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    Boston Medical Center is committed to empowering all patients to thrive, through our innovative and equitable care. In addition to this commitment, our leadership in health equity, research, and teaching is driving the future of care.

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    BMC physicians are leaders in their fields with the most advanced medical technology at their fingertips and working alongside a highly skilled nursing and professional staff.

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    We offer diagnosis and treatment in over 70 specialties and subspecialties, as well as programs, services, and support to help you stay well throughout your lifetime.

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    Whether you’re a current employee or looking to refer a patient, we have the tools and resources you need to help you care for patients effectively and efficiently. In addition, we are devoted to training future generations of health professionals in our wide range of residency and fellowship programs.

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    At Boston Medical Center, research efforts are imperative in allowing us to provide our patients with quality care.

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Finding Treatment

  • SAMHSA's National Helpline - 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine Physician Lookup
  • A Quick Guide to Finding Effective Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment
  • Assisted Recovery Centers of America

Finding Support

  • Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Allies in Recovery
  • Marijuana Anonymous Services
  • Narcotics Anonymous
  • Support Group Project

Additional Resources

  • Alcohol Screening: Is the way or amount I drink harming my health? Should I cut down on my drinking?
  • Drug Screening: Are these substances harming your health or increasing your risk for other problems?
  • American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
  • American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD)
  • American Society of Addiction Medicine
  • Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA)
  • Buprenorphine information page on SAMHSA website
  • Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA)
  • College on Problems of Drug Dependence
  • Fighting Opioid Misuse
  • Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
  • Mothers against Drunk Driving (MADD)
  • National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
  • National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA)
  • National Clearinghouse of Drug and Alcohol Information
  • National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
  • Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
  • Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
  • Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  • Women for Sobriety

 Massachusetts Area Resources

  • Substance use Resources for Parents
  • Massachusetts Substance Abuse Information and Education
  • Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Addiction Services
  • Info about the Massachusetts Opioid Epidemic
  • Grayken Center for Addiction Parent Support Helpline

Prevention

  • Prescription Dropbox Locations
  • Substance Use Prevention Information for the General Public
  • Grayken Center for Addiction – Boston Medical Center
  • Substance Use Prevention Information for Parents
    • Substance Use Prevention Information for Parents
    • Protect Your Kids from Prescription Drug Misuse

Finding Treatment

  • The Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline - 1-800-327-5050
  • Information for Community Members about how to get naloxone
  • Massachusetts Treatment & Recover Services
  • Pregnancy and Medication‐Assisted Treatment

Finding Support

  • Learn to Cope
  • Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery
  • Massachusetts Al-Anon and Alateen

 Articles

  • Understand how the opioid crisis is affecting your workplace and industry
    • http://www.npr.org/2017/09/07/545602212/opioid-crisis-looms-over-job-market-worrying-employers-and-economists
  • Work with your local chamber of commerce or other business organizations to support substance use prevention and outreach in the workplace, as well as initiatives to reduce stigma like the “Words Matter” pledge
    • https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/addiction/grayken-pledge-co-branded.pdf
  • Commit to hiring employees who have a mental illness or substance use disorder, including adopting a “ban the box” policy
    • http://opioidaction.org/report/
  • Become a recovery friendly workplace
    • https://www.recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com/faq
  • Provide opportunities for employees to get involved with local non-profits that are working to support families, bolster advocacy efforts, and provide evidence-based resources for substance use and addiction treatment
    • https://recoverymonth.gov/events/find-events

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Assessing and Engaging the Organization

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  •  Employer Survey
  •  Focus Groups
  •  Communicating the State of the Epidemic
  •  Senior Level Commitment
  •  Cross-Functional Advisory Teams
  •  Gather and Share Personal Stories
  •  Assessing and Engaging the Organization Checklist

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Empowering and Educating Managers

  •   Frequently Asked Questions by Managers (FAQs)
  •   Sample Scenarios and Manager Tip Sheet
  •   SAMHSA’S Guidelines for Supervisors (Adapted)
  •   Empowering and Educating Managers Checklist

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Supporting and Encouraging Employees

  •   Frequently Asked Questions by Employees (FAQs)
  •   Sample Scenarios and Employee Tip Sheet
  •   Employee Resource Guide
  •   Materials for Benefits Open Enrollment
  •   Supporting and Encouraging Employees Checklist

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Developing Policies and Practices

  •   Benefits Coverage Questionnaire
  •   CASAColumbia Addiction Section for Insurance Plans
  •   Absence Management
  •   Organizational Polices
  •   Forming Support Groups
  •   National Recovery Month
  •   Naloxone On-site
  •   Developing Policies and Practices Checklist
Boston Medical Center

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a 514-bed academic medical center located in Boston's historic South End, providing medical care for infants, children, teens and adults.

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