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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-4/
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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-7/
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SUMMARY:Kratom: Clinical Insights\, Risks\, and Local Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an informative workshop exploring the complexities of Kratom: Clinical Insights\, Risks\, and Local Perspectives on Thursday\, October 15\, 2026\, from 2:30 PM to 3:45 PM. Register for this free event here. \nThis session will provide a foundational overview of the substance\, covering its clinical aspects\, prevalence of use\, and associated public health considerations. \nPresenters include Ilana Gerjuoy\, Health Policy Coordinator\, Communities That Care\, FRCOG\, and Karen Carmona\, Program Associate\, Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region\, and will also feature Dr. Ari Kriegsman\, FASAM\, Medical Director\, Springfield Opioid Treatment Program\, Behavioral Health Network\, who will be available to answer your questions. \nAttendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the following topics: \n1) The Basics: Learn about kratom\, including natural leaf and semi-synthetic forms like 7-OH.\n2) Biological Impact: Understand the effects of kratom on the body and brain\, as well as the motivations behind its use.\n3) Risks and Treatment: Consider the risks associated with kratom\, including potential dependence and addiction\, alongside insights into kratom use disorder and current treatment approaches.\n4) Policy and Regulation: Examine the landscape of regulation\, including local accessibility and examples of regional bans and their associated challenges. \nThis presentation aims to equip participants with essential\, evidence-based knowledge. We will also include time for Q&A to address specific questions. \nFor more information\, please contact Karen Carmona\, Program Associate at the Opioid Task Force\, at karen@opioidtaskforce.org. \nThis is part of the Opioid Task Force 2026 Education and Training Services. \nHelp us spread the word! A flyer can be viewed here. It is also below.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/kratom-clinical-insights-risks-and-local-perspectives/
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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-39/
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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-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T090000
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SUMMARY:SAVE-THE-DATE! Building Recovery Capital Summit
DESCRIPTION:Save-the-date! We are excited to announce that the Building Recovery Capital Committee will be holding an in-person summit on Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, between 9 AM nd 1 PM. More details forthcoming!
URL:https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/event/save-the-date-building-recovery-capital-summit/
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