# Marblehead, Swampscott Health Departments Offer Addiction Recovery Series

- URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-16-marblehead-swampscott-health-departments-offer-addiction-recovery-series-419595/
- Published: 2026-05-16
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- Original outlet: patch
- Original report: https://patch.com/massachusetts/marblehead/marblehead-swampscott-health-departments-offer-addiction-recovery-series
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> The free every-other-Thursday program runs June 4 to July 30 and covers addiction, recovery and support resources.

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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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*This article is an AI-assisted summary. All facts and figures are drawn from the original report: [https://patch.com/massachusetts/marblehead/marblehead-swampscott-health-departments-offer-addiction-recovery-series](https://patch.com/massachusetts/marblehead/marblehead-swampscott-health-departments-offer-addiction-recovery-series)*