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< Back Alli Stokowski, LICSW Director of Clinical Care astokowski@safecoalitionma.org I am an LICSW, earning both my Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Social Work, though my initial tendency to navigate towards the role of “helper” began at a young age. My experiences thus far have entailed a variety of roles providing outreach and clinical services to individuals, groups and families across Massachusetts. My experience has allowed me to support some of the most vulnerable people including those with chronic physical and behavioral health concerns, those living in poverty, survivors of trauma and intimate partner violence as well as those with co-occurring substances use disorders. I also provided families and their children with clinical support while navigating the anxiety, fear, isolation and associated impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. I often work closely with school systems, medical providers, DCF, DMH and other community organizations. I recently established a private practice providing psychotherapy to individuals, where I utilize a combination of psychodynamic, CBT and solution-focused counseling to help my clients navigate the stressors of our daily lives. My approach is often rooted in identifying the ineffective boundaries in our interpersonal relationships that lead to increased anxiety, anger and other suffering. I provide evidence-based treatment and strive to convey empathy and compassion to my patients. I enjoy traveling, cooking (mostly eating), any sort of live music and especially working on jigsaw puzzles!

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< Back Where We Serve SAFE currently serves 55 communities throughout Massachusetts. We have organized diversion programs in 19 schools and communities, conducted Narcan training sessions in 44 communities (6,000 Narcan doses distributed as of Feb. 27, 2025), and delivered public presentations in 31 communities. Would you like to see SAFE serve your community too? Let's get started today! Communities served by SAFE > Diversion Program Overview > Narcan Trainings Overview > Panels & Presentations Overview > Communities served by SAFE Attleboro Avon Bellingham Berkley Boston Braintree Bridgewater Canton Chelsea Concord Dedham DMH Central DMH Eastern DMH Western Dover Easton Fall River Fitchburg Foxborough Franklin Grafton Holbrook Holliston Holyoke Hopedale Hyannis Lexington Lowell Mansfield Martha's Vineyard Maynard Medfield Medway Middleborough Milford Millis Milton Needham Norfolk North Attleboro Norton Plainville Quincy Randolph Roslindale Sharon Sherborn Southbridge Upton Uxbridge Waltham Webster Winchester Worcester Wrentham Schools/Communities involved in the diversion program Bellingham Chelsea Easton Fall River Foxborough Franklin Hopedale Maynard Medfield Medway Milford Norfolk Norton North Attleboro Plainville Roslindale Sharon Uxbridge Wrentham Community Narcan Trainings 41 communities currently served & 6,000 Narcan doses distributed as of Feb. 27, 2025. In 2024, SAFE ordered the 2nd highest amount of Narcan in Norfolk County and is currently only 1 or 2 affiliates in Franklin supplying Narcan. Attleboro Avon Bellingham Berkley Boston Braintree Bridgewater Canton Concord Dedham Dover Easton Fall River Fitchburg Foxborough Franklin Grafton Holbrook Holliston Hyannis Lexington Lowell Mansfield Martha's Vineyard Maynard Medway Milford Millis Milton Needham Norfolk North Attleboro Norton Plainville Quincy Randolph Sharon Sherborn Uxbridge Webster Westwood Winchester Worcester Wrentham Communities where we have been on panels/presented Attleboro Avon Boston DMH Central DMH Eastern DMH Western Dover Easton Foxborough Franklin Grafton Holyoke Lexington Mansfield Maynard Medway Milford Millis Milton Norfolk North Attleboro Randolph Quincy Sherborn Southbridge Upton Uxbridge Waltham Webster Worcester Wrentham

< Back Anthony Tuffo Narcan trainer atuffo@safecoalitionma.org I grew up on the South Shore and right after high school, I obtained my EMT-B certification and then Paramedic license. I worked in EMS for 8 years until I sustained a spinal cord injury at age 26. From there, I transitioned into Medical Lab Sciences, now working in hospital laboratory leadership. Joining the team at SAFE as a Narcan Trainer is incredibly exciting for me because Narcan saved my life. As an opiate overdose survivor now in long- term recovery, I profoundly understand the importance and urgency of increasing the supply and knowledge of Narcan in the community. When I’m not working, I’m spending time with my beautiful wife and two amazing boys, working out at the Y, or watching the Pats!

