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…
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…