Aug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. See local events happening below. FAQ's below!
Western Montana Fair
Wednesday, August 9 - Saturday, August 12 - daily from 5 pm - 10 pm Missoula County Fairgrounds The Missoula Prescription Drug Task Force will be at the fair. Learn ways to prevent and respond to overdose. Make a tribute to someone you have lost to the overdose epidemic.
Out to Lunch
Wednesday, August 30, 11 am - 2 pm Caras Park
The Missoula Prescription Drug Task Force will be Out to Lunch at Caras Park from 11 am - 2 pm. Learn ways to prevent and respond to overdose. Make a tribute to someone you have lost to the overdose epidemic.
Community Resource Table
Thursday, August 31, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Missoula Public Library, Inside the Front Doors
Free information and supplies (Narcan, fentanyl test strips, disposal bags, etc.). You will have the opportunity to pay tribute to those in our community that we've lost to overdose and to help end fatal overdoses in our community!
Overdose Reversal and Prevention Training
Thursday, August 31, noon - 1 p.m. Missoula Public Library, Cooper Space A 401
Learn about ways to combat the opioid overdose crisis in our community. In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31), the Missoula Prescription Drug Task Force will be holding a FREE Overdose Reversal and Prevention training at the Missoula Public Library. Note: Free Narcan will be provided. No lunch will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
University Resource Table
Thursday, August 31, 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. In front of Main Hall
Free information and supplies (Narcan, fentanyl test strips, disposal bags, etc.). Help end overdoses in our community.
Main Hall Lighting, the University of Montana
Wednesday, August 31 @ 8 p.m. Main Hall, the University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive
Join us to see UM's Main Hall turn purple for International Overdose Awareness Day. No fee or registration required to attend this campus event.
FAQ's
Where can I get FREE Narcan In Missoula?
Open Aid Alliance: 715 Ronan St, Missoula, MT 59801. The office is open 10AM to 5PM Monday-Thursday, closed on Fridays Missoula City-County Health Department: 301 W Alder St, Missoula, MT 59802. The office is open 8AM to 5PM Monday-Friday
Where can I drop off unused or expired medications?
Missoula Police Department – 435 Ryman (open 24/7)
Granite Pharmacy – 2230 27th Ave.
U of M Curry Health Center – 634 Eddy Ave.
Partnership Health Center – 401 Railroad Street W.
CVS Pharmacy - 1902 Brooks
Missoula Pharmacy – 1211 S. Reserve
Community Cancer Center – 1827 Fort Missoula Rd.
Community Med CTR Hospital – 2827 Fort Missoula Rd.
Lolo: Lolo Drug – 103 Glacier Dr.
Frenchtown: Granite Pharmacy Health Services – 16862 Beckwith St., Suite P
"The world’s annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind."
