WILMINGTON, MA — On Thursday, May 21, from 10am to noon, the Town of Wilmington is hosting a meeting of the Massachusetts Technical Assistance Partnership For Prevention in the Town Hall Auditorium (121 Glen Road). The meeting is open to the public and lunch will be served. Expert speakers will discuss the state’s Good Samaritan Law. Register for this FREE event HERE.
About The Massachusetts Technical Assistance Partnership For Prevention: The Massachusetts Technical Assistance Partnership for Prevention (MassTAPP) supports communities across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in addressing substance abuse prevention. Our expert staff offers technical assistance, capacity building, and resources to Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS)-funded programs and other communities across the state. (Learn more HERE.)
About The Good Samaritan Law: An overdose is a life-threatening medical emergency. If 911 emergency responders are called quickly enough, in most cases, the person will survive. One of the major contributing factors to an overdose death is that many witnesses do not call 911 due to fear of police involvement. The 911 Good Samaritan law provides protection from drug possession charges when an overdose victim or an overdose witness seeks medical attention. This law helps reduce overdose deaths by removing barriers to calling 911 for medical assistance, a crucial step in saving the life of someone experiencing an overdose. (from MassTAPP website)
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