It is difficult to ignore the looming feeling of uncertainty that COVID-19 has cast across the Nation. Between the news, social media and gossip among friends and family, it can feel impossible to escape the negativity. However, it is important to acknowledge what we do have: resources. Over the past four months, the internet has…
Written by Plymouth County Outreach Peer Grief Support Specialist, Mary Peckham. So last night I was working on my outreach list in bed, we have not been able to do my visits, so I will be making phone calls and I happened to notice this tiny, what I thought was lint under my pad of…
Before coming into recovery when I heard the cliché ‘self-care’ I would cringe. I pictured candle lit bubble baths, expensive spa days and massages, or middle of the day coffee dates with girlfriends. None of these options seemed possible in my single mother, full time working and minimum wage-earning life. I was confused…
I was recently asked to answer a few questions for an intern who was working on a project. At first, they seemed to be basic questions… But the emotions evoked while answering them taught me a few things about myself. Being a recovery coach with Plymouth County Outreach means I never have to “work” a…
First, we were told to work from home. Then, we were notified schools were closed for two weeks. I did a little victory and thought “what a dream come true.” I liked the idea of a more relaxed routine compared to the constant running-around I am used to. I loved the idea of wearing leggings…
The Police Chiefs of Plymouth County and Plymouth County Outreach (PCO) are pleased to announce that the county was singled-out and recognized by the state today for the many ongoing efforts countywide in helping to reduce the number of opioid-related overdose deaths.