remains the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-44.
Ways to get involved
NTX Overdose
Awareness Day
Monday, August 31, 6:30 p.m.
Lawn of the Denton Courthouse on the Square
110 W. Hickory St., Denton, TX
Speakers, Resource Providers, Memorial
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How it Started
The first North Texas Overdose Awareness Day was held in 2018 as a part of a global network, with the purpose of remembering those lost to overdose, providing valuable information on overdose prevention, and growing community awareness in North Texas. Held on the lawn at the old courthouse in downtown Denton, Texas, the event began as a way to honor Randy Roland and the many others lost to drug overdose in the North Texas area.
Our Purpose
Unite and educate the community against the opioid epidemic
Provide resources and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction
Reduce the stigma of overdose and addiction
Remember those who have lost their lives to overdose
Part of a Larger Network
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is a global event held on August 31 each year to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of drug overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message that overdose death is preventable. It was initiated in 2001 by The Salvation Army in Melbourne, Australia. Since then, community members, government, and non-government organizations have held hundreds of events each year all over the world to raise awareness and commemorate those who have been lost to drug overdose. IOAD is coordinated by the non-profit Australian public health organization, the Penington Institute.
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors
How to become a Sponsor
Contact us to become a sponsor. A limited number of $250 and $100 sponsorships available. Sponsor benefits: resource table guaranteed, name on event T-shirt, listing on social media and website, recognition from stage at the event.
our 2025 Resource Providers
Adolph Alvarez
A Family Place-Counseling
Angelina Lives On
Applegate Recovery
Arise Recovery Centers
Bash’en Fentanyl
Because Cullen
Bicycle Health
Butterflies
Care-Dallas
Cook Childrens/NTX Poison Center
CPR Same Day Certification
Denton County Drug Treatment Court
Denton County Friends of the Family
Denton County Military Veteran Peer Network
Denton County Public Health Department
Denton Freedom House
Denton ISD
Denton MHMR SUD Department
Denton Police Department
Denton Treatment Services
Denton Serenity Nar-Anon Family Group
Denton Vote Group
DHREAM
Drug Enforcement Administration D.E.A.
Elevated Lifestyle Academy
Federation of Families-Texas and No Saints Here
First United Methodist Church, Denton
George Roland Lawyer
Goline & Roland Law Firm
Help Me Thrive North Texas
Interfaith Ministries of Denton
Jacob’s Journey
Jessie’s Light
Judge Steve Burgess & Family
Limitless Counseling Group
Livegy
Mandy Metts Art
Marissa’s Voice
McCraw Law Group
Metrocare Services Dallas
Millwood Hospital
NAMI North Texas
Oak and Willow Counseling
Oxford House
Peer 2 Peer
Positive Recovery Centers
Promises DFW
Pushing Up Lilies Podcast
Realistic Expectations/Lydia Slatter MSW Intern
Recovery Resource Council
R.O.O. Reacting to Opioid Overdose
Roots Renewal Ranch
Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios
Safe Minds, Strong Hearts
Salvation Army, Ft. Worth Adult Rehabilitation Center
Santé Center for Healing
Sarah Roland Defense Lawyer
Shambhala Wellness
Shatterproof
Texas Joint Counterdrug Taskforce
The Addiction Recovery Center by Texas Health
The Butterfly Way, Female Sober Living
The Greenhouse Treatment Center
The Opioid Response Coalition
The Thomas Effect
The Denton Wesley
The Salvation Army Ft. Worth
Unity Recovery
UNT Department of Rehabilitation & Health Services
UNT NEST
UNT R.I.S.E. Center
Valley of Hope Grapevine
Well Culture Counseling
Winning the Fight
How to become a Resource Provider (no COST)
Contact us to become a resource provider; spaces are limited. There is no cost; we will provide a table and chair set up. You bring your knowledge and resources to share with the community. You will be listed on our social media, website and Thank You signage at event.
2025 Event Pictures
Images coming soon.