 Opioid Summit Highlights Collaboration, Stigma BreakingCombating the opioid crisis depends on collaboration and smashing the stigma around substance use disorder, local agencies say.  BRPC Hopes to Implement Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs in CBRSDThis year the commission is eligible to apply for the MassCall3B grant through the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services and would like to bring its programming to the Central Berkshire Regional School District. Rally for Recovery Set Saturday, Oct. 7There will be a resource fair with information for individuals and families related to prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction. Activities will include speakers, including recovery coach Caitlin McKinnon, sharing information on lived experiences and about the upcoming Peer Recovery Center.  North Adams Recognizes Recovery, Child Cancer and Hello WeekMayor Jennifer Macksey read the proclamations at last week's lengthy City Council meeting. All three awareness initiatives have been recognized by past administrations as well. 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.  Peer-Led Opioid Recovery Center Coming to North AdamsJohn Crane of the Brien Center and Richard Alcombright, who represents the city on the HEALing Communities Study's Community Coalition, spoke to the city council on Tuesday to give an update on the coalition’s activities. |
