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Mary Wheeler is the Program Director of Healthy Streets Outreach in Lynn, MA where they focus on services for both injection drug users and sex workers. They are part of MA Department of Public Health's Naloxone Pilot Site and they also provide Syringe Service Programs.
Mary was a pioneer in helping those struggling with opioids. She was among a small group of concerned caregives who handed out naloxone to those suffering long before it became common practice. In addition to running Healthy Streets, Mary often goes to homes and conducts “door knocks” after an overdose to follow up with families who may need help. If you know someone who needs help with substance use disorder Mary will always be there to help
By FRANCIS MELARAGNI5
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Mary Wheeler is the Program Director of Healthy Streets Outreach in Lynn, MA where they focus on services for both injection drug users and sex workers. They are part of MA Department of Public Health's Naloxone Pilot Site and they also provide Syringe Service Programs.
Mary was a pioneer in helping those struggling with opioids. She was among a small group of concerned caregives who handed out naloxone to those suffering long before it became common practice. In addition to running Healthy Streets, Mary often goes to homes and conducts “door knocks” after an overdose to follow up with families who may need help. If you know someone who needs help with substance use disorder Mary will always be there to help