Overdose prevention services are an evidence-based public health measure proven to save lives by monitoring participants for signs of overdose and intervening to prevent overdose death. As one component of substance use harm reduction programs, they provide connections to community while treating individuals with dignity and respect. These services are available to anyone in the community without any barrier to entry.
Massachusetts for Overdose Prevention Coalition (MA4OPC) is a statewide coalition of more than 30 organizations committed to establishing overdose prevention centers in Massachusetts. We believe every person who uses drugs deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and trust. The coalition supports efforts to save lives, establish a culture of harm reduction and expand harm reduction strategies, and link people to treatment and recovery support services.
MA4OPC is the result of a growing grassroots movement that has been fighting for overdose prevention centers in our state for many years. We especially acknowledge the pioneering work of SIFMA NOW! and build on their steadfast efforts to raise awareness and a sense of urgency among decision-makers to implement OPCs.
