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September is National Recovery Month

There are many resources available for individuals and families navigating recovery from substance use disorder. Some of these resources include 12-step groups, peer support groups, medication assisted recovery, physical fitness, podcasts, books, and supports for family members. Learn about some of the recovery supports for substance use disorder HERE!

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Join the Natick 180 Coalition!

We are Natick 180, your community resource for addiction education, prevention, and recovery.

Natick 180 is a community coalition that brings together a wide range of people and resources from around Natick to address the factors that contribute to addiction and to build up the community characteristics that protect against it, fostering community conversations about substance use and mental health that are driven by empathy, respect, science and data.

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In these unprecedented times, Natick 180 is hosting virtual events and webinars to give the community an opportunity to ask questions and get answers for practical steps on addiction and substance use topics.

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2 days ago

In recognition of Recovery Month, MetroWest partner towns developed a regional calendar highlighting different activities that promote wellness. This recovery month, we encourage you to try something new that boosts your overall wellbeing! ✨To view these activities in more depth, visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f-MOAFFmfzTrPMK8C8wtrBOHCYLN8mv-ARkTNmCV5uE/edit?usp=drivesdk ...
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2 days ago

September is National Recovery Month! The purpose of Recovery Month is to take time to reflect, and share the message that recovery is real. The below calendar lists several FREE events happening in MetroWest communities in celebration of Recovery Month. For additional recovery support resources, visit: bit.ly/Recovery-Supports#RecoveryMonth #SubstanceUseAwareness #SubstanceUseRecovery #recoveryispossible #RecoveryJourney ...
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3 days ago

Want to know how you can take action for International Overdose Awareness Day? Learn how to use Narcan and carry it with you!Our office is hosting a FREE Narcan training for the whole community this week.📅Thursday, September 3rd⏰6:30-7:30 PM📍Morse Institute Library, Natick🔗https://bit.ly/Sept3NaloxoneTrainingThis is a FREE 1-hour training that teaches you how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Each participant will receive a free overdose prevention kit containing two intranasal doses of naloxone (brand name Narcan). ...
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3 days ago

August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day 💜This annual day reminds us that overdose affects people from every walk of life and that overdose prevention remains an urgent need. SOAR Natick installed 971 flags outside of Newton-Wellesley Hospital over the weekend to recognize those who lost their life to overdose in Massachusetts in 2025. This display will be in both Newton and Natick in the coming weeks. Newton-Wellesley Hospital: August 29th - September 11thFirst Congregational Church of Natick, UCC: September 12th - September 26th#InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay #overdoseawareness #neverforgotten #substanceusedisorder #SubstanceUseAwareness ...
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4 days ago

There is still time to register for this week's FREE Narcan training led by Natick 180! 📅Thursday, September 3rd⏰6:30-7:30 PM📍Morse Institute Library, Natick🔗bit.ly/Sept3NaloxoneTrainingThis is a FREE 1-hour training that teaches others how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Each participant will receive a free overdose prevention kit containing two intranasal doses of naloxone (brand name Narcan). ...
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1 week ago

Each year, SOAR Natick shares a powerful and important display with the community to recognize those who lost their lives to opioid overdose in the past year. In 2025, 971 people in Massachusetts lost their life to an opioid overdose. To recognize these people, 971 purple flags will be installed in Natick and Newton over the next several weeks.Newton - Newton-Wellesley Hospital: August 29th - September 11thNatick - First Congregational Church of Natick, UCC: September 12th - September 26thJoin us by spreading the word about the dangers of opioid use, volunteering to help install flags in one of these communities, supporting those who are impacted by the loss of a loved one, or visiting one of the displays when they are in your community.International Overdose Awareness Day is held on August 31st each year. 💜💜💜 ...
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1 week ago

Our team is hosting a Community Narcan Training!📅Thursday, September 3rd⏰6:30-7:30 PM📍Morse Institute Library, Natick🔗bit.ly/Sept3NaloxoneTraining This is a FREE 1-hour training that teaches others how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Each participant will receive a free overdose prevention kit containing two intranasal doses of naloxone (brand name Narcan). This training is made possible thanks to the Natick Health Department Morse Institute Library Natick and Natick 180. ...
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2 weeks ago

💜 August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day 💜In recognition of this day, many communities across MetroWest are hosting Vigils and Purple Flag Displays to remember those we have lost and those who have been impacted by addiction. Please consider attending one of the events happening in your local community and spreading the word about these upcoming events. To learn more about this day, visit: www.overdoseday.comThanks to the many groups for hosting events! Hudson Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Central MetroWest Substance Awareness & Prevention Collaborative Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham - SPAN SAFE Coalition SOAR Natick Decisions At Every Turn Coalition Dedham Organization for Substance Awareness SUP Medway Great Meadows Public Health Collaborative AIR Framingham MOAR - Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery ...
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