Fairhaven Community Outreach
The objective is to share resources with individuals and families affected by difficult trials and challenges that you or a loved one may come to face.
If you or someone you know needs help or resources, please call 774-822-0227.
Resources
Emergency Resources
| Emergency Services | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Medical | 911 |
| Suicide Hotline | 877-870-4673 |
| National Crisis Hotline | 800-273-8255 |
| Substance Use Hotline | 800-327-5050 |
Detox/Recovery Resources
| Detox/Recovery Referrals | Contact Information | Address |
|---|---|---|
| PAACA | 508-997-9051 | 360 Coggeshall Street, New Bedford, MA 02746 |
| Fishing Partnership | Deb Kelsey: 508-884-6661 | |
| Seven Hills | 508-996-0546 | 1173-1177 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746 |
| High Point Treatment Center For substance use and Mental Health | Centralized Admissions: 1-800-233-4478, Outpatient: 508-717-0550 | 68 N. Front Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 |
| MA Substance Abuse Helpline | 800-327-5050 |
Overdose Resources
| Overdose Resources | Where to go |
|---|---|
| Naloxone, better known as NARCAN rescue kits are available at pharmacies across the state, with and without a prescription. | http://www.mass.gov/naloxone |
| Additional naloxone/NARCAN resources | https://www.mass.gov/stop-an-overdose-with-narcanr |
| For free information on naloxone/NARCAN programs and treatment referrals, call the MA Substance Use Helpline | 800-327-5050 or visit www.helplineMA.org |
Narcan Training/Kits Resources
| Use these contacts to request Narcan training and/or kits by location: |
|---|
Cape Cod and the Islands, AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod |
| Kate Lena (click to email) |
| Ellen O’Donnell (click to email) |
| Falmouth Office: 774-763-6656 |
| Hyannis Office: 508-778-1954 |
| Martha’s Vineyard: 774-994-7935 |
| Provincetown: 508-487-8311 |
New Bedford/Southcoast, Seven Hills Behavioral Health |
| New Bedford: 508-996-0546 |
| Fall River: 508-235-1012 |
| Taunton: 508-967-7170 |
Fall River, SSTAR Addiction Treatment |
| Fall River: 508-324-3561 |
Support Groups, Education, Peer Support Resources
| Support Groups, Education, Peer Support Resources | Contact |
|---|---|
| Learn to Cope: A non-profit support network that offers education, resources, peer support and hope for parents and family members coping with a loved one addicted to opiates or other drugs. | 508-739-5148 |
| Al-Anon Family Group: Al-Ateen for teenagers to share experiences, strength, and hope with each other and to find effective ways to cope. | http://www.al-anon.org |
| PAACA | 508-997-9051 |
| Fishing Partnership | Deb Kelsey: 508-884-6661 |
| 508-996-0546 | |
| High Point Treatment Center For substance use and Mental Health | 508-717-0550 |
Video Resources: The Opioid Crisis Trilogy
A video series put together by Fairhaven TV Community Media focusing on the Opioid Crisis and how it affects our local area, as well as resources for those in need.
| Part Two |
| Part Three |
| Fairhaven Health Department Disposable Medication 2022 Video |