Funded by the MA Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services and Powered by RIZE Massachusetts Foundation

Join the Stop Access Coalition at Gándara Center for a FREE virtual Town Hall on Thursday, September 10 at 5:00 PM to learn about youth mental health, substance use prevention, early warning signs, available resources for caregivers, and ways to get involved in making a difference. The session will also share local youth health survey results and insights from community experts.
Register today using the QR code on the flyer or the link. Plus, attendees who complete the post-event survey will be entered to win one of three $30 gift cards!
Join the Stop Access Coalition at Gándara Center for a FREE virtual Town Hall on Thursday, September 10 at 5:00 PM to learn about youth mental health, substance use prevention, early warning signs, available resources for caregivers, and ways to get involved in making a difference. The session will also share local youth health survey results and insights from community experts.
Register today using the QR code on the flyer or the link. Plus, attendees who complete the post-event survey will be entered to win one of three $30 gift cards!

At CHOiCE Recovery Coaching, we believe that wellness is built through connection, education, and community. Our Community Wellness Event brings together individuals, families, professionals, and community partners for a day dedicated to health, recovery, personal growth, and overall well-being.

The Community Wellness Event is designed to promote a holistic approach to well-being by creating a welcoming space where people can learn, build relationships, and access valuable information that supports healthy and fulfilling lives.

Through educational opportunities, resource sharing, community networking, and wellness-focused activities, CHOiCE Recovery Coaching aims to strengthen community connections and highlight the importance of recovery, resilience, and hope.

Whether you are seeking support, looking to learn more about available community resources, or interested in connecting with others who are committed to wellness, we invite you to join us in celebrating the power of community and recovery through movement

Together, we can build healthier communities, strengthen support systems, and create opportunities for individuals and families to thrive.

Because when we are well as individuals, we can move towards being well as a community


 

 
 
 
 

The Black Behavioral Health Network in partnership with the Springfield Black Coalition Present’s BBHN’s Health & Wellness Impact Series!

Join us on July 17th for Breaking the Cycle: Addiction & Gun Violence

When: Friday, July 17th from 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Bay Area Neighborhood Center, 437 Bay St. Springfield, MA 01109

Featured speakers:

Bud Williams of Springfield Black Coalition

Della Blake of Black Behavioral Health Network

Ms. Moyah Smith of Urban League of Springfield

Tracey Thomas of Families Against Violence

Francina Brown of Black Behavioral Health Network

 

This is a free event. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. 

Tapestry, the Westfield Peer Recovery Center, and the City of Westfield are hosting Westfield’s annual overdose vigil. If you have any questions, please email hunter.pelkey@cityofwestfield.org

Tapestry, the Westfield Peer Recovery Center, and the City of Westfield are hosting Westfield’s annual overdose vigil. If you have any questions, please email hunter.pelkey@cityofwestfield.org

Black Behavioral Health Network presents Conversations from Inside 

A discussion for Black men’s mental health month on substance use, returning to your community, and transforming your life after incarceration. 

Join us for an honest and impactful conservation. Together, we can heal, rebuild, and create stronger communities. 

When: Friday, June 26, 2026 from 5:30-8:30 pm

Where: Raymond A. Jordan Center 1476 Roosevelt Ave. Springfield, MA 

Website: BBHN HOME

Our Community, Our Lives – A Call to Action and Compassion 

Hosted by: Black Behavioral Health Network

Join us for a special educational gathering focused on hope, healing, and life-saving action — designed to support our community and save lives. By coming together, we move from fear to preparedness and from isolation to community. We look forward to standing with you as we work to keep our families safe and our community whole.  

Location: Bethlehem Baptist Church, 304 Elm St. Holyoke, MA 01040

Date & Time: Wednesday, June 24th, 6:00pm

Cost: This is a FREE community event. No registration is required.

Learn more. Get involved. Make a difference. BBHN HOME

 

Join us for MOAR’s Western MA Public Policy Forum on Thursday, May 21st, 2026!

This important event brings together the recovery community and allies to explore key policies in the Massachusetts legislature that impact recovery efforts. Topics will include Overdose Prevention Centers, CORI Reform, Treatment not Incarceration, and other crucial initiatives shaping the future of recovery in our state. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and advocate for meaningful change.

Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985939086267?aff=oddtdtcreator

INTO LIGHT Project is a nationwide arts activism initiative that reduces stigma around addiction by honoring the lives of those lost. Real people. Real stories. 

Through the power of art and storytelling, we bring the community together to reduce the harms from substances for all of us. Join the conversation about how we can reduce stigma and create a better Berkshire. Join us on Tuesday, March 31st from 6:00-7:30 PM for the Voices in Recovery Forum to hear from local experts and people with lived experience. 

The Gallery at Hotel Downstreet

40 Main Street, North Adams

Website: Into Light Project | Art & Narratives that Bring the Darkness about Substance Use Into Light