We at the William James College INTERFACE Referral Service are keenly aware of the shortage of mental health providers of color and how racial inequities exist in medical and mental health care. The College’s Black Mental Health Academy, Center for Multicultural and Global Mental Health, and other programs and academic offerings are playing a critical role in reversing this trend. We invite you to read a statement from our Black Mental Health Graduate Academy Scholars, and to stand with us as allies to drive change and address systemic racism.

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The city of Leominster is home to many support services for individuals and families seeking mental health resources. .

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Recent News

AI-designed serotonin sensor may help scientists study sleep and mental health, by John J. Ngai Ph.D., director, NIH BRAIN Initiative, National Institute of Health, Dec 23 2020.
Pandemic relief bill delivers $4.25 billion for mental health services, by William Wan, The Washington Post, Dec 21 2020.
Pandemic demand for mental health care is overwhelming providers, by Jen Rose Smith , CNN , Dec 18 2020.

Massachusetts is leading the way in assessment and early identification of mental health concerns in children. Pediatricians are seeing a significant increase in visits for primary mental health needs, and William James INTERFACE is supporting families in making early connections as research has shown that early intervention leads to better outcomes.