This month we're talking: our new Western Mass expansion, legal support for families in crisis, and upcoming local events like the 'Night to Remember' sober prom and free Narcan training sessions, and more!

SAFE Wins $40,000 Grant to Expand Services to Western MA We’re thrilled to announce that SAFE Coalition has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the Beveridge Family Foundation to expand our services into Western Massachusetts. This generous funding will support the opening of a new office in Springfield in Spring 2026. This location will offer free Narcan distribution, overdose prevention trainings, and a Diaper and Car Seat Bank; a Mobile Outreach Van providing one-on-one su

SAFE Connect Provides Transportation to Care For people navigating substance use disorders, getting to care is often the hardest part. A missed ride can mean a missed dose of medication-assisted treatment, a lapsed court date, or a wound that goes untreated until it becomes an emergency. In suburban communities like Framingham and Natick where public transit is limited and most services require a car, reliable transportation isn't a convenience, it's the difference between

Compass Yoga Starts Oct. 4 Date : Saturdays Time : 8:30–9:30 a.m. Location : SAFE Office Instructor : Brittany Capozzi This therapeutic yoga series focuses on sensation awareness, emotional presence, and nervous system regulation. Using trauma-responsive teaching methods, Brittany creates a safe space where invitational language and personal choice help you reconnect with your authentic self and build self-agency in your healing journey. Here's what to expect: Tips, e

SAFE Receives Grant for Adolescent Wellness Center The Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation has awarded SAFE a $2,500 grant to support the Adolescent Wellness Center (AWC). This first-of-its-kind hub in southeastern Massachusetts provides free mental health and substance use services for teens. Each year, AWC supports local youth through programs like WhyTry (SEL curriculum), Up in Smoke (diversion program), mentorship, life skills training, and new offerings such as

SAFE Secures Funding to Expand Mental Health, Recovery Services Thanks to recent grant funding from CHNA 6 and the Community Foundation for MetroWest , SAFE is expanding our capacity to support individuals and families navigating substance use and mental health challenges across Massachusetts. These grants will allow SAFE to reach hundreds more residents by increasing prevention, recovery, and family support services in communities facing the greatest barriers to care.