Opioid Settlement Funds
Beginning in July 2021, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office announced a multi-billion dollar resolution with opioid distributors and pharmaceutical companies, which will provide more than $500 million to the Commonwealth and its cities and towns. Funds from these settlements began flowing into Massachusetts in June2022, and disbursement of these funds will continue annually through 2038.
Hampshire HOPE – the region’s county wide coalition focused on the impacts of opioid use in collaboration with Hampshire County municipalities and public health partners, created a shared survey to elevate the voices of community members.
To complete the survey, please follow link below:
Opioid Settlement Survey (English) Opioid Settlement Survey (Spanish)
Before you move forward, we want to let you know that topics of loss or opioid use may bring up difficult memories and can cause feelings of distress. You may decide to answer these questions at a later time with support nearby.
Below are some free resources you may find helpful:
Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline: Call now: 800-327-5050 or Text: “HOPE” to 800327
Learn to Cope (A peer-led support network for families dealing with addiction and recovery)
SADO.D. (Support After a Death by Overdose)
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Other Survey Options:
If you would like the survey to be translated into Spanish, you can find a copy here.
If you need assistance to take the survey by phone, or would like a copy mailed to you, please call us at 413-587-1314.
We will have paper copies available at various downtown locations. Check back soon for building addresses.
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Beginning on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, responses will begin to be analyzed. Each city/town will have access to responses that are specific to their community members. This will help municipal leaders decide which strategies to prioritize. Each city/town’s plan to spend opioid settlement funds will be unique to how respondents answered.
On a county-wide level, Hampshire HOPE will create a regional report. This report will summarize patterns and trends collected on a larger geographical scale. All individual responses will be anonymous and protected – the county-wide report will help communities identify shared strategies that may emerge.
Please check back in Spring 2024 to view a Hampshire County Summary.
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Learn about the AG's Statewide Opioid Settlements
FAQ’sabout the AG's Statewide Opioid Settlements
Guidance for Municipalities Utilizing Opioid Settlement Abatement Payments
Regional Community Engagement Assistance: Municipalities can access support from John Snow Research and Training Institute (JSI) at www.caremass.org and fill out the Request Help form, or by emailing abate@jsi.com, or by telephone: 617-385-3655. The team at JSI can provide technical assistance and training related to using these funds in compliance with the State-Subdivision Agreement.