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…
ESSEX COUNTY OUTREACH COACHES AND SUPERVISOR ON THE EMPTY CHAIR. Three weeks ago, Essex County Outreach was featured on Methuen Community Service’s recent episode of The Empty Chair “Recovery Services, Part 2.” The Empty Chair is a series dedicated to connecting Methuen’s community with local resources available to address substance use disorder. It is the…
Essex County Outreach supports local efforts to support homelessness
Merrimack Valley Prevention and Substance Abuse and Essex County Outreach recognize National Recovery Week with “Recovery Celebration with Brandon Novak,” on September 30 from 9am to 12pm at Haverhill High School. Consider dropping in to meet Brandon and learn more about his journey through recovery.
According to recent data published by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Essex County has seen a 5.2% decline in fatal overdoses between 2021 and 2022. See the link for the report here.
Essex County Outreach is pleased to announce the launch of a new website that puts resources for those battling substance use disorder or mental and behavioral issues right at the fingertips of Essex County residents. Essex County Outreach is a collaborative effort between all 34 Essex County police departments, the Essex County Sheriff, and partners…
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