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The Massachusetts Opioid Treatment Program Training and Technical Assistance (OTP TTA) Center is funded by the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS). We are also guided by the insights and expertise of both our Patient and Staff Advisory Committees, ensuring our work is informed by diverse perspectives and real-world experiences.

If you’d like to learn more about our Advisory Committees, their roles, or upcoming opportunities to get involved, visit our dedicated Advisory Committees page. Visit our Contact Us page to learn more or explore additional ways to get involved.

Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) in Massachusetts provide treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) and are licensed by BSAS and federally certified by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). OTPs administer & dispense FDA-approved medications for the treatment of OUD, including methadone & buprenorphine. In addition to medication, OTPs provide medical, counseling, vocational, educational, and other screening, assessment, and treatment services. They meet patient needs with a combination of services tailored to each patient based on an individualized assessment.

Mission & Vision

Our mission is to foster innovation at Massachusetts OTPs by providing staff with resources and support to deliver patient-centered care, address treatment barriers, and improve health outcomes. Our vision is a future where all individuals seeking treatment through Massachusetts OTPs have access to equitable, high-quality, and effective care.

Through our technical assistance and resources, we provide OTP staff with the support they need to enhance care delivery, implement evidence-based practices, and address challenges in their programs. Specifically, we aim to help OTPs:

  • Expand access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).
  • Enhance patient care and improve treatment outcomes.
  • Address systemic barriers to equitable care.
  • Reduce stigma within opioid treatment.
  • Foster collaboration and shared learning among OTP staff.

Our Team

A committed group working to support OTPs in improving treatment delivery and patient outcomes across Massachusetts.

Project Director: Sasha Bianchi
Project Manager: Julie Attys
Project Analysts: Shaivi Herur, Gretchen Shoemaker
Training Lead: Melissa Schoemmell

Advisory Committee Lead and Training Specialist: Lili Njeim
Evaluation Lead: Erin Singer
Communications Lead: Audrey Foxx
Web & Design Team: Heather Brack, Faith Bouchard, Stephen Suplita

Funding Statement

The OTP TTA Center is funded by BSAS. The information, resources, and materials provided through this center were developed in alignment with BSAS goals and objectives but may not necessarily reflect the views or policies of BSAS. This funding supports our mission to assist OTPs in Massachusetts in reducing barriers to care and improving patient recovery outcomes.