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# RIZE Massachusetts

An Initiative to End the Opioid Epidemic

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## Posts

- [Statement from Julie Burns, President & CEO of RIZE Massachusetts](https://www.rizema.org/statement-from-julie-burns-president-ceo-of-rize-massachusetts-4/)
- [Harm Reduction Workforce Webinar](https://www.rizema.org/harm-reduction-workforce-webinar/)
- [The Impact of Stigma on Substance Use Treatment](https://www.rizema.org/the-impact-of-stigma-on-substance-use-treatment/)
- [The Keys to Low-Threshold Housing](https://www.rizema.org/the-keys-to-low-threshold-housing/)
- [Learning from Lived Experience: Understanding Barriers to OUD Recovery](https://www.rizema.org/learning-from-lived-experience-understanding-barriers-to-oud-recovery/)
- [4th Wave of the Opioid Crisis – What Does it Mean for Massachusetts](https://www.rizema.org/4th-wave-of-the-opioid-crisis-what-does-it-mean-for-massachusetts/)
- [Municipal Training and Technical Assistance Project Manager](https://www.rizema.org/project-coordinator/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Appoints Rosen as Board Chair and Shelto and Sudders as Board Members](https://www.rizema.org/rize-announces-new-board-chair-and-members-may-2026/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Makes Four Key Appointments](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-makes-four-key-appointments/)
- [Mosaic: Putting the Pieces Together](https://www.rizema.org/mosaic-putting-the-pieces-together/) - In October 2025, RIZE hosted a convening to honor the $15 million in planned opioid settlement investments granted through Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership to community-led initiatives across Massachusetts. Presentation slides are included below: Creating Connection and Learning Together: Regional Collaboration Partnering to Maximize Opioid Settlement Impact Resiliency in Challenging Times Storytelling for Community Impact RIZE hosted a convening to honor the $15M in planned opioid settlement investments granted through Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership to community-led initiatives.
- [Navigating the Storm: Effective Strategies for Crisis Communications](https://www.rizema.org/navigating-the-storm-webinar/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Awards Nearly $440,000 to Train Social Workers in Evidence-Based Approach to Opioid Overdose Crisis](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-awards-nearly-440000-to-train-social-workers-in-evidence-based-approach-to-opioid-overdose-crisis/)
- [RIZE Announces Grant Opportunity for Municipalities to Apply for Opioid Settlement Funds](https://www.rizema.org/rize-announces-grant-opportunity-for-municipalities-to-apply-for-opioid-settlement-funds-2/) - RIZE announced today it will award $1.25 million in one-year matching grants to municipalities across the Commonwealth through Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership (Mosaic). RIZE announced it will award $1.25M in one-year matching grants to municipalities through Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership (Mosaic).
- [Liz Whynott Joins RIZE Massachusetts Foundation to Lead Municipal Training and Technical Assistance Program](https://www.rizema.org/liz-whynott-joins-rize-massachusetts-foundation-to-lead-municipal-training-and-technical-assistance-program/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 10, 2025 CONTACT: Molly McKinney, Ball Consulting Group, LLCPhone: 617-243-9950; Email: molly@ballcg.com Liz Whynott Joins RIZE Massachusetts Foundation to Lead Municipal Training and Technical Assistance Program BOSTON (June 10, 2025) – RIZE Massachusetts Foundation (RIZE), a nonprofit foundation solely dedicated to funding and collaborating on solutions to end the overdose crisis in Massachusetts, RIZE today announced that Liz Whynott is joining the organization as senior program officer and will lead the development and implementation of a new hub-and-spoke model for the state’s municipal training and technical assistance (TTA) program.
- [Statement from RIZE Massachusetts Foundation President & CEO Julie Burns on FY 2026 State Budget](https://www.rizema.org/statement-from-rize-massachusetts-foundation-president-ceo-julie-burns-on-fy-2026-state-budget/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Foundation Announces Grant Program for Children and Families Affected by the Opioid Crisis](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-foundation-announces-grant-program-for-children-and-families-affected-by-the-opioid-crisis-2/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 22, 2025 CONTACT: Molly McKinney, Ball Consulting Group, LLCPhone: 617-243-9950; Email: molly@ballcg.com RIZE Massachusetts Foundation Announces Grant Program for Children and Families Affected by the Opioid Crisis $7.5 Million to Be Distributed Over Three Years Through Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership BOSTON (April 22, 2025) – RIZE Massachusetts Foundation (RIZE), a nonprofit foundation RIZE today announced the launch of its third Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership (Mosaic) grant program to support children and families impacted by the opioid overdose crisis. Through the Family Resilience Grant program, RIZE will distribute $7.5 million over three years to community-based organizations that are building comprehensive support systems for families across Massachusetts.
- [RIZE Massachusetts Foundation Appoints Chief Advancement Officer and Associate Program Officer](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-foundation-appoints-chief-advancement-officer-and-associate-program-officer/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 13, 2025 CONTACT: Molly McKinney, Ball Consulting Group, LLCPhone: 617-243-9950; Email: molly@ballcg.com RIZE Massachusetts Foundation Appoints Chief Advancement Officer and Associate Program Officer BOSTON (May 13, 2025) – RIZE Massachusetts Foundation (RIZE), a nonprofit foundation solely dedicated to funding and creating solutions to end the overdose crisis in Massachusetts, today announced the RIZE today announced the appointments of Sara McMullen as chief advancement officer and Jamie Davis as associate program officer for community engagement.
