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SUMMARY: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 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 Narcan to reverse an opioid overdose? \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nThis is part of our 2025 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-and-naloxone-training-4/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250204T192626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T192626Z
UID:15815-1757323800-1757327400@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 the Franklin County and North Quabbin Region. To learn more about how to participate\, please contact Kristen Cuddy-Pease\, Program Associate and Project Coordinator/The HUB Project\, at kristen@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/emergency-services-for-unhoused-individuals-task-force-meeting-26/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250204T193925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T193925Z
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SUMMARY:Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Workgroup
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking 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-workgroup-3/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250204T151241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T151333Z
UID:15760-1757410200-1757413800@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Education and Prevention Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Education & Prevention 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-and-prevention-committee-meeting-32/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250220T092540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T165520Z
UID:16716-1757502000-1757505600@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Harm Reduction Workgroup Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Harm Reduction Workgroup meeting\, a project of OTF’s Treatment & Recovery Committee. 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-51/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250204T144736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T170142Z
UID:15742-1757671200-1757676600@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Joint Treatment and Recovery Committee and Healthcare Solutions Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a joint meeting of OTF’s Treatment & Recovery Committee and Healthcare Solutions Committee this month. For more information on how to participate\, please contact Debra McLaughlin\, Coordinator/OTF\, at debmc@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/treatment-and-recovery-committee-meeting-47/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250812T171736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T171736Z
UID:28562-1758200400-1758204000@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY: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 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 Narcan to reverse an opioid overdose? \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nThis is part of our 2025 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-and-naloxone-training-6/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250926T202105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T202105Z
UID:32933-1758718800-1758724200@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Meeting the Moment: Harm Reduction in a Changing Drug Supply
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful discussion with Tapestry’s harm reduction and drug-checking experts\, Kyle Harrington\, Harm Reduction Training and Drug Checking Manager\, and Cailin Young\, Harm Reduction Program Coordinator\, as we explore how to continue meeting people where they are in today’s rapidly changing drug supply and socio-political landscape. \nTopics that will be covered in this presentation include: \n\nCurrent drug supply trends in Franklin County/North Quabbin and the broader Western MA region\nThe life-saving role of harm reduction as a critical pathway to recovery and improved quality of life for those who use drugs\nCollaborative strategies that create a safer and more compassionate environment for everyone in our community and beyond\n\nThis is part of the 2025-2026 CONNECT Education and Training Series. For more information\, please email Nicole St. Hilaire\, Outreach Manager for CONNECT\, at nicole@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/meeting-the-moment-harm-reduction-in-a-changing-drug-supply/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250220T092701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T092701Z
UID:16718-1759316400-1759320000@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Harm Reduction Workgroup Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Harm Reduction Workgroup meeting\, a project of OTF’s Treatment & Recovery Committee. 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-52/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250204T144847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T170417Z
UID:15744-1759485600-1759491000@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Canceled: Treatment and Recovery Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The October meeting of the Treatment & Recovery Committee has been canceled. For more information on how to participate\, please contact Debra McLaughlin\, Coordinator/OTF\, at debmc@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/treatment-and-recovery-committee-meeting-48/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250204T155606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T155606Z
UID:15795-1759755600-1759759200@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Public Safety & Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Public Safety & Justice Committee 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/public-safety-justice-committee-meeting-22/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250812T211851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T213826Z
UID:28585-1759917600-1759941000@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Train-the-Trainer Training
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in becoming an Overdose Prevention and Naloxone trainer or refreshing your skills! This day-long\, in-person training will be held on Wednesday\, October 8\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM\, at the Greenfield Public Library\, 412 Main Street\, Greenfield\, MA.  A light breakfast\, lunch\, and snacks will be provided. Please let us know if you have any food allergies. \nA great team\, yet-to-be confirmed\, from HRiA\, will provide all the skills needed to conduct life-saving overdose prevention and naloxone training in our rural community. \nIf you are interested in attending\, please use the form below to RSVP by Friday\, September 26\, 2024\, by 5 PM: \nhttps://forms.gle/RkFLugmRBYSrRnS46 \nQuestions? Don’t hesitate to contact Debra McLaughlin\, Coordinator\, Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region at debmc@opioidtaskforce.org or Nicole St. Hilaire\, Outreach Manager\, CONNECT at nicole@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/overdose-prevention-and-naloxone-train-the-trainer-training/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250204T200643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T202540Z
