Hampshire HOPE

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Please join us tonight, outside from 6-8 PM at Forbes Library, for our annual recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day. Community members and leaders will share a few words, and the night will conclude with a ceremony to honor those we have lost.

Northampton Department of Health and Human Services Tapestry DART Northampton Recovery Center Manna Community Kitchen Learn To Cope West Northwestern District Attorney David E. Sullivan

"Harm Reduction keeps our loved ones safe, improves their health, and strengthens family connections"

Hampshire HOPE is grateful to be partnered with many of our region's high-ed institutions and college campuses. If you or someone you know is headed off to school this fall, please consider having Narcan and asking about campus harm reduction/health resources.

Young people are dying of opioid overdoses. Are students and campuses prepared? : Consider This from NPR Overdose death rates have spiked dramatically for young adults, rising 34 percent between 2018 and 2022, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Yet, there are ways to mitigate the risk of overdose, and even ways to reverse it.Notably there's Narcan.It's a brand....

Medications for opioid use disorder can prevent and reverse overdose. They also reduce opioid use and cravings. They are safe, effective, and save lives. The infographic below 👇 shows how these medications work. View and share: https://go.nih.gov/1nClMYU

Harm Reduction shows up in many different forms!

Harm Reduction is . . .

✅ Education on Safer Use Practices
✅ Vocational Supports (clothes, gear, etc.,)
✅ Community Building
✅ Access to Safe Use Supplies
✅ Support for People in Treatment (clothes, hygiene, etc.,)
✅ Connections to Treatment/Social Services
✅ Relationship Building
✅ Wholsome, Nutritious Meals

// The Everywhere Project 💕//

Massachusetts is one step closer to making Overdose Prevention Centers a reality - Today, the MA Senate took bold action to address the opioid crisis, including support for overdose prevention centers.

Mass. Senate passes sweeping bill fighting opioids crisis; approves safe-injection sites More than 2,000 people died of opioid overdoses statewide last year, a top Democrat said.

With International Overdose Awareness Day coming up at the end of August SADOD is presenting two instances of our "Remembering Those We've Lost" training over Zoom that will be focused on helping individuals and organizations think about how to remember folks who have died from overdose.

For more info or to register, please use the following links:
Weds July 24th 1-3PM registration: https://wkf.ms/3RSuBQI & Tuesday July 30th 10-12 registration: https://cvent.me/0Q5XQm

The SPIFFY Coalition is looking to fund one youth team focused on reducing youth substance misuse via policy/systems change from 8/31/24-8/30/25 for $12,000-$15,000. Ideal projects will place LGBTQ+ youth, youth of color, and those affected by poverty at the center of their work. More information can be found on the Google Form Application link: https://forms.gle/stmmKrgtFSfprU8t5

SPIFFY funding opportunity - please share!!!

The SPIFFY Coalition is looking to fund ONE youth team focused on reducing youth substance misuse via policy/systems change from 8/31/24-8/30/25 for $12,000-$15,000. Ideal projects will place LGBTQ+ youth, youth of color, and those affected by poverty at the center of their work. More information can be found on the Google Form Application link: https://forms.gle/stmmKrgtFSfprU8t5

Application Deadline: August 5, 2024
Awards Announced: August 16, 2024
Anticipated start date: August 31, 2024
Subcontract Period: 8/31/24 - 8/30/25

More information will be provided during our informational session on:
Tuesday, July 23, from 3:30-4:15PM.
Zoom link: https://collaborative.zoom.us/j/82243592513
Attendance is not required for this info session for application eligibility. This session is an opportunity to learn more about this SPIFFY funding opportunity.

"The legal kiosk provides access to legal information, legal assistance, and the courts – ‘one-stop shopping’ for everything the public needs to address a legal problem."
Open to all members of the community at the Northampton Division of Community Care!

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Big news! Ware mobile methadone clinic expands access to opioid treatment : https://home.gazettenet.com/Mobile-methadone-clinic-to-open-in-Ware-55880442

Head over to the Northampton Recovery Center this Saturday! Free Bike Maintenance Workshop: learn how to clean your bike, care for & lubricate your chain, basic brake adjustments, fix a flat tire & more! All are welcome.

Free Bike Maintenance Workshop Saturday, July 6th at The NRC.
Learn to: clean your bike, care for & lubricate your chain, basic brake adjustments, fix a flat tire & more! All are welcome.

"NIH-supported study reveals crucial need to increase public awareness that medications for opioid use disorder can be prescribed in primary care settings."

Most Americans don’t know that primary care physicians can prescribe addiction treatment NIH-supported study reveals crucial need to increase public awareness that medications for opioid use disorder can be prescribed in primary care settings.

