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Berkshire Harm Reduction

Berkshire Harm Reduction’s goal is to reduce the negative consequences associated with drug use, such as the spread of infectious diseases. In addition to free sterile supplies, fentanyl test strips, and Narcan, Berkshire Harm Reduction offers testing (individuals 13 and over) for HIV, Hepatitis C, and other STIs (sexually transmitted infections) as well as basic wound care and abscess prevention.

Berkshire Harm Reductions aims to mitigate health complications from substance use by providing comprehensive services to people with substance use disorder.

Naloxone Boxes

In collaboration with the HEALing Communities Initiative, a grant funded program in Pittsfield and North Adams, has placed several Naloxone (Narcan) boxes in the Central and North Berkshire area, where anyone can easily get Narcan and use it in case of an opioid overdose. The boxes, at both indoor and outdoor locations, are easily accessible, and the Narcan packages are free and refilled regularly.

BHS Harm Reduction Program Manager Sarah DeJesus with a member of the police force at Naloxone dispensary box

MA Overdose Prevention Hotline

The Massachusetts Overdose Prevention Helpline is a virtual spotting / overdose detection service for people who use drugs.

The Massachusetts Overdose Prevention Helpline logo: Call 1-800-972-0590

Don’t hesitate to call toll free today: 1-800-972-0590
Mobile Outreach

Our mobile unit provides the following service:

  • Syringe service program
  • Sharps disposal program
  • Overdose education and Naloxone distribution
  • Hepatitis C treatment & case management
  • HIV Health & prevention
  • Testing for sexually transmitted infections, HIV & Hepatitis C

 

 

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Mobile Outreach Calendar (August)

4-Aug Williams College, 800 Main St, Williamstown , 11am-1pm

6-Aug Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave. Pittsfield, 11am – 12pm

10-Aug Sandisfield Town Offices  66 Sandisfield Rd, Sandisfield, MA 01255,   11am-12pm

10-Aug Berkshire Food Co-Op  34 Bridge St, Great Barrington,  1pm-2pm

11-Aug Windsor Town Hall  1890 Rte 9, Windsor , 1pm-2pm

13-Aug Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave. Pittsfield, 11am – 1pm

14-Aug Adams Council on Aging 3 Hoosac St, Adams, 11am – 12pm

17-Aug Adams Council on Aging 3 Hoosac St, Adams, 11am – 12pm

17-Aug Remedy Hall 620 Main St, Williamstown, 1pm-2pm

18-Aug Berkshire South Regional Community Center  15 Crissey Rd, Great Barrington , 11am – 12pm

18-Aug Tyringham Town Offices  116 Main Rd, Tyringham,  1pm – 2pm

20-Aug Dalton Council on Aging 3 Field St Ext., 11am – 12pm

20-Aug Peru Town Hall 3 East Main Rd, Peru, 1pm – 2pm

25-Aug South County Recovery Center 67 State Rd, Great Barrington, 12pm – 1pm

28-Aug Adams Council on Aging 3 Hoosac St, Adams, 11am – 12pm

Trainings & Education

Learn how to recognize and respond to an overdose. Harm reduction does not facilitate drug use, rather it creates an avenue for support and education—on the signs of overdose, the steps that should be taken if an overdose is suspected, and how to correctly use naloxone (Narcan) to reverse an overdose.

BHS Harm Reduction Program Manager Sarah DeJesus conducts a Community Narcan Box Demonstration
Safe Supplies & Delivery Services

Access supplies safely through our delivery service. We have flexible hours and make deliveries Monday-Friday to any location across the county. We can also pick up and dispose of used equipment or supplies in a responsible and safe way. Call or text with your location (address, city, and zip) and the list of supplies needed. A member of the team will coordinate with you and drop off a bag of supplies.

View the Safe Supplies and Naloxone Delivery flyer.

