Mindy Schmidt, Author at PAARI

February 22, 2016

Media Advisory Senators Markey and Manchin to Hold Press Conference In Opposition of FDA Commissioner Nominee Dr. Robert Califf

WASHINGTON – As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote later today, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) will hold a press conference today, Monday, Feb. 22 to discuss their opposition to the nomination of Dr. Robert Califf to head the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

February 19, 2016

Groton, Conn. Police Departments Partner with P.A.A.R.I. to Further Addiction Recovery Initiative

GROTON, C.T. — Town Police Chief Louis Fusaro Jr. and City Police Chief Thomas Davoren are pleased to announce that the Groton Police Departments have joined the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (P.A.A.R.I.) to expand the Groton Addiction Assistance Initiative.

February 19, 2016

Massachusetts House Bill Calls for Implementation of Gloucester ANGEL Initiative at All Police Stations

The Gloucester ANGEL Initiative was featured in the Boston Globe on Feb. 19. Gloucester state Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante has filed a bill, An Act relative to persons seeking drug addiction treatment, which is now before the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee, to help those suffering with the disease of addiction.

February 15, 2016

Boston Public Radio Interviews Gloucester Police Chief Leonard Campanello About ANGEL Program

On Feb. 11, Gloucester Police Chief Leonard Campanello spoke to Boston Public Radio about his department’s ANGEL initiative. Campanello talked about his motivation behind creating the program, the progress police have made since its launch, and more. To listen to the full interview, click here.

February 9, 2016

EB HOPE Hosts Successful Substance Abuse Drop-In Center Sessions

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Police Chief John Cowan is pleased to announce the EB HOPE Substance Abuse Drop-In Center sessions have yielded positive results since initiation this fall.

February 9, 2016

Nashville Police Department Joins P.A.A.R.I., Becomes First Partner In North Carolina

NASHVILLE, N.C. — Police Chief Thomas Bashore announces that the Nashville Police Department has partnered with the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (P.A.A.R.I.) to launch its HOPE Initiative Program.