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This newsletter is designed to keep you informed and engaged with the latest Mosaic Municipal Training & Technical Assistance (TTA) Program developments. Each edition will include important updates on ongoing programs, upcoming events, and resources available through Mosaic and our partners. We will also highlight an innovative project in our Commonwealth in each edition. We encourage municipalities to actively participate in our initiatives and share their thoughts and feedback. Together, we can strengthen our efforts to combat the opioid overdose crisis and support recovery in our communities.
Our first municipal spotlight is on the Gloucester Ipswich Rockport Opioid Abatement Collaborative (OAC). Together, the three municipalities are providing comprehensive, community-wide access to essential services for individuals in treatment and recovery. Formed in 2025, their ongoing efforts focus on creating an integrated support system that includes transportation assistance, access to supportive housing, dedicated recovery coaching, opportunities for social connections, and anti-stigma education.
The team is currently establishing a centralized referral intake and response system that will enable any community organization to easily connect its clients to the new services funded by the OAC. Additionally, they will soon launch anti-stigma communications, including bus wraps, a comprehensive website, and tabletop displays for events.
"We are setting up a resilient ecosystem that's designed to scale easily, allowing us to thoughtfully and efficiently incorporate even more vital resources as the needs of our community evolve. This takes trust, collaboration, and transparency across our community organization partners. We’re just getting started on what we hope will be a faster, more consistent, and equitable approach to serving those in our community.” Gloucester Health Director Dominique Hurley
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