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International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil & Rally (Vancouver)

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August 31, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free

This is a vigil to remember those who’ve died from drug overdose deaths
and pay respect to their surviving family, friends, partners, coworkers, etc.

The rally will be a peaceful presentation of tables set up with participants
from various active addiction social/medical services, as well as a variety
of social and support resources, including advocacy and support groups
from around the Lower Mainland.

Guest speakers will be from various addiction health and social services.

The goal is to share up-to-date resources and facts on drug policy changes,
overdose prevention information, support and social services available for
all walks of life affected by addiction and mental health issues in their lives.

Location: Vancouver Art Gallery, North Plaza

For more information on this International Overdose Awareness Day event, please contact Tabitha Montgomery at 604.445.9299 or tvmontgomery2014@gmail.com.

Details

Details

Date:
August 31, 2017
Time:
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
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Website:
https://www.facebook.com/IOADVancouverBCCanada/

Venue

Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7 Canada
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Shana Ooms

Executive Director of Primary Care Strategy, Policy and Quality — BC Ministry of Health

Shana Ooms

Where those of us in the room may have debated policy or wording, patient voices made sure patients were top of mind. And as a result, significant improvements were made to simplify something that was otherwise complex. Patient voices at the table bring us back to reality in terms of what we are trying to achieve.