Drug Addiction and Recovery Team (DART)

Palmer Police Department & Hampshire Hope Drug Addiction and Recovery Team (DART)

Palmer Police Department has teamed with Hampshire Hope joining the Drug Addiction and Recovery Team (DART). DART is a free service that supports people who are at risk for an opioid overdose or family members affected by overdose. DART offers support for other substance use concerns including alcohol addiction. DART is made up of specially trained recovery coaches, harm reduction specialists, and police officers who provide:

• Access to harm reduction tools, such as NARCAN and safety plans for use.
• Connections to community resources.
• Short or long-term recovery support.

Access to Recovery Coaches who are people that have recovered from addiction and wish to lend support to those looking for help.

To reach a Palmer Police DART officer please call 413-283-8792. Our officers perform outreach services and take a social work approach to help people struggling with addiction and substance use issues.

To learn more about DART or get connected to DART support, call or text 413-588-2335 (Hampshire Hope direct line) or 413-283-8792 (Palmer Police Department).

Please remember the Massachusetts Good Samaritan Law protects people who call 911 during an overdose from being charged with possession of a controlled substance. Dying from an overdose is preventable if the victim receives timely & appropriate medical attention.

Seek support at Community Strong Wellness

This event takes place twice a month at Public Library with The Palmer Police D.A.R.T. team, and a group of public health professionals. See how we can help! Attend if you're looking for help with:

• Housing?
• Problematic Substance Abuse?
• Mental Health?
• Food Insecurity?
• Domestic Violence?
• Health Insurance?
• Anything else?

No specific needs but just want to stop by and meet us and have some lunch? Stop by! Free lunch is included! See the Library's event calendar for upcoming event dates