The Brockton Area Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative

This photo is from the Bridgewater-Raynham High School Spring 2016 PhotoVoice Project

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Springing Into Collaboration Springing Into Collaboration

“Rise above the rest, stand TALL and bloom no matter what’s going on around you.”

This quarter, we are very excited to highlight regional initiatives of the

Collaborative as we have been particularly successful in coming together as a group to accomplish our goals across

the region. The Brockton Area Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative would

not be where it is today if it weren’t for its dedicated volunteers and extensive

community partners that continue to work effortlessly to address substance

use prevention within the local communities. We would like to thank all of our coalition members for their hard

work and commitment to the Collaborative.

Most likely to drive another police department’s police vehicle: Officer Scott Hile

Most likely to represent recovery high schools like a boss: Ryan Morgan

Most likely to effortlessly speak to a room full of 60 adults: Marah Burt

Most likely to have the longest list of outreach and do it with grace: Brockton Police Department, with an honorable mention to Nancy Leedberg and Dick Linehan

Most likely to change the face of law enforcement: Chief Scott Allen

Most likely to give us his all even in his last year prior to retirement: Dick Warnock

Most likely to give Naloxone to a stranger: Erika Sarmento

Most likely to start a meeting on time: Susan Silva

Rockland Bulldog MVP: Freea Leahy

Most likely to lend their church out to a groups of strangers: Pastor Don Olson

Most likely to bring cookies to a meeting: Evelyn Delutis

Most likely to support regional initiatives with a smile: Dave Alexander

Most likely to follow-up with someone in need: Shawn Salisbury

2016-2017 Collaborative Superlatives Each year, leaders from various sectors of the community are awarded with a superlative to

recognize their roles and contribution to the Collaborative.

Whitman-Hanson Regional High School Summer 2015 PhotoVoice Project

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Most likely to engage the business community: Rockland CARES

Most surprising location to hold a regional meeting: Bridgewater Pediatrics, with an honorable mention to Dr. Kern and his staff

Rollin’ deep award: Whitman-Hanson Guidance/Adjustment Department

Most likely to consider modifications to school policies: Whitman-Hanson Regional School District

Most likely to have over 600 people walk through the door: East Bridgewater Drop-In Center

Most likely to make the most placements in one year: The Champion Plan

Most likely to secure nearly $1 million for Plymouth County: Pat Nevins

Most likely to add up the ACES Edward Jacoubs

A C H I E V E M E N T S

Brockton’sBrockton’s

CHAMPION PLAN ,

launched by launched by

Mayor Mayor

Bill Carpenter, Bill Carpenter,

celebrated it’s first year anniversary in March!celebrated it’s first year anniversary in March!

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P e y t o n L e e , a 26-year-old in the midst of a heroin addiction felt “invisible” to the world prior to entering the Brockton police station to The Champion Plan. At The Champion Plan’s one year anniversary, Lee gave an emotional speech about how this program helped him

into treatment and provided the follow-up necessary to keep him motivated during his recovery. During this captivating speech, Lee recalled the “harsh reality of seeing track marks on your arm” and sleeping outside in the bitter cold. Lee continued by stating, “Last year, I didn’t know if I’d be here. I was destroyed...I felt invisible to the world, invisible to my emotions, and invisible to my family.” The Champion Plan was launched last year by Brockton Mayor Bill Carpenter. Anyone suffering from a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) can go into the Brockton Police Station to receive assistance. A Recovery Coach from the Gandara Center, a partner organization, will walk the individual to the group’s office down the street and support the individual until they are placed in treatment. Lee stated that he not only felt welcomed by Gandara Center, but he also said that his Recovery Coach and other members from The Champion Plan kept in touch with Lee to ensure he stayed on track during and following his recovery. To this day, Lee’s recovery coach continues to speak with not only Lee but also his mother on the phone to

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ensure everything is alright. During his recovery, Lee was treated with dignity and respect which he said made all the difference. Program volunteers persistently followed up with him as he stated; “They don’t quit. They don’t give up on you. Even then, my recovery wasn’t perfect. Even when it wasn’t perfect they never gave up. They called every single day... to get me where I am today.” Lee was one of 279 clients placed into treatment by The Champion Plan during its first year launch. About 45 percent of clients listed Brockton as their most recent community of residence, and 65 percent of all clients were homeless, according to evaluators Pam Kelley and Sean Varano of Kelley Research and Associates. Mayor Carpenter noted that wherever these individuals come from, the bottom line is that the program is saving lives from heroin addiction and other substance use. He states The Champion Plan is not a Brockton Plan, “It’s a Brockton-based plan, but we know that this problem, this challenge, is regional and national and, to some extent, folks that are really struggling right now may end up in Brockton for a variety of reasons and we’re here to help them. We’re proud of the fact that more than half the people coming through the program are not Brockton residents.” Henry Julio East-Trou, Executive Director for the Gandara Center states “The partnership has worked very, very well” as substance-use experts call The Champion Plan a success in its first year. The Gandara Center is both state and federally funded. The Champion Plan program is now also being supported by a nonprofit. The nonprofit also received $50,000 from the city’s medical marijuana clinic, In Good Health.

