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The Daily Free Press

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Boston launches Family Overdose Support Fund to support families affected by opioid overdoses

Lauren Albano February 7, 2025
When Brendan Little worked as policy director for the City of Boston’s Office of Recovery Services, he often received requests from constituents to help pay for their loved ones’ funerals, but the office did not have the dedicated funds to support.
East to West: September 9, 2019

East to West: September 9, 2019

JenRacoosin September 9, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover student forums on Free Speech, a new grant for disaster preparation in Boston, a new app for study groups, and more. This episode originally aired...

On Sep. 4, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh spoke at a construction site in the Seaport District as part of the city’s month-long programming for National Recovery Month. Workers observed a moment of silence to honor the 150 out of 100,000 construction workers lost to opioid-related deaths. COURTESY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Walsh’s office to host addiction awareness events for National Recovery Month

Mia Cathell September 5, 2019
These events include opioid overdose reversal trainings, a substance abuse awareness rally, and an interfaith service honoring activists and leaders in addiction recovery.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announces a Personal Advancement for Individuals in Recovery initiative, which will support residents recovering from substance abuse. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/ DFP FILE PHOTO

City launches initiative to aid residents in substance abuse recovery

Shannon Larson September 26, 2017

A new citywide pilot initiative will help out around 40 at-risk individuals in the early stages of substance abuse recovery by awarding them stipends to support their efforts. Boston Mayor Martin...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has announced a new hotline service for people struggling with substance abuse and drug addiction. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Mayor’s Office begins 311 for Recovery Services hotline

Steven Barry September 16, 2016

A new hotline service aimed to help Boston residents battling substance abuse and addiction was launched Tuesday by Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, according to a press release. The service, called 311 for...

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