Youth – Our youth are
Have you asked them what they think?
Learn About Youth |our future.
Outreach
There are people out and about in our community every day, looking for people and ways to help reduce substance use disorder and protect our loved ones.
Learn About BOAPC community |Teams
The Berkshires are home
Recovery Centers are a great first contact
Just Ask Them! |to four recovery centers across the region
How we help
NO WRONG DOOR, NO WRONG PATH
The mission of BOAPC is to collectively implement local policy, practice, systems, and/or environmental changes to reduce harms from opioid and stimulant use, and to prevent and reduce deaths and poisonings associated with opioids.
Treatment And Recovery 
There is no single pathway.
When you or your loved one are ready to take a step toward recovery.
Families
AND FRIENDS
Need tips on how to talk to your loved one? In navigating difficult conversations, choose empathy over judgement.
Overdose
PREVENTION
Ways to Stay Safe. If your loved one is actively using, access tools to help them stay safe now. Keeping them alive and stronger is the first step toward future recovery.
Where to Find 
NALOXONE
Naloxone is strongly recommended for anyone who uses substances, particularly more casual or recreational users who do not knowingly use opioids.
Many health care, recovery, treatment and community resources offer free naloxone. Call or drop-in for a brief training and kit:
Join our Event 
Helping the community
National Recovery Month
Revel In Recovery
McKay and Depot Streets
Pittsfield, MA 01201
1:00pm-6:00pm
National Recovery Month Smash the Stigma
Great Barrington – Town Hall Park
Town Hall Park
334 Main Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
11:00am- 4:00pm
National Recovery Month
Fitness In Recovery 5K
Berkshire Running Center,
Allendale Underground Shopping Center
Pittsfield, MA 01201
9:00am