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Whittier Street Health Center to Address Substance Abuse in Suffolk County, Including Mass. and Cass Area with $1 Million over 5 Years from SAMHSA
Program to Target Mass. and Cass and other Suffolk County Neighborhoods The Whittier Street Health Center has received a five-year grant totaling $1 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) which it will use to launch a new program focused on addressing HIV, substance abuse and mental illness among the most […]
MoreEsperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage
We were honored to host City Councilors Julia Mejia and Ricardo Arroyo at our Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage event!
MoreLaunching Whittier Street Health Center’s School-Based Health Center Partnerships
Millions of children and adolescents, especially those of color and those who live in underserved areas, go to school with physical and mental health concerns that threaten their wellbeing and educational performance. Research indicates, youth living in impoverished communities experience higher rates of obesity, asthma, substance use and mental health issues and are at elevated […]
MoreWhittier Street Health Center Ensures the Community is Prepared for the Return to In-person Learning
Back to school season is in full swing and while most parents are asking questions about how their children will be kept safe from Covid-19, many parents are searching for answers as to how they will pay for their children’s school supplies. The average cost of providing a student with everything they need for the […]
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