Berkshire Overdose Addiction Prevention Collaborative

06/02/2026

Looking forward to seeing you all!

DPI Community Coffee Chat
Wednesday, June 17, DROP-IN from 8 to 9:30 am
Outside on Dunham Mall, 100 North Street

Topic:
Bridging Support: Conversations on Substance Use, Mental Health and Local Business

Hosts:
Berkshire Overdose and Addiction Prevention Collaborative
Rebecca Brien, DPI
Maru Dominguez, TDI

Join Downtown Pittsfield Inc. (DPI) and the Berkshire Overdose and Addiction Prevention Collaborative (BOAPC) for a morning coffee and conversation on Wednesday, June 17 from 8–9:30 am in Dunham Mall. This informal session brings together downtown businesses with local substance use and mental health providers for two-way dialogue on practical strategies, available supports, and how we can further strengthen our downtown as a welcoming and recovery-ready environment for all. Stop by anytime to ask questions, exchange ideas, connect with local providers, and get familiar with tools and resources to better support your staff, customers, and workplace.

Open to representatives from small businesses and nonprofits in Pittsfield. Coffee and a light breakfast provided.

Questions? Contact Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. at [email protected] or call 413-443-6501

Registration deadline is Tuesday, June 16 at 12 pm. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/HXsTLm1YPkKMJKqh9

Registration is not required but is appreciated!

06/02/2026

Looking for some fun party drinks for your next gathering? Check these out! YUMMM

Explore a variety of delicious non-alcoholic recipes and beverages for healthier, alcohol-free options. Perfect for all occasions and ages.

05/28/2026

It's prom season. It's graduation season. It's a happy time for many families and kids. Please do what you can to keep it that way. Grownups- do you need alcohol at a kid's party? Nope, you really do not.
Read more here and

Explore practical resources and expert tips to host substance-free events, model healthy behaviors, and foster safe environments for children and teens.

05/20/2026

Looking for Naloxone? Check out the map- this shows over 130 locations across Berkshire County where you can find it!

Naloxone (Narcan) is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose by attaching to receptors and blocking the effects of opioids. Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a person if their breathing has slowed or stopped because of an overdose. Read More >

05/18/2026

There are so many great programs for prevention, youth work and support. Do you know of any young kids who might want to join us?

Berkshire County has great resources for youth, substance use prevention and support. Here are just a few: https://www.sparkberkshires.org/be3c

05/17/2026

Another day of knocking in Pittsfield! Huge thanks to our energetic teams of Knockers as we went door to door bringing naloxone, knowledge and support to our neighbors throughout Pittsfield!

05/16/2026

Bringing naloxone, resources, love and support to every apartment, house, mouse house and hen house in Adams!

05/12/2026

Mental Illness can affect persons of any age, race, religion or socioeconomic status.
One in four American adults experiences an episode of mental illness per year.
Individuals, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, with mental illness are those around us – our neighbors, our friends, family and co-workers.
Four million children and adolescents in this country suffer from a serious mental disorder that causes significant functional impairments at home, at school and with peers.
Mental health disorders account for more disability that any other illness, including cancer and heart disease reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). National Alliance on Mental Illness Berkshire County