- [Harm Reduction in Shelter Settings: Current Practices and Future Opportunities](https://www.rizema.org/harm-reduction-in-shelter-settings-current-practices-and-future-opportunities/) - In October, RIZE hosted a webinar to release the findings of a study of harm reduction practices in shelter settings in partnership with Boston Medical Center, led by Avik Chatterjee, MD and Thomas Regan. A panel discussion followed a presentation of the findings, moderated by Commissioner of Health and Human Services for the City of October 23rd On October 23, 2024 we hosted a webinar to release the findings of a study of harm reduction practices in shelter settings, led by Avik Chatterjee, MD and Tom Regan, and engaged in a panel discussion moderated by Commissioner of Health and Human Services for the City of Worcester, Mattie Castiel, MD and featuring panelists Mario Chaparro of Eliot Community Human Services, Desiree Demos of EVA Center, and Gregory Grays-Thomas of Boston Public Health Center.
- [RIZE Massachusetts Announces Reappointment of Board Members, Recipients of Joanne Peterson Award](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-announces-reappointment-of-board-members-recipients-of-joanne-peterson-award/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 17, 2024 CONTACT: Molly McKinney, Ball Consulting Group, LLCPhone: 617-243-9950; Email: molly@ballcg.com RIZE Massachusetts Foundation Announces Reappointment of Board Members, Recipients of Joanne Peterson Award BOSTON (Dec. 17, 2024) – RIZE Massachusetts Foundation, an independent nonprofit foundation solely dedicated to funding and creating solutions to end the overdose crisis in Massachusetts, today RIZE Massachusetts today announced the reappointment of six members of its Board of Directors. The six members provide valuable perspective and leadership in the health care and finance sectors.
- [Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3.75 Million to 18 Grassroots Organizations to Address the Opioid Crisis](https://www.rizema.org/mosaic-core-grant-announcement/) - The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $3.75 million in grants to 18 grassroots organizations to reduce the harms caused by the opioid epidemic in communities disproportionately impacted by overdose deaths.
- [RIZE Announces Grant Opportunity for Municipalities to Apply for Opioid Settlement Funds](https://www.rizema.org/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, LLCPhone: 617-243-9950; Email: greg@ballcg.com RIZE Massachusetts Foundation Announces Grant Opportunity for Municipalities to RIZE announced today it will award $1.25 in one-year matching grants to municipalities across the Commonwealth through Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership.
- [Statement from RIZE Massachusetts President & CEO Julie Burns](https://www.rizema.org/statement-from-rize-massachusetts-president-ceo-julie-burns/)
- [Statement from RIZE Massachusetts President & CEO Julie Burns](https://www.rizema.org/statement-from-rize-massachusetts-president-ceo-julie-burns-2/) - BOSTON (July 29, 2024) – RIZE Massachusetts thanks the Healey-Driscoll administration and legislative leaders for their continued support of efforts by RIZE Massachusetts to end the opioid epidemic and the stigma surrounding substance use disorder. Funding included in the state’s fiscal 2025 budget signed into law today by Gov. Maura Healey, and championed by Speaker RIZE Massachusetts thanks the Healey-Driscoll administration and legislative leaders for their continued support of efforts by RIZE to end the opioid epidemic and the stigma surrounding substance use disorder.
- [Statement from Julie Burns, President & CEO of RIZE Massachusetts](https://www.rizema.org/statement-from-julie-burns-president-ceo-of-rize-massachusetts-7/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Appoints Chief Program Officer and Associate Program Officers](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-appoints-chief-program-officer-and-associate-program-officers/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts and MA Department of Public Health Announce First Grant Opportunity from Opioid Settlement Funds to Support Community-Based Organizations](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-and-ma-department-of-public-health-announce-first-grant-opportunity-from-opioid-settlement-funds-to-support-community-based-organizations/)
- [RIZE Awards Nearly $2m to Improve Connections to Substance Use Services](https://www.rizema.org/rize-awards-nearly-2m-to-improve-connections-to-substance-use-services/)
- [Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches First-of-its-Kind Community Grantmaking Program for Substance Use Disorder](https://www.rizema.org/healey-driscoll-administration-launches-first-of-its-kind-community-grantmaking-program-for-substance-use-disorder/)
- [Foundations, UMass Memorial Health Hold Second Prescriber Training to Improve Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment](https://www.rizema.org/foundations-umass-memorial-health-hold-second-prescribertraining-to-improve-access-to-opioid-use-disorder-treatment/)
- [Community Care in Reach: Mobilizing Addiction Services](https://www.rizema.org/community-care-in-reach-mobilizing-addiction-services/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Report Calls for Bolstering Hospital Inpatient Addiction Consult Services](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-report-calls-for-bolstering-hospital-inpatient-addiction-consult-services/)
- [Statement from Julie Burns, President & CEO of RIZE Massachusetts](https://www.rizema.org/statement-from-julie-burns-president-ceo-of-rize-massachusetts-6/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Awards $253,000 in Grants](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-awards-253000-in-grants/)
