Opioid Reporting

Paramedic services calls

There were 16 calls for suspected opioid overdose responded to by Halton Region Paramedic Services from January 1 to February 28, 2025. This is lower than the number of calls during this period in 2024 (37 calls) and 2023 (24 calls).

Emergency department visits

There were 15 visits by Halton residents to an emergency department in Ontario for a confirmed opioid overdose from January 1 to February 28, 2025. This is lower than the number of visits that occurred during this period in 2024 (25 visits) and 2023 (21 visits). However, data for 2025 and the latter part of 2024 are preliminary and subject to underreporting.

Naloxone distribution and use

There were 461 naloxone kits distributed over the last 12 months. The most kits were distributed in Burlington and Oakville. 138 (30%) of the kits distributed were refill kits.

Opioid-related deaths

There were 27 confirmed opioid-related deaths known to the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario from October 2023 to September 2024. This is lower than the number that occurred during this period in 2022-2023 (32 deaths) and 2021-2022 (42 deaths). Data for 2022 onwards are preliminary and subject to change.

Suspect drug-related deaths

There were 5 suspect drug-related deaths among Halton residents from January 1 to February 28, 2025. This is lower than the number that occurred during this period in 2024 (10 deaths) and higher than the number that occurred during this period in 2023 (2 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.