International Overdose Awareness Day
Sarg Hubbard Park – 111 S 18th St, Yakima, WA 98901
Fri, Aug 29th, 2025, 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Triumph looks forward to its 9th annual International Overdose Awareness Day. There will be many different community partners and event speakers sharing their resources, knowledge, and stories. All are invited!
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Triumph’s 2025 IOAD Event
Triumph looks forward to its 9th annual International Overdose Awareness Day. There will be many different community partners and event speakers sharing their resources, knowledge, and stories.
Program:
10-11am:
Coffee & Donuts during vendor set-up. All are invited!
11-1pm:
Program featuring speakers who have experienced overdose, lost friends and family, or are working to help save lives.
1-2pm:
Sweet Treat Social with activities like memory wall tributes and more.
Want to participate?
We welcome any and all from the community to come and participate. Whether you are a community partner, community leader, or just a prospective attendee, we’d love to see you. Community partners can set up an informational table or speak at the event to share resources with event attendees.
Interested in participating in the planning proccess? Learn more about our “Community Conversations” below.
Community Conversations RSVP
This is an opportunity for any interested community members to participate in the planning process and be a part of the change in Yakima to reduce the stigma around substance use disorders. RSVP below. Meetings will be approximately 1 hour, with more details sent after the RSVP is received, and participants will be provided with an update on the planning process as well as be given an opportunity to provide feedback or engage in event planning activities.
Planning Committee from 2024:
| Megan Tweedy | Mary Correa |
| Gillian Zuckerman | Kim Wakeman |
| Jessica Espinoza | Lizbet Maceda |
| Kristin Anglin | John Campos |
| Alicia Stromme Tobin | Lisa Hagreen |
| Virginia Sanchez | Kimberly Hitchcock |
| Tara Hoverson | Jennifer Shelton |
| Janet Stelzer | Alejandro Brito |
| Miguel Cruz | Marisol Esparza |
| Guillermo Verdin | Nancy Gutierrez |
| Hope Neidhold | Lori Bethay |
| Renee Kollman |
Event Speakers
More details to come…
Speakers from 2024:
| Stephanie Aguilar | Sharekia Mckechnie |
| Michael Cabrera | Representative Chris Corry |
| Scott Zachav | Dr. Gillian Zuckerman |
| Carejune Faukner | Brittany |
| Lori Bethany | Anye |
| Trina Kryger | Grupo 24 – Miguel, Alexandro, Guillermo |
Community Resources
For ongoing grief support for a loved one’s death by overdose, Wellness House offers monthly meetings beginning September 9th, 2025 from 6-7pm at 6006 Summitview Ave, Yakima. Call 509.837.1676 with questions.
Additional resources include:
| Safe Yakima Valley | Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic |
| Yakima Health District | AA 24 Horas Yakima |
| Central WA Region Nurses Association | Gesa Credit Union |
| Wellpoint WA, INC | CHCW Connect |
| Nar-Anon 101 | Narcotics Anonymous |
| Living Faith Victory Center | Yakima Recovery Events |
| FEIS Foundation | Sundown M Ranch |
| Ideal Options | Washington State Patrol |
| Yakima County Sherriff’s Office | Wellness Society Club, YVCC |
| Sanctuary First Foundation | Valley Health and Counseling |
| Yakama Nation | Yakima Health District |
| YVC | Planned Parenthood of Yakima |
| Yakama Nation Tiinawit Program |
Vendor Setup Information
Below is important vendor information to know before arriving. If you have any questions, or would like to sign up for a table, please reach out to us by email at [email protected].
Vendor Information
- Arrive for set up anytime between 9-11am
- Check in at the Yakima Recovery Events/Triumph table when you arrive for set up details
- Unload your car in the upper parking lot at Sarg Hubbard Park (near pavilion). Event volunteers will be available to help stay with your items as you move your car.
- Park your car in the lower lot at the bottom of the hill (on the Walmart side of the park).
- Clean your area fully of debris, trash, etc. before leaving.
Bring everything you need. We recommend table, chairs, a canopy, and your program information/swag.
City of Yakima Proclamation - August 29 is Overdose Awareness Day
2024 U.S. Overdose
Statistics
Estimated Deaths
%
Decrease from 2023
%
Were the result of synthetic opioids
Make a tribute to help #EndOverdose
Honor those who have passed by sharing a story…
Different community partners and individuals from around central Washington come together to share resources, tell their stories, and to remember those whose lives have been lost. If you would like to submit a story, please click the button below.
Stories Shared with Us
Help those in recovery by making a donation.
Click the donate button below to donate in tribute to someone in your life who has suffered from overdose. Make your donation re-occurring and become a partner with Triumph to help end overdose in our community. Your donation helps create hope and new life.