There will be a series of trainings provided by Berkshire Harm Reduction at the St. Joseph’s Parish Center on learning how to recognize and respond to an overdose. Public trainings are available on a “drop-in” basis during the following days and times: Thursday, March 16 from 9:00-11:00 AM, Tuesday March 21, from 4:00-6:00 PM, Tuesday, […]
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died from overdose, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. The IOAD 2023 theme “Recognizing those people who go unseen” is about acknowledging people in our communities who are affected by […]
The Pittsfield HEAL Coalition and community partners will be holding hold a “standout” to increase awareness of the risk of an overdose. Education, naloxone, test strips and more will be provided. Please join us in Park Square! Signs will be available to show your support for overdose prevention, or you may bring your own.
The North Adams HEALing Communities Study Coalition hosts a standout and gathering to raise awareness of overdose and the impact in North County and beyond, and to honor those who have been lost and their loved ones.
For International Overdose Awareness Day, Living in Recovery will be hosting a vigil in remembrance of lost loved ones. The event will begin at 6:30 at the Pittsfield Common with an interfaith memorial service to have a space for grief. Leaders of different faiths will be involved to support those who have lost loved ones […]
From 3 to 7 P.M., Living in Recovery will be hosting Revel in Recovery. There will be Recovery information Booths, a band from 5-7 P.M., activities for kids and food available at a discounted rate. Come and join the fun!
This course will provide prescribers with the skills needed to implement addiction treatment in a practice setting. It is intended to provide prescribers with practical, evidence-based strategies for initiating and maintaining medications for opioid use disorder(MOUD) as well as tools to care for patients with ongoing use and/or polysubstance use.
Join Living in Recovery for a community wide open mic! Sign ups begin September 1st!
Berkshire Harm Reduction has moved! Come visit our new location and learn more about Berkshire Harm Reduction and the services we provide. BHR will provide Narcan trainings and tours of their community outreach RV. Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you! Flyer
The George B. Crane Memorial Center and the Central County Community Outreach Specialists host Feet on the Street! The event connects outreach workers in Pittsfield with each other and members of the community. Partners include Berkshire Harm Reduction | Brien Center | Habitat for Humanity | 18 Degrees | BRPC | Copsicle | GBMC Community […]
Berkshire Harm Reduction and the BOAPC partners hold a “standout” to increase awareness of the risk of overdose, particularly the growing presence of fentanyl in cocaine and counterfeit pills. They will be educating and handing out naloxone, test strips and related materials. Signs will be available, and participants are encouraged to bring their own.