By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 11.19.2021 – This time of year can be stressful for anyone, especially those recovering from substance use disorder. But I doubt many of us take a minute to think about the special set of challenges it presents for our families and loved ones. I don’t know about you… but […]
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You Never Run Out of Options if You Have Hope.
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 11.5.2021 – We use and hear the word “hope” all the time. We hope for the best, we hope someone has a good day, we hope something works out. It’s a little world that plays a big role and can often be the difference between giving up and holding […]
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 […]
Sometimes It Hurts More to Pretend It Doesn’t.
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 10.22.2021 – Grief and loss are an inevitable part of life; but it seems to me that those of us affected by the disease of addiction, unfortunately, experience it in excess. And that sort of obstacle can certainly put someone’s recovery at risk. We might find ourselves thinking of, […]
No Regrets; Just Lessons Learned.
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 10.8.2021 – Recovery from substance use disorder is much more than the mere abstinence from a substance. Although abstinence can be a fundamental part of the process, it doesn’t necessarily equate to recovery. SAMHSA defines recovery as “a process of change through which people improve their health and […]