HomeMy WebLinkAboutOverdose Awareness Month PROCLAMATION
AUGUST 2019 OVERDOSE AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS,Mason County recognizes August 31 st, 2019, as International Overdose Awareness Day;
WHEREAS,the aim of International Overdose Awareness Day is to raise awareness,reduce the stigma of drug-
related
rubrelated deaths, remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury because of drug overdose and
encourage discussion about overdose prevention and drug policy;
WHEREAS,overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the United States,and the fifth leading
cause of death overall;
WHEREAS,no community is immune to drug overdose, including our own;
WHEREAS,to help raise awareness and fight the stigma surrounding overdose, community members can attend
our Overdose Awareness Walk&Resource Fair in Belfair, on August 28th, and in Shelton, on August 291 both
starting at 4PM;
NOW,THEREFORE,the Mason County Board of Health does hereby proclaim August 31St, 2019, as
International Overdose Awareness Day,and the month of August,Overdose Awareness Month in Mason
County. We call upon the people of Mason County to observe this month by helping our families, friends,
neighbors,co-workers and leaders better understand overdose, how it affects our community,and how it may be
prevented.
Dated this 23rd day of July 2019 Mason C ty Board of Health
Mason unty, Washington
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For more information about the events being held on August 28`'and 29`'', please visit healthymasoncounty.com.