Opioid Task Force

Continuity of Care in Treatment Work Group
2018-09-12 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
This work group is part of the Treatment and Recovery Committee. Please email Deb Neubauer at deb@opioidtaskforce.org if you would like to join for this meeting. The location for this meeting is to be determined.

Treatment and Recovery Committee Meeting
2018-09-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2018-08-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2018-07-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2018-06-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2018-05-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Greenfield Community College Downtown Campus, 270 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
Please email Deb Neubauer at deb@opioidtaskforce.org if you would like to join for this meeting.

In Their Words Release Event
2018-08-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Athol Public Library, 568 Main Street, Athol, MA, 01331, United States
Please join us for the release event of “In Their Words: A Report of the Intercept Zero Project.”
You’re invited to the release event for “In Their Words” on Monday, August 27, 2018, 6 PM at the Athol Public Library (568 Main Street, Athol, MA). This final report by The Intercept Zero Project describes the challenges and resilience of six area families impacted by substance use and mental health disorders, largely residing in the North Quabbin region. Join us to hear from Senator Anne Gobi, Representatives Susannah Whipps and Paul Mark, and Sheriff Christopher J. Donelan. Peggy Vezina, the Intercept Zero Project Coordinator, will emcee the event, which will also feature individuals and providers who participated in the project.
This event is free and open to all community members. RSVPs are requested but not required to: info@opioidtaskforce.org or (413) 775-7474. Light refreshments will be provided.
To learn more about The Intercept Zero Project’s first report, “Identifying Policy and Systems Change for Community Resilience”, A Report of the Intercept Zero Project: Honoring the Voices of the Community, click here: https://bit.ly/2w9dBLz

CANCELLED: Education and Prevention Committee Meeting
2018-08-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Franklin County Justice Center, 43 Hope Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
Due to summer scheduling constraints, this meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting of this group will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the Franklin County Justice Center. We look forward to seeing you then. Please email info@opioidtaskforce.org if you would like to join the next meeting or have any questions.

CANCELLED: Housing and Workforce Development Committee Meeting
2018-08-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Olver Transit Center, 12 Olive Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
Due to summer scheduling constraints, this meeting has been cancelled. Please make a note that the next meeting will be held on Friday, October 26, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM at the Olver Transit Center. We look forward to seeing you then. Please email info@opioidtaskforce.org if you would like to join the next meeting or have any questions.

CANCELLED: Healthcare Solutions Committee Meeting
2018-07-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Olver Transit Center, 12 Olive Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
Due to scheduling constraints, this meeting has been cancelled. Please email info@opioidtaskforce.org if you have any questions or concerns or would like to join the next meeting.

CANCELLED: Public Safety and Justice Committee Meeting
2018-07-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Franklin County Justice Center, 43 Hope Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States

Youth Group Meeting
2018-07-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Oak Courts, Greenfield, MA, United States
This work group is part of the Treatment and Recovery Committee. Please email Deb Neubauer at deb@opioidtaskforce.org if you would like to join for this meeting.

Building a Resilient Community: Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region
2018-06-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Greenfield Community College, One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
Save the Date! Building a Resilient Community: Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region
Monday, June 25, 2018
9 AM – 12 PM
Greenfield Community College
Join the movement to help create a trauma-informed Franklin County and North Quabbin Region. Free and open to everyone! Food will be provided. This event is the first in a series that will happen throughout 2018-2019 to move towards creating a trauma-informed Franklin County and North Quabbin Region.
Questions? Please email info@opioidtaskforce.org or call 413.775.7474.

Community-Wide Toiletry Drive to Support Individuals in Recovery and/or Individuals Re-entering the Community Post-Incarceration
2018-06-23 09:00 - 11:00
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 re-entering the community post-incarceration.

Click the flyer for participating locations and a list of desired items. Questions? Please email info@opioidtaskforce.org or call (413) 775-7474.

Active Bystanders' Training
2018-06-22 13:00 - 15:00 | The RECOVER Project, 68 Federal Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
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; participants create action plans to overcome them
Examines the promoters of active bystandership (moral courage, inclusive caring
responsibility for others, reciprocity, etc.); reflects on bystanders’ positive power
Stresses safety and helps participants develop a variety of intervention techniques
Looks at how to analyze situations in the future when harm doing is encountered

This training is free and open to all community members. To register, visit this page or click here to download a PDF flyer. Questions? info@opioidtaskforce.org or 413.775.7474

Housing and Workforce Development Committee Meeting
2018-06-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Olver Transit Center, 12 Olive Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
Please email Tess Jurgensen at tess@opioidtaskforce.org if you would like to join for this meeting.

