Recovering In Medford To Launch This Week

MEDFORD, MA – Recovering in Medford, a joint effort between the Board of Health and the Office of Prevention and Outreach to support those impacted by addiction, will launch this week. The first event, an educational forum with non-profit The Phoenix, will be held Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. at Medford City Hall.

The Phoenix is a national organization that offers free fitness programming – indoor rock climbing, yoga, cross-fit, kick boxing and tai chi – to anyone who has been substance-free for at least 48 hours.

Recovering in Medford will offer a series of events to provide knowledge, information and guidance to those struggling with substance abuse, as well as their family and friends.

"The Office of Prevention and Outreach in conjunction with our Recovery Coach continue to provide the community with strong programming, such as this series, and educational resources that support those struggling within our community and beyond," Medford Mayor Stephanie M. Burke said in a statement. "We will remain vigilant in the fight across the Commonwealth to encourage those who need us, offer assistance when we can and continue to provide necessary tools toward overcoming addiction."

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