‘It’s devastating:’ Mass. residents react to Supreme Court decision in Purdue Pharma case - The Boston Globe Bay State residents who have lost loved ones to addiction have mixed reactions to the ruling.

It’s going to be a scorcher this week! Due to the ongoing heatwave, Manna will have extended hours from today until Saturday, open from 8am-5pm and Wednesday from 9am-7pm. Join us to grab a bite, stay hydrated, and beat the heat in the safest way possible. Additionally, on Friday and Saturday, meals will be served at St. Johns. Take care and stay safe, everyone! 🧡

Now is the time to register for next Monday's Western MA Policy Forum hosted by MOAR - Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery. Here's the link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/massachusettsorganizationforaddictionrecovery/1290066?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1K8AVj1fPI3DpkmJC_Y0QI_6YRDox5p5zH4kV58RnMgNmSRwwKXQtW9Y0_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

HAPPENING NEXT MONDAY, JUNE 24TH!

MOAR's 6th Annual Western MA Policy Forum
9:00AM-11:30AM
American International College
1000 State St, Springfield, MA 01109
The Schwartz Campus Auditorium

Tickets: https://buytickets.at/massachusettsorganizationforaddictionrecovery/1290066

Alert from the CDC: Disrupted Access to Prescription Stimulant Medications Could Increase Risk of Injury and Overdose

Health Alert Network (HAN) - 00510 | Disrupted Access to Prescription Stimulant Medications Could Increase Risk of Injury and Overdose Health Alert Network (HAN). Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Grateful for the team at Northwestern District Attorney David E. Sullivan. Well-deserved recognition for Maria!

For Hampshire and Franklin county offenders, drug diversion and recovery starts here NORTHAMPTON — Maria Pantoja credits her late aunt and dearest friend Doris Colon with giving her a valuable lesson about helping people in the throes of drug addiction.“She showed me how to treat the person, then the problem,” Pantoja said.Colon had...

We are fortunate to have the network & partnership of Trauma Informed Hampshire County to help elevate these important messages in our region.

Do you want to learn more about the services and partnerships involved in the Northampton Community Resilience Hub project? Come to our third public meeting TOMORROW, June 5th, at 6pm in Edwards Church! Anyone interested in a tour of the future Hub building can meet across the street at 298 Main Street 30 minutes prior to the meeting.

For all questions please email [email protected]. See you there!

Great news! Reposting from City of Northampton: PVTA will be waiving their bus and paratransit fares from June 1, 2024 through August 31, 2024. Visit pvta.com to learn more!

Good news Northampton! In celebration of their Golden Anniversary, PVTA will be waiving their bus and paratransit fares from June 1, 2024 through August 31, 2024. Visit pvta.com to learn more!

Some people use drugs to help them cope with stress or mental health challenges, which can lead to substance use disorder (SUD). SUD is not a personal failing; it's a treatable condition. And you’re worth it. Start here: https://bit.ly/3QNh6Sa

The MA Overdose Prevention Helpline has a new name! ***The helpline number remains the same: 1-800-972-0590.
The new website is: www.safe-spot.me***

"The rebranding to SafeSpot represents an evolution in our identity while staying true to our core mission of offering a safe and supportive space for those using drugs. The new name embodies the sanctuary and reassurance that we strive to provide to everyone who seeks assistance.
The transition to SafeSpot will accompany updated branding, including a new logo and website, to reflect the organization's fresh identity."

Reposting from our partners SADOD: If you or someone you know needs a little extra support this Mother’s Day, join our friends at The Sun Will Rise for a special Mother’s Day Zoom. This meeting is open to anyone who has had a loved one die from substance use. Pre-register today at www.thesunwillrise.org.

If you or someone you know needs a little extra support this Mother’s Day, join our friends at The Sun Will Rise for a special Mother’s Day Zoom. This meeting is open to anyone who has had a loved one die from substance use. Pre-register today at www.thesunwillrise.org.

New/revised shuttle service for folks living in the Northampton area:

The new Pioneer Valley Transit Authority Noho Shuttle is now available! 🚌 From now until November 2024, the Northampton Shuttle Bus Pilot will replace the Noho Senior Shuttle as well as the Survivor Center Shuttle. Any resident of can use the service, regardless of age or disability status.

Call 413-739-7436 to book a ride!

Please check out the latest newsletter discussing Narcan in our community and upcoming Fentanyl Awareness Day:

Hampshire HOPE - Fentanyl Awareness Day & Narcan Initiatives Join Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher from Stanford’s REACH Lab, where she will provide information on the dangers of illegal fentanyl, impact on teens and adolescents, harm-reduction strategies, and educational resources available to educators, students, parents and more.