The latest data shared with ECO highlights a significant shift in overdose deaths across Massachusetts from January 2024 through April 2025. The chart shows monthly totals over this 16-month period and reveals a clear overall downward trend, particularly in early 2025. At the start of 2024, monthly deaths were consistently high, generally ranging between approximately…
Thank you for taking the time to read our December recap. We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our community partners, first responders, service providers, and dedicated ECO team for all of the hard work in 2025. Your continued collaboration and commitment make it possible for us to deliver recovery support and resources to…
Essex County Outreach cares about delivering clear information to help individuals and families make confident decisions about treatment and recovery. Many people hear terms like dual diagnosis, co-occurring diagnosis, or co-occurring enhanced program from our team and understandably feel confused. This article explains these terms in plain language and outlines what they mean for treatment…
At Essex County Outreach, we are committed to helping individuals on their path to recovery from substance use disorders connect with the resources and opportunities they need to rebuild their lives. A recent change in Massachusetts law presents a meaningful opportunity for those whose past mistakes have included serious driving offenses to regain a Commercial…
Thank you for taking the time to read our November recap. We are sincerely grateful to our partners and dedicated team whose consistent, meaningful work helps bring vital services and resources to individuals and families throughout the county. Our daily, monthly, and yearly efforts would not be possible without each of you. If you know…
ECO is honored that we’re able to host a community pop-up shop on December 14th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at 80 Elm St, Salisbury, MA. A pop-up like this is essentially a temporary, free “store” created to make donated clothing and essentials easily accessible to people who need them. If you cannot or…
We’re back with the October recap. As always, we are deeply grateful to our collaborators and team for their consistent, meaningful efforts in bringing essential services and resources to individuals and families across the county. If you know someone in Essex County who needs recovery support or services, or a family member who needs help…
When we think of homelessness, we often picture adults living on the streets or in shelters. But one of the most powerful early-warning systems for youth homelessness is inside our schools. The Hidden Crisis Inside Classrooms According to SchoolHouse Connections, a national non-profit organization that aims to overcome homelessness through early care and education, U.S….
An interview with Kaylie Babine, Recovery Specialist at MyPIR and facilitator of Meditation Reset. Essex County Outreach is excited to announce a new youth meditation meeting, Meditation Reset, put on by Massachusetts’ Young People in Recovery (MyPiR) at the ECO office (82 Elm St, Salisbury, MA) on Tuesdays at noon. Meditation Reset is a weekly…
Beginning November 10, a new weekly gathering titled Mens Monday Night Madness will offer men in the community a confidential space for connection, reflection, and personal growth. The meetings will be held every Monday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the ECO office (82 Elm Street, Salisbury, MA). Organized with a commitment to anonymity and…