By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 3.11.2022 – To most people, St. Patrick’s Day is regarded as a time to embrace the spirit of the Irish, celebrate wildly, and of course, drink lots of Irish whiskey and green beer. The last part is especially true in the secular sense of the holiday, and many people, who likely are […]
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Beat the Winter Blues
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 12.3.2021 – Maintaining recovery can be a day-to-day struggle for anyone, but for some, getting through the winter months offers even greater challenges. It isn’t unusual for anyone to feel a little “down in the dumps” during the winter; when those feelings become intense, it could be a sign […]
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 […]
You Don’t Have to Hit “Rock-Bottom” to Change.
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 5.21.2021 – When I was new to recovery, still growing and maturing, I looked to my predecessors for knowledge and guidance. I adopted a lot of their language and ideas; one of which was the idea that someone must hit “rock-bottom” before they’re able to accept help or engage […]
Plymouth County Outreach Receives $1.2 Million Federal Grant to Support Operations for Next Three Years
PLYMOUTH — The Police Chiefs of Plymouth County are pleased to announce that Plymouth County Outreach (PCO) has been awarded a Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-based Program grant that will fund PCO for the next three years, through September 2023. The grant, from the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance, totals $1.2 million and […]
Navigating the Opioid Epidemic in the Time of COVID-19
How Plymouth County Outreach Stepped Up During the Pandemic Shutdown PLYMOUTH — Andie Brennan was 36 years old when she first started using heroin. Recently divorced and “lacking structure” in her life, she would experience several ups and downs over the next eight years, although at times there were far more down moments than she […]