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

Schools:District-Wide Information

School Listings

SNAP-Food Assistance

South Shore Career Centers

The Arc of Greater Plymouth

Veteran Services

YMCA

Youth Development Collaborative

Recent News

Even with insurance, getting mental health treatment is a struggle in Mass., study says, by Liz Kowalczyk, Boston Globe, Dec 11 2018.
Younger siblings of kids with autism and ADHD have higher risk of these disorders, by Lisa Rapaport, Reuters, Dec 11 2018.
Infections May Raise The Risk Of Mental Illness In Children, by Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, Dec 5 2018.

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.