In honor of National Recovery Month, ECO is celebrating some of the amazing individuals we’ve met through our work. People who have faced obstacles head-on and are now building lives in recovery. Each story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, and that with support, resilience, and hope, change can happen. By sharing these…
Ipswich Local News published a story about our collaboration with Ipswich Aware on August 29th, 2025. Dozens of team members from both organizations, in addition to community members, gathered to plant 1,596 flags. Each flag represented not just a life lost to overdose this past year, but someone’s child, parent, sibling, or friend. A life…
We’re back with July’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…
A recent paper using data from the state’s Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) programs analyzed how people move between communities to access naloxone and respond to overdoses. By examining where people live, where they reverse an overdose, and where they get their naloxone refilled, researchers uncovered important patterns in access and use. Most People…
We’re back with our June recap, and as always, we want to extend our gratitude to our collaborators and team members for their ongoing dedication to bringing vital services and resources to the county, and to the individuals and families who need them most. If you know someone in Essex County who needs recovery support…
Essex County Outreach shared a brief conversation with Miriah Corso, a local woman with lived experience who will tell her story at Essex County Remembers on Saturday, August 30th. In this video, we discuss Essex County Remembers, why this cause is close to her heart, and why an event like ECR is important.
We humbly invite you to join us on August 30th for Essex County Remembers. We will gather this day to honor the souls we’ve lost to overdose — and to stand beside those who are still here, still fighting, and still healing. Activities include:Art dedication by Northshore Recovery High alumni artistsLive acoustic set by an…
We’re back with May’s recap, and as usual, we’d like to thank all of our collaborators and team members for their daily and ongoing 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…
Last month, the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) included the latest data available on their dashboard, which they do every six months. This data reports on substance misuse outcomes, harm reduction services, and BSAS program enrollments. BSAS’s goal is to provide a comprehensive view of SUDs across the state. Our team at Essex County…
We’re back with April’s recap, and we’d like to once again thank all of our collaborators and team members for their consistent efforts to bring services and resources to the county and individuals and families who need it. No one can fight this disease alone. Together, with experience, strength, hope, and a common goal, we…