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🌈 Join Us for a Virtual Rainbow Recovery Meeting! 🌈 Are you in or seeking recovery from substance misuse? These inclusive, virtual meetings are designed to support LGBTQIA+ individuals on their recovery journey. All recovery pathways are welcome! What to Expect: A safe and affirming space to connect with others in the LGBTQIA+ community. Peer-led […]
Grief is one of the most shared universal human experiences, and at the same time a truly unique personal experience. Grief is a natural emotional, somatic response to all kinds of loss, including but not limited to the death of someone. Grief can impact the physical, cognitive and spiritual realms of life. There are many […]
Our foundational training, Grief Support 101, offers an introduction to the many ways people experience and navigate grief. Whether you are personally bereaved, work with individuals who are grieving, or simply want to deepen your understanding of loss, this training provides a compassionate foundation. Rooted in principles of peer grief support, participants are encouraged to […]
Come find a community to lean on for support, empowerment, and compassion. Open to all who are in recovery from substance use disorder and their allies. All recovery pathways are welcome! Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96335733213 & Meeting ID: 963 3573 3213. If you are having issues joining, please reach out directly to chelsea.craycraft@youngpeopleinrecovery.org!
Hosted by Remedy Alliance for the People & The Action Lab at Northeastern UniversityMedia attention can amplify harm reduction work - or distort it. Join us to unpack how programs get pulled into harmful media narratives, how misinformation spreads, and how to decide when to speak up or step back. Learn strategies to protect your […]
HARDCORE Connections does a lunch in Learn at Stairway to Recovery in Brockton the 4th Friday of every month. We pick different topics to go over and have some education on the topic also!
🌈 Join Us for a Virtual Rainbow Recovery Meeting! 🌈Are you in or seeking recovery from substance misuse? These inclusive, virtual meetings are designed to support LGBTQIA+ individuals on their recovery journey. All recovery pathways are welcome!What to Expect: A safe and affirming space to connect with others in the LGBTQIA+ community. Peer-led discussions and support tailored to […]
Join the Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) for a new year of bi-monthly webinars featuring briefings on current and emerging drug trends. Hear directly from experts at leading forensic and toxicology labs as they share timely insights to support overdose prevention efforts. Hosted by the ORS, this series is open to professionals nationwide working in public […]
Come find a community to lean on for support, empowerment, and compassion. Open to all who are in recovery from substance use disorder and their allies. All recovery pathways are welcome! Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96335733213 & Meeting ID: 963 3573 3213 If you are having issues joining, please reach out directly to chelsea.craycraft@youngpeopleinrecovery.org
The Sun Will Rise Book Club is designed for those grieving the death of someone they care about to a substance use related cause.We invite folks to connect with others who understand grief as we read and reflect together. Sunday, March 8, 2026 6:30-8 pm ET. One of Them Was Mine, by Susan Vespoli - For […]
🌈 Join Us for a Virtual Rainbow Recovery Meeting! 🌈Are you in or seeking recovery from substance misuse? These inclusive, virtual meetings are designed to support LGBTQIA+ individuals on their recovery journey. All recovery pathways are welcome!What to Expect: A safe and affirming space to connect with others in the LGBTQIA+ community. Peer-led discussions and support tailored to […]
Holding the Line: Victory Programs in the Age of FascismAcross the country, rapid shifts in federal policy and political rhetoric are reshaping the landscape for nonprofits that provide housing, recovery, health care, and human services. For organizations like Victory Programs, these changes are not abstract. They are felt every day by the individuals and families […]
Come find a community to lean on for support, empowerment, and compassion. Open to all who are in recovery from substance use disorder and their allies. All recovery pathways are welcome! Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96335733213 & Meeting ID: 963 3573 3213 If you are having issues joining, please reach out directly to chelsea.craycraft@youngpeopleinrecovery.org
