RESOURCES
Boston BullPen Project’s Healing After Loss to Overdose (HALO) Initiatives is a community-focused philanthropic program dedicated to supporting individuals who have lost a loved one to opioid overdose. Through HALO Initiatives, surviving family members receive support and financial assistance to address both immediate needs and long-term challenges related to health, healing, and community connection. By providing direct financial support, HALO aims to mitigate the intergenerational trauma that impacts families after an overdose death.
grief support
Learn to Cope is a peer led support group for families and loved ones who have someone in their life experiencing issues with substance use disorder.
Support After a Death by Overdose (SADOD) (Grief resources for families)
Provides resources, information, and assistance to people throughout MA who have been affected by the death of someone they care about from a substance-use-related cause.
THE SUN WILL RISE FOUNDATION (COMMUNITY AND ADVOCACY FOR OVERSDOSE LOSS SURVIVORS)
The primary focus of The Sun Will Rise Foundation is to provide free peer grief support for those who have experienced the death of someone they care about due to substance use related causes
Join the Movement
Partner with HALO Initiatives
HALO welcomes collaborations with organizations, community groups, and businesses who share our passion for supporting families impacted by overdose. We offer various partnership avenues, including program collaboration, financial support through grants or sponsorships, and in-kind donations. Individuals can also contribute by volunteering their time and expertise, or participating in advocacy efforts. Please also express any interest in a role on HALO’s forthcoming community advisory group. Join us in raising awareness, providing education, and strengthening community connections to create a more supportive environment for those who have lost loved ones to overdose.
Ready to make a difference? Have questions about our programs? We'd love to hear from you.
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