Inaugural Address |
Braintree's Community Partnership on Substance Abuse"We are focused on this important issue and want to develop a community based response. Although Braintree's Community Partnership on Substance Abuse has only just begun to do its work, it is clear from our initial discussions that the Town of Braintree has a real need to provide this service to our residents".
— Mayor Joseph C. Sullivan The mission of Braintree's Community Partnership on Substance Abuse (BCPSA) is to increase awareness of substance abuse within the community and enhance communication between youth, parents, educators and residents utilizing evidenced based data in order to promote education, encourage prevention and provide access to resources.
About the Partnership
Substance Abuse Resources
Support for Family and Friends
MedReturn Kiosks Anonymously dispose of old, excess, or unwanted prescriptions in the MedReturn kiosk located in the lobby of the Braintree Police Department, 282 Union Street. Residents may use this drop off site 24 hours day. The MedReturn kiosk was donated to the Town of Braintree in collaboration with Impact Quincy, a program of Bay State Community Services Inc., through funding from the MA Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services. For more information www.townofbraintreegov.org/police/medication-disposal-program.html SHARPS (Needle/Syringe) Disposal Program SHARPS needle disposal is offered by the Braintree Health Division, located at 90 Pond St., 2nd Floor, Braintree, MA. Needles can be dropped off at the Health Division, Monday – Friday from 8:30 am -4:30 pm for a nominal disposal fee. For more information www.townofbraintreegov.org/health/sharps-disposal-program.html |
Braintree's Community Partnership on Substance Abuse was established in early 2011 to address the substance abuse problem in our town. The South Shore has been hit especially hard with the opiate epidemic over the past several years. Our goal is to focus on increasing awareness of the issue among residents, educating the public, establishing prevention efforts and providing resources for those in need of treatment and support. The Partnership is comprised of educators, public safety officials, first responders, health providers, parents and professionals. Please contact the Mayor's office with any questions or concerns. 