Opioid Reporting

Paramedic services calls

There were 37 calls for suspected opioid overdose responded to by Halton Region Paramedic Services from January 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024. This is higher than the number of calls during this period in 2023 (24 calls) and 2022 (31 calls).

Emergency department visits

There were 11 visits by Halton residents to an emergency department in Ontario for a confirmed opioid overdose from January 1 to February 29, 2024. This is lower than the number of visits that occurred during this period in 2023 (21 visits) and 2022 (37 visits). However, data for 2024 are preliminary and subject to underreporting.

Naloxone distribution and use

The Halton Harm Reduction Program directly distributed 497 naloxone kits over the last 12 months. The most kits were distributed in Burlington and Oakville. 273 (55%) of the kits distributed were refill kits.

Opioid-related deaths

There were 11 confirmed opioid-related deaths known to the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario from January to June 2023. This is lower than the number that occurred during this period in 2022 (22 deaths) or 2021 (19 deaths). Data for 2021 onwards are preliminary and subject to change.

Suspect drug-related deaths

There were 10 suspect drug-related deaths among Halton residents from January 1 to February 29, 2024. This is higher than the number that occurred during this period in 2023 (2 deaths) and the same as 2022 (10 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.