Andover's response to the opioid epidemic

Sobhan Namvar, who formerly worked at Andover Youth Services and who was more recently a social worker at Lexington High School, is now working again in Andover as the town's Community Support Coordinator. Namvar was hired in response to the opoid epidemic. His immediate hope is to connect with other like-minded people in town, and, ultimately, together, create a “community of love, understanding and openness” to help those who are in need of help. Namvar previously worked at Andover Youth Services, Doherty Middle School and coached wrestling at local schools.

Town Manager Andrew Flanagan said, “I think he has a rare skill to be able to connect with people. I think he has a passion for this type of work. I think this is what contributed to him rising to the top of the list….He knows Andover and Andover knows him.”

n Namvar, who formerly worked at Andover Youth Services and who was more recently a social worker at Lexington High School, is now working again in Andover as the town's Community Support Coordinator. Namvar was hired in response to the opoid epidemic. His immediate hope is to connect with other like-minded people in town, and, ultimately, together, create a “community of love, understanding and openness” to help those who are in need of help. Namvar previously worked at Andover Youth Services, Doherty Middle School and coached wrestling at local schools.

Town Manager Andrew Flanagan said, “I think he has a rare skill to be able to connect with people. I think he has a passion for this type of work. I think this is what contributed to him rising to the top of the list….He knows Andover and Andover knows him.”