• By Todd Luck
• Posted Monday, April 14, 2025

Unseen Patterns highlights impact of overdoses in Forsyth in 2024

Between January 2024 and December 2024, Forsyth County responded to 1741 overdose calls compared to 1583 calls the previous year. This isn't just a number; it's a snapshot of our community's collective health.

Take a dive into what changes the county has seen in the last year as it relates to overdose calls, deaths and other affiliated data on the updated Unseen Patterns website. “Unseen Patterns: The Overdose Story in Forsyth County” can be found at its new web address: forsyth.cc/unseen_patterns. Unseen Patterns uses maps to illustrate how overdoes have affected different areas and demographics in the community as a reminder that there are people behind every statistic. It also includes information about what residents can to do to prevent overdoses, where to find free naloxone and resources available both locally and nationally.

Unseen Patterns was created by the MapForsyth and Behavorial Health Services departments of Forsyth County Government.