International Overdose Awareness Day 2026
Monday, August 31, 2026 · 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fredericksburg Area Campus, SP1, Main Lobby
10000 Germanna Point Drive
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Join Germanna in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day.
Learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, why rapid response is critical, and how awareness, education, and community support can help prevent overdose deaths. Staff will be available to share resources, answer questions, and provide information about overdose prevention and recovery support.
Beginning at 12 p.m., pick up free #EndOverdose swag while supplies last and help spread awareness throughout our community. Whether you're looking to learn more, support a loved one, or simply show your commitment to ending overdose stigma, we encourage you to stop by.
Paint the Town Purple
Now’s your chance to cover yourself in purple from head to toe to show your support of the #EndOverdose movement at home, in public, and on social media using #hopestarterRACSB #save1lifefxbg #OneBigFamily #DrivenByHope #IOAD2026 #EndOverdose. You can also email a picture to alandes@germanna.edu.
Information Table
- Fredericksburg Area Campus, SP1 Main lobby
- Locust Grove Campus, End of 200 hallway
- Stafford County Center, Student lounge
- Daniel Technology Center, Welcome Center near the lobby
Visit the information table on August 31 to learn more about the signs of overdose. Beginning at noon, pick up free #EndOverdose swag while supplies last.
Free Narcan & Safety Kit
Fredericksburg Area Campus
Visit the RACSB Prevention Van on August 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a brief overdose awareness training. Participants will receive a free box of Narcan and a safety kit while supplies last. Hosted by Rappahannock Area Community Services Board, Germanna Community College, and the Save 1 Life Harm Reduction Coalition.
Zoe Freedom Center Mobile Harm Reduction Unit
Fredericksburg Area Campus
Visit Zoe Freedom Center's Mobile Harm Reduction Unit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for free Narcan, overdose-prevention education, and information on local recovery and family-support resources. You'll also learn about Zoe's free counseling, peer support, and recovery services—all aimed at reducing stigma and equipping the community to respond in an emergency.
Stories of Addiction
Locust Grove Campus, Room 507
Join us at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. on August 31 for an in-person screening of Getting Free, a documentary featuring seven individuals who share their journeys through addiction and recovery using a Buddhist-inspired approach.