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Typically the Collaborative will hire interns within the Criminology field and other relevant majors directly related to topics addressed by the Collaborative. This spring semester the Collaborative had its first marketing intern. In the past, the Collaborative mainly focused on social media marketing through Facebook which posed an issue in terms of our target audience because one of the main age groups the Collaborative aims to reach is young adolescents. Through extensive surveying, we know that young people are not as active on Facebook in comparison to other social media outlets. Our marketing intern has worked to revamp the Instagram page and increase engagement and activity on this page in hope of interacting with the high school and middle school population within Plymouth County. Through this process, we were able to connect with numerous people across the nation who were affected in some way by substance use disorder. One woman we connected with through our Instagram page has two sons currently in recovery and runs her own social media marketing and Research Company called ikandy. She has generously offered to donate her services to help the collaborative share the stories of many inspirational people across Plymouth County and to further educate on the opioid epidemic, which is sweeping the nation. Connect with us on Instagram to stay updated on events, projects, inspirational stories and educational facts.

Over fifty percent of the placements made by The Champion Plan have been with High Point Treatment Center which has multiple locations including Brockton. Daniel Mumbauer, president and CEO of High Point congratulated the Mayor’s successful program by stating “A lot of folks who do not understand addiction do not care about the folks struggling with addiction.

Champion Plan Story continued…..

I was so impressed [Mayor Carpenter] recognized a community problem, understood the need, and came up with a creative solution.”

Following The Champion Plan’s one year anniversary, the program continues to assist individuals facing Substance Use Disorders (SUD) get the treatment and support they both need and deserve.

S o c i a l M e d i a S o c i a l M e d i a E n g a g e m e n tE n g a g e m e n t

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“Stonehi l l Col lege Alumni Combat the Opioid Epidemic in Greater Brockton”

In an effort to shed light on the work that is being done to combat the opioid epidemic in the greater Brockton region, Stonehill College recognized six of its alumni through their monthly newsletter. The article reflects upon each individual’s journey beginning with their experiences in undergrad to tackling the crisis at hand through their career endeavors. Stonehill states, “The story of how these alumni came together in their work on the pernicious public health issue begins with Jacoubs.” He observes, “Five years ago, I thought, ‘how are we going to wrap our head around this?’ Now, although the end isn’t in sight, we at least have a strategy and a plan.”

From left to right: Merielle Paul ‘13, Kelly Macomber ‘13, Ed Jacoubs ‘80, Koren Cappiello ‘03, Hillary Dubois Farquharson ‘06, and Gabrielle Peruccio ‘14.

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During the week of May 15, 2017, the Collaborative had the opportunity to attend the 25th International Harm Reduction Conference in Montreal, Canada. Harm Reduction is a set of practical strategies that reduce the negative consequences of drug use. This conference, which was themed 'At the Heart of the Response" was attended by over 70 countries and included presentations, panels, workshops and dialogue space sessions on harm reduction services, new research, successful advocacy campaigns, and key policy discussions around harm reduction.

The conference consisted of individuals who work "at the heart of the response" including researchers, campaigners, activists, health professionals, development professionals and human rights experts. In addition, individuals who use substances, sex workers, people living with HIV, and other individuals interested in Harm Reduction were able to attend the conference. The main objective of this conference was to help build a world where people benefit from good drug policies, rooted in dignity, health and human rights.

To view the full article, please visit: http://www.stonehill.edu/news-media/news/details/alumni-combat-the-opioid-epidemic-in-greater-brockton

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In the last year through the efforts of the SAPC grant, the Collaborative developed an alcohol focused presentation for youth, titled “A Little Party Never Killed Anyone, Right?” This presentation is utilized by the Collaborative to help inform youth audiences about the dangers associated with underage drinking. This presentation has been given over a dozen times across various schools in the town in our Collaborative and has reached over 250 students. The 40 minute

informational session focuses on the signs and symptoms of alcohol use, impact of alcohol on the body and brain, and destructive decisions associated with underage drinking. In addition, the presentation touches on deceptive marketing, blood alcohol content and binge drinking. This session ends with insight on how a youth can help a friend or loved one who may be struggling with substance use disorder.

O VE R VI EW : Under the STEP Act (Chapter 52) the

Department of Public Health is responsible for creating a Voluntary

Non-Opioid Directive form and publishing it on the Department’s

website for public use. In addition, prior to discharge, SUD treatment providers

will inform persons under their care about the option to file a Directive. This information can be revoked orally or in written form for any reason at any time. This excludes offering, prescribing, or

administering opioid medication for the purpose of medicated assisted SUD

treatment as approved for such use by the FDA.

