City of Taunton, MA
09/27/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/27/2025 10:08
Community Health Highlight: September 2025
A 2024 survey by the City of Taunton's Board of Health revealed growing concern around mental health, with 56% of respondents identifying it as a community issue. Mental health was also the most frequently reported long-term impact of COVID-19, influenced by factors like economic instability and increased isolation. Reflecting these concerns, both mental health care and emergency mental health services ranked among the top four most needed services in the community.
Mental Health Resources:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
Call or Text: 988
Chat at 988lifeline.org
Community Counseling of Bristol County:
Call: 508-828-9116
Northeast Health Services:
Call: 508-692-5423
Elder Outreach (Ages 60+):
Call: 508-821-1425
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