Opioid Reporting

Paramedic services calls

There were 155 calls for suspected opioid overdose responded to by Halton Region Paramedic Services from January 1 to November 30, 2024. This is similar to the number of calls during this period in 2023 (156 calls) and 2022 (151 calls).

Emergency department visits

There were 111 visits by Halton residents to an emergency department in Ontario for a confirmed opioid overdose from January 1 to November 30, 2024. This is lower than the number of visits that occurred during this period in 2023 (138 visits) and 2022 (144 visits). However, data for 2024 are preliminary and subject to underreporting.

Naloxone distribution and use

There were 408 naloxone kits distributed over the last 12 months. The most kits were distributed in Burlington and Oakville. 162 (40%) of the kits distributed were refill kits.

Opioid-related deaths

There were 32 confirmed opioid-related deaths known to the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario from July 2023 to June 2024. This is higher than the number that occurred during this period in 2022-2023 (27 deaths) and lower than the number that occurred during this period in 2021-2022 (38 deaths). Data for 2022 onwards are preliminary and subject to change.

Suspect drug-related deaths

There were 44 suspect drug-related deaths among Halton residents from January 1 to November 30, 2024. This is lower than the number that occurred during this period in 2023 (54 deaths) and similar to the number that occurred during this period in 2022 (46 deaths). Data are preliminary and subject to change.

Halton compared to Ontario

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.