Berkshire Overdose Addiction Prevention Collaborative

Berkshire Overdose Addiction Prevention Collaborative BOAPC mobilizes resources and builds capacity in Berkshire County to prevent the harms from opioids BOAPC and our social posts are here to help and educate.

The mission of the Berkshire Overdose Addiction Prevention Collaborative (BOAPC) is to implement local policy, practice, systems, and/or environmental changes to prevent the misuse of opioids and to prevent and reduce deaths and poisonings associated with opioids. The Collaborative consists of participants from across Berkshire County including community service organizations, medical and mental h

ealth practitioners, government, law enforcement, treatment/recovery providers, education, people in recovery, people who use drugs and individual citizens alike. BOAPC provides an engaging space for these partners to work together to identify needs in the community and collaborate on implementing solutions. Any negative comments are not reflective of our work or our community and will be removed. Be kind and courteous!

Looking for Naloxone? Check out the map- this shows over 130 locations across Berkshire County where you can find it!
05/20/2026

Looking for Naloxone? Check out the map- this shows over 130 locations across Berkshire County where you can find it!

Naloxone (Narcan) is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose by attaching to receptors and blocking the effects of opioids. Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a person if their breathing has slowed or stopped because of an overdose. Read More >

There are so many great programs for prevention, youth work and support. Do you know of any young kids who might want t...
05/18/2026

There are so many great programs for prevention, youth work and support. Do you know of any young kids who might want to join us?

Berkshire County has great resources for youth, substance use prevention and support. Here are just a few: https://www.sparkberkshires.org/be3c

Another day of knocking in Pittsfield! Huge thanks to our energetic teams of Knockers as we went door to door bringing n...
05/17/2026

Another day of knocking in Pittsfield! Huge thanks to our energetic teams of Knockers as we went door to door bringing naloxone, knowledge and support to our neighbors throughout Pittsfield!

Bringing naloxone, resources, love and support to every apartment, house, mouse house and hen house in Adams!
05/16/2026

Bringing naloxone, resources, love and support to every apartment, house, mouse house and hen house in Adams!

05/12/2026

Mental Illness can affect persons of any age, race, religion or socioeconomic status.
One in four American adults experiences an episode of mental illness per year.
Individuals, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, with mental illness are those around us – our neighbors, our friends, family and co-workers.
Four million children and adolescents in this country suffer from a serious mental disorder that causes significant functional impairments at home, at school and with peers.
Mental health disorders account for more disability that any other illness, including cancer and heart disease reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). National Alliance on Mental Illness Berkshire County

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all who mom, have a mom, lost a mom or are struggling with their mother. Do what you need to do today and every day to live your best lives. 🌸🌷🌼

05/08/2026

This month's Caregiver Corner Tip is all about taking stock. Share this post with a caregiver who could use the reminder for Mental Health Awareness Month. 🧠 ➡ Schedule that appointment you've been putting off ➡ Accept an offer to help ➡ Add something you enjoy to your routine ➡ Stay conn...

05/07/2026

National Mental Health Awareness Month in May focuses on bringing tools, resources, and education to the general public. We all need support.

Each year Mental Health America, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and other mental health organizations across the country organize events, webinars, and more to improve mental health access across the country. Learn more from our friends National Alliance on Mental Illness Berkshire County

05/06/2026

Have you ever wondered what exactly goes on at a Peer Recover Center? Take a look at just one day's events Have Hope Peer Recovery Center for an example.

9:30am Cooking w/ Coaches
11 Clean up
12:15pm All Pathways Mtg
1:30 Hair Cuts
2 Arts and Crafts
4 First Friday Bake Sale
5 Life Recovery Mtg

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