Berkshire Regional Planning Comission pleased to announce that the scheduled March 12th BOAPC meeting will instead be an in-person Listening Session at Living in Recovery (75 North Street, Pittsfield MA 01201) from 1:00-3:00 with DPH-BSAS on statewide opioid settlements funds, as well as local needs and priorities. The session will include EOHHS Asst. Secretary Joanne Marqusee and BSAS Director Dierdre Calvert, as […]
Planning meeting for MOAR's Western MA Policy Forum Join Zoom Meetinghttps://baystatecs-org.zoom.us/j/88901165226?pwd=0qMDBNZYlh2C446vDzTXQOUOuLsCrx.1Meeting ID: 889 0116 5226Passcode: 067400
Hosts: The North Berkshire HEAL Coalition and Berkshire Overdose and Addiction Prevention Collaborative (BOAPC)Location: Hotel Downstreet at 40 Main St, North Adams, MAInto Light is a nation-wide arts activism project that reduces stigma around the opioid epidemic and brings awareness to the reality of lives lost due to overdose. The installation includes ten new portraits […]
Have your voice heard in-person, or join virtually for this hybrid listening session to help inform key decision-makers on strengths and challenges we face in Hampshire County. Your perspective and expertise can improve access to care utilizing State Opioid Settlement Funds. If you have any questions, please reach out to tmcdonough@northamptonma.gov
🌈 Join Us for a Virtual Rainbow Recovery Meeting! 🌈Are you in or seeking recovery from substance misuse? These inclusive, virtual meetings are designed to support LGBTQIA+ individuals on their recovery journey. All recovery pathways are welcome!What to Expect: A safe and affirming space to connect with others in the LGBTQIA+ community. Peer-led discussions and support tailored to […]
Join us on Tuesday March 17th 2026 from 10am - 12pm EST for our "Supporting Your Direct Care Staff" trainingMany direct service providers who find themselves in management and supervisory roles want to know how to best support their staff. Often in these managerial/administration roles, there are many hats to be worn and many directions […]
Tending to Grief & Reducing HarmWebinar hosted by NASTAD in partnership with Reframe Health and Justice. Webinar participants will touch on grief in relation to the War on Drugs and intersecting marginalized identities, how organizations can embed grief tending within their programs and operations, and frameworks for centering joy. This panel is moderated by Justice Rivera […]
Recovery Support--Family Overdose Support--Peer Grief Support--Free Community Resources. Giveaways--Literature--Dinner/Dessert--Community--Care--Raffles. Drop in and gather for a casual meal. Meet the folks behind the free services and support available in Weymouth and surrounding communities including The Sun Will Rise, SADOD, Wey of Life, MOAR and HALO Initiatives. If you are a local community organization offering free services for […]
NamaStay Sober is honored to be a recipient of the Schwartz Teaching for Diversity Grant from Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, allowing us to offer a FREE 4-week yoga & holistic health series for the recovery community.WHOLE BODY BALANCEA yoga & holistic health series led by Allison Burke for individuals and families navigating addiction recovery.Each 60-minute session includes:🧘♀️ Trauma-informed, all-levels […]
Smart Sourcing for Harm Reduction: a free webinarHosted by: Smoke Works, Remedy Alliance, Points of Distribution and NASENSourcing supplies for your harm reduction program with no budget and need support? Just lost a bunch of funding or had new restrictions put on what you can purchase? In charge of a supply budget and looking for […]
Join The Sun Will Rise (TSWR) for an intimate, hands-on silver stamping experience at Spoon & Hammer Studio in Mashpee MA -- for those bereaved due to a substance use related cause. In this small gathering (limited to 6 participants), you will create a personalized keepsake, choosing either a bracelet, keychain or pendant and stamp […]
Join The Sun Will Rise (TSWR) for an intimate, hands-on silver stamping experience at Spoon & Hammer Studio in Mashpee MA -- for those bereaved due to a substance use related cause. In this small gathering (limited to 6 participants), you will create a personalized keepsake, choosing either a bracelet, keychain or pendant and stamp […]
On Harm Reduction and Overdose PreventionJoin Brookline Booksmith at United Parish in Brookline for a conversation and workshop on harm reduction and overdose prevention. Learn more about preventing overdose in our communities through harm reduction. This event will feature a conversation with Warm Up Boston and Safe Spot on advocating for safer city policies regarding drug […]
