This resolution designates August 21, 2026, as National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day in San Francisco to honor those affected by the overdose crisis and support efforts in prevention and treatment. It also acknowledges the work of responders and service providers in addressing substance use disorders.
Resolution recognizing August 21, 2026, as National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day to honor the lives impacted by the overdose crisis, support families and communities affected by substance use disorders, recognize frontline responders and service providers, and reaffirm the City's commitment to prevention, treatment, recovery, and public safety.
How it got here
The resolution recognizing August 21, 2026, as National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day originated from the Board of Supervisors' ongoing response to the fentanyl overdose crisis in San Francisco.
The Board passed the Recovery First Ordinance, establishing long-term remission of substance use disorders as the primary goal of the City's substance use disorder policy.
A grassroots coalition established Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day to honor lives lost to overdoses and educate the public about the ongoing crisis.
Supervisors Dorsey and Mandelman introduced the resolution to recognize August 21, 2026, as National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.
The resolution was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.
The resolution is scheduled for discussion and potential adoption at the Board of Supervisors meeting.
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