Into Light: Real People. Real Stories.
BOAPC and the North Berkshire HEAL Coalition bring the Into Light Project to the Berkshires this spring. Into Light is a nation-wide arts activism project that reduces stigma around the opioid epidemic and brings awareness to the reality of the lives lost due to overdose. This Berkshire installation includes ten new portraits of county residents we have tragically lost to overdose.
The display honors the losses our community continues to experience. While we are heartened by the decrease in fatal overdoses last year, Berkshire County continues to have the highest fatality rate in Massachusetts. Into Light highlights hope, the services available, and the role that community leaders, friends, families and providers share in supporting all those in our community affected by substance use.
Hotel Downstreet
40 Main Street, North Adams MA 01247
March 13 to June 30, 2026
Education and community conversations are core to Into Light. On behalf of our partners, we’re pleased to invite you to the following community forums and conversations:
Join us for a series of events at Hotel Downstreet
Walk-Through & Discussion
- Tuesday, March 24th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, April 8th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Tuesday, May 19th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Tuesday, June 9th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Gallery walk-throughs include reflection stations, substance use disorder education, and discussion.
Forums
- Tuesday, March 31st, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Voices in Recovery
- Wednesday, April 22nd, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Harm Reduction
- Wednesday, May 13th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Addiction 101 and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder with Dr. Jennifer Michaels
- Wednesday, June 24th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Substance Use and Housing
Forums are a chance to hear from local experts and people with lived experience.
Please call Anna at 413-664-5605 if you have questions or would like to schedule a group.
