one's pictures. Bring a 4x6 pic.

Here are some of the Prizes to be given away. We are so grateful for all these people/businesses who have donated. 💜 ( we welcome any more)

**** 5 Grand Prizes: Fine jewelry pieces donated by Brett's Dad (Jary Nadler)family business, Levy's Fine Jewelry in Birmingham,Al
****in order to get a free raffle ticket for this, you must get a sticker from each vendor table at the event. So not only will you benefit from learning but you can win this stunning jewelry

We will also have drawings after each speaker. You will receive a free drawing ticket when you check in at 11:30am.

Some of these prizes include:

Baby Jade homemade blanket

Training Session/ Terry Smith Fitness

30 units of Botox/Dr Andre Aboolian

1Treatment of IPL on the Face.
From Dr Andre Aboolian plastic and reconstructive surgery MD FACS

Any one free service from Kim Elliott at Bare Skin and Waxing West LA

Fabulous necklaces from DazzleUSA-a chic boutique in Memphis/ Donated by Amy and Michael Egerman

Pastina Trattoria/ $50

Acrylic infusion Water Pitcher with Ice Chiller

First Aid Large kit /donated by A-1 Chemical in Las Vegas

Factors Famous Deli certificate/ $50

Porta Via certificate

Jaffa Restaurant certificate

Fleming's Steak House/ $50

Coal and Ice-$50.00 gift card

Versace cologne and Versace perfume

Bracelets by Ella Bella Designs

Arbonne gift basket/donated by Lorri Herman

Candles/Lotion & Soap Basket/ donated by Dede Alva

Jewelry from Marcia Moran

2 LAFC soccer tickets/ donated by Allison and Bennett Rosenthal

Artwork by by artist Joel Gilman

Auto Insulated Backseat organizers/ Igloo Cooler

Bossa Nova Restaurant/ $30.00 gift card

Matthew Klayman
Studio 7
Sola Salon Studios 151 S. Doheny Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(A haircut, conditioning treatment, blow dry and style)

A $150.00 Tattoo by Robert Rodriguez. (He did Brett's Tattoo)
( more prizes to be added)

BOOTHS: We have tried to focus on all aspects relating to this disease.

1 Al Non support group for parents
2 Nami-mental health/dual
diagnosis resources
3 Brandon Lee /Q&A/selling books
4 Beit T'Shuvah
5 Active Minds LA
6 Las Angeles Public Health department. Where to get mat brochures on services, info on MediCal resources
7 Fentanyl strips
8 SeaChange Recovery
9 Active Minds SMC: college programs
10 Clair/matrix treatment place
11.Narcan training/kits
More to be added!
****If you have services that you know are needed for the community, please contact us!

time to remember, time to act

If you or someone you know has a substance use disorder, also known as addiction, we can help.
Call anytime, toll-free.

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