UID:15870-1760022000-1760025600@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Canceled: Methadone Workgroup Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The October 9th Methadone Workgroup meeting\, a project of OTF’s Healthcare Solutions Committee\, was canceled. For more information on how to participate in future meetings\, please contact Debra McLaughlin\, Coordinator/OTF at debmc@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/methadone-workgroup-meeting-31/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250204T154516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T201342Z
UID:15788-1760090400-1760095800@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Canceled: Housing and Workforce Development Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The October 10th Housing & Workforce Development Committee has been canceled.  For more information\, please contact Kristen Pease\, Program Associate at kristen@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/housing-and-workforce-development-committee-meeting-27/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250204T151815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T151815Z
UID:15764-1760434200-1760437800@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Education and Prevention Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Education & Prevention 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-and-prevention-committee-meeting-34/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250204T195258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T195319Z
UID:15850-1760439600-1760443200@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:CAM Workgroup Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Complementary & Alternative Medicines (CAM) Workgroup meeting\, a project of OTF’s Healthcare Solutions 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-24/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250204T200127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T201610Z
UID:15860-1760526000-1760529600@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Canceled: Building a Resilient Community Workgroup Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The October 15th meeting of the  Building a Resilient Community Workgroup\, a project of OTF’s Education & Prevention Committee\, has been canceled. For more information\, please contact Karen Carmona\, Program Associate at karen@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/building-a-resilient-community-workgroup-meeting-19/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250812T171911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T171911Z
UID:28565-1760619600-1760623200@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY: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 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 Narcan to reverse an opioid overdose? \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nThis is part of our 2025 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-and-naloxone-training-7/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250204T192738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T192738Z
UID:15817-1760952600-1760956200@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 the Franklin County and North Quabbin Region. To learn more about how to participate\, please contact Kristen Cuddy-Pease\, Program Associate and Project Coordinator/The HUB Project\, at kristen@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/emergency-services-for-unhoused-individuals-task-force-meeting-27/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250204T194029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T191720Z
UID:15838-1760965200-1760968800@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-workgroup-meeting-15/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250311T162713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T203425Z
UID:17918-1761298200-1761323400@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:2025 Harm Reduction Summit: Building Bridges Between Care\, Policy and Community
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 2025 Harm Reduction Summit: Building Bridges Between Care\, Policy\, and Community. This event will take place on Friday\, October 24\, 2025\, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Greenfield Community College\, located at 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA. \nWhile this event is free\, registration is required. If you are interested in attending\, please use the form here to RSVP by Friday\, October 17\, 2024\, by 5 PM. \nThis gathering will explore the evidence behind harm reduction\, its importance\, and provide opportunities to learn more about local and promising harm reduction efforts through a combination of keynote addresses\, concurrent workshops\, and a plenary discussion. We will also be honoring the legacy of Jerry Lund\, a long-time member of the Opioid Task Force who unexpectedly passed away this past February\, by bestowing an inaugural Advocacy in Action Harm Reduction Award. \nYou can see the 2025 Harm Reduction Summit program here. \nQuestions? Don’t hesitate to contact Debra McLaughlin\, Coordinator\, Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region at debmc@opioidtaskforce.org. \nThanks so much! \nThe 2025 Harm Reduction Summit Planning Team \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/inaugural-harm-reduction-summit/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20251017T142415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T142415Z
UID:34299-1761746400-1761750000@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Strengthening Our Community: Awareness\, Support\, and Healing from Domestic Violence