 

 

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NaloxBox Locations

North County

Adams

Adams Police Department, 4 School Street (Outside)

Adams Senior Center, 3 Hoosac Street, Left Side of Hallway on Ground Floor Before Restrooms (Inside)

Barrett House, 17 Pleasant Street (Inside & Outside)

Greylock Apartments, 3 Myrtle Street
Behind A Building (in the shed)
Behind B Building (In the shed)

Greylock Credit Union, 2 Park Street (Outside)

North Adams

All Saints Episcopal Church, 59 Summer Street, Left Side of Building Facing Parking Lot on Side Door (Outside)

Alternative Living Center, 195 Ashland Street (Outside)

Ashland Park Apartments, 180 Ashland Street, Laundry Room (Inside)

Berkshire Community Action Council, 85 Main Street, 2nd floor (Inside)

Berkshire Harm Reduction, 6 West Main Street (Outside)

Brayton Apartments, 159 Barbour Street, Right of Community Room Entrance (Outside), and Pole on Right Side Past Mailboxes (Inside)

Brien Center, 124 American Legion Drive (Outside)

Clark Biscuit Apartments, 179 Ashland Street (Outside & Inside)

First Congregational Church, 134 Main Street (Berkshire Food Project) (Outside)

Greylock Valley Apartments, 48 Angeli Street, Near Maintenance Building Entrance (Outside)

Greylock Federal Credit Union, 131 Ashland Street (Outside)

Have Hope Peer Recovery Center, 37 Main Street (Inside)

Holy Family Apartments, 611 State Road, Rear Entrance Between the Two Back Doors (Inside)

Living Hope Church, 45 River Street (Outside)

Lucky Cat Tattoo 14 Ashland Street (Outside)

MA College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), 375 Church St, North Adams
Campus Center – 2nd Floor (Inside)
Light post between President’s office & CSI building (Outside)
Greenhouse of Townhouses (Inside)
Berkshire Towers at 330 Church Street (Outside)

Mohawk Forest Apartments, 201 Mohawk Forest Boulevard, Community Room (Outside)

North Adams Police Department, 11 Summer Street (Inside & Outside)

North Adams Probation Office, 111 Holden Street, Attached to Utility Pole Next to Walkway, (Outside)

North Adams Public Library, 74 Church Street (Inside)

Northern Berkshire EMS, 10 Harris Street (Outside)

Rand Street and Route 2 East (Outside)

Spectrum North Adams, 1274 Curran Highway, Accessible During Business Hours (Inside)

Spring Park Apartments, 45 Spring Street, Laundry Room (Inside)

Williamstown

Cole Ave Apartments, 330 Cole Avenue, Inside main lobby (Outside & Inside)

Highland Woods, 140 Church Street (Inside)

Proprietor’s Field, 118 Church Street (Inside)

Remedy Hall, 620 Main Street, Rear of Building (Outside)

Wild Soul River, 248 Cole Avenue, Suite 101, Near Corner of Cole Avenue & Hall Street, on Hall Street Side (Outside)

Williams College, 880 Main Street
Library (Inside)
Paresky Center (Inside)

Williamstown Fire Department, 34 Water Street (Outside)

Williamstown Milne Public Library, 1095 Main Street (Inside)

Central County

Dalton

Dalton Senior Center, 40 Field Street Ext. (Outside)

Pinegrove Park, 293 High Street (Outside)

Cheshire

Cheshire Fire Department, 29 South Street (Outside)

Cheshire Town Hall, 19 Church Street, Halfway Down Main Hallway (Inside)

Hancock

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, 37 Corey Road, Country Inn entrance (Inside)

Pittsfield

Adam Street (Outside)

Alternative Living Center, 206 First Street (Outside)

April Lane
55 April Lane (Outside)
74 April Lane (Outside)
113 April Lane (Outside)
142 April Lane (Outside)

Atwood Street, End of the Street (Outside)

Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Avenue (Outside)

Berkshire Community Action Council, (BCAC) 1531 East Street (Inside & Outside)

Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street
Paterson Field House (Outside)
Walkway towards Koussevitzky & Edwards buildings (Inside)
Connector Lobby (Inside)
Student Lounge (Inside)

Berkshire County House of Corrections, 467 Cheshire Road (inside)

Berkshire Harm Reduction, 42 Summer Street

Berkshire Housing’s YMCA Apartments, 292 North Street, Residents only. 4th Floor Near Office (Inside)

Berkshire United Way, 200 South Street Outside)

Bousquet Ski Resort, 101 Dan Fox Drive, First building; Wall Mounted in the Stairway Just Past the Main Entry (Inside)

BRTA, 1 Columbus Avenue, Lobby Across From Restrooms (Inside)

Capital Square, 379 North Street (Inside)

Christian Center, 193 Robbins Avenue, Corner of Robbins & Dewey Avenues, on Dewey Avenue side (Inside & Outside)

Corner of Francis Avenue & Summer Street (Outside)

