The Task Force is Hiring!
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The Franklin County Sheriff's Office ( FCSO) is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Task Force Coordinator. This position serves as the primary role for capacity building, direction and leadership of the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region. The  Coordinator is responsible for:
- Overseeing the administration, budget, staff, programs and strategic plan of the Task Force
- Advocating for a public health approach to policy development and practice with local and state partners and policy makers
- Communicating, engaging and collaborating with a wide variety of audiences and partners
Click the image above for details and a PDF flyer.
For more details and to apply, please visit the Franklin County Sheriff's website. |
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Tapestry is hiring program managers to oversee two new syringe access programs. One position will be based in North Adams, and the other position will be based in Greenfield/Northampton.
Under the direction of the Director of HIV Health and Prevention, the Syringe Access Program Manager will be responsible for planning, evaluating and supervising harm  reduction services and medical case management of the Syringe Access Programs in Northampton and Greenfield. Primary duties will include: supervising, training and evaluating direct care workers and activities; coordinating all data gathering activities related to grants and contracts; monitoring contract requirements and assuring compliance with all performance standards.
For details and complete job postings, click here.
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Local Moms' Experiences with Addiction, Recovery and Peer-Mentoring
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When? Wednesday, November 16th
7:00 pm
Where? Greenfield Community College Dining Commons,
1 College Dr.,
Greenfield, MA
Click the image above for details and a PDF flyer.
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Addiction in the Holiday Season
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This event is sponsored by Quabbin Drug Response Unifying Group (Q-DRUG). For more information or to learn more about Q-Drug, join them on Facebook. |
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Recover Project 3rd Annual Toy Drive
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Giving Back in Greenfield is a toy drive based out of the Recover Project. The Recover Project is looking for gently used toys and gifts for ch  ildren ages
0 - 17. All items go to children in need!
Donations can be dropped off at the Recover Project, located at:
68 Federal Street,
Greenfield, MA
Questions or more information? Please contact Heather at (413) 774-5489.
Check out Giving Back in Greenfield on Facebook!
Click the image above for details and a PDF flyer.
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The ACT Group is a weekly group meeting for men with a history of criminal justice involvement.
When? Tuesdays from 1:15 -2:15
Where? North Quabbin Community Coalition Office
251 Exchange St., Athol, MA
For more information, call Ruben at (413) 774-4014 ext. 2233 |
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United Way of Franklin County Strategic Plan Survey
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The United Way of Franklin County (UWFC) needs your input! Please take 3-5 minutes to fill out their strategic plan survey. Your participation allows UWFC to advance education, financial s tability, and health of individuals and families living in Franklin County.
Click here to complete the survey
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Medication Assisted Treatment Resources
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The National Council for Behavioral Health has a new webpage dedicated to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) resources, including information about buprenorphine, methadone, and extended-release naltrexone. These resources include:
- MAT for Opioid Use Disorders Video Interview Series
- Interactive presentations
- Fact sheets
- Webinars
- Resources from the SAMHSA-HRSA Center For Integrated Health Solutions
Click here for more information and to visit the MAT section of the National Council's website.
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Thanksgiving for the People
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The People's Pint in Greenfield is hosting their 4th annual Thanksgiving for the People!
 Thanksgiving for the People is a traditional turkey dinner for the entire community. The People's Pint asks that people to pay what they can, with all profits donated to The Food Bank of Western MA and other local charities.
This is a great event for people who may not have a lot of resources, or who don't have anywhere else to be on Thanksgiving.
When? Thursday, November 24, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Where? The People's Pint
24 Federal St. Greenfield MA Click the image above for details and a PDF flyer.
For more information, visit the People's Pint website.
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Free Trauma Informed Care Training
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The Institute for Health and Recovery ( IHR) has developed a free online Introduction to Trauma training titled A Comprehensive Introduction to Psychological Trauma for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Professionals.
Description:
This training is designed to support individual and organizational efforts to provide  trauma informed care. While this training was developed specifically for substance use disorder treatment professionals, anyone who wants to know more about the relationship between trauma and substance use disorders may benefit from it. The training is broken down into four separate one-hour modules:
- Trauma and the Individual
- Trauma and Relationships
- Supporting Recovery from Trauma
- Secondary Trauma and Self Care
For more information and to register, click here.
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