"At ABCD, people get not only quality care but also compassionate care." Thank you to the elected officials who spoke at and attended today's legislative breakfast and to all the elected officials who support ABCD's mission. Your support makes our work possible!

Over the years, I’ve meet many folks in the recovery community — people on their own journey and families changed forever by substance use disorder. This legislation makes it clear that when we reject stigma and approach treatment as the healthcare it is, recovery is possible.

Mass. lawmakers get a deal on bill tackling opioids crisis. Here’s what’s in it

Read about new liquor licenses, a major climate bill, changes to local bus service, and more in my latest newsletter —> https://t.co/yxVR8JCKZF 🗞️ #bospoli #mapoli

Are you a behavioral health professional committed to caring for Massachusetts' communities by working with MassHealth and/or uninsured patients? MA Repay can help reduce your student loans. Apply before December 12! Learn more here: https://t.co/rArSB62Evi #mapoli

Our East Boston Sound the Alarm event is Saturday. Know someone who could benefit from new smoke alarms & a CO detector? Visit https://t.co/J5L0lTLvHy to sign up. Want to help your community? Volunteer to help us Saturday, it's a fun day doing good in Boston.

Crossroads Family Shelter is looking for volunteers for their Haunted Hallways Halloween Party & to donate table decorations and candy. 🗓️ 10/29 at 5:30pm 📍 56 Havre Street, East Boston If you are interested in helping, email Jackie Batson: jbatson@stmaryscenterma.org.

Age Strong will hold neighborhood events this week in East Boston & Jamaica Plain for the 2024 Medicare Open Enrollment period. Call 617-635-4366 to schedule an appointment. Click here to see a list of all events this year: https://t.co/3nVdzXSM6X.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: The application deadline for Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership Municipal Matching Grant Program has been extended to November 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. More info: https://t.co/qGdSEjoucu #opioidcrisis #opioidsettlements

BREAKING: @MassDOT has just announced that there will be no more weekend closures of the Sumner Tunnel! Remaining work will be finished during off-peak hours. Grateful for their efforts and thrilled to see them reach this project milestone! #mapoli

Last week, I joined @MoarRecovery for Recovery Day. Our efforts to save lives and heal from substance use disorder are only successful when we truly listen to and follow the lead of those with lived experience. MOAR and its allies have been fantastic partners in this mission.

Hope to see you there!

My summer newsletter is out! 🗞️

Thrilled to join my colleagues and members of the community at the P.J. Kennedy Elementary School’s Topping Off ceremony this morning. This is a milestone for the school and I cannot wait for the expansion to be complete and welcome our students! 📚

Last week, I honored Helen Antenucci as East Boston’s Commonwealth Heroine of the year! As the world’s oldest train operator, Helen is still spreading joy to Blue Line passengers through cheery announcements and greetings. We are lucky to count her as our neighbor! #mapoli

Yesterday, I joined House to pass bill to save lives, expand access to resources, & protect workforce during ongoing opioid epidemic. TY, @RonMariano @RepMichlewitz @adrianmadaro et al. for leadership. More - https://t.co/aFXxiWRopY. #mapoli

I’m really proud of our work to increase access to medications and services for people with substance use disorder and in recovery. Thank you Speaker @RonMariano for moving this bill over the finish line. #mapoli

I want to thank @adrianmadaro for his tireless work on this legislation, as well as all my colleagues in the House for recognizing the need for reforms that will help those dealing with addiction on their journey to recovery.

Mental health matters. But you may not know where to go for help. If you or someone you know is struggling with #mentalhealth or #substanceuse, call of text the #MA Behavioral Health Help Line or visit a Community Behavioral Health Center: https://t.co/JbjHVruJwl

The planned Sumner Tunnel closure is being reduced to 1 month - July 5 through August 5. Thank you, @MassDOT! #bospoli