Burlington PD Announces Second Opiate Outreach Meeting

BURLINGTON, MA – The Burlington Police Department will hold its second meeting of the Opiate Outreach Program next week. The program launched June 27 to help those beginning the process of recovering from addiction.

Its second meeting will be held Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. at St. Margaret’s Church Religious Education Building, 111 Winn St., Burlington.

A few months ago, police learned that longtime resident and recovery specialist Christine Cuccinello — who is in recovery from an opiate addiction and is pursuing a career as a recovery coach — was looking to help residents struggling with addiction.

Working with Cuccinello, Burlington Police secured a location for weekly meetings to occur. Their focus will be to help residents recover from an opiate or alcohol addiction and/or assist those who have family members or loved ones in need of help and recovery resources.

“We’re happy to have Christine working with us for our Opiate Outreach Program,” Chief Kent said. “She has direct experience and training dealing with addiction and we know she will be an asset in assisting our residents who are on the path to recovery. Since this is a new program, we look forward to recommendations to make it a positive force in the community."

For more information about the program, contact Cuccinello at christinec0507@gmail.com or 857-258-9708.