"The more people I shared my story with, the more I learned that so many families struggle with addiction in silence. They become isolated when what they need most is to be surrounded by people who care. We need to keep talking about it, and we need to be more supportive and less judgmental."
I will comb through the City's budget to find funding to support comprehensive mental health support services for our most vulnerable family members and neighbors: children, seniors, veterans, and those experiencing homelessness. In public schools, community centers, and shelters.
We need to bring recovery solutions directly to those who need them most, right where they are.
"One of our heroes runs marathons in a purple shirt"
“'Heroin Sucks helped raise awareness for the epidemic that continues to challenge families and steal lives across the commonwealth.'
"Congressman Stephen F. Lynch presented the James F. Gavin Award to Erin Murphy"