Please visit the following links for helpful information on opioid addiction, treatment options, and other assistance:
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. It doesn’t cost anything to attend A.A. meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem. A.A.’s primary purpose is to help alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Has an online tool to search for treatment centers in Massachusetts by type of addiction and treatment available. Also includes support resources for families and friends.
Guides individuals on addiction treatment plans and finding a rehabilitation center.
Provides resources and coping mechanisms for individuals who have experienced the passing of a loved one from substance abuse or addiction.
A webpage created by the Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services. It contains links to information on prescription dropbox locations, substance abuse education materials, treatment locators, and recovery support.
Contains resources for families who are affected by addiction. It includes an online support forum and a list of local support meetings.
This campaign provides information on the prevention of children accessing and experimenting with family’s and/or friend’s prescription drugs.
A pamphlet that contains important contact information for services, detox programs, treatment hotlines, and additional resources regarding opioid addiction.
Contains toll-free contact information for help with addiction.
Contains a list of pharmacies with standing orders to distribute take-home naloxone rescue kits.
Published by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and includes information on where one can obtain Naloxone and potentially prevent an opioid overdose.
This information sheet includes facts about Naloxone and various contacts for obtaining Naloxone.
This brochure outlines how to obtain naloxone through a pharmacy and how to administer it in the event of an opioid overdose.
Provides a toll-free number to contact for help and allows residents to sign a pledge to show support for individuals affected by addiction.
MA Governor Charlie Baker has established an Opioid Working Group that contributed to the development of this website, which contains a guide for parents on how to talk to their children about opioid use, as well as treatment options and contact information for assistance.