Spring has sprung, and so has our latest newsletter! Explore MATTERS' recent updates by visiting our website at mattersnetwork.org/news

🎬 Exciting news! Our website now features a NEW MATTERS video introducing our program and available services for those living with #opioid use disorder.

Learn more by visiting mattersnetwork.org.

Vending machine update: We are excited to share that our vending machines have collectively dispensed more than 23,800 harm reduction supplies across New York State!

Providing individuals with overdose prevention supplies is a critical step toward saving lives.

This weekend, our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joshua Lynch, presented at the CAN-AM Clinical Anesthesia Conference.

There, he discussed the prevalence of addiction among healthcare professionals, the importance of linking individuals with opioid use disorder to treatment.

This week, our outreach team attended the NYS Public Health Partnership Conference in Saratoga Springs. MATTERS is grateful for the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and organizations who are committed to protecting the public's health.

Submit rapid referrals, order free #harmreduction supplies, and connect to #telemedicine services - all on your cell phone!

Download the free MATTERS Network mobile app on the App Store or Google Play to have life-saving resources available at your fingertips.

Yesterday our #publichealth fellows presented their contributions to the community with the work they've done at MATTERS. Thank you to the NYSDOH and Erie County Department of Health 😷 for this partnership.

To learn more about MATTERS visit mattersnetwork.org

Tomorrow is #National Prescription Take-Back Day. We encourage you to dispose of your prescription medications in a safe manner.

Visit the DEA's website to find a drop off location near you.

Do you want to learn how to administer #naloxone ? MATTERS is now facilitating in-person #opioid overdose response training in Buffalo, NY! Additional details on the sign up form.

To register visit mattersnetwork.org/in-person-narc…

Last week, MATTERS outreach coordinator Brigid Keane was on DaytimeBuffalo! She was there discussing the importance of our referral platform and our partnership with savethemichaelsinc.

To watch the video visit wivb.com/daytime-buffal…

MATTERS takes pride in learning about the issues impacting our communities. Each month we research and discuss #substanceuse disorder and many other topics.

Check out the full articles on our website at mattersnetwork.org/news

Another exciting day at #NatCon24 ! Thank you to everyone who attended our presentation with BestSelf WNY on the importance of 24/7 emergency virtual MAT access and linkage to treatment.

To learn more about our resources, visit mattersnetwork.org

Day one at #NatCon24 was a success. The MATTERS team shared their two poster presentations on the #teststrip distribution program and #harmreduction vending machines. The team is ready for day two!

New to MATTERS? Want to learn more? Register for our monthly webinar to learn about our services and get trained on how to submit #rapidreferrals for opioid use disorder. 

Sign up today at mattersnetwork.org/webinars

MATTERS is honored to be presenting at NatCon, a national conference on substance use and mental health strategies.

We hope to see you there, as three of our team members are giving presentations at this prestigious event, specifically on #telemedicine and #harmreduction !


This week, we visited the University at Buffalo to educate students about #harm reduction, #opioid awareness, and the MATTERS program. Thank you, for inviting us!
 
Interested in a presentation for your students? Please contact us at
mattersnetwork.org

Last week, our Outreach Manager presented a poster on the MATTERS program at the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit in Atlanta, Georgia to national leaders in the #addiction medicine field.
 
Contact us to join your next event! Visit mattersnetwork.org

Available now! Our interactive heat map allows you to see the amount of #teststrips distributed in your county and region in New York State!

Check out the heat map at mattersnetwork.org/research/

MATTERS partnered with WNED-PBS to raise awareness of the opioid overdose epidemic, providing access to medication, and offering harm reduction services like our test strip distribution program.

To watch the video visit mattersnetwork.org/pbs-video-0424/

We are very excited to introduce our new Outreach Coordinator, Brooke Langella, MPH.

Current hometown: Long Island, New York📍

What is your favorite aspect of the MATTERS program? The diversity of each team member's backgrounds, roles, and contributions.