Mailing Address:
49 Hillside Street, Fall River, MA 02720
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Crisis and Inpatient Services open 24 hours/seven days a week
Partial Hospital Services open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Other services scheduled by appointment.
Organization's Mission:
The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers and communities.
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
See service application forms at http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2modulechunk&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Government&L2=Departments+and+Divisions&L3=Department+of+Mental+Health&sid=Eeohhs2&b=terminalcontent&f=dmh_c_application_forms&csid=Eeohhs2
Number of people served each year:
Other Information:
Services are available on a sliding-fee scale based on income. Most insurances, including MassHealth, are accepted. No one is denied services because of inability to pay.