A Comprehensive and Connected Continuum of Care for Substance Misuse Prevention in Lawrence

The City of Lawrence, MA will implement a comprehensive and connected continuum of care for substance misuse prevention in Lawrence. The purpose is to reduce the disproportionate rates of illicit opioid and stimulant misuse and overdoses in Lawrence, MA, with a focus on males in their thirties and forties, homeless individuals, high-risk youth 14 – 24 years old, active users of illicit opioids and stimulants, and criminal justice-involved individuals. Project activities include the HUB multidisciplinary partnership coordinating and using real-time data; embedding peers, social workers, and people with lived experience at the community, law enforcement, and court intercepts; and providing education and prevention programs for at-risk youth. 

 
The expected outcome is that the city and grant partners are better able to prevent, respond to, and treat those impacted by illicit opioid and stimulant misuse. The project brings together individuals with lived experience and diverse partners that serve populations that have been historically underserved, marginalized, adversely affected by inequality and disproportionality impacted by crime. Subrecipient activities include outreach, education, supportive wrap around peer support, transportation, and training.