Massachusetts Public Health Awards 3 Contracts For A Post-Overdose Community Follow-Up Program

On November 16, 2017, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced it had awarded $500,000 to three community-based health organizations to provide a post-overdose follow-up program. The awardees are Seven Hills Behavioral Health, Inc.; Boston Public Health Commission; and Health Innovations. The organizations will partner with first responders to conduct home visits with individuals who have been the subject of a 911 overdose call.

During the home visits, the provider organizations will offer opioid overdose prevention education and service referrals. Seven Hills Behavioral Health, Inc., which serves New Bedford and Fall River was awarded $150 . . .