- [Envisioning an Ecosystem of Care for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder: A Focus on Pharmacy](https://www.rizema.org/envisioning-an-ecosystem-of-care-for-patients-with-opioid-use-disorder-a-focus-on-pharmacy/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Announces Two New Board Members, Recipient of Joanne Peterson Award](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-announces-two-new-board-members-recipient-of-joanne-peterson-award/)
- [Healey-Driscoll administration announces first-of-its-kind investment in overdose prevention helpline](https://www.rizema.org/healey-driscoll-administration-announces-first-of-its-kind-investment-in-overdose-prevention-helpline/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Expands Harm Reduction Program to Westfield State University](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-expands-harm-reduction-program-to-westfield-state-university/)
- [Foundations Support UMass Memorial Health Prescriber Training to Expand Opioid Use Disorder Treatment](https://www.rizema.org/foundations-support-umass-memorial-health-prescriber-training-to-expand-opioid-use-disorder-treatment/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts received $2 Million in 2024 State Budget](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-received-2-million-in-2024-state-budget/)
- [Statement from Julie Burns, President & CEO of RIZE Massachusetts](https://www.rizema.org/statement-from-julie-burns-president-ceo-of-rize-massachusetts-5/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Awards $883,000 in Anti-Racism Grants](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-awards-883000-in-anti-racism-grants/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Awards $55,000 to Nonprofits on ‘Frontline’ of Overdose Epidemic](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-provides-grants-to-11-nonprofits-on-frontline-of-overdose-epidemic/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Funds Project to Validate Accuracy of Xylazine Test Strips](https://www.rizema.org/rize-funds-project-to-validate-accuracy-of-xylazine-test-strips/)
- [Statement from Julie Burns, President & CEO of RIZE Massachusetts](https://www.rizema.org/statement-from-julie-burns-president-ceo-of-rize-massachusetts-3/)
- [“Mass. and Cass is not just a Boston problem” Letter to the Editor from Julie Burns, President & CEO of RIZE Massachusetts](https://www.rizema.org/mass-and-cass-is-not-just-a-boston-problem-letter-to-the-editor-from-julie-burns-president-ceo-of-rize-massachusetts/)
- [Doris Kraemer, Advocate for Families Affected by Substance Use Disorder, joins RIZE Board](https://www.rizema.org/doris-kraemer-advocate-for-families-affected-by-substance-use-disorder-joins-rize-board/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Awards $85,000 In ‘Frontline’ Grants To Organizations Tackling Overdose Crisis](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-awards-85000-in-frontline-grants-to-organizations-tackling-overdose-crisis/) - RIZE Massachusetts, an independent nonprofit foundation working to end the opioid epidemic, has awarded “Frontline” grants to 17 organizations.
- [‘Together We RIZE’ Grants Awarded for Bold, Community-Driven Projects to Address Overdose Crisis](https://www.rizema.org/together-we-rize-pr/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Receives $2 Million in 2023 State Budget](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-receives-2-million-in-2023-state-budget/)
- [Statement from Julie Burns, President & CEO of RIZE Massachusetts](https://www.rizema.org/statement-from-julie-burns/)
- [HaRT Scholars Program](https://www.rizema.org/hart-scholars-program/)
- [Meth use poses rising threat in Massachusetts: Report cites need for more harm reduction tactics for stimulant use](https://www.rizema.org/meth-use-poses-rising-threat-in-massachusetts-report-cites-need-for-more-harm-reduction-tactics-for-stimulant-use/)
- [To tackle addiction crisis, housing and services must be combined](https://www.rizema.org/to-tackle-addiction-crisis-housing-and-services-must-be-combined/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Foundation Appoints Five to Board of Directors and Announces New Staff](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-foundation-appoints-five-to-board-of-directors-and-announces-new-staff/)
- [Opioid overdose deaths remain stubbornly high: Anyone can become addicted -- but recovery is possible](https://www.rizema.org/opioid-overdose-deaths-remain-stubbornly-high/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Awards $75,000 in ‘Frontline’ Grants to Organizations Tackling Overdose Crisis](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-awards-75000-in-frontline-grants-to-organizations-tackling-overdose-crisis/)
- [Statement from Julie Burns, President & CEO of RIZE Massachusetts](https://www.rizema.org/statement-from-julie-burns-president-ceo-of-rize-massachusetts-2/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Unveils Nearly $350,000 in Grants to Improve State’s Behavioral Health Workforce Ecosystem](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-unveils-nearly-350000-in-grantsto-improve-states-behavioral-health-workforce-ecosystem/)
- [Learning Community: Harm Reduction. Housing. Hope.](https://www.rizema.org/learning-community-harm-reduction-housing-hope/)
- [Burns: Services must be central to city’s Mass and Cass plan](https://www.rizema.org/burns-services-must-be-central-to-citys-mass-and-cass-plan/)
- [View from the Field: Maximizing the Impact of Peer Support in Emergency Rooms](https://www.rizema.org/view-from-the-field-maximizing-the-impact-of-peer-support-in-emergency-rooms/)
- [Boston Declares Addiction, Homelessness Emergency](https://www.rizema.org/boston-declares-addiction-homelessness-emergency-associated-press/)
- [Statement from Julie Burns, President & CEO of RIZE Massachusetts](https://www.rizema.org/statement-from-julie-burns-president-ceo-of-rize-massachusetts/)
- [Person-centered care summit for people with substance use disorders](https://www.rizema.org/person-centered-care-summit-for-people-with-substance-use-disorders/)
- [‘There is an urgency’: Janey unveils Mass. and Cass plan as city declares addiction and homelessness a public health crisis](https://www.rizema.org/there-is-an-urgency-janey-unveils-mass-and-cass-plan-as-city-declares-addiction-and-homelessness-a-public-health-crisis/)
