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SUMMARY:Emergency Services for Unhoused Individuals Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join our monthly meeting to discuss the emergency needs of unhoused individuals in Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region. To learn more about how to participate\, please contact Kristen Cuddy-Pease\, Program Associate\, at kristen@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/emergency-services-for-unhoused-individuals-task-force-meeting-32/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260121T205426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T211558Z
UID:41474-1773061200-1773064800@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking Workgroup Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Prevention Workgroup meeting\, co-facilitated by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Opioid Task Force. For more information on how to join\, please email Karen Carmona\, Program Associate/OTF at karen@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/sexual-exploitation-and-human-trafficking-workgroup-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260205T212334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T202307Z
UID:41653-1773226800-1773226800@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Harm Reduction Workgroup Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Harm Reduction Workgroup meeting. For more information on how to participate\, please contact Nicole St. Hilaire\, Outreach Manager/CONNECT\, at nicole@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/harm-reduction-workgroup-meeting-57/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260121T202540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T202540Z
UID:41445-1773925200-1773930600@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Overdose Prevention & Naloxone Training
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tapestry and the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region for this online overdose prevention and naloxone training. You can register for this free event here. \nParticipants will learn the answers to these questions: \n-What is an opioid overdose? \n-How do you recognize and respond to an opioid overdose? \n-How do you administer naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose? \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nThis is part of our 2026 virtual Overdose Prevention and Narcan training series\, organized by Tapestry and the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/overdose-prevention-naloxone-training-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260523T150642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T153833Z
UID:43697-1773930600-1773934200@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:GiftDrive: A Free Platform Connecting Nonprofits to Donors and In-Kind Donations
DESCRIPTION:We hope you will join us on Thursday\, March 19\, 2026\, at 2:30 PM for a one-hour virtual session to learn more about GiftDrive\, a free\, user-friendly platform that helps nonprofits connect with donors and gather in-kind donations. You can register for this free event here. \nGiftDrive was born out of a University of Vermont classroom in the fall of 2024 when three students\, Logan Vaughan (UVM ’27)\, Miro Gohacki (UVM ’25)\, and Corinne Atwell (UVM ’27)\, saw how challenging it was for local organizations to manage in-kind donation drives and wishlists. \nAfter interviewing dozens of Vermont nonprofits\, the team learned that most struggle to track donations\, collect donor info\, send tax receipts\, and communicate needs effectively. Many local nonprofits and other volunteer organizations still rely on spreadsheets\, email chains\, or paper lists to organize drives\, leaving donors guessing what’s actually needed and how to give\, and nonprofit staff or volunteers buried in logistics. As federal and state budget cuts make it more challenging for rural nonprofits and volunteer entities to carry out their work\, efforts like GiftDrive strive to make it easier for busy community leaders to raise funds or solicit in-kind donations to fulfill their missions. \nSession participants will learn from Logan Vaughan\, one of the GiftDrive developers\, how GiftDrive works\, see a visual demonstration\, and\, if desired\, receive tools to set up their own free GiftDrive account. For more information about GiftDrive\, visit their website here\, https://www.giftdrive.org/. \nQuestions? Feel free to email info@opioidtaskforce.org. This is part of the Opioid Task Force’s 2026 Education and Training Series. \nHelp us spread the word! A flyer is available here and attached as a PDF and an image.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/giftdrive-a-free-platform-connecting-nonprofits-to-donors-and-in-kind-donations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260523T155428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T155928Z
UID:43722-1774530000-1774533600@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:CONNECT Partner Showcase: The Peer Perspective in the North Quabbin
DESCRIPTION:Please join the North Quabbin Recovery Center Peer Recovery Coaches and CONNECT for a special edition of CONNECT‘s Education and Training Series called the “CONNECT Partner Showcase: The Peer Perspective in the North Quabbin”\, tomorrow\, Thursday\, March 26\, 2026\, at 1 PM. You can register for this free event here. \nThis presentation will highlight the work of Peer Recovery Coaches and the North Quabbin Recovery Center team as they meet their community where it’s at\, providing a comprehensive range of support and services that help individuals and families in the North Quabbin while addressing addiction\, treatment\, recovery\, stigma\, and equity. \nParticipants will learn about the unique needs and challenges facing the people who call the North Quabbin home\, and how their team of Peer Recovery Coaches—supported by the North Quabbin Community Coalition and CONNECT—works alongside a vibrant and resilient community to support individuals and families impacted by substance use and the opioid epidemic. \nQuestions? Please contact Nicole St. Hilaire\, CONNECT‘s Outreach Manager at nicole@opioidtaskforce.org. \nHelp us spread the word! A flyer can be viewed here.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/connect-partner-showcase-the-peer-perspective-in-the-north-quabbin/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260205T212555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T212555Z
