*To view the 2021 Plymouth County Outreach Annual Report, click here.* PLYMOUTH — The following is a statement from the Plymouth County Outreach Advisory Board: The Plymouth County Outreach Advisory Board is pleased to announce an 18% decrease in fatal overdoses in 2021. This reduction is thanks to the tireless efforts of our Recovery Coaches, […]
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Plymouth County Outreach Receives Multiple Nominations As Part of NHRC 2021 Community Choice Awards
Public Encouraged to Vote For PCO in Resilience Award, Innovation in Harm Reduction Award Categories PLYMOUTH — Plymouth County Outreach is pleased to share that it has been nominated for multiple awards by a national coalition, and are asking the public for their support in the ongoing voting process. Last week Plymouth County Outreach learned […]
Plymouth County Outreach Co-Hosts Successful Drug Take-Back Event
PLYMOUTH — Plymouth County Outreach is pleased to report that a successful drug take-back event was held this past weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 23, PCO hosted the event in collaboration with the Plymouth Police Department, Plymouth Fire Department, Plymouth Youth Development Collaborative (PYDC) and Plymouth Area Prevention Collaborative. The drug take-back event was held at […]
Plymouth County Outreach Releases Video Highlighting Stories of Those Lost to Substance Use Disorder
Video Marks International Overdose Awareness Day PLYMOUTH — The Police Chiefs of Plymouth County report that a video has been released on behalf of Plymouth County Outreach to mark International Overdose Awareness Day, which was Tuesday, Aug. 31. The video, which can be viewed here, features a group of mothers who have lost children to […]
Plymouth County Outreach Accepting Applications for Part-Time Recovery Coach Position
Program Director Vicky Butler is pleased to announced that Plymouth County Outreach is currently seeking to hire a Part-Time Recovery Coach and is accepting applications. Job Description: Part-Time Recovery Coach Reports to: PCO Operations Supervisor Plymouth County Outreach is seeking a part-time Recovery Coach with strong knowledge of Plymouth County Outreach (PCO) and Plymouth County […]
Plymouth County Outreach Sees Increase in Double Fatalities
Several Resources Are Available for Those in Need PLYMOUTH — The Police Chiefs of Plymouth County report that between Friday, April 16 and Monday, May 10 of this year, Plymouth County Outreach has documented three double overdose fatality incidents; three separate incidents where two individuals had used substances together and fatally overdosed, resulting in six […]