- [This unique buyback program aims to reduce needle litter in Boston](https://www.rizema.org/this-unique-buyback-program-aims-to-reduce-needle-litter-in-boston/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Adds New Hires to its Executive Team — Seasoned professionals will bolster program development and public affairs](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-adds-new-hires-to-its-executive-team-seasoned-professionals-will-bolster-program-development-and-public-affairs/) - #post_excerptRIZE announced the appointment of Dr. Thérèse Fitzgerald as chief program officer and Kathleen Glunz Skarin as senior engagement officer.
- ['It's staggering:' South Shore officials blame Purdue Pharma following $4 billion settlement](https://www.rizema.org/its-staggering-south-shore-officials-blame-purdue-pharma-following-4-billion-settlement/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Receives $2 Million in 2022 State Budget](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-receives-2-million-in-2022-state-budget/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Awards Nearly $800,000 in Grants to Implement Anti-Racism Projects Addressing Opioid Epidemic](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-awards-nearly-800000-in-grants-to-implement-anti-racism-projects-addressing-opioid-epidemic/)
- [Innovations in Addiction Treatment and Harm Reduction](https://www.rizema.org/innovations-in-addiction-treatment-and-harm-reduction/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Awards $250,000 in Grants to Train Social Workers in Harm Reduction Approach to Opioid Overdose Crisis](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-awards-250000-in-grants-to-train-social-workers-in-harm-reduction-approach-to-opioid-overdose-crisis/)
- [Your Rights in Recovery: A Toolkit](https://www.rizema.org/your-rights-in-recovery-a-toolkit/)
- [Opioid Overdose Deaths Rise During Pandemic](https://www.rizema.org/opioid-overdose-deaths-rise-during-pandemic/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Creates ‘Your Rights in Recovery Toolkit’ to Support People with Opioid Use Disorder](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-creates-your-rights-in-recovery-toolkit-to-support-people-with-opioid-use-disorder/)
- [COVID Positive and on the Street:  Providing Care to People Experiencing Homelessness  During a Pandemic](https://www.rizema.org/covid-positive-and-on-the-street-providing-care-to-people-experiencing-homelessness-during-a-pandemic/)
- [View from the Field:  The Story of Together in Recovery](https://www.rizema.org/5116-2/)
- [View From the Field:  Dr. Miriam Komaromy on COVID Care at Boston Medical Center](https://www.rizema.org/blog-post-by-mariam-komaromy-md/)
- [Abutters Struggle with Mass & Cass Problems](https://www.rizema.org/abutters-struggle-with-mass-cass-problems/)
- [Lowell’s Life Connection Center awarded opioid grant](https://www.rizema.org/lowells-life-connection-center-awarded-opioid-grant/)
- [‘A perfect storm’: Pandemic is making it harder to kick drugs](https://www.rizema.org/a-perfect-storm-pandemic-is-making-it-harder-to-kick-drugs/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Foundation Announces Nearly $1.1 Million in Grants to Support Anti-Racism Innovation and Opioid Harm Reduction Services](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-foundation-announces-nearly-1-1-million-in-grants-to-support-anti-racism-innovation-and-opioid-harm-reduction-services/)
- [RIZE develops a program to combat racism and opioid addiction](https://www.rizema.org/rize-develops-a-program-to-combat-racism-and-opioid-addiction/)
- [Sounding the alarm: Seeing warning signs of an epidemic within the COVID pandemic (Viewpoint)](https://www.rizema.org/sounding-the-alarm-seeing-warning-signs-of-an-epidemic-within-the-covid-pandemic-viewpoint/)
- [Pandemic hasn’t erased the opioid epidemic](https://www.rizema.org/pandemic-hasnt-erased-the-opioid-epidemic/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts extends "Saving Lives, Improving Health" grants](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-extends-saving-lives-improving-health-grants/)
- [Opioid crisis must not be forgotten (Editorial)](https://www.rizema.org/opioid-crisis-must-not-be-forgotten-editorial/)
- [RIZE receives and matches $250,000 Boston Resiliency Fund grant](https://www.rizema.org/rize-receives-and-matches-250000-boston-resiliency-fund-grant/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts awards $300,000 in grants to help nonprofits fighting opioid epidemic during COVID-19 pandemic](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-awards-300000-in-grants-to-help-nonprofits-fighting-opioid-epidemic-during-covid-19-pandemic/)
- [Rapid Response Grantee - BHCHP](https://www.rizema.org/rapid-response-grantee-bhchp/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts awards nearly $200,000 in Rapid Response grants to support organizations during COVID-19 pandemic](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-awards-nearly-200000-in-rapid-response-grants-to-support-organizations-during-covid-19-pandemic/)
- [The opioid epidemic: A complex social crisis requires a multi-pronged solution](https://www.rizema.org/the-salem-news-the-opioid-epidemic-a-complex-social-crisis-requires-a-multi-pronged-solution/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Foundation announces three new board members](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-foundation-announces-three-new-board-members/)
- [RIZE welcomes Gail C. Favreau as Director of Development](https://www.rizema.org/rize-welcomes-gail-c-favreau-as-director-of-development/)
