Together, we can tackle the serious problem of heroin and prescription drug addiction in Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region of Massachusetts.
Please join us at an upcoming community overdose prevention training to learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Participants will also learn how to administer Narcan, a lifesaving opioid overdose reversal drug. This training is free and open to all community members. If you have questions, please email info@opioidtaskforce.org or call (413) 775-7474. […]
Please join us at an upcoming community overdose prevention training to learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Participants will also learn how to administer Narcan, a lifesaving opioid overdose reversal drug. This training is free and open to all community members. If you have questions, please email info@opioidtaskforce.org or call (413) 775-7474. […]
You're invited! Join us on Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 1—4 PM to Bowl for Recovery! Free bowling Pizza and snacks Fun! Individuals in recovery, community members and allies are all welcome to attend. This is a kid and recovery friendly event. If you have questions, please email info@opioidtaskforce.org or call (413) 775-7474. Transportation is available […]
Please email Deb Neubauer at deb@opioidtaskforce.org if you would like to join for this meeting.
The Firebird 5K: Race Against Addiction is dedicated to changing the current view on treating addiction through the creation of strong foundations, starting with access to safe and sober living options in Franklin County. To learn more about this year's race, click here. OTF is seeking runners and walkers to join our team in […]
Please email Tess Jurgensen at tess@opioidtaskforce.org if you would like to join for this meeting.
1st Annual "Where To Turn" Resource Fair for Individuals in Recovery and/or Re-entering the Community Post-Incarceration The 1st Annual "Where To Turn" Resource Fair for individuals in recovery and/or re-entering the community post incarceration is scheduled for Tuesday, June 19, 10:00 AM - 12 Noon at Greenfield Community College in the Dining Commons. This event […]
Please email Tess Jurgensen at tess@opioidtaskforce.org if you would like to join for this meeting.
Active Bystanders' Training: Creating Safety in Contentious Times Active Bystanders’ Training helps participants recognize when they are bystanders, analyze situations, and evaluate the consequences for everyone involved. Seminar Content: Defines the roles of those involved in a harmful situation (target, harm doer, bystander) Discusses the universal inhibitors that keep bystanders inactive when harm is occurring; […]
On Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 9 AM - 11 AM the Opioid Task Force, in collaboration with the Franklin County Justice Center Probation Departments, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Friends of the Opioid Task Force, and North Quabbin Community Coalition, will be hosting a community-wide Toiletry Drive to support individuals in recovery and/or individuals who are […]