Matthew Perry Foundation

The foundation partners with dr. Andrew herring, highland hospital, and the public health institute in launching a transformative telehealth program to support incarcerated individuals suffering from opioid use disorder (oud). The stark truth is that it is cheaper for the state to let those who are suffering die than to provide them the treatment they vitally need. The pilot program has shown that connecting incarcerated individuals to addiction specialists before release, significantly improves follow-up care and reduces the risk of overdose. We are aiming to expand this program statewide, ensuring continuity of care for those who need it most.

Our first fellowship is the matthew perry foundation fellowship in addiction medicine at massachusetts general hospital (mgh). Led by dr. Sarah wakeman, a national leader in addiction medicine, this fellowship exemplifies our commitment to reshaping how addiction is treated and perceived. The one-year fellowship offers a robust combination of inpatient and outpatient care training, with a strong focus on treating substance use disorder in populations disproportionately impacted by addiction. Physicians receive hands-on experience and specialized training designed to prepare them for leadership roles in addiction medicine.