UID:41656-1775041200-1775044800@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Harm Reduction Workgroup Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Harm Reduction Workgroup meeting. For more information on how to participate\, please contact Nicole St. Hilaire\, Outreach Manager/CONNECT\, at nicole@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/harm-reduction-workgroup-meeting-58/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T103000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260121T203024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T203024Z
UID:41451-1776072600-1776076200@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Services for Unhoused Individuals Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join our monthly meeting to discuss the emergency needs of unhoused individuals in Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region. To learn more about how to participate\, please contact Kristen Cuddy-Pease\, Program Associate\, at kristen@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/emergency-services-for-unhoused-individuals-task-force-meeting-33/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260121T205650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T205650Z
UID:41478-1776085200-1776088800@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Prevention Workgroup Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Prevention Workgroup meeting\, co-facilitated by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Opioid Task Force. For more information on how to join\, please email Karen Carmona\, Program Associate/OTF at karen@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/sexual-exploitation-and-trafficking-prevention-workgroup-meeting-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T103000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260523T160546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T160546Z
UID:43728-1776159000-1776162600@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Education\, Prevention\, and Resilience Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Education\, Prevention\, and Resilience Committee meeting. For more information on how to participate\, please contact Karen Carmona\, Program Associate\, at karen@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/education-prevention-and-resilience-committee-meeting-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T163000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260218T213913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T213913Z
UID:41920-1776160800-1776184200@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Train-the-Trainer Training
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a free Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Train-the-Trainer Training on Tuesday\, April 14\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Greenfield Public Library\, 412 Main Street\, Greenfield\, in the Community Room on the first floor. Free parking is available. \nAn incredible Health Resources in Action (HRiA) team will facilitate it. A light breakfast\, lunch\, and snacks will be provided. \nInterested? Please register here by 5 PM on Friday\, April 3\, 2026. \nCheck out our flyer here. It is also available below. \nFor additional information\, please contact Nicole St. Hilaire\, Outreach Manager for CONNECT at nicole@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/overdose-prevention-and-naloxone-train-the-trainer-training-2/
LOCATION:Greenfield Public Library\, 402 Main Street\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260523T161459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T161459Z
UID:43739-1776164400-1776168000@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:CAM Workgroup Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Complementary & Alternative Medicines (CAM) Workgroup meeting\, a project of OTF’s Education\, Prevention & Resilience Committee. For more information on how to participate\, please contact Karen Carmona\, Program Associate\, at karen@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/cam-workgroup-meeting-27/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260523T151115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T151115Z
UID:43700-1776344400-1776349800@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tapestry and the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region for this online overdose prevention and naloxone training. You can register for this free event here. \nParticipants will learn the answers to these questions: \n-What is an opioid overdose? \n-How do you recognize and respond to an opioid overdose? \n-How do you administer naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose? \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nThis is part of our 2026 virtual Overdose Prevention and Narcan training series\, organized by Tapestry and the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/virtual-overdose-prevention-and-naloxone-training/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260523T154455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T154455Z
UID:43715-1776349800-1776353400@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Transforming Massachusetts Opioid Settlement Funds into Community Impact
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a virtual information session tomorrow afternoon\, Thursday\, April 16\, 2026\, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM entitled “Transforming Massachusetts Opioid Settlement Funds into Community Impact”\, to learn about the Massachusetts municipal opioid settlement funding\, its structure\, and how it is made available to cities and towns. You can register for this free event here. \nMosaic Municipal Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) offers direct support to help municipalities navigate the many decisions involved in allocating these resources effectively. This session will provide a brief overview of how municipalities can access TTA to maximize the impact of their opioid settlement funds to support opioid-related initiatives. \nParticipants will also hear from the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)\, which will discuss the launch of the new Statewide Opioid Settlement Funds Dashboard and host a virtual walkthrough of the data and dashboard features. \nRepresentatives from the City of Greenfield’s Opioid Use and Prevention Commission will discuss their process to expand prevention\, treatment\, harm reduction\, and recovery supports in the largest municipality in Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to ask questions\, learn practical tips to maximize the impact of municipal settlement funds\, and explore ways to collaborate with state and local partners to enhance settlement investments. \nFeatured speakers are: \n\nLiz Whynott\, Senior Program Officer\, RIZE Massachusetts\nCasey León\, Epidemiologist\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS)\, MA Department of Public Health\nSarah Ahern\, Chair\, Greenfield Opioid Use & Prevention Commission\, City of Greenfield\nAbbi Godfrey\, Program Director\, The RECOVER Project and Member\, Greenfield Opioid Use & Prevention Commission\, City of Greenfield.