2026 Overdose Awareness Day
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Hawthorne Park, Medford, OR
This will be the 10th year that Max's Mission and our many community partners will gather to remember those we have lost to overdose and fentanyl poisoning, distribute free naloxone and train on its use and provide an opportunity to connect to the many services available in Southern Oregon. Together, we honor lives lost, support those still struggling and raise awareness around substance use and recovery. This year's event will feature:
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FREE Naloxone Training & Kits
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25+ Community Booths, Speakers & Entertainment
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Kid's Activities!
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Memorial Area with Remembrance Video
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Free Food & Ice Cream!
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Visit booths to collect tickets for great prizes!
Register to Table at OAD '26
(Closed 9/12/26)
Table registration for Overdose Awareness Day is now closed as we are nearing maximum capacity. We are incredibly grateful to the more than 30 organizations that have signed up to join us this year and help make this event possible. We’re excited to welcome everyone to Hawthorne Park and come together for the big day on Saturday, September 26!
Chloe from Max's Mission at Overdose Awareness Day 2024.
Medford Treatment Center table at Overdose Awareness Day 2024.
The OHSU Street Nursing Team table at Overdose Awareness Day 2024.
Chloe from Max's Mission at Overdose Awareness Day 2024.
Overdose Remembrance Video Submissions
Each year, a remebrance video is created as a community memorial, a space for families, friends, and loved ones to remember the people they have lost and to share the love, grief, and stories that continue to live on.
If you would like your loved one to be included in the memorial video, please email your submission to: OverdoseMemorial@gmail.com. More info here
Submission Deadline for OAD '26: September 13, 2026
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Last Years' Tabled Attendees
The following organizations registered tables last year in support Southern Oregon Overdose Awareness Day 2025. Each brought unique expertise, resources, and a shared commitment to saving lives and strengthening our community. From treatment providers and recovery organizations to housing, risk reduction services, and healthcare partners, we're incredibly thankful to all these wonderful organizations that connected attendees with vital services and stood together in remembrance and hope.
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