HI G HLI G H TS: SEVEN DAY LIMIT ON PRESCRIBING OPIATES

TO A PATIENT (OUTPATIENT CASES ONLY, EXCEPTIONS: CHRONIC PAIN, CANCER, AND

PALLIATIVE CARE)

PATIENTS CAN REQUEST A PARTIALLY FILLED OPIOID PRESCRIPTION

ALL PRESCRIBERS MUST COMPLETE APPROPRIATE TRAINING IN PAIN MANAGEMENT

AND ADDICTION

OVERDOSE AND NALOXONE PATIENTS IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS MUST UNDERGO A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER EVALUATION BY A

LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL THROUGH AN EMERGENCY SERVICE PROVIDER

WITHIN 24 HOURS

CHAPTER 52 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SUBSTANCE

USE, TREATMENT, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION

Any board of professional licensure may limit, condition, or suspend the license

of, or assess fines against a licensee who recklessly or negligently fails to comply

with a person’s Directive.

THE COMMONWEALTH OF

M ASSACHU SETT S

For more information visit: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2016/Chapter52

“WHATS I N

Y OUR C UP?”

2016 Drug Free Communities Survey

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Prom season is a time for students

to celebrate years full of

academic hard work and a

culmination of nearing the end

of their career as high school

students. Although this is a joyous time, East

Bridgewater High School

Administration knows it can also

be a time for increased chance of tragedy due to consequences of

underage drinking. In

order to enhance underage drinking

prevention efforts, East Bridgewater implemented

their first "Mandatory

Pre-Prom Event" for parents of both juniors and seniors that wished to attend their proms. These events opened with the Plymouth County District

Attorney Timothy Cruz providing education regarding the Social Host Liability Law. This

was followed by Police Chief Scott Allen addressing parents as both a police officer and

as a parent of high school aged youth. Ruth Zakarin, Director of Trauma Services at Family and Community Resources in Brockton, spoke

of sexual consent in the context of drinking. Lastly, D.A.R.E Officer Mark Harvey

provided additional education to the audience regarding underage drinking and it's potential devastating consequences. In April, the Junior

Class event took place, with only 30 parents required to watch the alternative video. On

May 22nd, over 90 senior class parents attended the second mandatory pre-prom

event. Several parents contacted the school in the days following the events, praising the

school in their efforts to educate the community around the Social Host Law as well

as the dangers of underage drinking.

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How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to use prescription

drugs not prescribed to you?

Not wrong at all 4%

A little bit wrong 3%

Wrong 9%

Very Wrong 84%

How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to smoke marijuana?

Not wrong at all 7%

A little bit wrong 9%

Wrong 14%

Very Wrong 70%

Not wrong at all 4%

A little bit wrong 7%

Wrong 17%

Very Wrong 72%

How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to have one or two

drinks of an alcoholic beverage nearly every day?

PP r er e –– PP r o m r o m Mandatory EventsMandatory Events

LEARNING

THE LINGO

METHAMPHETAMINE Speed, Chalk, Tina,

Ice, Crystal, Crank, Glass, Fire, Go Fast

TOBACCO, NICOTINE & E-CIGARETTES

Smokes, Cigs, Chew, Dip, Snuff, Lip

HEROIN:DOPE, H, Junk, Black tar, Ska, Horse

INHALANTS Laughing Gas, Snappers, Poppers, Whippets, Bold

COCAINECOKE, COKA, C, SNOW, WHITE, POWDER, FLAKE, BLOW, BUMP, CANDY, CHARLIE, ROCK, TOOT

#BE

MARIJUANA

Pot, Grass, Herb, Weed, Mary Jane,

Reefer, Skunk, Loud, Ganja

COUGH & COLD MEDICINES

Lean, Purple Drank, Dirty Sprite, Robotripping,

Tussin, Triple C, Dex, Skittles, Candy, Velvet, Drank

SALVIA: Shepherdess’s Herb,

Maria Pastora, Sally-D,

Ska Pastora

ALCOHOL Booze Brew

Liquor L

B A T H S A L T S Bloom,

Cloud Nine, Vanilla Sky,

White Lightning PERSCRIPTION PAIN MEDICATIONS

(OPIOIDS) Oxy, Hillbilly heroin, OC, Oxycotton, Percs,

Happy pills, Vikes

PRESCRIPTION DEPRESSANT MEDICATIONS

Barbs, Reds, JOHNNYS, Phennies, Tooies, Yellows, Yellow jackets, Xany Bars, downers,

sleeping pills, Tranks, Zombie pills

PERSCRIPTON STIMULANT MEDICATIONS (AMPHETAMINES) Skippy, the Smart drug, Vitamin R,

Bennies, Black beauties, Roses, Hearts, Speed, Uppers

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KNOW

M D M A (ECSTASY or MOLLY) E, XTC, Adam, Hug, Beans,

Clarity, Love Drug

Most of the information included was taken from the Nation Institute of Drug Abuse for Teens.

www.teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts

Special K and Spice may sound like items that exist in your kitchen. However, it is

important to know as a parent that these names and those listed on this sheet are all

"street names" or alternative names for substances. Knowing the lingo can help

you to be more aware of what your child is talking about or involved in. If

you hear your child asking for any of these items, or see texts with these items included,

ask your child what they are talking about. Use that time to

have a conversation with them regarding substances.