< Back Randy Frederick Member Randy moved to Medway 31 years ago from Wisconsin and has seen the value of recovery and worked in the recovery field for 34 years. He has a bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Randy has spent his professional career in sales leadership roles in the Consumer Package Good and AgTech segments, and he helped build four emerging companies in the AgTech sector (Freight Farms, Crop One Holdings, Sensei Ag and urban-gro). His company, RW Frederick Consulting LLC, assists companies with Sales Team Assessment and Sales Operational Improvement and is currently under contract with a large firm in Rhode Island. Randy and his wife are the parents of three adult children and grandparents of three boys.

< Back Cobi Frongillo Member Cobi Frongillo (he/him) is a Franklin Town Councilor, committed to community connectedness and people-oriented service. After graduating from Franklin High School, Cobi received dual bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Economics, with an environmental science minor, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He went on to receive his Master’s in Public Policy the following year. Cobi advocates for future generations as a policy researcher for the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy. He believes deeply in the SAFE Coalition's work and strives to support the mission in any way he can.

< Back Carrie Asprinio Chief Operating Officer casprinio@safecoalitionma.org Carrie Asprinio is the COO of SAFE. She was drawn to its mission as a recovery and sexual abuse survivor advocate, local resident, and business owner. Carrie is also the CEO and founder of Ascension Digital Partners, and a co-founder of Boston-based fintech Numerated. While at Numerated, Carrie led the bank products team, as well as built out and led the implementation and customer success functions. She is a 15 year veteran of Wells Fargo, where she had increasing levels of responsibility in commercial banking and asset management. She holds a degree in Marketing from Santa Clara University, and an MBA from Golden Gate University. She lives in Norfolk with her husband, two sons, and daughter.

Avon Community Survey: Opioid Abatement Funds AVON RESIDENTS: We want to hear from you! Zoom Community Listening Session Tuesday, June 24 6 p.m. Register Anonymous Online Survey Begin Survey Participate in Avon’s Opioid Abatement Fund Utilization survey and listening sessions to provide crucial input on how to spend the town’s opioid abatement funds. Listening Sessions In person : Tuesday, June 17, 6 p.m. Town Hall (Mary McDermott Room) – no registration required Online : Tuesday, June 24, 6 p.m. via Zoom – registration required Online survey Begin survey Takes less than 10 minutes Completely anonymous In partnership with the Town of Avon . Send questions to Dr. Stephanie Heath, sheath@safecoalitionma.org

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Front Desk & Community Engagement Manager Position Title: Front Desk & Community Engagement Manager Job Type: Part-Time (20 hours per week) Schedule: Monday–Friday; occasional evenings or weekends as needed Location: Franklin with occasional travel in southeastern Massachusetts Pay: $22/hour Position Summary The Front Desk & Community Engagement Manager ensures the heart of SAFE’s operations—the front desk of our headquarters in Franklin—runs smoothly, consistently, and compassionately. This position oversees daily front desk operations and manages the volunteers and interns who serve as the first point of contact for clients and community members. A key responsibility of this role is mentoring and supervising high school and college interns and first-time volunteers while fostering an environment of professionalism, accountability, and personal growth. The FDCE Manager helps these team members understand that while their contributions are unpaid, their presence and reliability are vital to SAFE’s mission and to the individuals who rely on our services. The ideal candidate is thoughtful, organized, self-motivated, and patient, with the ability to balance empathy and structure in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. Qualifications Minimum of 1–2 years experience in volunteer coordination, mentorship, or people management Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coach and lead individuals with varying levels of experience Excellent organizational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable managing shared inboxes, calendars, forms, and collaborative files Confident phone and email communicator with a calm, professional demeanor Able to balance compassion with accountability and uphold clear expectations Experience in nonprofit or community-based settings preferred Occasional early morning, evening, or weekend hours required Key Responsibilities Recruit, interview, and vet volunteer and intern candidates for front desk and outreach support Design and implement structured onboarding and training for interns and volunteers Mentor and supervise volunteers and interns, modeling strong communication, follow-through, and reliability Foster a positive and professional environment that encourages accountability and personal growth Build and manage weekly schedules to ensure consistent front desk and outreach coverage, coordinating shifts for up to 20 people/week in our busier seasons (3–4 times/year) Oversee all incoming communications—email, phone, and in-person—by establishing and maintaining systems that ensure timely responses, accurate message tracking, and that no inquiry goes unanswered or unlogged Support the front desk team in handling sensitive inquiries with compassion, discretion, and professionalism Collaborate with program directors to align volunteer and intern roles with organizational needs Assist with occasional outreach or community engagement activities Communicate with school supervisors for internships and complete all onboarding and evaluation required for each role Support the front desk to run the Community Diaper Bank (communication, record keeping, order pickups, inventory) and support community members interested in hosting diaper drives Maintain a well-functioning office environment by supporting general administrative needs, honoring room reservations, ensuring meeting spaces are prepared and presentable, and keeping supplies stocked. Serve as the first point of contact and primary gatekeeper for office security, maintaining a locked-office policy, ensuring all visits are by appointment, and controlling access to protect the safety of staff and clients Additional Info Personal Qualities Highly dependable, with a commitment to follow-through and service quality Approachable, empathetic, and encouraging leader who values open communication and teamwork—equally effective working independently or collaboratively, and confident delegating tasks and providing feedback to keep work moving forward Aligned with SAFE Coalition’s values of compassion, connection, and community trust and can interact respectfully and compassionately with people from diverse backgrounds and challenging life situations Composed under pressure and able to think on your feet while exercising sound judgment, including knowing when and how to professionally set boundaries, redirect requests, or say ‘no’ if necessary SAFE Coalition is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder and mental health challenges. We connect people to resources, education, and care with empathy, respect, and compassion. Apply First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Address* Multi-line address Country/Region* Address* City* Zip / Postal code* Position for which you are applying* Why are you interested in working with SAFE?* Qualifications/Skills* What software and applications are you proficient in that are relevant to this role?* Anything else you would like to share? Resume/CV* Upload File References Professional reference #1 Full name* Phone number* Email address* How do you know this reference?* Professional reference #2 Full name* Phone number* Email address* How do you know this reference?* Professional reference #3 Full name* Phone number* Email address* How do you know this reference?* Submit

