Three actions could address the problem: Establish coordinated shelter services, fund medical respite care and expand community engagement.
Author Archives: By Carl Alves, Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction CEO
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Opinion: Urgent housing issues demand attention now
PAACA’s Carl Alves says 2025 must be the year of housing solutions for today’s homeless. “They cannot wait three years for new housing to be built.”
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PAACA urges lawmakers to support non-addictive, non-opioid treatments
“We have a chance now to help curb the cycle of substance abuse by raising awareness about new alternatives for pain management. I hope that the Massachusetts Legislature strongly considers the good that H1962 can bring to our communities.” — Carl Alves, CEO of Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction
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Opinion: We must work together to fight opioid crisis
“It is important that we put our words into action, and we need to make sure our actions are based on a thoughtful community strategy that addresses the multiple aspects of the problem at hand.” — Carl Alves, PAACA