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…
Catalyst Housing is a collaborative housing initiative between The Haven Project and Harborlight Homes. These two programs teamed up with the goal to provide permanent, supportive housing for homeless young adults aged 18-24. Catalyst is located at 65 Munroe Street in Lynn and offers 24 affordable, permanent, supportive studio apartments, with wraparound services provided by…
On April 13th, Plummer Youth Promise in Salem, MA, officially completed construction of their new residential building for young and emerging adult men. The original building is being updated, as well. On April 25th, staff and youth began preparing to move into the new $25M facility. PYP states this new facility will help better serve…
It matters to ECO that we provide members of our community with resources and services when and how they need them. We also want people to know what services we offer, and that help is available in their neighborhood whenever and however they are ready to accept it. If you know someone in Essex County…
PASS (Positive Alternatives for Student Support) in Beverly, MA, offered through the YMCA, is a resource designed to provide students with a positive environment and therapeutic services as an alternative to traditional school suspension. This program began official enrollment in the fall of 2018 after administrators voiced their increasing frustration with the lack of resources…