MassODPreventionHotline
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The Massachusetts Overdose Prevention Helpline has provided virtual spotting services since October 2022. The helpline is operated using a combination of paid staff and volunteers with lived experience and provides free, 24/7 service.
So far in 2023 our operators have supervised over 1,050 use events. Overdose is rare, occurring 1% of the time. Every overdose on our line has successfully been reversed.
How it works:
If your using alone, give us a call 1-800-972-0590
Our operators will ask you for your exact location, type of substance that is planned to be used, and route of administration (how the caller will take drugs!). Remember to unlock your door, have Narcan out if you have it, and put away any gear they do not need in the rare case of an emergency.
If during the course of the call if you stop responding, we will get you help either through your predetermined responder or by notifying your local emergency services.
Stigma free & no recovery pressure.
Calls are recorded for training and quality assurance but we do not work with or report to the police or any other government agencies.
If you have any questions about our services or organization, please reach out to
Kimber King
Program Assistant & Frontline Operator
[email protected]
So far in 2023 our operators have supervised over 1,050 use events. Overdose is rare, occurring 1% of the time. Every overdose on our line has successfully been reversed.
How it works:
If your using alone, give us a call 1-800-972-0590
Our operators will ask you for your exact location, type of substance that is planned to be used, and route of administration (how the caller will take drugs!). Remember to unlock your door, have Narcan out if you have it, and put away any gear they do not need in the rare case of an emergency.
If during the course of the call if you stop responding, we will get you help either through your predetermined responder or by notifying your local emergency services.
Stigma free & no recovery pressure.
Calls are recorded for training and quality assurance but we do not work with or report to the police or any other government agencies.
If you have any questions about our services or organization, please reach out to
Kimber King
Program Assistant & Frontline Operator
[email protected]
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