 Pittsfield Events to Raise Awareness of Overdose DangerLast year, it was reported there were 48 fatal overdoses in Berkshire County in 2022 — 29 just in Pittsfield. Since 2012, there had been a staggering 418 deaths from overdose in the county.  Pittsfield's Mental Health Committee Get Inaugural MembersAt its last meeting, the City Council accepted a slate of appointments to the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Advisory Committee.  North Adams' Rally for Recovery Highlights Need for Community SupportThe goal of the annual event, formerly Voices for Recovery, is to bring awareness of the struggles to overcome addiction, to celebrate those in recovery and to provide inspiration for others on the path to recovery.  Pittsfield Officials Convene on Opioid Crisis in PCTV ForumThis past week, a panel discussion hosted by Pittsfield Community Television covered addiction, recovery and treatment, harm reduction, reducing stigma, and Pittsfield's efforts to save lives from overdose deaths. |
