Building Hope, Reducing Harm, Saving Lives

The Greater New Bedford Opioid Task Force (GNBOTF) is a coalition of community members, healthcare professionals, recovery advocates, and local leaders.

We are united by a single mission: to combat the opioid crisis through compassion, evidence-based strategies, and collective action.

We believe that everyone in our community deserves support, safety, and a path to wellness.

A Comprehensive Strategy for Every Stage

Prevention

Stopping misuse before it starts.

Educating youth and families about risks and healthy choices.
Promoting safe, substance-free community activities. – Find safe spaces for your child/teen
Equipping parents and caregivers with knowledge and resources. – Learn the signs of substance use

Harm Reduction

Keeping people alive and safe.

Distributing Narcan. – Find Narcan distribution near you
Providing life-saving overdose response training. – Register for Narcan training
Connecting people who use drugs to medical care and support.

Treatment

Expanding access to healing.

Demystifying treatment options (detox, MAT, counseling). – Treatment Options
Helping individuals navigate insurance and system barriers. – Worried about insurance?
Ensuring everyone who seeks help can find a path that works for them.

Recovery

Supporting lifelong wellness.

Building a strong network of peer support and sober social events. – View our Sober and Supported event Calendar.
Advocating for recovery-friendly housing and workplaces.
Celebrating recovery as an ongoing journey of growth.

You are not alone. We are in this together.