Recent data from the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services and the Essex County Outreach Project offer a broad look at substance use, overdose response, treatment access, and emerging community needs across Essex County. The data comes from two different systems and covers different periods. The state’s BSAS Community Profile includes county-level information on emergency…
For the first time in more than a decade, Massachusetts recorded fewer than 1,000 opioid-related overdose deaths in a single year. According to preliminary data from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), there were 978 confirmed and estimated opioid-related overdose deaths in 2025, representing a 27% decrease from 2024. Even more encouraging, this marks…
Thank you for taking the time to read our May recap. Each month, we are reminded that recovery is a community effort, and none of this work happens in isolation. We are grateful to our community partners, first responders, service providers, municipal partners, law enforcement collaborators, and the entire ECO team for their continued commitment…
This month, Essex County Outreach is proud to expand its presence on Cape Ann through a new partnership with the CORE Peer Recovery & Resource Center in Gloucester. ECO Recovery Coaches are now providing scheduled office hours and flexible availability at CORE, creating another accessible location where individuals and families can receive free recovery support…
Renew Co Living, a women’s recovery residence located in Haverhill, recently announced that it has received certification from the Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing (MASH). MASH certification is awarded to recovery residences that meet established standards related to safety, ethics, operations, and recovery support. According to Renew Co Living, the organization provides a trauma-informed, person-centered…
First, we appreciate you taking the time to read our April recap. It is always the priority to thank our community partners, first responders, service providers, and dedicated ECO team for all of the hard work. Your continued collaboration and commitment make it possible for us to deliver recovery support and resources to individuals and…
First, thank you for taking the time to read our March recap. It is always the priority to thank our community partners, first responders, service providers, and dedicated ECO team for all of the hard work. Your continued collaboration and commitment make it possible for us to deliver recovery support and resources to individuals and…
Thank you for taking the time to read our February recap. We want to extend our appreciation to our community partners, first responders, service providers, and dedicated ECO team for all of the hard work. Your continued collaboration and commitment make it possible for us to deliver recovery support and resources to individuals and families…
Thank you for taking the time to read our January recap. We want to extend our appreciation to our community partners, first responders, service providers, and dedicated ECO team for all of the hard work to kick off 2026. Your continued collaboration and commitment make it possible for us to deliver recovery support and resources…
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…