This issue, found here, features a column discussing the importance of celebrating community connections, written by Debra McLaughlin, Coordinator of the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region. This issue also features other community events, resources, announcements, and trainings.
September 24, 2025 OTF Co-Chair Message
The September 2025 OTF Co-Chair message, found here, discussed how recovery is not always a linear path as part of National Recovery Month. Available recovery resources were also shared.
September 19, 2025 Newsletter (Issue 18)
This issue, found here, discusses how disconnection and division are at odds with fostering connection and resiliency as part of National Recovery Month, written by Nicole St. Hilaire, Outreach Manager for CONNECT. This issue also features other community events, resources, announcements, and trainings.
September 5, 2025 Newsletter (Issue 17)
This issue, found here, shares key insights about social pressures of using substances, written by Katie McNeill, a Greenfield Community College criminal justice student who interned with the Opioid Task Force this summer. This issue also features other community events, resources, announcements, and trainings.
August 27, 2025 OTF Co-Chair Message
The August 2025 OTF Co-Chair message, found here, discussed the crucial intersection of harm reduction and overdose prevention as part of recognizing International Overdose Prevention Awareness Day, held annually on August 31st.
August 22, 2025 Newsletter (Issue 16)
This issue, found here, highlights the importance of International Overdose Awareness Day, written by Debra McLaughlin, Coordinator of the Opioid Task Force. This issue also features other community events, resources, announcements, and trainings.
August 8, 2025 Newsletter (Issue 15)
This issue, found here, focuses on why we should enjoy dessert first, written by Cathi Emery, Office and Data Manager for the Opioid Task Force. This issue also features other community events, resources, announcements, and trainings.
July 30, 2025 OTF Co-Chair Message
The July 2025 OTF Co-Chair message, found here, discussed the high cost of low taxes and how the Opioid Task Force intends to survey its partners about the impact of Medicaid cuts, signed into law on July 4, 2025.
July 25, 2025 Newsletter (Issue 14)
This issue, found here, focuses on the importance of practicing mindfulness, written by Kristen Cuddy-Pease, Program Associate of the Opioid Task Force. This issue also features other community events, resources, announcements, and trainings.
July 11, 2025 Newsletter (Issue 13)
This issue features a column written by Nicole St. Hilaire, Outreach Manager for CONNECT of the Opioid Task Force here, which focuses on the importance of staying the course in these complex times. This issue also features other community events, resources, announcements, and trainings.