Dear Members:
Please see the following invitation from Representative Jon Santiago to a forum to discuss the opioid epidemic in Boston.
My office, in conjunction with the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Services, is hosting a Town Hall forum to discuss the opioid epidemic from 6pm-8pm on March 7th at the McKinley Elementary School auditorium. This Town Hall aims to bring together local government officials, service providers, and residents to listen, learn about, and explore solutions to the opioid epidemic at Mass & Cass. Please join us to help kick off this new and innovative approach to community engagement. It would be greatly appreciated if you could disseminate this invitation and attached survey to your members and friends.
Agenda
· Opening remarks delivered by State Representative Jon Santiago
· Health and Human Services Chief Marty Martinez discusses the City’s response to the opioid issue and current efforts to address the epidemic
· Discussion about how providers can collaborate with residents and officials to combat the opioid epidemic
· Public testimony session
Fenway Civic Association 