Office of Recovery Services - Boston

Leads and coordinates substance use recovery policy and strategy for @healthyboston. First municipal recovery office in the US. Call @BOS311 for 24/7 support.

[Haley House @haleyhousebos]

Our friends @_NeighborHealth will now be tabling every other Wednesday outside our Soup Kitchen! They'll have resources about detox, Narcan, medically assisted treatment, harm reduction, mental health and more.

#HaleyHouse #FoodWithPurpose #PowerOfCommunity

[Office of Recovery Services - Boston @ORSBoston]

Community Caring Clinic is a mental health provider located in Nubian Square. This Saturday, January 18, they are holding a harm reduction outreach event for the community. Stop by to pick up naloxone and learn more about substance use services offered for immigrant populations.

[Office of Recovery Services - Boston @ORSBoston]

The Boston branch of @RiseRecoverLive is hosting a substance-free event with music, dancing, and pumpkin carving. October 26, from 5-8pm, at 54 Newmarket Square!

[Office of Recovery Services - Boston @ORSBoston]

HelpSteps is a comprehensive resource for substance use treatment services!

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Find medical and social services near you with HelpSteps! To get started, dial 2-1-1 or visit https://t.co/oCAkPU86FF.

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Find medical and social services near you with HelpSteps! To get started, dial 2-1-1 or visit https://t.co/oCAkPU86FF.

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Join us for our health insurance enrollment event on October 21 at the Lower Mills Branch of the Boston Public Library.

If you have questions about the event or to learn more about your health insurance options, call the Mayor's Health Line at 617-534-5050.

[Boston Municipal Research Bureau @ResearchBureau1]

Congrats to Chief James Hooley @BOSTON_EMS on receiving the 2024 Shattuck Chair’s Award! From EMT to Chief, 46 years of dedicated service & leadership have transformed Boston EMS, & improved care for our community. Thank you, Chief Hooley! #ShattuckAwards @BEMSRA @WestRoxburyONS

[Office of Recovery Services - Boston @ORSBoston]

Congratulations to the new class!
Thank you to all the EMS personnel responding to and reversing overdoses throughout Boston!

[Boston EMS @BOSTON_EMS]

Congratulations to Academy Class 2024-1! Today in a ceremony at Boston Public Library’s Rabb Hall, we celebrated three recent promotions and the graduation of 27 EMT Recruits. (1/2)

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Carney Hospital in Dorchester is closed. Find other options for healthcare. The Mayor’s Health Line can help you sign up for health insurance and find a primary care provider. Call 617-534-5050 (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Learn more at https://t.co/p1EY6reIrk.

[Office of Recovery Services - Boston @ORSBoston]

Celebrate #RecoveryMonth at the Shattuck Picnic Area in Franklin Park, Dorchester, on Friday, Sept 13, from 10 AM to 3 PM! Enjoy a day of food, music, games, resources, and more as the community comes together in support of recovery.

[Office of Recovery Services - Boston @ORSBoston]

Tomorrow, August 31, at 5:30 PM, @NorthSuffolkOrg/@STEP_Rox host "A Beautiful Remembrance" in honor of #IOAD2024. At sunset, there will be a candlelight vigil and a "Calling of Names" to honor those lost. 💜

For questions, please call 617-442-7837.

#EndOverdose #OverdoseAware

[Boston EMS @BOSTON_EMS]

We are hiring! Apply now to become an EMT with Boston EMS: https://t.co/Axui7KBLZ5 . Starting pay for new EMT-Recruits is $35 per hour and the residency requirement has been suspended. Applicants have until 9/30 to secure MA EMT cert and provide that documentation.

[RIZE Massachusetts Foundation @RIZEMass]

Today @MassGovernor announced the recipients of the 1st round of funding through Mosaic, our partnership with @massDPH. We will award $3.75 M to 18 community-led organizations supporting populations that have been historically underserved. #opioidcrisis https://t.co/5tAjQrbMqV

[Office of Recovery Services - Boston @ORSBoston]

HelpSteps contains a directory of substance use programs. It's an easy way to find treatment services in Boston.

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

HelpSteps is a free web and app-based system that can help you find over 11,000 medical and social services near you! Visit https://t.co/0Z9wQ89fs2 for more information.

#HelpSteps

[Boston EMS @BOSTON_EMS]

Looking for a rewarding career? We are hiring state certified EMTs to join Boston EMS. Starting pay is $35 an hour and the residency requirement has been temporarily suspended. We’re accepting applications through September 6th. Apply today: https://t.co/Axui7KBLZ5

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

We're seeking proposals from community-based organizations to prevent fatal overdoses and provide substance use treatment in Dorchester, East Boston, Mattapan, Roxbury, and the South End. Learn more and apply at https://t.co/Dy5kXkU1hB. #OverdosePrevention #OverdoseAwareness

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

We just announced a groundbreaking $21 million investment in the mental and behavioral healthcare of Boston’s young people, including growing our mental healthcare workforce. (1/3)

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Launching later this year, the Family Overdose Support Fund will distribute $250,000 to Boston families who have experienced the loss of a family member due to opioid overdose.

https://t.co/Dy5kXkUz79
@mayorwu @cityofboston

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

Take what you need: How to Practice Meditation

Consider practicing meditation to help improve your mental health. Taking a moment for yourself with some deep breaths can be beneficial for your mind.

Remember, your mental health is as important as your physical health.

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

In 2021, African Americans represented 40% of all new HIV diagnoses but only made up 14% of the U.S. population (CDC; Pew Research 2024).

Combat HIV stigma by supporting services that enhance the lives of Black/African American communities. #StopHIVtogether