- [New report details unique challenges facing western Mass communities in the fight against opioids, offers support for innovative and proven solutions](https://www.rizema.org/new-report-details-unique-challenges-facing-western-mass-communities-in-the-fight-against-opioids-offers-support-for-innovative-and-proven-solutions/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Foundation awards more than $1M in grants for harm reduction services and research projects with long-term impact on opioid crisis](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-foundation-awards-more-than-1m-in-grants-for-harm-reduction-services-and-research-projects-with-long-term-impacton-opioid-crisis/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts awards first $300,0000 as part of a $2.3 million two-year program to improve treatment and recovery for people at greatest risk of opioid overdose](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-awards-first-3000000-as-part-of-a-2-3-million-two-year-program-to-improve-treatment-and-recovery-for-people-at-greatest-risk-of-opioid-overdose-2/)
- [Shatterproof, RIZE Massachusetts, and GE Foundation Release Survey on Massachusetts Healthcare Professionals and Stigma around Screening, Treating Patients with Opioid Use Disorder Research Finds that Stigma Around Addiction Extends to Provider Community](https://www.rizema.org/shatterproof-rize-massachusetts-and-ge-foundation-release-survey-on-massachusetts-healthcare-professionals-and-stigma-around-screening-treating-patients-with-opioid-use-disorder-research-finds-that/)
- [RIZE in Health Affairs Blog on Harm Reduction and Strategic Grant Making](https://www.rizema.org/rize-in-health-affairs-blog-on-harm-reduction-and-strategic-grant-making/)
- [Report on recovery coaches in opioid use disorder treatment yields promising results, policy recommendations](https://www.rizema.org/report-on-recovery-coaches-in-opioid-use-disorder-treatment-yields-promising-results-policy-recommendations/)
- [Working together, we can end the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts](https://www.rizema.org/rize-board-members-author-op-ed-in-the-boston-globe/)
- [First-Ever Reports Show Profound Impact of Opioid Epidemic on Massachusetts Economy, Workforce, and State Budget](https://www.rizema.org/first-ever-reports-show-profound-impact-of-opioid-epidemic-on-massachusetts-economy-workforce-and-state-budget/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Awards Nearly $1 Million in Grants to Community-Based Organizations to Enhance Opioid Harm Reduction Services and Link with Clinical Care](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-awards-nearly-1-million-in-grants-to-community-based-organizations-to-enhance-opioid-harm-reduction-services-and-link-with-clinical-care/)
- [Research Presented on Effect of Opioids in MA Workforce: Employer efforts are essential to prevention, treatment, and recovery](https://www.rizema.org/research-presented-on-effect-of-opioids-in-ma-workforce-employer-efforts-are-essential-to-prevention-treatment-and-recovery/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Contributes $50,000 to Fund That Provides Life-Saving Narcan To First Responders](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-contributes-50000-to-fund-that-provides-life-saving-narcan-to-first-responders/)
- [Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Improvement Grants](https://www.rizema.org/opioid-use-disorder-treatment-improvement-grants/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts awards first $300,0000 as part of a $2.3 million two-year program to improve treatment and recovery for people at greatest risk of opioid overdose](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-awards-first-3000000-as-part-of-a-2-3-million-two-year-program-to-improve-treatment-and-recovery-for-people-at-greatest-risk-of-opioid-overdose/)
- [RIZE Massachusetts Announces Senior Staff Appointments](https://www.rizema.org/rize-massachusetts-announces-senior-staff-appointments/)
- [Executive Director Named](https://www.rizema.org/executive-director-named/)
- [Opioid Epidemic Threatens to Undermine Massachusetts Fiscal Health for Years to Come, Study Finds](https://www.rizema.org/opioid-epidemic-threatens-to-undermine-massachusetts-fiscal-health-for-years-to-come-study-finds/)
- [Rapid Response Grantee - Life Connection Center](https://www.rizema.org/__trashed-2/)
- [Rapid Response Grantee - PAARI](https://www.rizema.org/rapid-response-grantee-paari/)
- [Comfort stations: Connecting those most in need to services](https://www.rizema.org/comfort-stations-connecting-those-most-in-need-to-services/)
- [Learning from COVID-19: Catalyzing Change  to Address the Overdose Crisis](https://www.rizema.org/learning-from-covid-19-catalyzing-change-to-address-the-overdose-crisis/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.rizema.org/) - RIZE Massachusetts is a nonprofit foundation working to end the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts.
- [Linkages to Care (LinC): Scaling Effective Models](https://www.rizema.org/linc-scaling-effective-models/)
- [Funding Partners](https://www.rizema.org/funding-partners/)
- [Donate](https://www.rizema.org/donate/) - When you make a gift to RIZE, you join our growing fund, which amplifies the power and reach of your contribution many times over.
- [Staff](https://www.rizema.org/staff/)
- [Join Our Team](https://www.rizema.org/join-our-team/)
- [HaRT Continuing Education Credits](https://www.rizema.org/hart-ceus/)
- [Contact](https://www.rizema.org/contact/)
- [Annual Reports](https://www.rizema.org/annual-reports/)
- [Together In Recovery](https://www.rizema.org/togetherinrecovery/) - Together in Recovery fosters an accessible, integrated treatment and recovery network in MA. View the video resources.
- [Mission, Vision, & Values](https://www.rizema.org/mission-vision-values/)
- [Grantmakers in Health Resources](https://www.rizema.org/grantmakers-in-health-resources/)
- [Impact Areas](https://www.rizema.org/impact-areas/)
- [Training and Technical Assistance](https://www.rizema.org/training-and-technical-assistance/)
- [Rapid Response](https://www.rizema.org/rapid-response/)
- [Frontline Funds](https://www.rizema.org/frontline-funds/)
- [Comprehensive Place-based Response to the Opioid Crisis](https://www.rizema.org/comprehensive-place-based-response-to-the-opioid-crisis-2/)
- [Boston Resiliency Fund](https://www.rizema.org/boston-resiliency-fund/)
- [Behavioral Health Workforce Partnership Grants](https://www.rizema.org/behavioral-health-workforce-partnership-grants/)
- [Insights and Solutions: Research Initiatives](https://www.rizema.org/insights-and-solutions-research/)
