CPD’s Clinical Support Unit Helps Host Overdose Awareness Day Event as Recovery Month Kicks Off

CPD's Clinical Support Unit Helps Host Overdose Awareness Day Event as National Recovery Month Kicks Off

Cambridge Police Department joined the Cambridge Public Health Department, the Access Drug User Health Program, and the CARE Team to recognize and remember the lives lost to opioid overdoses as part of International Overdose Awareness Day at the end of August.

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Cambridge also recognizes September as National Recovery Month. Recovery Month emphasizes that recovery is for everyone: every person, every family, every community. The P.A.R.T.N.E.R (Providing Access to Resources, Treatment Needs, and Education for Recovery) Initiative is a collaboration between clinical social workers and public safety personnel to reduce substance misuse-related overdoses.

If you or a loved one need help or support with recovery, free and confidential help is available 24/7 through the Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline, 800-327-5050, or reach out to the P.A.R.T.N.E.R initiative through the Cambridge Police Department Clinical Support Unit at 617-349-9352 or [email protected].