Helping individuals and organizations save lives by preventing, recognizing, and responding to opioid overdose.

According to recent state data, two people die every day in Massachusetts from opioid-related fatal overdoses. This is the third leading cause of death in the Commonwealth behind only heart disease and cancer. (See MDPH data.)

In response to the severity of these findings, the Springfield Coalition for Opioid Overdose Prevention (S.C.O.O.P.) was formed. S.C.O.O.P. is a diverse group of people who live and/or work in Springfield. We are concerned about the increase in overdoses in our community from heroin, oxycodone/Percocet, morphine, methadone, and other opioids. We have come together to offer culturally sensitive support for users and non-users through:

• Training and education for individuals and organizations
• Linkages to resources for treatment and other assistance
• Overdose reversal strategies: how to access and administer Narcan

S.C.O.O.P. is a community coalition coordinated by the City of Springfield’s Department of Health and Human Services with funding provided by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH), the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

We are not here to judge, blame, or preach — our goal is to save lives.

Scroll down for links to information, trainings, resources, and contact information.

Important!

If you or someone you know may be overdosing right now, call 9-1-1.

You can remain anonymous — just tell the operator. If you must leave the victim, turn him or her on their side, and leave the door unlocked.

Click here for help recognizing signs of an overdose.