Opioid Reporting
Update
An opioid alert is in effect due to the presence of nitazene, a highly potent synthetic opioid, in Halton Region. If you think someone is experiencing an overdose, call 911 immediately and give naloxone if possible. Read the opioid alert for more information.
Paramedic services calls
There were 124 calls for suspected opioid overdose responded to by Halton Region Paramedic Services from to . This is higher than the 99 calls that occurred during the same period in , but lower than the 130 calls that occurred during this period in .
Emergency department visits
There were 62 visits by Halton residents to an emergency department in Ontario for a confirmed opioid overdose from to . This is lower than the number of visits that occurred during this period in (82 visits) or (96 visits). However, data for onwards are preliminary and subject to underreporting.
Naloxone distribution and training
In , 262 naloxone doses were distributed through Halton Region Public Health and 19 clients received naloxone training from Halton Region Public Health or a community agency.
Opioid-related deaths
There were 20 confirmed opioid-related deaths in Halton known to the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario from to . This is lower than the number that occurred during this period in (25 deaths) or (31 deaths). Data for onwards are preliminary and subject to change.
Suspect drug-related deaths
There were 26 suspect drug-related deaths among Halton residents from to . This is similar to the number that occurred during this period in (24 deaths), but lower than the number that occurred during this period in (34 deaths). Data are preliminary and subject to change.
Halton compared to Ontario
Rate of emergency department visits
In , the rate of emergency department visits for confirmed opioid overdose among residents of any age was 24.5 visits per 100,000 in Halton (compared to 24.2 during ) and 55.4 visits per 100,000 in Ontario (compared to 77.1 during ). From through , the rate of opioid-related ED visits in Halton has been consistently lower compared to Ontario.
Rate of opioid-related deaths
In , the rate of opioid-related deaths in Halton, among Halton or non-Halton residents of any age, was 2.8 deaths per 100,000 (compared to 4.3 during 2024). In Ontario during , the rate was 8.6 deaths per 100,000 (compared to 14.0 during ). From through , the rate of opioid-related deaths that occurred in Halton has been consistently lower compared to Ontario. Data for onwards are preliminary and subject to change.
Opioid reports
Opioid reporting provides a monthly snapshot of opioid activity in Halton Region. The report summarizes various indicators of opioid activity for the given month, including paramedic services calls and emergency department visits.