10/19/2026
Grey Bruce Public Health has been notified of 3 suspected opioid-related overdoses that occurred between Oct. 14 and 15, 2026, in Owen Sound and Saugeen Shores.
The suspected substance was yellow fentanyl in one case and unknown in the other cases. In all cases, individuals were responsive to naloxone.
Please continue to encourage all people who use drugs to have naloxone on hand and always to have a sober friend with them who can administer naloxone and call 911 in case of an overdose. Naloxone is available at pharmacies and participating community partners, and at Grey Bruce Public Health, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 4 pm. No appointment needed.
Get your drugs tested. Call SOS at 519-379-8743.
For those struggling with substance use, many local resources are available:
Su***de Crisis Hotline: 9-8-8
Connex Ontario: 1-866-531-2600
Supportive Outreach Services (SOS): 519-379-8743
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic: 519-376-3999
National Overdose Response Service (NORS): 1-888-688-6677