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10 labor support person. The additional suites will enable more mothers to labor, deliver and recover all in the same room, close to home and with access to the full range of health services provided by BID-Plymouth. COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS Making An Impact On Plymouth County's Opioid Epidemic In 2015, BID-Plymouth decided to tackle the region's opioid epidemic by bringing together community groups, local police, school systems and outpatient providers to form the Integrated Healthcare & Substance Use Collaborative. The Collaborative is focused on improving the lives of those struggling with behavioral health and substance use by ensuring that they receive coordinated care and do not slip through the cracks. What began as a pilot program at BID-Plymouth three years ago has now grown into a regional network of outpatient providers, school systems, police departments and social service agencies working together to reduce fatal and non-fatal opioid overdoses in Plymouth County. Their efforts are making an impact. Based on data provided by Plymouth County Outreach, there was a 59% decrease in overdoses in Plymouth County and a 25% decrease in fatal overdoses in Plymouth from 2017 to 2018. Engaging Students During April Vacation Healthy Plymouth is a collaboration between Plymouth's town government, BID-Plymouth, and the Plymouth School System. They work together to identify meaningful ways to stay healthy and combine their expertise and resources to bring opportunities for good health to Plymouth residents. Healthy Plymouth saw an opportunity to keep middle school aged students engaged and active during the April School vacation week by offering free programs and activities. The program, in its third year, brings students together and offers something for everyone, such as: - sewing projects - painting - basketball skills - multi-group exercise classes and games - a scavenger hunt at the Cordage Museum - students interacting with Plymouth Police - students celebrating Earth Day by learning about local food systems and making their own lunches with locally sourced ingredients The April School Vacation Program is just one example of the many Healthy Plymouth programs that keep Plymouth residents healthy and active. Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth 275 Sandwich Street, Plymouth 508.746.2000 BID-Plymouth's behavioral health and substance use program helps individuals and families struggling with addiction.