OUR TEAM
We are a dynamic group of community members, medical students, and physicians who share a unified vision to eradicate overdoses.
OUR MISSION
We aim to broaden the scope of overdose care by disseminating educational resources on overdose prevention and providing accessible clinical care treatment for substance use disorder.
VISIONARY CLINICAL CARE
- Our Mobile Addiction Unit will increase health care accessibility for underserved populations. Launching in early 2021, the unit will provide primary health care, STI screening, vaccinations, naloxone kits, syringe exchange, and medications for addiction treatment. Funded by MA DPH/BSAS and the Kraft Foundation, our team will use the additional funds to increase hours of operation.
- The Medication Disposal Box initiative helps remove unused medications from the community. Since 2018, we’ve collected over 600 pounds of unwanted medication.
- Our upcoming Leave Behind naloxone program will allow paramedics to distribute naloxone kits at the site of an overdose.
TOP-NOTCH EDUCATION:
- The Poison Prevention Educational Program educates school-aged children about the dangers of poisonous substances.
- The Medical Student Research Assistantships inspire the next generation of physicians who are eager to learn more about addiction medicine.
- The Video Demonstration Series contains educational videos on naloxone use, rescue breathing, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that increase accessibility and awareness of these life-saving techniques. Watch them here (in English and Spanish).
SUPPORT OUR WORK!
Contributions from our generous donors support the life-saving ideas that we are putting into action.
- A $10 donation provides a pocket mask and resources to someone with an opioid use disorder
- A $50-$100 donation purchases a life-saving naloxone kit to put into the hands of family or friends of someone at risk for overdose
- A $250 donation allows our mobile addiction team to be out on the road for 2 additional hours
- A $2,500 donation lets a medical student spend a summer working on overdose prevention care
- Larger donations help us create novel programs and dedicate physician time to these efforts
- Memorial and tribute donations are always welcome