Submitted by the San Juan Prevention Coalition

International Overdose Awareness Day is next Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Please join the effort to raise awareness about overdoses.

An informational event will be held in Friday Harbor from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at San Juan Island Public Library. Presenters will be Compass Health, San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, SAFE San Juans and San Juan Island Emergency Medical Services.

Refreshments will be served.

The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition has assisted Compass Health in organizing, marketing and implementing the event because this is a very important issue that must be addressed collaboratively.

Members of the coalition are collaborating to help educate community members about the signs of overdose and the signs of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation that often lead to self-medicating and overdosing.