\n\nQuestions? Please email info@opioidtaskforce.org. \n \nHelp us spread the word! An updated flyer is available here. \nThis is part of the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region’s 2026 Educational Series.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/transforming-massachusetts-opioid-settlement-funds-into-community-impact/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260523T160212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T160212Z
UID:43725-1776866400-1776870000@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Hidden in Plain Sight: Understanding Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) in Our Rural Community
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month\, please join us for an informative and impactful presentation on Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) by Jessica Loebel\, Family Advocate and CSEC Case Coordinator at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Franklin County and North Quabbin\, today\, Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026\, from 2 PM to 3 PM. You can register for this free virtual event here. \nThis session will provide a comprehensive overview of what CSEC is and how it looks in our rural community\, including online risks\, such as generative AI. We will also discuss how Massachusetts laws define and protect children from sexual exploitation. Participants will learn to identify common risk factors and red flags\, what resources are available\, and better understand how our local systems collaborate to support affected youth.  \nThe presentation will include the role of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) and how coordinated efforts through a multidisciplinary team model help ensure safety\, intervention\, and long-term support for vulnerable children and families.  \nThis session strengthens our communities and supports youth in our region through prevention and awareness. It’s for anyone who works with or cares about the health and safety of young people in our region.  \nThis is part of the 2026 CONNECT Education & Training Series. For more information\, please contact Nicole St. Hilaire\, Outreach Manager for CONNECT at nicole@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/hidden-in-plain-sight-understanding-commercial-sexual-exploitation-of-children-csec-in-our-rural-community/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260205T212649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T212649Z
UID:41658-1778065200-1778068800@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Harm Reduction Workgroup Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Harm Reduction Workgroup meeting. For more information on how to participate\, please contact Nicole St. Hilaire\, Outreach Manager/CONNECT\, at nicole@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/harm-reduction-workgroup-meeting-59/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T103000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260121T203128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T203128Z
UID:41453-1778491800-1778495400@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Services for Unhoused Individuals Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join our monthly meeting to discuss the emergency needs of unhoused individuals in Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region. To learn more about how to participate\, please contact Kristen Cuddy-Pease\, Program Associate\, at kristen@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/emergency-services-for-unhoused-individuals-task-force-meeting-34/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260121T210604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T210604Z
UID:41480-1778504400-1778508000@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Prevention Workgroup Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Prevention Workgroup meeting\, co-facilitated by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Opioid Task Force. For more information on how to join\, please email Karen Carmona\, Program Associate/OTF at karen@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/sexual-exploitation-and-trafficking-prevention-workgroup-meeting-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260523T151257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T151257Z
UID:43703-1779368400-1779373800@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tapestry and the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region for this online overdose prevention and naloxone training. You can register for this free event here. \nParticipants will learn the answers to these questions: \n-What is an opioid overdose? \n-How do you recognize and respond to an opioid overdose? \n-How do you administer naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose? \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nThis is part of our 2026 virtual Overdose Prevention and Narcan training series\, organized by Tapestry and the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/virtual-overdose-prevention-and-naloxone-training-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260523T152844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T153429Z
