ALT Massachusetts 2-1-1 Help Steps Find over 11,000 medical and social services near you. Visit www.helpsteps.com BPHC Logo and Mayor’s Health Line Logo [Yellow Background]

ALT Blue background with red text that reads, "Carney Hospital in Dorchester is closed". The text in white below reads, "Find other options for healthcare. Call the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for help at 617-468-2189 (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or visit mass.gov/StewardResources. There is no emergency or urgent care at the former Carney Hospital. If you or a loved one are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1." The Boston Public Health Commission logo is at the bottom.

ALT Graphic with a photo of an East Boston green space in the background. There is a white to blue gradient overlaying the photo. On top of the color overlay is text that reads, "Request for Proposals, Funding community-based organizations to prevent fatal overdoses in neighborhoods at higher risk, including Black and Latinx communities. Apply by May 31, 2024 at 5 p.m. on boston.gov/opioid-settlements. Questions? Email [email protected]." There is a blue rectangle at the bottom of the graphic that features the Boston Public Health Commission logo in the center.

ALT Boston’s first use of funding from the state’s opioid settlements will go towards financial support for Boston families who lost a loved one to opioid overdose. The Family Overdose Support Fund will launch later this year and distribute $250,000 to Boston families. Families can use the funds to cover funeral expenses, therapy, legal services, childcare, and other financial burdens from the loss of a family member due to opioid overdose. Families impacted by overdose partici-pated in an extensive public engagement process over the summer and helped inform how the funds should be spent.

ALT “The opioid epidemic has taken the lives of many loved ones throughout Boston’s communities. Children have lost parents. Parents have lost sons and daughters. Families have suffered an enormous emotional toll and are also shouldering a significant financial burden. The Family Overdose Support Fund will alleviate some of that burden by providing direct financial assistance to support childcare, funeral expenses, and other services to those who have been impacted by this ongoing tragedy.” A quote from Dr. Bisola Ojikutu

ALT Mental Health reMINDers Paper with rip off tabs titled: Take What You Need Tabs read: Bettering your sleep, safe social media, journaling tips, affirmations, staying energized, and practicing meditation.

ALT Paper rip off tab reading Practicing Meditation How to Practice Meditation: Take 5 minutes to use the 5-3-5 method Take a deep inhale for 5 seconds, hold at the top for 3 seconds, exhale for 5 seconds. When you're ready, take a moment to notice how your body feels, your thoughts and emotions, and any sounds around you. Be kind to your wandering mind.

ALT February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day #stopHIV together image of large red cross

ALT This year's theme is engage, educate, and empower. We invite you to follow along with our Ryan White Planning Council's Anti-HIV Stigma campaign to learn how! Image of of the someone you know and love campaign triptych as advertised in T stations. Instgram handle @someoneyouknowandlove Website www.someoneyouknowandlove.com