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The Center is open on the first and third Thursday of every

month from 5 to 9PM at the Community Covenant Church

located at 400 Pleasant Street.

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As of May 2017 there have been

379 unique individuals served and

556 placements made into treatment

since the launch of the Champion Plan.

HOURS OF OPERATION

MONDAY-THURSDAY—9AM-5PM

FRIDAY— 9AM-7:30PM

SATURDAY—9AM-2:30PM

SUNDAY— CLOSED

(508) 408-5168

5PM-9PM TWICE A MONTH; DATES VARY

CHECK WEBSITE FOR MONTHLY UPDATES

WWW .PROJECTOUTREACHPLYMOUTH .COM

NEW HOPE CHAPEL

89 COURT STREET, PLYMOUTH MA

PLYMOUTH’S PROJECT OUTREACH PROVIDES A GATEWAY TO

PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES FOR PERSONS WITH SUBSTANCE

USE DISORDERS (SUD) AND THEIR FRIENDS AND/OR FAMILY MEMBERS.

PLYMOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH PROGRAM

The EB HOPE Drop-In Center continues to act as a

regional facilitator by introducing substance use

disorder persons and the family members, friends and

loved ones to the many great organizations and entities in

this region that offer a variety of treatment and

recovery services.

As of June 2017 the Drop-In Center has had

6 2 9 visitors. The Center is open on the first and third Thursday of every

month from 5 to 9PM at the Community Covenant Church

located at 400 Pleasant Street.

(504)800-0942

There are Med Rx Drop Boxes located in every Police

Department in the Collaborative.

***UPDATE DATE/NUMBERS

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

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The National Prescript ion Drug Take -Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. The most recent Take-Back Day took place on Saturday, April 29th. The following Police Departments from our Collaborative participated in this event. The East Bridgewater Police Dept. disposed 199 pounds of unused prescription medication turned in on this day. The Bridgewater PD serviced about 30 people and disposed 44 pounds of unused medication. The Hanson Police Department disposed about 40 pounds of unused medication and the Brockton Police Department serviced about 35 people.

During the week of April 17th, BAOAPC staff and representatives from various sectors of each community coalition attended the 6th Annual National Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. Over 2,400 individuals were in attendance from around the world to learn more about the opioid crisis and what can be done. A major portion of the conference focused on the rising issue of fentanyl which hit home for the BAOAPC’s group as Plymouth County is currently experiencing an increase in deaths due to this factor. Additionally, topics that resonated most with attendees highlighted heroin in transition in the U.S., drug related homicides: investigative and prosecutorial strategies, prevention for youth, by youth as well as creating connections for the many pathways of recovery. To gain access to the content of these presentations, please visit: https://vendome.swoogo.com/2017-rx-summit/8082.

Every town in Plymouth County have MedReturn boxes located

at their local police department. You can also find additional

locations if you go to www. Rxdrugdropbox.org

Please remember to dispose your

unused, unwanted and expired

prescription medications.

The National Prescription

Drug Take– Back Day

FREE ANONYMOUS SAFE

M o n d a y, J u l y 3 1 s t Gates Open at 6PM

Campanelli Stadium 1 Feinberg Way, Brockton

R e s o u r c e s & I n f o r m a t i o n Proceeds from the event will benefit The EB Outreach Drop-In Center and

& The Champion Plan

Vendor Tables Needed For This Event Non profits free/For profits $100

Registration Is Required Deadline is June 16th

Please Email hsavignano@hptc.org for a vendor registration form

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AUGUST 24TH @7PM

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C a l e n d a r **Please check out the calendar on our

website for details, updates and added events! http://opioidoverdoseprevention.org/bmoocp/events/

8th 15th

GRASP EB Outreach Drop-In

EB Outreach Drop-In GRASP EB Outreach Drop-In Night Out For Recovery

3rd 10th 17th 24th

J U N E

J U LY 6th

13th 20th 31st

A U G U S T EB Outreach Drop-In GRASP EB Outreach Drop-In Brockton’s Overdose Vigil

East

Bridgewater

& Rockland

Overdose Vigil

Dates are to

be

announced!