Opioid Task Force

MISSION-Hope Grant Kickoff
2017-11-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Franklin County Courthouse, 101 Munson Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
The Massachusetts Trial Court recently received a $2.1 million, 5-year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to significantly expand services offered by the Franklin Family Drug Court, the first court of its kind in the Commonwealth.
Trial Court Chief Justice Paula Carey and Court Administrator Jon Williams, along with Chief Justice Angela Ordonez and Chief Justice Amy Nechtem, and First Justice Beth Crawford and First Justice Charles Belsky invite you to attend the official launch of the MISSION-Hope Grant:
When? Friday, November 10, 2017
10 AM – 12 PM
Where? Franklin County Justice Center,
43 Hope Street in Greenfield

Recovery During the Holiday Season
2017-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | MA
Join us for a community discussion about supporting individuals in recovery and their allies during the holiday season, which will include information and demonstrations by local wellness providers. A light breakfast will be included!

Treatment & Recovery Committee Meeting
2017-11-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2017-10-06 11:30 - 13:00, 2017-09-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2017-08-04 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | 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.

Education & Prevention Committee Meeting
2017-11-01 11:30 - 13:00, 2017-09-27 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Franklin County Justice Center, 43 Hope Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
Please email Tess Jurgensen at tess@opioidtaskforce.org if you would like to join for this meeting.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
2017-10-28 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | MA
Do you have unused or unwanted prescription medication? This Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – an opportunity to provide community members with safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs. Last year, the U.S. DEA collected over 900,000 pounds of unwanted medication nationwide!

Visit the DEA’s website to find a collection site near you: http://bit.ly/2cICP8z or check out flyer below for participating locations in Hampshire and Franklin Counties.

Continuity of Care in Treatment Work Group Meeting
2017-10-23 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Franklin County Justice Center, 43 Hope Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, 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.

Opioid Town Hall Forum with Congressman Neal
2017-10-19 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | MA
Please join Congressman Richard Neal and Michael Botticelli, the former director of the White House Office of National Drug Policy and newly appointed Executive Director of the Grayken Center for Addiction Medicine at Boston Medical Center, to discuss how we can strengthen existing community responses to opioid use and misuse in Franklin County. Residents are urged to come with their questions and examples of their lived experiences when seeking treatment and recovery services. A 75 minute panel will be followed by a 45 minute question and answer period.

Other panelists include:

Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan
John Paciorek, Jr., Chief of Police, Deerfield
Cindy Russo, President/Chief Administrative Officer, Baystate Franklin Medical Center
Gregory Bardwell, Chief of Police, Shelburne Falls
Annie Parkinson, Regional Coordinator for Central and Western MA, Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery
Linda Sarage, Director of Addictions Recovery Coach Certification Program at Westfield State University and Peer Recovery Consultant

Thursday, October 19, 2017, 11:15 AM – 1:15 PM
Shelburne Falls Memorial Hall
51 Bridge St, Shelburne Falls, MA
Special thank you to the Shelburne Falls Memorial Hall Association and Falls Cable for their ongoing support and assistance. Questions? Please email info@opioidtaskforce.org or call (413) 775-7474. This event is free and open to the public – hope to see you there!

Housing and Workforce Development Committee Meeting
2017-10-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Greenfield Community College Downtown Campus, 270 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States

Law Enforcement and Justice Committee Meeting
2017-09-25 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Halifax) | Franklin County Justice Center, 43 Hope Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States

Healthcare Solutions Committee Meeting
2017-09-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2017-07-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Olver Transit Center, 12 Olive Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States

Celebrating the Multiple Pathways of Recovery!
2017-09-16 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | Second Congregational Church, 16 Court Square, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
You’re invited! Join us on Saturday, September 16 from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Second Congregational Church in Greenfield for the Celebrating Multiple Pathways of Recovery event.
In conjunction with National Recovery Month, this gathering will highlight the many paths of recovery that are available in our rural region. The event will feature a moderated panel of individuals in recovery who can share their lived experiences with ample networking time before and after. Our aim is to create a friendly environment where individuals can explore and share available community resources along the treatment and recovery path.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with community members, peers and partners, share information about treatment and recovery resources, and most importantly, celebrate recovery!
This event is free and open to the public. Questions? info@opioidtaskforce.org

Sincerely,
The Celebrating the Multiple Pathways of Recovery Event Planning Committee:
Sarah Ahern, The RECOVER Project
Kelly Broadway, CSO
Rose Evans, BHN
Tess Jurgensen, OTF
Debra McLaughlin, OTF
Lisa Pineo, CSO
Peggy Vezina, OTF

Physiology of Addiction Presentation for Court Staff and Attorneys
2017-09-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Franklin County Justice Center, 43 Hope Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
On Friday, September 15, from 1 – 3 PM Dr. Ruth Potee will be presenting at the Franklin County Justice Center on the Physiology of Addiction. This presentation is free and open to MA Trial Court Staff and Franklin County Bar Association Members. RSVP is requested to info@opioidtaskforce.org.
To learn more about Dr. Potee’s work, visit her website.

Greenfield Gardens Youth Talent Show
2017-08-12 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | Shea Theater Arts Center, 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, 01376, United States
You’re invited to support the Greenfield Gardens Youth Program at their 2017 Talent Show to benefit youth, families and community members affeted by the opioid crisis and the disease of addiction. If you would like to purchase tickets, please contact Tess Jurgensen at tess@opioidtaskforce.org.

Housing and Workforce Development Committee Meeting
2017-07-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Olver Transit Center, 12 Olive Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
