Opioid Reporting

Paramedic services calls

There were 50 calls for suspected opioid overdose responded to by Halton Region Paramedic Services from January 1 to May 31, 2025. This is lower than the number of calls during this period in 2024 (81 calls) or 2023 (70 calls).

Emergency department visits

There were 34 visits by Halton residents to an emergency department in Ontario for a confirmed opioid overdose from January 1 to May 31, 2025. This is lower than the number of visits that occurred during this period in 2024 (58 visits) or 2023 (57 visits). Data for 2025 are preliminary and subject to underreporting.

Naloxone distribution

There were 479 naloxone kits distributed over the last 12 months. The most kits were distributed in Burlington and Oakville. 182 (38%) 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 2022-23 (32 deaths) or 2021-22 (42 deaths). Data for 2022 onwards are preliminary and subject to change.

Suspect drug-related deaths

There were 14 suspect drug-related deaths among Halton residents from January 1 to May 31, 2025. This is lower than the number that occurred during this period in 2024 (21 deaths) or 2023 (20 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.