The Mass C.A.R.E.S. Initiative kick-off is underway! Opening remarks offered by Jane Steinmetz of EY, Chair of Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation #MassCARES

The President of Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation Eileen McAnneny explains what the Mass. C.A.R.E.S. initiative is and why it matters #MassCARES A collective effort created to help employers raise awareness and make their workplace recovery friendly

So proud to welcome Marylou Sudders to speak at the #MassCARES MASS. C.A.R.E.S. Initiative Kickoff #mapoli MASS. C.A.R.E.S.

Secretary Sudders: The one thing I would challenge HR departments is to look at what you offer and make sure you have pathways to services for people struggling with addiction and me tal health disorders #mapoli #MassCARES

Thank you to Senator Julian Cyr for supporting the #MassCARES Initiative #mapoli and helping to raise awareness around this epidemic #harmreduction

De stigmatize the issue so emoloyees will come to you for help and you will be there and ready to help - KPMG is very proud to be part of this Initiative #mapoli #MassCARES Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation

Maria Fraga (Head of Gobal Benefits) from John Hancock speaks about their commitment to employees by supporting the MASS. C.A.R.E.S. Initiative #MassCARES

Brian Chase from Turner Construction shares some of the steps they have taken to remove stigma and raise awareness about programs to assist employees #MassCARES Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation #mapoli

Maryanne Frangules Exec.Director of M.O.A.R. urges employers to get involved anyway they can to help provide support to employees who need help and support #MassCARES #mapoli #MOAR #recovery

Thank you to Harvard Pilgrim for all of the support and leadership you have provided to this important effort #Mass_CARES

Research shows that 2/3 of people battling an opioid disorder are in the workforce in Mass. -Doctor Douglas Jacobs, Medical Director & Founder of Fighting Opioid Misuse and Stop A Suicide Today #mapoli #MassCARES Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation #recovery

“I stayed away from drugs until my sophmkre year in college when I was prescribed an opioid for dental surgery ...” a deeply moving personal account from Mark Mulhern, the Director of South Shore Peer Recovery #Mass_CARES #recovery

Another compelling employee perspective talks about the critical role employer resources played for him and his ability to enter into recovery #Mass_CARES

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COVID-19 is causing all of us angst during this unsettling time. People in recovery do not have to face their issues alone during this time of social distancing. Visit mass-cares.com for remote resources. #recovery #MTF MASS. C.A.R.E.S.