"Where To Turn" Resource Fair
2018-06-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Greenfield Community College, One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
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 will highlight the many resources available in our rural region for individuals in recovery or those post incarceration including housing, childcare, education and training, jobs, transportation, social services and more! There will be networking time before and after the event and a light breakfast will be included. Free and open to everyone!
If you are a provider and would like to participate in 1st Annual “Where To Turn” Resource Fair by having a resource table, please click here to fill out this short survey (responses requested by June 5, 5 PM).
Questions? Please email info@opioidtaskforce.org or call (413) 775-7474.

Education and Prevention Committee Meeting
2018-06-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Franklin County Justice Center, 43 Hope Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States

5th Annual Firebird 5K: Race Against Addiction
2018-06-09 09:00 - 12:00 | North Highland Pond, Greenfield, MA, 01301
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 this year’s Firebird 5K! Join OTF Co-Chair John Merrigan and other coalition members as we participate in this year’s Race Against Addiction on Saturday, June 9 from 9 AM – 12 PM at North Highland Pond in Greenfield.
If you would like to join the Opioid Task Force’s running and walking team, please email Tess Jurgensen at tess@opioidtaskforce.org or call (413) 775-7475.

Bowling for Recovery
2018-05-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley, 43 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls, MA, 01370, United States
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 thanks to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Please see below for a list of pick-up times:
1) Pick up at the North Quabbin Recovery Center at 11:30 AM
2) Pick up at The RECOVER Project at 12:15 PM
3) Pick up at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 12:30 PM
4) Final stop at the Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley at 1 PM

Drop-off will be provided after the event as well. If you would like transportation, please email info@opioidtaskforce.org or call (413) 775-7474 so we know how many seats to provide.

Overdose Prevention and Narcan Training
2018-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Shelburne-Buckland Community Center, 53 Main Street, Shelburne Falls, MA, 01370, United States
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.

What is an opioid overdose?
How do you recognize and respond to an opioid overdose?
How do you administer Narcan to reverse an opioid overdose?

Overdose Prevention and Narcan Training
2018-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States

Healthcare Solutions Committee Meeting
2018-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Greenfield Wellness Center, 102 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 01030, United States
Please email Tess Jurgensen at tess@opioidtaskforce.org if you have any questions or would like to join for this meeting. Note change in meeting location: The May 11 Healthcare Solutions Committee meeting will be held at the Greenfield Wellness Center, located at 102 Main Street in Greenfield.

Overdose Prevention and Narcan Training
2018-05-10 18:00 - 20:00 | North Quabbin Recovery Center, 416 Main Street, Athol, MA, 01331, United States

Overdose Prevention and Narcan Training
2018-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Montague Catholic Social Ministries, 43 Third Street, Turners Falls, MA, 01376, United States

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
2018-04-28
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Last year, 912,305 pounds (456 tons) of unwanted and unused prescription medication was collected across the country.
To learn more, visit the DEA’s website or click the image for a list of participating collection sites in Hampshire and Franklin Counties. Although not listed in the flyer, there are permanent drug take back boxes located at the Orange, Ware and Montague police departments that residents can utilize at any time.
Click the image for details and a PDF flyer.

MassHealth Accountable Care Organization/Behavioral Health Partnership Informational Meeting
2018-04-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Olver Transit Center, 12 Olive Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
Please join us on Friday, April 27, from 1 – 2:30 PM at the Olver Transit Center for a follow up informational meeting about MassHealth and Accountable Care Organizations/Behavioral Health Partnerships. MassHealth representatives will be available to answer your questions.

OTF’s Healthcare Solutions Committee and the Franklin County/North Quabbin CHIP have been working together to talk about the impact and implications of the recent MassHealth move to enroll its members into Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Behavioral Health Partnerships. Behavioral health, medical and other human service providers, as well as members of the community, are welcome to attend. Please email info@opioidtaskforce.org or call (413) 775-7474 with any questions.

Click here to download a PDF flyer.

Law Enforcement and Justice Committee Meeting
2018-04-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Franklin County Justice Center, 43 Hope Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States

Accountable Care Organization Informational Meeting
2018-04-13 12:30 - 14:00 | Olver Transit Center, 12 Olive Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
Please join us on Friday, April 13, from 12:30 – 2:00 PM at the Olver Transit Center for a MassHealth Accountable Care Organization Informational Meeting.

As a follow-up to OTF’s March 23rd Healthcare Solutions Committee meeting, an information session will be held about the impact and implications of the recent MassHealth move to enroll its members into Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). Behavioral health, medical and other human service providers, as well as members of the community, are welcome to attend. Please contact info@opioidtaskforce.org with any questions. This meeting is open to the public.
