GCC Hosts Sober Housing Summit

By Franklin County Now February 12, 2024 7:51 am

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(Greenfield, MA) Greenfield Community College hosted the sixth annual Sober Housing Summit Friday with the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region. Representatives from sober houses in Greenfield, Orange, and Gardner, along with members of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office comprised the panel to provide information on treatment options and the importance of personal connections for those in recovery.

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