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…
The Police Chiefs of Plymouth County are pleased to announce that Plymouth County Outreach (PCO) has been selected as a mentor site for The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Law Enforcement/First Responder Diversion Mentor Program.
The Plymouth area will be receiving just over $1 million in federal money over the next two years to help deal with the opioid crisis. A $496,650 grant from the US Department of Justice will go to Plymouth County Outreach, a coalition of 27 municipal police departments in the county, and the Bridgewater State University…
Plymouth County’s opioid prevention and recovery coalition will receive a national award next month.
