Plymouth

Mental Health Topics

Plymouth is a coastal town in Massachusetts, south of Boston. It is the site of the first Pilgrim settlement, founded in 1620.

Community Resources

Town of P lymouth

Emergency Services Provider (ESP)

Fire Department

Food Pantry

Health Department

Health Imperatives - Plymouth and South Shore Regional Office

Housing Solutions for Southeastern MA

South Shore Community Action Council

Council on Aging

Police Department

Public Library

Public Health Department
- Public Health Programs
  - Brain & Behavioral Health
  - Community Health

Recreation Department

South Shore Career Centers

The Arc of Greater Plymouth

Veteran Services

YMCA

Youth Development Collaborative
- Youth Engagement

Recent News

New Therapies Help Patients With Dementia Cope With Depression, by Andrea Petersen, New York Times, Dec 8 2019.
Another Downside to Vaping: Higher Odds for Depression, by Steven Reinberg, U.S. News & World Report, Dec 4 2019.
The Crisis in Youth Suicide, by Jane E. Brody, New York Times, Dec 2 2019.

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.