The Marblehead Police Department and public health departments of Marblehead and Swampscott are offering a free virtual community education series on addiction and recovery. The every-other-Thursday program runs from June 4 to July 30 and is designed to foster understanding, reduce stigma, and strengthen community responses to substance use disorders.
The six-week course covers defining and entering substance abuse recovery, pathways to recovery, and available support and resources. Sessions will be facilitated by Marblehead Police Department Co-Responder and Licensed Mental Health Clinician Gina Rabbitt and Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor Michelle Simons. The program is intended to create a welcoming, judgment-free space for learning and discussion.
Community members interested in participating can contact Gina Rabbitt at RabbittG@marbleheadma.gov or Michelle Simons at michellesimons24@gmail.com for additional information.
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