< Back Ann Bergen President Dr. Anne Bergen has had a career in education spanning nearly fifty years. As a former teacher, principal and chair of the Franklin School Committee, her focus has been on the emotional health and well-being of young people. Anne represents SAFE on the Mental Health and Well-Being Task Force of the Franklin Public Schools. She co-hosts, with Jim Derick, a radio/podcast for SAFE, with a focus on having individuals share their stories of hope and recovery. As a member of the Franklin Community Cable Access Board of Directors, she has promoted the mission of SAFE, and as a Board of Managers volunteer at the Bernon Family Branch of the Hockomock YMCA she has worked to promote the charitable causes that are essential to the well-being of individuals and families in our communities.

Part-time Classroom SEL Teacher SAFE is seeking a part-time Classroom SEL Teacher to teach classes for teens impacted by substance use as an alternative to traditional 10-day school suspension. This social-emotional based curriculum supports youth outside of their tradiational academic setting to enhance learning and substance use awareness. Each session is 3 days and enrolls up to 5 students (grades 9–12). This role is based at our Franklin, MA office. Qualifications Undergraduate or graduate degree in Education/Sociology/Psychology OR 3 years within the public education/social services field Experience working with youth Background in leadership roles Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Valid driver’s license and available, dependable transportation. Background in Social Emotional Learning modalities Key Responsibilities Provide substance use education using a set curriculum focused on restorative justice, substance use, and healthy decision-making. Create a safe, trusting, and therapeutic classroom environment. The Classroom facilitator should feel confident working with teens and discussing topics such as community issues, substance misuse, mental health, and environmental risks. Additional Info Schedule : 20 hours/week, Tuesday–Thursday Pay : $36/hour SAFE Coalition is a community-based non-profit organization located in Franklin, MA. We provide critical support, education, and resources for individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder and mental health challenges. We are deeply committed to fostering a compassionate and inclusive environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Apply First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Address* Multi-line address Country/Region* Address* City* Zip / Postal code* Position for which you are applying* Why are you interested in working with SAFE?* Qualifications/Skills* What software and applications are you proficient in that are relevant to this role?* Anything else you would like to share? Resume/CV* Upload File References Professional reference #1 Full name* Phone number* Email address* How do you know this reference?* Professional reference #2 Full name* Phone number* Email address* How do you know this reference?* Professional reference #3 Full name* Phone number* Email address* How do you know this reference?* Submit