Hampden County Addiction Task Force

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The Hampden County Addiction Taskforce (HCAT) is a county-wide initiative led by the Hampden District Attorney and Sheriff’s Office, bringing together community partners to prevent substance use, reduce overdose, and support recovery.

Shining a light on prevention in action! Our March HCAT meeting was one for the books. We’re so grateful to have had thr...
03/23/2026

Shining a light on prevention in action! Our March HCAT meeting was one for the books.

We’re so grateful to have had three incredible women come and share the work they do, in the world of substance use prevention.

HCAT would like to extend a special thank you to these local coalition leaders, Liz Monopoli (West Springfield CARES), Ananda Lennox (Longmeadow CLOSE), and Jackie Hafner (Hampden-Wilbraham Partners for Youth) for sharing their knowledge, data, and passion with the community. Your leadership is making a real, measurable difference.

Because of prevention efforts like yours, we are seeing:
✔️ Decreases in youth substance use
✔️ Stronger, healthier community norms
✔️ More young people connected to positive activities, leadership opportunities, and supportive spaces

This work isn’t always loud or immediate, but it is powerful. It’s in the relationships built, the skills developed, and the choices young people make every day.

Prevention works. Youth voices matter. Community collaboration is everything.

Thank you for leading the way and reminding us what’s possible when we invest in our young people.

03/12/2026

Grief often leaves us holding words we never got to say and emotions that feel too big to name. Writing can offer a meaningful way to process those feelings, but getting started isn't always easy.

Join us for a special workshop, Where the Words Go: Writing Through Grief After the Death of a Loved One, featuring three guest speakers: Tom Flanagan (Blue Skies Rhode Island), Luna Jaffe (Look Mom, I Can Fly), and Tanya Lord (Peer Support Community Partners).

Learn how writing shaped their own grief journeys, from poetry to published books, and how anyone can use writing as a source of comfort and connection.

📅 Tuesday, March 24, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:00 pm ET
🔗 Learn more & register: bit.ly/love-letters-workshop

Free for Massachusetts residents (use promo code MASS)
$10 for non-MA residents
If cost is a barrier, non-MA residents may use promo code SCHOLARSHIP to attend for free.

All are welcome, no writing experience needed. Come as you are, and explore how words can help you heal.

Thank you so much to our February speakers!
03/12/2026

Thank you so much to our February speakers!

Last week, HCAT Co-Coordinator Bradley Bodenstein had the opportunity to speak with students from Putnam Vocational Tech...
03/03/2026

Last week, HCAT Co-Coordinator Bradley Bodenstein had the opportunity to speak with students from Putnam Vocational Tech Academy in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western MA.

The Hampden District Attorney’s Office Community Safety and Outreach (CSO) Unit serves as the prevention and education arm of the DA’s Office. Their powerful “Just Once” presentation walks students through the journey of addiction, the road to recovery, and practical ways to resist peer pressure and stay on a healthy path.

Bradley shared his personal story, offering real-life perspective, hope, and encouragement for students to continue choosing a positive path forward.

If you are part of a youth-serving organization or school, and would like the DA’s CSO Unit to present, please contact Gina Anselmo at Gina.Anselmo@mass.gov. All CSO programming is offered free of charge.

Let’s continue working together to prevent future substance use and support the next generation in making empowered choices.

Hope for Holyoke is hosting a resource fair tomorrow from 11am - 3pm! Anyone in the county can stop by and learn more ab...
02/26/2026

Hope for Holyoke is hosting a resource fair tomorrow from 11am - 3pm!

Anyone in the county can stop by and learn more about local recovery resources. If you are struggling with addiction, or have a loved one struggling, this could be a great step in the recovery journey.

This event will take place at 100 Suffolk St., Holyoke, MA. Please see flyer below for more details. 💜

Behind the name HCAT is a dedicated team of four, committed to serving individuals and families impacted by addiction in...
02/19/2026

Behind the name HCAT is a dedicated team of four, committed to serving individuals and families impacted by addiction in Hampden County.

From the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, Halie Matthew co-coordinates the taskforce. For information about monthly meetings, to be featured in our newsletter or social media, contact Halie.Matthew@mass.gov.

From the Sheriff’s Office, our Rapid Response & Connection Team is made up of compassionate professionals who walk alongside individuals on their recovery path. Bradley Bodenstein (co-coordinator), Destiny Ware (recovery coach), and Deputy James Barron are ready to support you.

To learn more about Rapid Response or to receive guidance, email Bradley.Bodenstein@SDH.state.ma.us or call (413) 312-8003.

02/17/2026

The HCAT Rapid Response & Connection Team provides compassionate, in-person outreach to individuals and families impacted by substance use. We respond to overdoses within 24–72 hours, offering support, resources, and connection to treatment and recovery services right from your home.

We also accept at-risk referrals. This means if you or someone you love is struggling with substance use, you don’t have to wait for a crisis to get help. Our team can walk alongside you, help explore options, and even assist with transportation to treatment when you’re ready.

If you need support, please reach out.
Call Bradley Bodenstein (413-321-8003) or message us on here directly.

You’re not alone. We’re here to help.

Welcome to the Hampden County Addiction Taskforce (HCAT)!HCAT is a county-wide initiative led by the Hampden District At...
02/10/2026

Welcome to the Hampden County Addiction Taskforce (HCAT)!

HCAT is a county-wide initiative led by the Hampden District Attorney’s Office and the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office, bringing together community
organizations, service providers, schools, healthcare partners, and residents across
Hampden County.

🔹Our mission is to prevent substance use, support recovery, share trusted resources,
and strengthen community connections. We also help expand access to our Rapid
Response Team by connecting individuals and families to support during critical
moments.

🔹This page will be a space for education, prevention, recovery resources, community
highlights, upcoming events, and messages of hope.

🔹Our Messenger is open for at-risk referrals.
If you or someone you care about is struggling and needs support taking the first
step, please reach out. Help is available, and you do not have to navigate this alone.

🔹Follow along, share with others, and support community healing.

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Springfield, MA
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