Opioid Task Force

Community Conversation at Greenfield Gardens
2015-08-04 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Greenfield Gardens Community Room, 58 Pray Drive, Greenfield, MA, United States
Join the Housing and Workforce Development Committee of the Opioid Task Force and Greenfield Gardens in a Community Conversation about supporting a healthy and safe community.
Come and speak with members of the Opioid Task Force, express your views about the impact of the opioid epidemic in your community, and share your thoughts on what needs to be done to support a safe and healthy community for everyone. It is free and open to the public!
FREE Pizza and Refreshments!
For more information or to send comments, confidentially email info@opioidtaskforce.org

Mental Health First Aid Training for Criminal Justice Staff
2015-06-10 08:30 - 16:30 | Greenfield Community College, One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
Join us for Mental Health First Aid training for individuals who work in the criminal justice system

Wednesday, June 10th, 2015
8:30am–4:30pm
Greenfield Community College
One College Drive, Greenfield, MA
Room North 217
Lunch provided by the Opioid Task Force

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT

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What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training course designed to give members of the public key skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The 8-hour course covers a range of common disorders and potential crises such as helping someone who is having a panic attack, contemplating suicide or struggling with substance abuse.
Who should take this Mental Health First Aid course?
This course is designed for individuals who work in the criminal justice system including Law Enforcement, Dispatchers, Probation Officers, Attorneys, Court Officers, Court Staff, Corrections Officers, Correctional Case Workers, and more.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
2015-05-27 08:30 - 16:30 | Greenfield Community College, One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
**Registration for Youth Mental Health First Aid training on May 27th is closed. Please CLICK HERE to add your name to the waiting list or let us know that you would like to be notified about future trainings.**

Join us for Youth Mental Health First Aid training
Wednesday, May 27th, 2015
8:30am–4:30pm
Greenfield Community College
One College Drive Greenfield, MA
Room North 217
Lunch provided by the Opioid Task Force
CLICK HERE FOR EVENT FLYER
What is Youth Mental Health First Aid?
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training course designed to give members of the public key skills to help an adolescent who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
The 8-hour course covers a range of common disorders and potential crises such as helping a young person who is having a panic attack, contemplating suicide or struggling with substance abuse.
Who should take a Youth Mental Health First Aid course?
This course is designed for adults who work with or are around youth ages 12-18 on a regular basis including (but not limited to): teachers, coaches, juvenile probation officers, youth program and school staff, health and human service providers and more.

Full Task Force Meeting
2015-05-26 15:00 - 16:30 | Greenfield Community College, One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
Join us for our upcoming full Task Force meeting, with special presentations by Dr. Ruth Potee and Liz Whynott!
Tuesday, May 26th
3-4:30pm
Greenfield Community College
One College Drive, Greenfield

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO ATTEND
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Healthcare Solutions Committee Meeting
2015-05-22 10:00 - 12:00

Opioid Task Force at North Quabbin Community Coalition Meeting
2015-05-15 09:00 - 10:00

Opioid Task Force at Franklin County Resource Network Meeting
2015-05-07 09:00 - 10:00
Panel discussion about resources for substance and mental health recovery
Thursday, May 7th, 9:00-11:00
Olver Transit Center: 12 Olive St., Greenfield

Free Film Screening: The Anonymous People
2015-04-15 18:30 - 20:30
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Volunteer Meeting
2015-03-31 18:00 - 19:30 | Faith Baptist Church, 331 Silver Street, Greenfield , MA, 01301, United States
Interested in lending a hand to the Opioid Task Force? Join us for the first Volunteer Meeting!
Tuesday, March 31st
6:00-7:30pm
Faith Baptist Church
331 Silver Street, Greenfield
Please RSVP to marisa@opioidtaskforce.org
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Governor Baker's Opioid Addiction Working Group Listening Session
2015-03-19 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for the Western Mass listening session with the Governor Baker’s Opioid Addiction Working Group. Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders, Working Group Chair, will be here with fellow Working Group members to listen to community recommendations about the opioid crisis.
Thursday, March 19th
4:00pm-6:00pm
Greenfield Community College
One College Drive, Greenfield

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Law Enforcement and Justice Committee Meeting
2015-03-18 14:00 - 15:30