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a virtual presentation in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month\, featuring the Salasin Project and the Resilience Center of Franklin County (formerly NELCWIT) on Wednesday\, October 29\, 2025\, from 2 PM to 3 PM. You can register for this free event here. \nThis presentation will explore the realities of domestic violence\, the complex challenges of leaving unsafe situations\, and the vital role of community support in fostering safety and healing. \nBy participating in this discussion\, you’ll learn about the effects of domestic violence on individuals and the broader community\, the supportive services offered through the Salasin Project and the Resilience Center of Franklin County\, the intersection between domestic violence and substance use disorder\, and how understanding\, compassion\, and respect for autonomy can make all the difference in someone’s journey toward healing and a life free of violence. \nThis is part of the CONNECT 2025-2026 Education Training Services. For additional information\, don’t hesitate to contact Nicole St. Hilaire\, Outreach Manager\, for CONNECT at nicole@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/strengthening-our-community-awareness-support-and-healing-from-domestic-violence/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250220T092827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T092827Z
UID:16720-1762340400-1762344000@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Harm Reduction Workgroup Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Harm Reduction Workgroup meeting\, a project of OTF’s Treatment & Recovery Committee. 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-53/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250204T145009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T202801Z
UID:15746-1762509600-1762515000@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Joint Treatment and Recovery and Healthcare Solutions Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a joint meeting of the Treatment & Recovery and Healthcare  Solutions Committees on Friday\, November 7\, 2025. For more information on how to participate\, please contact Debra McLaughlin\, Coordinator/OTF\, at debmc@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/treatment-and-recovery-committee-meeting-49/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250204T192846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T192846Z
UID:15819-1762767000-1762770600@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 the Franklin County and North Quabbin Region. To learn more about how to participate\, please contact Kristen Cuddy-Pease\, Program Associate and Project Coordinator/The HUB Project\, at kristen@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/emergency-services-for-unhoused-individuals-task-force-meeting-28/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250204T194136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T191626Z
UID:15840-1762779600-1762783200@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-workgroup-meeting-16/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20250204T153736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T203006Z
UID:15779-1763114400-1763119800@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Moved to November 7\, 2025: Healthcare Solutions Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a joint Healthcare Solutions and Treatment and Recovery Committees meeting\, now being held on November 7\, 2025. The November 14th Healthcare Solutions Committee meeting will no longer occur.  For more information on how to participate\, please contact Debra McLaughlin\, Coordinator/OTF at debmc@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/healthcare-solutions-committee-meeting-52/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251223
DTSTAMP:20260404T144227
CREATED:20251204T204002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T204018Z
UID:37925-1763337600-1766447999@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:4th Annual Give the Gift of Living: 2025 Gear and Goods Drive
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin County and North Quabbin Emergency Services for Unhoused Individuals Task Force launched the 4th Annual “Give the Gift of Living: 2025 Gear and Goods Drive” from November 17 to December 22\, 2025. \nThis effort aims to provide essential gear and goods and to raise funds to purchase items for distribution to unhoused individuals in our rural area who lack access to emergency shelter services. This need is great as Franklin County and the North Quabbin region\, which spans 30 communities\, have only one emergency shelter for individuals in Greenfield. It is currently full.\n \nYou will find more information about it below. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Gear and Goods Drive flyer can be found here. \n\n\n\n\nA list of needed donations can be found here. \n\n\n\n\nFinancial donations are gladly accepted. Please click here to make them via the Interfaith Council of Franklin County. In the Fund drop-down menu\, choose “Opioid Task Force Gear and Goods Campaign.” \n\n\nWe are grateful to those who have already donated. Thank you. We have received multiple items\, which we are inventorying and getting back out to the community as soon as possible.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/4th-annual-give-the-gift-of-living-2025-gear-and-goods-drive/
LOCATION:MA
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UID:15766-1763458200-1763461800@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Canceled: Education and Prevention Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The November Education & Prevention Committee meeting has been canceled.  For more information on how to participate in the future\, please contact Karen Carmona\, Program Associate\, at karen@opioidtaskforce.org.
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/education-and-prevention-committee-meeting-35/
LOCATION:MA
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UID:36231-1763560800-1763564400@www.opioidtaskforce.org
SUMMARY:Language Matters: Anti-Stigma and Harm Reduction
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking virtual presentation on Wednesday\, November 19\, 2026\, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM\, exploring how language shapes our understanding of substance use\, influences stigma\, and impacts the effectiveness of harm reduction efforts. You can register for this free event here. \nFeaturing Karen Carmona\, Program Associate of the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region\, and Pedro Alvarez\, Director of Harm Reduction at Tapestry\, this presentation will explore how the language we use to engage with others can foster connection\, demonstrate mutual respect\, and enable us to collaborate on creating healthy outcomes. \nWe’ll also explore how stigma and stigmatizing language impact people’s ability to access harm reduction\, obtain employment and housing\, and seek and receive effective healthcare\, among other key life needs. By participating in this discussion\, you’ll learn about person-first language\, ways to dismantle stigma\, and build connections and hope. \nThis is part of the CONNECT 2025-2026 Education and Training Series. If you have questions or need more information\, please contact Nicole St. Hilaire\, Outreach Manager for CONNECT\, at nicole@opioidtaskforce.org. \n 
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/language-matters-anti-stigma-and-harm-reduction/
LOCATION:MA
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