Opioid Reporting
Paramedic services calls
There were 125 calls for suspected opioid overdose responded to by Halton Region Paramedic Services from January 1 to September 30, 2025. This is lower than the number of calls during this period in 2024 (140 calls) or 2023 (131 calls).
Emergency department visits
There were 85 visits by Halton residents to an emergency department in Ontario for a confirmed opioid overdose from January 1 to September 30, 2025. This is lower than the number of visits that occurred during this period in 2024 (105 visits) or 2023 (112 visits). Data for April 2025 onwards are preliminary and subject to underreporting.
Naloxone distribution and training
There were 230 naloxone doses distributed through Halton Region Public Health in September 2025 and 1,317 naloxone doses distributed over the last 12 months. There were 18 clients who received naloxone training from Halton Region Public Health or a community agency in Halton in September 2025.
Opioid-related deaths
There were 28 confirmed opioid-related deaths known to the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario from January to December 2024. This is lower than the number that occurred during 2023 (32 deaths) or 2022 (38 deaths). Data for 2022 onwards are preliminary and subject to change.
Suspect drug-related deaths
There were 24 suspect drug-related deaths among Halton residents from January 1 to September 30, 2025. This is lower than the number that occurred during this period in 2024 (38 deaths) or 2023 (45 deaths). Data are preliminary and subject to change.
Halton compared to Ontario
Rate of emergency department visits
Rate of opioid-related deaths
Data source: Substance Use and Harms Tool, Public Health Ontario. Includes preliminary death data for 2022 and 2023.
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.