The number of overdose deaths nationally in 2022, the deadliest year on record
The number of people who die every day in Massachusetts from overdose
Our Areas of Impact
Ending the overdose crisis requires a comprehensive and flexible approach. No one policy or program alone is sufficient to address the magnitude of the crisis. We organize our work into three focus areas:
Investing in Community
Generating Knowledge
Building Inclusive Networks
The latest from RIZE
RIZE Announces Grant Opportunity for Municipalities to Apply for Opioid Settlement Funds
Note: Since this press release, the deadline to apply to the Municipal Matching Grant Program has been extended to November 15, 2024, and the grant period will begin in March 2025. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 25, 2024 CONTACT: Greg Turner, Ball Consulting Group,...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3.75 Million to 18 Grassroots Organizations to Address the Opioid Crisis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 21, 2024 CONTACT:Ayub Tahlil, ayub.tahlil@mass.gov, 617-939-7516 Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3.75 Million to 18 Grassroots Organizations to Address the Opioid Crisis Awards are part of unique public-private partnership to allow...
Community Care in Reach: Mobilizing Addiction Services
In January, The Kraft Center for Community Health at Mass General Brigham and RIZE hosted Community Care in Reach 2024, a virtual conference on mobilizing addiction services. The conference featured multiple sessions focused on topics including how to launch a mobile...
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