The Sun Will Rise - Event: Red Door Escape Room Adventure - for those bereaved due to a substance use related cause.Join us for a fun and engaging group adventure at Patriot Place.We have reserved three immersive rooms at Red Door Escape Room for an afternoon of connection and teamwork. Whether you love sci-fi, fantasy […]
🌈 Join Us for a Virtual Rainbow Recovery Meeting! 🌈Are you in or seeking recovery from substance misuse? These inclusive, virtual meetings are designed to support LGBTQIA+ individuals on their recovery journey. All recovery pathways are welcome!What to Expect: A safe and affirming space to connect with others in the LGBTQIA+ community. Peer-led discussions and support tailored to […]
People working in jobs affected by the overdose crisis often carry a heavy burden from the grief, stress and trauma of the day to day experiences doing this work, combined with all we face as humans outside of work. This workshop will provide space to name all that we are up against, while offering tangible, […]
INTO LIGHT Project Facilitated Gallery Walk-Through and DiscussionThrough the power of art and storytelling, we bring the community together to reduce the harms from substances for all of us. Into Light Project is a nationwide arts activism initiative that reduces stigma around addiction by honoring the lives of those lost. This exhibit includes ten original […]
Grief leaves us with so many words left unsaid and thoughts to process. For many people, writing can be a helpful avenue for channeling these thoughts and feelings. However, not many know where to begin when it comes to the idea of writing for grief. In this workshop, we will feature three guest speakers (Tom […]
NamaStay Sober is honored to be a recipient of the Schwartz Teaching for Diversity Grant from Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, allowing us to offer a FREE 4-week yoga & holistic health series for the recovery community.WHOLE BODY BALANCEA yoga & holistic health series led by Allison Burke for individuals and families navigating addiction recovery.Each 60-minute session includes:🧘♀️ Trauma-informed, all-levels […]
Come find a community to lean on for support, empowerment, and compassion. Open to all who are in recovery from substance use disorder and their allies. All recovery pathways are welcome! Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96335733213 & Meeting ID: 963 3573 3213If you are having issues joining, please reach out directly to chelsea.craycraft@youngpeopleinrecovery.org
https://baystatecs-org.zoom.us/j/88901165226?pwd=0qMDBNZYlh2C446vDzTXQOUOuLsCrx.1Meeting ID: 889 0116 5226Passcode: 067400
Please join us on Friday March 27th from 1pm -2pm EST for our next community conversation on "Working with people who may be using alone" As overdoses are one of the biggest concerns we have when working with people who use drugs and in recovery, we wanted to have a conversation about things we could do […]
🌈 Join Us for a Virtual Rainbow Recovery Meeting! 🌈Are you in or seeking recovery from substance misuse? These inclusive, virtual meetings are designed to support LGBTQIA+ individuals on their recovery journey. All recovery pathways are welcome!What to Expect: A safe and affirming space to connect with others in the LGBTQIA+ community. Peer-led discussions and support tailored to […]
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 […]
NamaStay Sober is honored to be a recipient of the Schwartz Teaching for Diversity Grant from Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, allowing us to offer a FREE 4-week yoga & holistic health series for the recovery community.WHOLE BODY BALANCEA yoga & holistic health series led by Allison Burke for individuals and families navigating addiction recovery.Each 60-minute session includes:🧘♀️ Trauma-informed, all-levels […]
Come find a community to lean on for support, empowerment, and compassion. Open to all who are in recovery from substance use disorder and their allies. All recovery pathways are welcome! Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96335733213 & Meeting ID: 963 3573 3213If you are having issues joining, please reach out directly to chelsea.craycraft@youngpeopleinrecovery.org
MOAR’s Boston Public Policy Forum brings together the recovery community to discuss key MA policies shaping the future of recovery.Join us for MOAR's 23rd Annual Boston Public Policy Forum on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026!This important event brings together the recovery community and allies to explore key policies in the Massachusetts legislature that impact recovery efforts. […]