UID:43708-1779373800-1779377400@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Section 35: How It Works From a Clinical Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an insightful presentation called “Section 35: How It Works from a Clinical Perspective” on Thursday\, May 21\, 2026\, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. You can register for this free event here. \nSection 35 refers to “Massachusetts law (M.G.L. c. 123\, § 35) that allows a qualified petitioner—such as a police officer\, doctor\, spouse\, or family member—to petition a court to involuntarily commit someone for up to 90 days of addiction treatment. It requires proof that the person has a substance use disorder and poses a risk of serious harm to themselves or others.”   \nFeaturing John Barber\, Western MA Area Forensic Director\, from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health\, and Corey Rogers\, LICSW/QSW\, from the Springfield Court Clinic\, participants will learn more about: \n\nAn overview of section 35 with available data\nHow the civil commitment process works\nInsights into the process from a clinician’s experience\nTips and strategies for navigating the system\n\nThis is part of the 2026 Opioid Task Force’s Education and Training Series. \nHelp us spread the word! A flyer is attached and can also be viewed here. Questions? Feel free to reach out at info@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/section-35-how-it-works-from-a-clinical-perspective/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260523T154953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T155011Z
UID:43718-1779796800-1779800400@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:CONNECT Partner Showcase: 25 Years of The RECOVER Project - Peer Leadership In Action
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an engaging presentation highlighting The RECOVER Project’s 25 years of service as Massachusetts’ first Peer Recovery Support Center on Tuesday\, May 26\, 2026\, from 12 Noon to 1 PM. You can register for this free event here. \nEstablished and led by people with lived experience\, The RECOVER Project has long been a community space where people in recovery are active participants—shaping programs\, supporting one another\, and building collective strength through shared leadership. \nAttendees will learn about The RECOVER Project’s Peer‑Participatory model\, how the center supports people across multiple pathways to recovery\, and how peer leadership and mutuality create meaningful individual and community impact. \nThey will also share recent updates on how The RECOVER Project continues to grow\, including expanded open hours\, increased outreach supported by opioid abatement funding\, new peer recovery staff\, community trainings with partners such as Tapestry\, and new programming and community events. \nThis presentation offers an opportunity to learn more about how The RECOVER Project sustains a resilient\, community‑driven recovery resource—and how peer‑led spaces continue to evolve to meet the needs of the communities they serve. \nThis is part of the 2026 CONNECT Education & Training Series. \nFor more information\, please contact Nicole St. Hilaire\, Outreach Manager for CONNECT at nicole@opioidtaskforce.org. \nHelp us spread the word. A flyer can be viewed here.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/connect-partner-showcase-25-years-of-the-recover-project-peer-leadership-in-action/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260205T212837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T212837Z
UID:41660-1780484400-1780488000@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Harm Reduction Workgroup Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Harm Reduction Workgroup meeting. For more information on how to participate\, please contact Nicole St. Hilaire\, Outreach Manager/CONNECT\, at nicole@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/harm-reduction-workgroup-meeting-60/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T103000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260121T203307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T203307Z
UID:41455-1780911000-1780914600@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Services for Unhoused Individuals Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join our monthly meeting to discuss the emergency needs of unhoused individuals in Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region. To learn more about how to participate\, please contact Kristen Cuddy-Pease\, Program Associate\, at kristen@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/emergency-services-for-unhoused-individuals-task-force-meeting-35/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260121T210717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T210717Z
UID:41482-1780923600-1780927200@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Prevention Workgroup Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Prevention Workgroup meeting\, co-facilitated by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Opioid Task Force. For more information on how to join\, please email Karen Carmona\, Program Associate/OTF at karen@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/sexual-exploitation-and-trafficking-prevention-workgroup-meeting-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T103000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260523T160636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T160636Z
UID:43730-1780997400-1781001000@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Education\, Prevention and Resilience Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Education\, Prevention\, and Resilience Committee meeting. For more information on how to participate\, please contact Karen Carmona\, Program Associate\, at karen@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/education-prevention-and-resilience-committee-meeting-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260523T161542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T161542Z
UID:43741-1781002800-1781006400@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:CAM Workgroup Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Complementary & Alternative Medicines (CAM) Workgroup meeting\, a project of OTF’s Education\, Prevention & Resilience Committee. For more information on how to participate\, please contact Karen Carmona\, Program Associate\, at karen@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/cam-workgroup-meeting-28/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260616T185613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T185613Z
UID:44157-1781164800-1781197200@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Survey Launch: Community Partner Survey: Building Knowledge\, Readiness\, and Collaboration Around Sex Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation
