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- EIN 04-2677185
- (617) 847-1950
- 1501 Washington St Braintree MA 02184-7599 USA
- ssmh.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Community Mental Health Centers, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Residential Mental Health Treatment
Mission: South shore mental health is committed to the goal of promoting the welfare and dignity of all persons who are consumers of our services. Services and supports are designed to provide meaningful assistance to the individual in acquiring and maintaining those physical, mental, and social skills which enable the individual to function most effectively with the demands of his or her own person or environment. Respect for the dignity, rights and uniqueness of the individual in the least restrictive and most appropriate community setting is highly valued. Ssmhc advocates for the individuals we serve, promoting education and awareness of issues of mental health, mental retardation, and developmental disabilities in the community. South shore mental health supports creative initiatives and collaboration with public and private organizations to effectively address the changes in client needs, population trends, and funding patterns.
Programs: The center provided the following services during 2017: community support services - 5,104 hours; crisis intervention - adult - 4,618 encounters; crisis intervention - youth - 7,953 hours; crisis stabilization - 1,399 bed days; day treatment program - 87,010 hours; dialectical behavior therapy - 560 clients; early intervention program - 50,614 hours; outpatient services - 248,317 hours; community-based flexible support - 78,985 bed days; beacon here for you - 565 clients; pact - 27,876 bed days; intensive community support - 2,910 bed days.