The number of overdose deaths nationally in 2022, the deadliest year on record
The number of people who die every day in Massachusetts from overdose
Our Areas of Impact
Ending the overdose crisis requires a comprehensive and flexible approach. No one policy or program alone is sufficient to address the magnitude of the crisis. We organize our work into three focus areas:
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Investing in Community
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Generating Knowledge
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Building Inclusive Networks
The latest from RIZE
RIZE Massachusetts Announces Reappointment of Board Members, Recipients of Joanne Peterson Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 17, 2024 CONTACT: Molly McKinney, Ball Consulting Group, LLCPhone: 617-243-9950; Email: molly@ballcg.com RIZE Massachusetts Foundation Announces Reappointment of Board Members, Recipients of Joanne Peterson Award BOSTON (Dec. 17, 2024) –...
RIZE Announces Grant Opportunity for Municipalities to Apply for Opioid Settlement Funds
Note: Since this press release, the deadline to apply to the Municipal Matching Grant Program has been extended to November 15, 2024, and the grant period will begin in March 2025. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 25, 2024 CONTACT: Greg Turner, Ball Consulting Group,...
Harm Reduction in Shelter Settings: Current Practices and Future Opportunities
In October, RIZE hosted a webinar to release the findings of a study of harm reduction practices in shelter settings in partnership with Boston Medical Center, led by Avik Chatterjee, MD and Thomas Regan. A panel discussion followed a presentation of the findings,...
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