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Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness 6th Annual Regional Gathering
VirtualThe pandemic- and this region's extraordinary response- has led to unprecedented resources to combat homelessness. Please join federal, state, and local officials, along with Network partners across our four western counties, as we examine homelessness and the opportunities to end it.
MA Helpline Champion Workshop Session 1: Building relationships/Community mapping
VirtualBrief overview of the Helpline and the Champions program. We will share what motivates us to do this work and who has inspired us in our life.
Community mapping overview and why it is helpful. We will look at: What communities am I part of? Who do I know? Where are the spaces I connect with people?
Secondary Trauma & Helping Professionals
VirtualThis non-clinical training module covers
secondary trauma and cumulative stress
with a specific focus on wellness and
safety for service providers working in
direct care with people who use drugs.
Training topics include resilience, PTSD,
compassion fatigue, and burnout.
Virtual Statewide Alcohol and Other Drug Awareness Town Hall Meeting
VirtualSave the date. Join us and speak up for prevention, treatment, recovery support services.
Email - [email protected] to register in advance!
Annual WALK for the Homeless
CMHA 6 Institute Rd., Worcester, MA
2022 Boston Bulldogs Run for Recovery 5K & Tribute
Franklin ParkThe Boston Bulldogs Run for Recovery 5K & Tribute was established 7 years ago to look back and honor those that we've lost, and to move forward as a community in support of wellness and recovery. Our 2022 event will feature a live and a virtual Festival of community resources, organizations and businesses supporting wellness in recovery and a Tribute honoring those who have been lost to addiction and their families.
Run or walk with us at Franklin Park on Sunday, May 15 or virtually on any route you choose. Results for virtual runners will be self-reported and will close at midnight on Sunday, May 15. Create a team of family and friends or set up your own fundraising page in support of the Boston Bulldogs Running Club (or both) when you register.
Boston Bull Dogs Run for Recovery 5k
Franklin Park Boston, MA Franklin Park, Boston, MassachusettsThis event will feature a live and a virtual festival of community resources, organizations and businesses supporting wellness in recovery and a tribute honoring those who have been lost to addiction and their families.
SSPR will sponsor up to 4 individuals that are interested in running this 5k!
We are also looking for volunteers interested supporting our outreach table at this event.
Contact Mark Mulhern at 617 645 7101 for more info or to sign up to run.
The Impact of Stigma on Substance Use Treatment: 2-Part Training Series
VirtualRIZE, the Harm Reduction Coalition, and the NASW MA chapter are partnering to offer a free training series on stigma and substance use treatment. Sign up for the 2nd session: https://www.naswma.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1597788&group=
Cohasset Minds Matter: Mental Health Day
Cohasset Town Common 41 Highland Ave, Cohasset, MACohasset Minds Matter is a free event that welcomes all community members of all ages to participate in activities, including yoga instruction and guided meditation, meant to raise awareness around coping strategies for mental health.
MA Helpline Champion Workshop Session 2: Outreach approaches & strategies/Helpline overview/looking forward
VirtualHear from current Champions about how they outreach for the Helpline. We will examine: What are and where are the needs in my community? What is my outreach style? How can I integrate it into my day-to-day life? Where will I begin?
Meet our Screening and Information Specialists! Learn more and feel confident sharing about Helpline values, services, staff, and website navigation. We will think through how we want to stay connected moving forward.