Coronavirus Updates and Resources

If you have resources that you would like to share in the next BOAPC E-Newsletter, please email [email protected]. 

Thanks and be well! 

Information for MAT from SAMHSA:

https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment

SAMHSA tips for social distancing: 
https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/tips-social-distancing-quarantine-isolation-031620.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1QAR6sTxln2HBiCJdWKiXKRs1O0A_z24Q5UfVmwoM_ksfBPiNEghsPSQo

Free App to Support People in Recovery During COVID-19 Outbreak

https://www.addictionpolicy.org/post/free-app-to-support-people-in-recovery-during-covid-19-outbreak

https://www.acesconnection.com/

For a list of what is closed in Berkshire County:

https://www.berkshireeagle.com/stories/heres-whats-closed-in-the-berkshire-community-because-of-the-potential-covid-19-outbreak,599503

Learn to Cope’s Website for information on meetings and their private message board:
https://www.learn2cope.org/

https://www.adlibcil.org/

Covid-19

The Free Peer Recovery Support Webinar Series Starts on Friday, March 27!

https://naadac.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3RhbmNlaWQ9Nzg0NzYwOSZzdWJzY3JpYmVyaWQ9OTE5OTA1MzE1

http://recoverproject.org/

Harm Reduction in the time of COVID-19:
https://medium.com/@danielraymond/harm-reduction-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-553e16c76623

https://www.berkshireunitedway.org/covid-19-emergency-response-fund

Electronic AA Meeting Information:
https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/electronic-meetings/

COVID guidance for people who use drugs and harm reduction programs:
https://harmreduction.org/miscellaneous/covid-19-guidance-for-people-who-use-drugs-and-harm-reduction-programs/

https://bcacinc.org/covid19/

Domestic Violence During a Pandemic

If you are feeling unsafe or are quarantined with an abuser and need to change your safety plan, contact Casa Myrna, Massachusetts’ statewide 24/7 toll-free domestic violence hotline.

CALL (877) 785-2020
TTY (877) 521-2601
Learn more: https://casamyrna.org/get-support/

Home Is Not A Safe Place For Everyone
By Melissa Jeltsen

Recovery Learning Community online and phone support:
http://www.westernmassrlc.org/hidden-community-happenings-fix/888-on-line-and-phone-supports-march-2020

Opioid Task Force Resources:
https://www.opioidtaskforce.org/covid-19-resources/

http://www.berkshiredreamcenter.org/

Food resources from Project Bread:
http://www.projectbread.org/

EVERSOURCE information during COVID-19:
https://www.eversource.com/content/wma/residential/safety/protect-yourself/responding-to-covid-19

The Department of Public Utilities issued a moratorium to suspend all shut-offs of gas and electric utilities for residential customers during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. This action was taken to ensure that residential customers will continue to have electric and gas utility service during this state of emergency.

Stuff to do while at home:
https://www.npr.org/2020/03/17/816504058/a-list-of-live-virtual-concerts-to-watch-during-the-coronavirus-shutdown

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/16/arts/coronavirus-quarantine-what-to-watch.html

Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority Operations Policy:

Although the Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority’s (BCRHA) physical office space will be closed to the public, BCRHA staff will continue to work with households in need of assistance through telephone and video conferences, when possible. We realize this approach may present some challenges, but it will also ensure the safety of the people we serve and the public as well as the staff at BCRHA during the Coronavirus outbreak. You may leave a message at the following number (413) 443-7138. This number will be checked periodically throughout each weekday. You can also go to BCRHA’s website www.bcrha.com to access our staff directory as well. Please understand that the pandemic has created a very dynamic situation, which may require additional changes to BCRHA’s current protocol. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe.

Information on the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-unemployment-assistance

https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-unemployment-and-coronavirus-covid-19

‘You’re not alone’: How the recovery community is sticking together during the coronavirus shut downs

By Steve Annear 

“More groups are going online after some halls and churches have closed to large gatherings.”

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/03/17/nation/youre-not-alone-how-recovery-community-is-sticking-together-during-coronavirus-shut-downs/