BRIDGES Coalition for OPS

Maryland needs Overdose Prevention Sites (OPS) now! #OPSSaveLives #EndRacistWarOnDrugs #EnableHealth #YESonMyBlock

[BRIDGES Coalition for OPS @bridges4OPS]

Please join us! We know the power of carrying naloxone and we are very excited to share this powerful resource with you. See the Zoom link below. #EnableHealth

[Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition @BmoreHRC]

It's about to be Memorial Day weekend, what better time to have a narcan training than this Friday May 27th from 5:30-6:30PM EST

[BHS Baltimore @BHSBaltimore]

Yesterday we testified in support of #OPS, today we're calling on @SenBillFerg @MDSenate @jwaldstreicher @WillCSmithJr to pass SB762 to allow people who use drugs to carry their supplies without fear of criminalization. #harmreduction #advocacy #decrimourworks

[BHS Baltimore @BHSBaltimore]

Let’s start using new ways to tackle the ongoing overdose crisis in MD, @SenBillFerg and @MDSenate - Decriminalize paraphernalia, PASS SB762 #decrimourworks #drugpolicy

[Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition @BmoreHRC]

These tools indicate a person who cares about their health and well being while using and those of others. Not someone who wants or needs to be criminalized. Pass SB762 @SenBillFerg @Willcsmithjr #decrimourworks #Oscars

[Communities United @_MarylandCU]

Busy day in Annapolis yesterday.

Kudos to our @bridges4OPS on providing testimony in hearings for both Overdose Prevention Sites (HB953) & Paraphernalia Decriminalization (HB173).

It is the time to save lives is NOW!

#OPSSavesLives #DecrimOurWorks

[BHS Baltimore @BHSBaltimore]

“The way we have dealt with people who use drugs & looking at them as inherently criminal is wrong. Baltimoreans deserve better. We owe it to ourselves, to our city & to those we’ve lost to overdose. That’s why I’m fully support OPS.” @MayorBMScott at @bridges4OPS press conf.

[BHS Baltimore @BHSBaltimore]

“There’s never been a death at an OPS. It is my hope that we are posed to be the next city to adopt these site. Tens of thousand of lives are at stake. We should not wait a moment longer to implement public health solutions that save lives.” @TheOfficialDocD @bridges4OPS

[BHS Baltimore @BHSBaltimore]

“In Annapolis, we were told that no one in MD or Baltimore would want an OPS on their block - we responded with a resounding ‘YES on my Block!’

And we invite you to join us.”

@ruhjuhnee of @BmoreHRC and @bridges4OPS

#OPSSaveLives #YesOnMyBlock

[Sam Rivera @samrivera1111]

***OPC UPDATE***

As of 7/3/22, we've had:
❤️ 1,415 unique participants
💛 25,580 total #OPC utilizations
🤎 355 #overdose interventions

We @NYHarmReduction @cornerproject R so blessed to have AMAZING staff. YES, compassion, care & LOVE are replicable!
#wearethemedicine ❤️‍🩹💉

[BRIDGES Coalition for OPS @bridges4OPS]

@tyrone_hanley @HIPSDC @tamikahs66 @BmoreHRC We're coming down and you know we have the set up supplies already 😉

[Baltimore Courtwatch @bmorecourtwatch]

If you are feeling that need to do something to make things feel a little more hopeful, our friends at @BmoreHRC are holding a public narcan training later this week. Narcan saves lives. Please attend if you can: https://t.co/Rn3syno5J7

[Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition @BmoreHRC]

Baltimore City’s CDC COVID-19 Community Level has been changed from Low to Medium. Don't let the word "medium" fool you.

Mask up! For real, for real. Hang out outdoors instead of in, whenever possible. If indoors wear a mask.
#CovidIsNotOver

[Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition @BmoreHRC]

We could really use some new, adult socks!

Folks experiencing homelessness really need fresh socks pretty often in order to prevent foot issues, decrease pain, and keep feet dry.

Hit us up if you can help out with any new socks!
🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦

[Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition @BmoreHRC]

We all agree we want less syringe litter and certainly we agree we want LESS DEATH, so make it easier for people to carry their supplies back to a safe disposal location.
@BMore_Healthy @SenBillFerg @Willcsmithjr
@jwaldstreicher

[Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition @BmoreHRC]

Thank you to racial justice warrior, Senator @jillpcarter, for fighting to increase safety, reduce OD death, and keep pushing her colleagues to care for the people. #decrimourworks #racialjustice #Maryland

[BRIDGES Coalition for OPS @bridges4OPS]

@SenBillFerg @Larryhogan you have the chance to keep Marylanders who use drugs safe from criminalization. What’s stopping you? Pass HB481/SB509 #decrimourworks

[BRIDGES Coalition for OPS @bridges4OPS]

If we want to “stem the flow of overdose deaths,” let's start following practical evidence-based solutions. Decriminalizing paraphernalia is one step forward #drugpolicy #decrimourworks @SenBillFerg

[Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition @BmoreHRC]

The House passed HB481 to decriminalize paraphernalia, now it's YOUR TURN @MDSenate @SenBillFerg #passSB509 #drugpolicy #decrimourworks #Maryland

[Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition @BmoreHRC]

Thank you to @DavidMoon2014 and all members that voted to pass HB481 through the house! #decrimourworks #drugpolicy next up---the senate. Let's go @SenBillFerg