- [Awardees](https://www.rizema.org/awardees/) - View RIZE's awardees, grant programs, and initiatives. RIZE is convening and connecting stakeholders, creating programming, and supporting community partners using novel approaches across the care continuum.
- [Your Rights in Recovery](https://www.rizema.org/your-rights-in-recovery/)
- [Linkages to Care (LinC)](https://www.rizema.org/linkages-to-care-linc/)
- [Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership](https://www.rizema.org/mosaic-opioid-recovery-partnership/) - RIZE will award Mosaic grants to reduce harms caused by the opioid epidemic, and build a strong and sustainable infrastructure, serving impacted populations
- [Mosaic FAQs](https://www.rizema.org/mosaic-faqs/) - Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership: Community-led Opioid Response Efforts Grant Program faqs (frequently asked questions).
- [Grant Report Templates](https://www.rizema.org/grant-report-templates/)
- [Understanding Linkages Between Community-based Organizations and Community Health Centers for SUD Care](https://www.rizema.org/understanding-linkages-between-community-based-organizations-and-community-health-centers-for-substance-use-disorder-care/)
- [Network 1: New England Community Drug Checking Innovations Network](https://www.rizema.org/network-one-new-england-community-drug-checking-innovations-network/)
- [Improving the Oral Health of People Seeking Substance Use Treatment](https://www.rizema.org/improving-the-oral-health-of-people-seeking-substance-use-treatment/)
- [Taking Action to Improve Access and Equity in OUD Care](https://www.rizema.org/taking-action-to-improve-access-and-equity-in-oud-care-2/)
- [Workforce Grant for LADII Licensure](https://www.rizema.org/workforce-grant-for-ladii-licensure/)
- [Building the Field: Supporting Enhanced Training Opportunities for Recovery Coaches](https://www.rizema.org/building-the-field-supporting-enhanced-training-opportunities-for-recovery-coaches/)
- [Frontline Fund Grants](https://www.rizema.org/frontline-fund-grants/)
- [Taking Action to Improve Access and Equity in OUD Care RFP Page](https://www.rizema.org/taking-action-to-improve-access-and-equity-in-oud-care/)
- [Anniversary Breakfast Program](https://www.rizema.org/anniversary-breakfast-program/)
- [Together We RIZE Grant Program](https://www.rizema.org/together-we-rize-grant-program/)
- [Housing First University](https://www.rizema.org/housing-first-university/)
- [Resources and Toolkits](https://www.rizema.org/resources-and-toolkits/)
- [Apply For A Grant](https://www.rizema.org/apply-for-a-grant/) - Our mission is to invest in the best solutions and brightest minds to end the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts.
- [Together in Recovery Members](https://www.rizema.org/together-in-recovery-members/)
- [Together We RIZE Grant](https://www.rizema.org/together-we-rize-grant/)
- [Mass. and Cass Reconciliation Initiative](https://www.rizema.org/mass-and-cass-reconciliation-initiative/)
- [Identifying Opportunities to Innovate and Promote Best Practices in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment within Pharmacies](https://www.rizema.org/pharmacies-grant/)
- [Understanding & Bolstering the Harm Reduction Workforce in Massachusetts](https://www.rizema.org/harm-reduction-workforce-grant/)
- [Videos](https://www.rizema.org/togetherinrecovery/videos/)
- [Events](https://www.rizema.org/events/)
- [Research & Other Publications](https://www.rizema.org/publications/)
- [Community Partners](https://www.rizema.org/community-partners/)
- [Impact Report](https://www.rizema.org/impact-report/) - Over the past five years, MA has lost over 2,000 lives annually to overdose. Learn how RIZE's work has improved the quality of life for people living with substance use disorder.
- [Harm Reduction Training Scholars Program](https://www.rizema.org/harm-reduction-scholars-hart-program/)
- [2020 Annual Report](https://www.rizema.org/annual-reports-old/2020-annual-report/)
- [Innovations in Anti-Racism to Address the Opioid Overdose Crisis](https://www.rizema.org/innovations-in-anti-racism-to-address-the-opioid-overdose-crisis/) - RIZE created Innovations in Anti-Racism to Address the Opioid Overdose Crisis, a grant program to reduce racism in the health system.
- [Enabling Health](https://www.rizema.org/enabling-health/) - In October 2018, RIZE launched the Enabling Health: Enhancing Harm Reduction Services grant program.
- [Donor Advised Funds](https://www.rizema.org/donor-advised-funds/) - As an IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) charity organization, RIZE Massachusetts Foundation can receive grants awarded by donor advised funds (DAF).
- [COVID-19](https://www.rizema.org/covid-19/) - RIZE Massachusetts Foundation (RIZE) is taking steps to ensure ongoing operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [About Together in Recovery](https://www.rizema.org/about-together-in-recovery/) - Together in Recovery fosters an accessible treatment and recovery network in MA with multiple, person-centered pathways to recovery.
- [FAQs](https://www.rizema.org/faqs/) - Read the frequently asked questions about grants below to determine if your organization could be a potential grantee.
- [Saving Lives, Improving Health](https://www.rizema.org/saving-lives-improving-health/) - In June 2018, RIZE awarded $1.8 million in grants to four organizations as part of our grant program Saving Lives, Improving Health.
- [Latest Posts](https://www.rizema.org/news/)
- [Board](https://www.rizema.org/board/) - RIZE Massachusetts Foundation is led by some of the most highly respected leaders in health care, addiction care, business, and labor.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.rizema.org/privacy-policy/)
- [The First 1,000 Days](https://www.rizema.org/annual-reports-old/first-1000-days/) - RIZE Massachusetts Foundation launched in 2017 with civic and private sector leaders, and a mandate to end the opioid overdose epidemic.
- [TUS DERECHOS EN RECUPERACIÓN](https://www.rizema.org/tusderechos/)
- [Disclaimer](https://www.rizema.org/disclaimer/)
- [Terms & Conditions](https://www.rizema.org/terms-conditions/)

