The Hospital Avenue Overlay District would cover only the property off Hospital Avenue owned by BMC that includes the former hospital building, the Clark House, Doctor's Building and Ambulatory Care Center.
The goal of the annual event, formerly Voices for Recovery, is to bring awareness of the struggles to overcome addiction, to celebrate those in recovery and to provide inspiration for others on the path to recovery.
The income limit for Health Connector plans has risen to $69,400 for an individual and $155,000 for a family of four, or 500 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL).
There will be a resource fair with information for individuals and families related to prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction. Activities will include speakers, including recovery coach Caitlin McKinnon, sharing information on lived experiences and about the upcoming Peer Recovery Center.
The Rally for Recovery is a time to lift up and celebrate ALL pathways to recovery, and all community members impacted by addiction who are working to take that next brave step in their recovery journey.
The Clark currently offers a county-wide program, Rx for Wellbeing at the Clark, through local mental health practitioners as a means of encouraging engagement with art as part of a therapeutic treatment plan for those dealing with issues like depression, anxiety, and social isolation.
According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's WNV Risk Map, Pittsfield continues to have a moderate WNV risk level. This means "infection with WNV is likely or has occurred" in humans.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts new bachelor of nursing program was given an official launch on Thursday afternoon with a crowd of education officials and lawmakers.
The grant is part of a $4.1 million Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Grants to organizations that support the social-emotional development and behavioral health of children in early education and care programs.
Car seats installs and inspections take about 30 to 45 minutes and include education on installing the seat, proper use of the seat and general vehicle safety.
Thursday, International Overdose Awareness Day, is the world's largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died from overdose and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.