Opioid Overdose Death Reduction
At a glance
What: The city public health office reports on opioid overdose deaths and the outreach, treatment and housing programs meant to reduce them.
Where it stands: State data show 10 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2025, a 57% drop and the lowest since 2016; the stated goal is zero.
Sources
Log
- 2026-09-24 - Board of Health - Public health director reported the 2025 drop and listed the programs credited: Narcan boxes, street medicine, outreach, case management, sober home scholarships and basic-needs funding.