Join Jason Faro, Assistant Superintendent at the Essex County Sheriff’s Department, as he shares firsthand experience from launching an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) in a jail setting. Learn how this initiative expands access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), improves continuity of care, and enhances treatment for opioid use disorder within correctional systems. By […]
Providing patient-centered care for individuals receiving treatment services for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) requires coordination across healthcare and social service providers. Establishing connections and interagency collaboration among OTPs and community agencies, such as emergency departments, skilled nursing facilities, and correctional institutions, can support long-term recovery. Participants will hear from Dr. Ruth A. Potee, a Massachusetts-based […]
Join Dr. Traci Green and Christa Thomas-Sowers from Brandeis University’s Opioid Policy Research Collaborative for a learning opportunity about the latest on drug checking in Massachusetts. Learn what drug checking is, how it operates in Massachusetts, and why this information is important to know. We’ll also discuss how OTPs can support patient safety through initiatives […]
An open forum designed specifically for OTP staff! Join our open office hours for anyone interested in learning more about the 2027 OTP Virtual Convening (March 30 & 31) and […]