## Projects

- [HaRT Continuing Education Units](https://www.rizema.org/project/hart-continuing-education-units/)
- [HaRT Scholars Program](https://www.rizema.org/project/hart-scholars-program/)

## Your Rights Toolkit Sections

- [Tratamiento y atención de la salud](https://www.rizema.org/toolkitresources/tratamiento-y-atencion-de-la-salud/)
- [Vías de tratamiento y recuperación](https://www.rizema.org/toolkitresources/vias-de-tratamiento-y-recuperacion/)
- [Recursos para la recuperación y la familia](https://www.rizema.org/toolkitresources/recursos-para-la-recuperacion-y-la-familia/)
- [Recuperación y educación](https://www.rizema.org/toolkitresources/recuperacion-y-educacion/)
- [Recuperación y alojamiento](https://www.rizema.org/toolkitresources/recuperacion-y-alojamiento/)
- [Recuperación y empleo](https://www.rizema.org/toolkitresources/recuperacion-y-empleo/)
- [Recursos del sistema legal y judicial](https://www.rizema.org/toolkitresources/recursos-del-sistema-legal-y-judicial/)
- [Treatment and Recovery Pathways](https://www.rizema.org/toolkitresources/treatment-recovery-pathways/)
- [Recovery and Family Resources](https://www.rizema.org/toolkitresources/recovery-and-family-resources/)
- [Legal and Justice System Resources](https://www.rizema.org/toolkitresources/legal-and-justice-system-resources/)
- [Recovery and Employment](https://www.rizema.org/toolkitresources/recovery-employment/)
- [Recovery and Education](https://www.rizema.org/toolkitresources/recovery-education/)
- [Recovery and Housing](https://www.rizema.org/toolkitresources/recovery-housing/)
- [Treatment and Health Care](https://www.rizema.org/toolkitresources/treatment-and-health-care/)

