Michael Botticelli

@marty_walsh Thanks Mayor for your kind words but more importantly for you constant support and friendship over the years. You were always there for me and for countless others. And for the record, you never drove me crazy!

I want to congratulate @MBotticelliBMC on his retirement and share my gratitude for everything he has done to positively impact the lives of many struggling with substance use disorder. Thank you for your work, and for inspiring and supporting so many throughout our nation.

In a new article for @MorningConsult, @DrShawnRyan1 urges Congress, @POTUS, @SecAzar and @ONDCP to take action to protect individuals in need of addiction and mental health care during the #COVID19 crisis: ow.ly/ecJL50zmIa9

Vaccinating children is still essential during #COVID19. Last week, BMC's pediatric ambulatory team sent vaccination mobile units into communities to help families & stationed a dedicated van for #vaccines & well-baby checkups in front of BMC: nyti.ms/3bxWo1J via @NYTimes

@SADOD6 provides support for people who have lost a loved one to overdose, and has resources for front-line workers during #COVID19 sadod.org

Check out Phoenix gym’s online classes to stay #StrongerThan illness and isolation. Free to anyone with 48 hours sobriety! thephoenix.org/virtual/?fbcli…

See @jessiegaeta's interview with @WBUR about caring for people experiencing homelessness during this pandemic wbur.org/commonhealth/2…

In the spirit of connection and recovery, there are virtual support meetings for folks with SUDs and their families bmc.org/sites/default/…

@thepartnership has COVID-19 resources for families and loved ones of people with addiction, including how to use naloxone, accessing medications, and providing support for family at home drugfree.org/article/covid-…

@samhsagov has FAQs for OTPs operating during the pandemic: samhsa.gov/sites/default/…

There are virtual recovery meetings every day of the week, at almost every time. See a full list of options here: bmc.org/addiction/covi…

Starting today, I’ll be tweeting a key resource from Grayken’s COVID resources for recovery every day, and you can always go to our site directly - we update it regularly: bmc.org/addiction/covi…

We need immediate action to prevent Covid-19 from spreading among the homeless, who are largely unable to socially distance. In @statnews @mkomaromy and I propose a solution that uses the spaces we have, like dorms and hotel rooms. statnews.com/2020/03/31/a-r…

ICYMI I spoke to @samquinones7 about the risks of isolation for those with a history of addiction. nytimes.com/2020/03/27/opi…

A reminder you can watch Baker speak live here: wbur.fm/2Q3vEO0

DPH was proud to work with @PaariUSA and all of our partners in the creation of these lifesaving kits.