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.

Marshfield

Mental Health Topics

The community of Marshfield, located in the South Shore, is home to many support services for families seeking mental health resources. The area's schools, parks, and recreation departments, along with many nonprofit agencies, work together to help families learn and grow. The Youth Health Connection brings together community resources that influence the lives of children and families. Please visit the site to access information regarding various activities for children and youth in the South Shore area.

Community Resources

Marshfield Food Pantry

Early Intervention Services

Town of Marshfield

Board of Health
- Public Health Nursing Services

Council on Aging

Fire Department

Housing Authority

Library

Police Department

Public Works

Recreation Department

Marshfield School District

Daniel Webster Elementary School

DWS PTO | Daniel Webster Elementary School (mpsd.org)

Eames Way Elementary School | Home (mpsd.org)

EWS PTO | Eames Way Elementary School (mpsd.org)

Governor Winslow Elementary School | Home (mpsd.org)

Martinson Elementary School | Home (mpsd.org)

PTBoard - Martinson Elementary PTO

South River Elementary School | Home (mpsd.org)

SRS PTO | South River Elementary School (mpsd.org)

Furnace Brook Middle School | Home (mpsd.org)

Marshfield High School | Home (mpsd.org)

Sowing Seeds (sowingseedsmarshfield.org)

Veterans' Services

HELPLINE

888-244-6843 (toll free); 617-332-3666 (local)
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Recent News

Moving in Childhood Contributes to Depression, Study Finds, by Ellen Barry, The New York Times, Jul 17 2024.
New Study Shows Which Antidepressants May Cause the Most Weight Gain, by Christina Caron, The New York Times, Jul 1 2024.
The Youngest Pandemic Children Are Now in School, and Struggling, by Claire Cain Miller and Sarah Mervosh, The New York Times, Jul 1 2024.

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.