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Standing Together Against Overdose Yesterday, we gathered for International Overdose Awareness Day to honour the lives we've lost to overdose, and to stand against the stigma that so often keeps people from getting the support they need. At Grant House, two of our clients shared their hearts with us. One read a poem she'd written in her creative writing workshop. Another shared a grief and reflection booklet she made that morning in an art workshop. It was a powerful reminder that even in grief, there is room for strength, creativity, and hope. Over at Moss Park, for International OD Awareness Day, even the rain couldn't keep people away. Our team members Lilly and Tishana were there connecting with neighbours and community partners. And of course, a steadfast supporter of our community, MPP @kristynwongtam reminded us all in their speech that we are the ones driving change. And to keep going. We were grateful to stand alongside our health and community partners in this work: @parkdalequeenwest_chc , @southriverdalechc , @streethealthtoronto , @regentparkchc , @prisonharmreduction , @sherbournehealth , @tngcommunityto , @fredvictorcentre and @drugchecking Because the truth is, this work doesn't end when the day does. We are the people showing up to fight overdoses every day, not just on days like yesterday. And we'll keep advocating for harm reduction, health care, and the social supports that keep people alive and connected to care and recovery. Thank you to everyone who showed up to remember, to connect, and to stand together. For those we have lost and for those still here. 💜 #IOAD2026 #OverdoseAware #EndOverdose #StreetHaven #EndTheStigma

25 Years On. Still Needed. Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Reflecting on this year’s theme, 25 Years On. Still Needed. Its been 25 years of gathering to remember the people we've lost. 25 years of organizing to save the ones still with us. Overdose is preventable, and yet it continues to take people from our community, from our city, and from us here at Street Haven. At Street Haven, mental health support and addiction recovery treatment are part of the care we provide every day. Every one of our sites is trained in the use of Narcan (naloxone), because we know that being ready to respond can be the difference between life and death. We advocate for harm reduction and for safe injection sites, because meeting people where they are, without judgment, saves lives. We've seen overdoses. We've responded to them. And, unfortunately, we have lost clients to them. Although the stats are startling with the amount of fatal overdoses in this city, these women were not statistics to us. These were women we cared for, we housed, women who mattered. How Street Haven is marking Overdose Awareness Day: Today, at Grant House, we are coming together as a Street Haven family to remember the women we have lost to overdose in a quiet gathering. We will be one of the many community organizations at the International Overdose Awareness Day Community Event in Moss Park from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. There will be information booths set up, including us, a memorial banner, activities, and food for all who attend. Safety. Dignity. Hope. That's what we do at Street Haven, every single day and today; we do it in memory of those we've lost, and in hope for everyone still with us. #IOAD2026 #OverdoseAware #EndOverdose #StreetHaven #EndTheStigma

Join us on Monday, August 31st as we come together with community organizations across Toronto to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. Street Haven will be on-site at the IOAD community event in Moss Park from 11 AM – 3 PM, alongside information booths, a memorial banner, activities, and food for all who attend. 📆 Date: Monday, August 31 ⏰ Time: 11 AM – 3 PM 📍 Location: Moss Park – Northwest Corner by the Baseball Diamond, Shuter Street This day is about honouring lives lost, supporting those still struggling, and standing together as a community. Bring your friends and family, everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there. And if you are unable to attend, head down to see the CN Tower lit up in purple to commemorate the day. #IOAD2026 #EndOverdose #StreetHaven #EndTheStigma #MossPark

"Street Haven was the beginning of my healing journey. Grant House gave me a safe place, support, and the tools to rebuild my life. I will forever be grateful for the foundation they gave me and the happiness, security, and life I have today." - Naomi Njenga Naomi is proof that wraparound support works. She first came to Street Haven through our recovery and mental health treatment program at Grant House. After completing treatment, she moved into our Pathways to Independence (P2I) program, which provides up to 12 months of individualized case management for women transitioning into permanent housing. At Street Haven, we know that many of our clients need wraparound support. We've seen shelter clients move out but still need help finding employment, and Grant House clients finish treatment but still need help securing stable housing. That's why we provide wraparound services, so our clients feel supported at every step of their journey to building a new life. Thank you, Naomi, for trusting us to help you on your healing journey. 💛 #StreetHaven #WraparoundSupport #PathwaysToIndependence #Recovery #GrantHouse

Wow, our community really showed up for us this weekend! 🙌 We raised almost $1,000 from our Garage Sale for Good. So many of our neighbours and friends came out, browsing tables full of donated treasures, grabbing burgers at our community BBQ, and sticking around to chat. Every dollar raised goes straight into our wraparound services: shelter, housing, addictions and mental health support, and employment programs. Why days like this matter: it's proof that our community has our back. From the volume of donations that came in, to the crowds who showed up to shop, eat, and just be part of it, we walked away reminded of how lucky we are to be on Pembroke St. A special thank you to Kim from @indie88toronto who rolled up with the station van and spent the morning hyping up our sale to everyone who passed by. Thank you to every single person who came out Saturday, as a shopper, a BBQ guest, or a donor. We could not do this without you. 💛 #GarageSaleForGood #StreetHaven #PembrokeSt #CommunitySupport #Indie88

We’re here with lots of great stuff! Come down to 87, 91 and 93 Pembroke Street, we’ll be here until 3:00 pm! 💛 #streethaven #garagesale #communitysupport #toronto