What drew Matthew Bequeath, MPH to MATTERS? As our Outreach Manager in Allegheny County, PA, Matthew plays a key role in building connections that expand access to care. Watch his video to learn what brought him to this work and what he enjoys outside of it.

This #NationalPreventionWeek, join MATTERS in raising awareness around substance use and supporting prevention efforts that make a difference. Learn more at mattersnetwork.org.

Members of the MATTERS team wrote about the changing demographics of the #opioid epidemic. While overall numbers are declining, outcomes are worsening for some communities. We thank Emergency Medicine News for sharing our submission! Read the full article: mattersnetwork.org/news

Join Raven Manchester, Outreach Coordinator at MATTERS, for our upcoming Virtual Coffee Hour, a space to connect, collaborate, and explore how we can better serve our communities across different regions. Register here: forms.gle/pnFwCNZDbqqmFW…

There’s a harm reduction vending machine in Geneva, NY at the Greyhound Bus stop, managed by Trillium Health. It offers free Narcan, fentanyl, and xylazine test strips. Thanks NYS OASAS for supporting this initiative! Find more locations: mattersnetwork.org/supplies/#vend…

Did you know? Organizations can order free naloxone and drug test strips on our website: mattersnetwork.org/supplies

Stopped by the MATTERS harm reduction vending machine at Evergreen Health in Jamestown, NY - accessible 24/7 outdoors! MATTERS has machines across NYS. Check out the MATTERS network mobile app for locations. In partnership with NYS OASAS

You deserve to know what's in your drugs. Test strips give you the power to make safer choices and protect yourself and your community. We're grateful to NYS OASAS for helping expand access to harm reduction tools. Visit mattersnetwork.org to order yours for free today.

Today, our Chief Medical Officer and Director of Operations testified to the New York State's Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in Albany during their hearing on synthetic opioids. Watch the MATTERS team's testimony and learn more on our website: mattersnetwork.org/synthetic-opio…

We've partnered with the Volunteer Transportation Center to offer transportation support in Jefferson, St. Lawrence, and Lewis Counties for individuals referred through MATTERS. The service ensures individuals have reliable transportation for their first treatment appointment.

Trump's "Big Ugly Bill" would rip $13.5 BILLION from New York’s healthcare system. In Western NY, premiums could spike nearly 40%—that’s $267 more a month for working families. As an occupational therapist, I've seen what happens when families can't afford care: minor

Did you know there’s a harm reduction vending machine in Kingston, New York? Located at the People’s Place and managed by Ulster County Sheriff's Office, it provides free naloxone (Narcan), fentanyl test strips, and xylazine test strips to support safer substance use.

Discover how the new MATTERS platform streamlines care. Watch now to see the benefits. To register visit mattersnetwork.org/referral-platf….

Protect yourself and your community from needlestick injuries. Place used needles in a hard plastic sharps container and, once full, take them to a local health facility for safe disposal. Find a sharps disposal site near you: safeneedledisposal.org

Language should never be a barrier to care. MATTERS is proud to partner with Voyce to ensure individuals with opioid use disorder have access to language support during their telemedicine appointments. Visit mattersnetwork.org/treatment/ to connect to virtual care.

Harm reduction vending machines are available across New York State, offering free, life-saving supplies. New locations include Ramon Velez Health Center in the Bronx (managed by Acacia Network) and Trillium Health in Rochester, with more coming soon.

Congratulations! We are very fortunate to have Shelby and Mia on the MATTERS team!! Jacobs School at University at Buffalo

Individuals and organizations across New York State can access FREE naloxone on our website: mattersnetwork.org/naloxone

Emergencies can happen anywhere and being ready makes all the difference. Equip your space with life-saving naloxone wall boxes at no cost. Learn more and request yours at mattersnetwork.org/naloxone.

Rural hospitals brace for financial hits or even closure under Republicans' $1 trillion Medicaid cut wgrz.com/article/news/n…