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…
When most people think of homelessness, they think of someone sleeping outside, in a tent, or in a shelter. But for most young people experiencing homelessness, the reality looks very different. In fact, the large majority of youth without stable housing are not visible on the street at all. They are going from friend’s house…
Substance use prevention is not a single action. It is a continuum. People enter that continuum at different points in their lives, and prevention strategies must meet them where they are. In the field of public health and behavioral health, prevention is commonly divided into three levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Each level reduces risk…
We’re back with the September recap. A sincere thank-you to our collaborators and team for the consistent, meaningful work you do to bring services and resources to people and families across the county who need them. If you know someone in Essex County who needs recovery support or services, or a family member who needs…
October is National Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Month. In recognition of that, we’re sharing data along with reflections from ECO coaches who work in prevention every day. Substance use/misuse prevention aims to reduce the likelihood that people will start using alcohol, nicotine, or other drugs, and to limit harm for those in early stages….
On August 30th at Essex County Remembers, two alumni of Northshore Recovery High School (NRHS) displayed a beautiful painting (“Growth”) they created for our organization, commissioned specially for the event. This painting captured the hearts of our event guests. The artwork served as a moving tribute to those we’ve lost, whom we gathered to honor…
We’re back with August’s recap. Thanks to all of our collaborators and team members for their consistent and considerable effort to bring services and resources to the county and individuals and families who need it. If you know someone in Essex County who needs recovery support or services, or a family member who needs help…
Recovery Month is a time to celebrate recovery, spread the word of hope, and share resources and connections for those initiating and sustaining their journey. Today, we are proud to spotlight a group that we support closely: the Women’s Connection Support Group in Salisbury. This group provides a safe, welcoming space where women can share…