## Events

- [Harm Reduction Workforce Webinar](https://www.rizema.org/event/harm-reduction-workforce-webinar/)
- [The Keys to Low-Threshold Housing](https://www.rizema.org/event/the-keys-to-low-threshold-housing/)
- [Learning from Lived Experience: Understanding Barriers to OUD Recovery](https://www.rizema.org/event/learning-from-lived-experience-understanding-barriers-to-oud-recovery/)
- [The Impact of Stigma on Substance Use Treatment](https://www.rizema.org/event/the-impact-of-stigma-on-substance-use-treatment/)
- [Learning Community: Harm Reduction. Housing. Hope.](https://www.rizema.org/event/learning-community-harm-reduction-housing-hope/)
- [Innovations in Addiction Treatment and Harm Reduction](https://www.rizema.org/event/innovations-in-addiction-treatment-and-harm-reduction/)
- [Person-Centered Care Summit For People With Substance Use Disorders](https://www.rizema.org/event/person-centered-care-summit-for-people-with-substance-use-disorders/)
- [Your Rights In Recovery: A Toolkit](https://www.rizema.org/event/your-rights-in-recovery-a-toolkit/)
- [COVID Positive and on the Street:  Providing Care to People Experiencing Homelessness  During a Pandemic](https://www.rizema.org/event/covid-positive-and-on-the-street-providing-care-to-people-experiencing-homelessness-during-a-pandemic/)
- [4th Wave of the Opioid Crisis – What Does it Mean for Massachusetts](https://www.rizema.org/event/4th-wave-of-the-opioid-crisis-what-does-it-mean-for-massachusetts/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://www.rizema.org/category/uncategorized/)
- [RIZE News](https://www.rizema.org/category/news/)
- [Press Coverage](https://www.rizema.org/category/press/)
- [Events](https://www.rizema.org/category/events/)
- [Past Events](https://www.rizema.org/category/events/past/)
- [Job Openings](https://www.rizema.org/category/job-openings/)
- [Workforce](https://www.rizema.org/category/events/workforce/)
- [Harm Reduction](https://www.rizema.org/category/events/harm-reduction/)
- [Access and Equity](https://www.rizema.org/category/events/access-and-equity/)

## Tags

- [Blue Cross Blue Shield](https://www.rizema.org/tag/blue-cross-blue-shield/)
- [Boston Globe](https://www.rizema.org/tag/boston-globe/)
- [Grant Making](https://www.rizema.org/tag/grant-making/)
- [Julie Burns](https://www.rizema.org/tag/julie-burns/)
- [Opioid Use Disorder](https://www.rizema.org/tag/opioid-use-disorder/)
- [Massachusetts](https://www.rizema.org/tag/massachusetts/)
- [OUD](https://www.rizema.org/tag/oud/)
- [executive director](https://www.rizema.org/tag/executive-director/)
- [Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program](https://www.rizema.org/tag/boston-health-care-for-the-homeless-program/)
- [Brockton Neighborhood Health Center](https://www.rizema.org/tag/brockton-neighborhood-health-center/)
- [Cambridge Health Alliance](https://www.rizema.org/tag/cambridge-health-alliance/)
- [Center for Human Development](https://www.rizema.org/tag/center-for-human-development/)
- [Community Healthlink](https://www.rizema.org/tag/community-healthlink/)
- [Lynn Community Health Center](https://www.rizema.org/tag/lynn-community-health-center/)
- [Staffing](https://www.rizema.org/tag/staffing/)
- [Commonwealth of Massachusetts](https://www.rizema.org/tag/commonwealth-of-massachusetts/)
- [Naloxone](https://www.rizema.org/tag/naloxone/)
- [Narcan](https://www.rizema.org/tag/narcan/)
- [Harm Reduction](https://www.rizema.org/tag/harm-reduction/)
- [GE Foundation](https://www.rizema.org/tag/ge-foundation/)
- [healthcare](https://www.rizema.org/tag/healthcare/)
- [Massachusetts Medical Society](https://www.rizema.org/tag/massachusetts-medical-society/)
- [Shatterproof](https://www.rizema.org/tag/shatterproof/)
- [Test](https://www.rizema.org/tag/test/)
- [Testing](https://www.rizema.org/tag/testing/)
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- [Quincy](https://www.rizema.org/tag/quincy/)
- [pandemic](https://www.rizema.org/tag/pandemic/)
- [coronavirus](https://www.rizema.org/tag/coronavirus/)
- [covid-19](https://www.rizema.org/tag/covid-19/)
- [opioid](https://www.rizema.org/tag/opioid/)

## Project Categories

- [Programs](https://www.rizema.org/project_category/programs/)
- [Harm Reduction](https://www.rizema.org/project_category/harm-reduction-programs/)
- [Workforce](https://www.rizema.org/project_category/workforce/)

## Languages

- [English](https://www.rizema.org/language/english/)
- [Spanish](https://www.rizema.org/language/spanish/)

## Event Categories

- [Past Events](https://www.rizema.org/events/category/past-events/)
- [Harm Reduction](https://www.rizema.org/events/category/harm-reduction/)
- [Workforce](https://www.rizema.org/events/category/workforce/)
- [Access and Equity](https://www.rizema.org/events/category/access-and-equity/)