DESCRIPTION:We invite your participation to complete the Community Partner Survey: Building Knowledge\, Readiness\, and Collaboration Around Sex Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation. Click here to access the survey. Flyers are also attached for distribution to your networks\, which include the survey link and QR Code. Help us spread the word! \nThis survey is intended to help us better understand partner knowledge\, training needs\, and community readiness related to sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation in rural Franklin County and the North Quabbin region of Western Massachusetts. What you share will help guide a series of virtual trainings and inform a later community asset mapping process. We recognize that these topics are complex and may intersect with domestic violence\, coercive relationships\, family and social networks\, and substance use. Please answer based on your role\, experience\, and perspective. If you are unsure about a question\, respond as best you can. Your input is valued and will help shape future learning and collaboration across the region. Responses will be kept confidential and will be de-identified. \nIf you are outside Franklin County or the North Quabbin region\, we still welcome your response. \nIf you have any questions about completing this survey\, please email us at info@opioidtaskforce.org. \nThank you for your participation! \nSincerely\, \nJen Brzezinski\, Assistant Deputy Superintendent\, Community Programs\, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office\nDebra McLaughlin\, Coordinator\, Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region \nCo-Facilitators\, Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Prevention Workgroup of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/survey-launch-community-partner-survey-building-knowledge-readiness-and-collaboration-around-sex-trafficking-and-commercial-sexual-exploitation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260616T185232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T185232Z
UID:44154-1782306000-1782309600@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Kinship Families: A Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, June 24\, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM for a community conversation focused on kinship families and the unique challenges faced by children who have lost a parent to substance-related causes and are being raised by other family members. You can register for this free event here. \nKerry Bickford\, from Grandparents Raising Grandchildren\, will join us to share insights into the experiences of caregivers supporting children impacted by parental loss due to substance use. Kerry will discuss the organization’s work\, the current landscape facing kinship families\, and available resources and supports. This session is designed for direct service providers\, community partners\, and others interested in learning more about the needs of kinship families. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion about strategies\, resources\, and ways to better support these children and caregivers. \nAbout our presenter: Kerry is a founding member of the Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in MA and a grandparent peer grief specialist for SADOD. She is a certified grief educator and has helped develop grief resources for grandparents raising grandchildren with the National Alliance on Children’s Grief. Kerry facilitates three grief support groups monthly for grieving grandparents/kin\, and two for parents who have lost a loved one to a substance-related cause. \nThis is part of the CONNECT 2026 Education & Training Services. For more information\, please contact Nicole St. Hilaire\, CONNECT Outreach Manager at nicole@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/kinship-families-a-community-conversation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260523T151504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T151504Z
UID:43705-1782392400-1782397800@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tapestry and the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region for this online overdose prevention and naloxone training. You can register for this free event here. \nParticipants will learn the answers to these questions: \n-What is an opioid overdose? \n-How do you recognize and respond to an opioid overdose? \n-How do you administer naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose? \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nThis is part of our 2026 virtual Overdose Prevention and Narcan training series\, organized by Tapestry and the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/virtual-overdose-prevention-and-naloxone-training-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T135620
CREATED:20260616T184751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T184751Z
UID:44151-1782397800-1782401400@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Overdose and Grieving: How the HALO Initiatives and the NQCC Can Help
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, June 25\, 2026\, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM to learn more about available resources to support those who have lost a loved one to overdose. You can register for this free event here. \nHealing After Loss to Overdose (HALO) Initiatives is a community-focused philanthropic program dedicated to supporting individuals who have lost a loved one to opioid overdose. Through HALO Initiatives\, surviving family members receive support and financial assistance to address both immediate needs and long-term challenges related to health\, healing\, and community connection. By providing direct financial support\, HALO aims to mitigate the intergenerational trauma that impacts families after an overdose death. A recent recipient of a RIZE Massachusetts grant\, the HALO Initiatives is interested in expanding its efforts statewide. \nThe North Quabbin Community Coalition also offers support and grief resources for residents of the North Quabbin Region. They will be able to share what they have done to support loved ones who need both practical and emotional support when someone has died from an overdose. \nThis is part of the Opioid Task Force 2026 Education and Learning Series. For more information\, please email us at info@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/overdose-and-grieving-how-the-halo-initiatives-and-the-nqcc-can-help/
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