Opioid Reporting

Paramedic services calls

There were 122 calls for suspected opioid overdose responded to by Halton Region Paramedic Services from January 1 to July 31, 2024. This is higher than the number of calls during this period in 2023 (105 calls) and 2022 (97 calls).

Emergency department visits

There were 63 visits by Halton residents to an emergency department in Ontario for a confirmed opioid overdose from January 1 to July 31, 2024. This is lower than the number of visits that occurred during this period in 2023 (80 visits) and 2022 (102 visits). However, data for 2024 are preliminary and subject to underreporting.

Naloxone distribution and use

There were 466 naloxone kits distributed over the last 12 months. The most kits were distributed in Burlington and Oakville. 210 (45%) of the kits distributed were refill kits

Opioid-related deaths

There were 29 confirmed opioid-related deaths known to the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario from January to December 2023. This is lower than the number that occurred during this period in 2022 (39 deaths) and similar to 2021 (36 deaths). Data for 2022 onwards are preliminary and subject to change.

Suspect drug-related deaths

There were 28 suspect drug-related deaths among Halton residents from January 1 to July 31, 2024. This is lower than the number that occurred during this period in 2023 (35 deaths) and 2022 (32 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.