 Pittsfield Raises Overdose Awareness FlagAn overdose awareness flag was raised in front of City Hall for the first time on Thursday.  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.  New Center Believes Hope & Community Can Change LivesNine months after its conception, recovery coach Julian Ramos cut the ribbon Friday on the new Have Hope Peer Recovery Center.  Have Hope Peer Recovery Center Preparing for Grand OpeningThe organization's mission is peer support recovery rooted in dignity and respect. It was made possible by a five-year state Bureau of Substance and Addiction Services contract through the Brien Center.  SaVida Health Relocates to North StreetLocal medication-assisted treatment provider SaVida celebrated its relocation with a ribbon cutting on Monday morning.  Local Recovery Documentary to Premiere"Blueprint: Building the Foundation for Recovery"- a documentary featuring Berkshire County community members to premiere Dec. 13 and 14, 2023. Brien Center Opening Peer Recovery Support Center in North AdamsThe Brien Center has been awarded a new five-year contract from the state Bureau of Substance and Addiction Services for a peer recovery support center.  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. |
