Mission

Stay alive and help our neighbors stay alive.

Vision

Multiple supervised consumptions sites in Somerville, all with free, accessible, quick, easy services including basic health care & housing support, in multiple languages

In 2021, 15 Somerville neighbors died from opioids

Each year some of our neighbors die from opioid-overdose related causes. We must protect our neighbors. One method used by other countries and recently in NYC is setting up supervised consumption sites.

What is a supervised consumption site?

SCSs are harm reduction interventions that have been implemented in more than 10 countries, including Canada, Australia, and across Europe, to prevent fatal overdoses and connect people to services. People who use drugs are allowed to consume substances in the SCS under the supervision of staff who can intervene in the event of an overdose or other medical emergency.

Often, additional services like basic health care, housing support, and recovery resources are also offered at an SCS. To date, there have been no reported drug overdose deaths in an SCS anywhere in the world.

How can you get involved?

1. Tell the current mayor, Katjana Ballantyne, how you feel about supervised consumption sites and when do want them in Somerville?
   1. Email Ballantyne at mayor@somervillema.gov
   2. Call Ballantyne at (617) 625-6600  ext 2100
2. Call or email your city councilors. Look up your city councilor on the city website.
3. Join our email list to collaborate with us!

Learn more

- Visit the city's website about supervised consumption sites
- Read Councilor At-Large Willie Burnley, Jr's summary of the city's July 2022 report
- Watch John Oliver's show about harm reduction