Corner of Francis Avenue & Division Street (Outside)

Epworth Arms Apartments, 350 West St, Pittsfield
Outside Smoking Station to the Right of the Onota Street Entrance at the Building’s Top Side Parking Lot (Outside)
Just Inside Main Entrance on Left Side of Hallway (Inside)

George Crane Memorial Center, 81 Linden Street (Outside)

Greylock Federal Credit Union
75 Kellog Street (Outside)
Forest Place (Outside)
150 West Street (Outside)

Keenan House, 202 Bradford Street, Corner of Bradford Street & Francis Avenue on Fence (Outside)

MRC/DTA Office, 160 North Street, 2nd Floor (Inside)

Hearthway Office, 1 Fenn Street, in Lobby – During Hours of Operation (Inside)

Hillcrest Center for Family Health, 631B North Street, Located Left of Main Entrance (Inside & Outside)

136 Madison Avenue, Toward Corner of Robbins Avenue (Outside)

Park and Beech Streets (Outside)

Pittsfield Community TV, 4 Federico Drive, Suite 2 (Inside)

Pittsfield Police Department, 39 Allen Street, Between 1st & 2nd Set of Doors (Inside)

Rand Street (Outside)

Rice Silk Mill Apartments, 55 Spring Street (Inside & Outside)

Redfield House, 48 Elizabeth Street
Rear Entrance, Ground Floor, Past Mailboxes, Secured Residents Only Door (Inside)
Visible from Street, Right of Driveway (Outside)

Savida Pittsfield, 184 North Street, Suite 202 (Inside)

South Congregational Church, 110 South Street, Church Street side (Inside & Outside)

Spectrum Pittsfield, 555 Hubbard Avenue. Suite 210 (Inside)

St. Joseph’s Church, 414 North Street, Food Pantry (Inside)

St. Joseph High School, 22 Maplewood Ave, Near North Pearl Street Entrance (Outside)

St. Stephen’s Church, 67 East Street (Outside)

Terrace 592 Apartments, 592 North Street
Across from Building 1, (Outside)
Across from Building 2, (Outside)
Building 3 Basement, Left When Exiting Elevator at End of Hall (Inside)

Wander Cafe, 34 Depot Street, Entrance Steps Along the Rear Rails (Outside)

West Housatonic Street and Harris Street (Outside)

Zion Lutheran Church, 74 First Street (Outside)

2nd Street 2nd Chances, Pittsfield 264 Second Street (Outside)

Windsor

Windsor Town Hall, 1890 MA-9 (Inside & Outside)

South County

Great Barrington

Bentley Apartments, 100 Bridge Street, Main Lobby of Last Building (Inside)

Berkshire Regional South Community Center 15 Chrissy Road, Left Side of Entrance Near BRTA Stop (Outside)

Commonwealth Collaborative, 405 Stockbridge Road (Outside)

Family Resource Center, 141 West Avenue, Main Hallway (Inside)

Greylock Federal Credit Union, 250 Stockbridge Road, Facing Stockbridge Road (Outside)

Great Barrington Mason Public Library, 231 Main Street, Left Side Entrance (Outside)

Guido’s, 760 South Main Street, Walkway Between Big Y & Guido’s (Outside)

Railroad Street Youth Project, 60 Bridge Street (Outside)

Rural Recovery Resource Center, 67 State Road (Inside & Outside)

Spectrum Great Barrington, 290 Park Street (Inside)

Windrush Apartments, 910 Main Street
Building A – Box 1 (Outside)
Building E – Box 2 (Outside)

Housatonic

Ramsdell Library, 1087 Main Street (Outside)

Lee

Hyde Place Main Street (Outside)

Tri-Town Health Center, 45 Railroad Street (Outside)

Lenox

Lenox Community Center, 65 Walker Street (Inside & Outside)

Lenox Public Library, 18 Main Street, Ramp to Left of Main Entrance (Outside)

South Egremont

Greenagers, 62 Undermountain Road, Attached to the Trail Crew Shed (Outside)

Tyringham

Tyringham Fire Department, 100 Main Street (Inside)

Tyringham Police Department, 116 Main Street (Inside)

Locations

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Berkshire Harm Reduction
Mon – Fri: 8:00am-4:30pm
42 Summer St 2nd floor/Suite 201
Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Berkshire Harm Reduction
Mon – Fri: 8:00am-4:30pm
6 West Main St
North Adams, MA 01247
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