Please note that the William James INTERFACE Referral Service will be operating on a limited schedule to allow our staff to enjoy the holidays. The INTERFACE Referral Service will be open with limited staffing on Monday, 12/23/24, Friday, 12/27/24, and on Monday, 12/30/24. All calls will be returned during these times.

The INTERFACE Referral Service will re-open for our typical hours on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. We wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

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.

Southborough

Mental Health Topics

Southborough is a town in Worcester County which incorporates the smaller villages of Cordaville, Fayville, and Southville. Southborough was first settled in 1660 and was officially incorporated in July 1727, when it split off as the "south borough" of Marlborough. Land use now is primarily residential, with substantial open space. It is home to a number of community resources

Community Resources

Emergency Mental Health Service Provider

Town of Southborough

Youth and Family Services

Department of Transitional Assistance

Senior Center

Southborough Recreation Department:

Southborough Library

Veterans' Agent

School Department

Community Resources

Southborough Food Pantry

HELPLINE

888-244-6843 (toll free); 617-332-3666 (local)
Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am – 5pm
Tues, Thurs, 8am – 6pm
What to Expect When You Call

Recent News

Moving in Childhood Contributes to Depression, Study Finds, by Ellen Barry, The New York Times, Jul 17 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.
New Study Shows Which Antidepressants May Cause the Most Weight Gain, by Christina Caron, 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.