Welcome to Plymouth County Outreach
— About Plymouth County Outreach —
Plymouth County Outreach is a multi-faceted collaboration of the 27 municipal police departments in Plymouth County, as well as Bridgewater State University Police Department, working together with Recovery Coaches and community organizations and coalitions to make treatment, resources, and harm reduction tools more accessible to people who use drugs and their loved ones. Our goal is to provide compassionate, judgment-free support while reducing overdose fatalities.
Visit us at our new drop-in center! In the summer of 2023, PCO opened a new office space where the community can drop-in for judgement-free resources, support, and more! Our office is located at 62 Main St. Suite 107 in Kingston, MA. Visit the “Access to PCO” page to learn more about our drop-in hours.
— Resources, Treatment Options, and More —
— Our Success —
18%
Plymouth County saw an
18% decrease in fatal overdoses
from 2020 to 2021.
111%
Between 2020 and 2021, Plymouth County saw a 111% increase in at-risk referrals, which is a proactive approach for those seeking help.
8,885
PCO has attempted
8,885 home visits from
January 1, 2017 — June 30, 2022.
599
Since 2019, Plymouth
County Outreach has distributed
599 boxes of Narcan.
180
Plymouth County Outreach
distributed 180 harm reduction
kits since May of 2021.
55% – 60%
From January 1, 2022 — June 30, 2022, 55% of individuals and 60% of loved ones accepted services during an outreach visit.
— Our Police Departments —
— What the Community Has to Say —
— Plymouth County Outreach News —
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