BOSTON, MA March 29, 2023 – Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Narcan, 4 milligrams (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription, use. The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) applauds the FDA for approving this opioid overdose treatment to be available OTC for consumers. PAARI believes that expanding access […]
PAARI Releases National Opioid Settlement Funds Guide
BOSTON, MA March 8, 2023 – The Master Opioid Settlement Agreement has created an enormous opportunity to expand and support models of deflection and diversion. Due to the fact that The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) was explicitly listed as an approved use of funds in the agreement, PAARI partners and other like-minded […]
PAARI and VOA Northern New England Co-Host Maine Statewide Convening
BOSTON, MA February 23, 2023 – The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) and Volunteers of America (VOA) Northern New England are excited to share the announcement of the first Maine Statewide Convening to be held on March 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. EST. This virtual event is intended to increase awareness and provide […]
PAARI Hosts Massachusetts Statewide Convening
On February 14, 2023, The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) hosted a virtual statewide convening among Massachusetts law enforcement agencies. This convening was designed to allow Massachusetts PAARI partners to connect with like-minded agencies in implementing non-arrest programming for those with substance use disorder. The convening began with Zoe Grover-Scicchitano, Executive Director of […]
PAARI Announces 2023 Public Safety Council
BOSTON, MA February 13, 2023 – The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) is pleased to announce the 2023 Public Safety Council. Led by Board Member and retired Arlington Police Chief, Frederick Ryan, the council is built directly into PAARI’s leadership and decision-making structure. PAARI believes that law enforcement has a vital role in […]
PAARI Attends QRT Deflection and Outreach Summit
On January 26-27, Zoe Grover-Scicchitano, Executive Director, and Brittney Garrett, Director of Public Safety Training & Outreach, of PAARI attended the 2nd Annual Quick Response Team (QRT) Deflection and Outreach Summit. The conference gathered like-minded stakeholders to discuss successes in prevention programming, treatment and recovery, interdiction, and harm reduction. The 1.5-day conference was held at […]
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