May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Join A Healthy Lynnfield in our quest to bring awareness to recognizing mental health as an integral part of overall health. This month we will feature weekly blogs, newspaper articles, facts on social media and more. See our Mental Health Page and this month's features. Be sure to check out our Virtual Webinar!
Important Emergency Management Information MAY 2020
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Lynnfield Emergency Management Page
This should be your first stop for all Lynnfield related information. It is important to have a single point of contact for all official Town information.
Lynnfield Public Schools
This will bring you to the Family Support Guidance Document released by the Superintendent of Schools and information on Grab and Go Lunches for those eligible for Free & Reduced Lunches.
Centers for Disease Control
The CDC has updated, accurate scientific information on strategies to prevent disease transmission.
MA Department of Public Health
For statewide information and updates from the MA Governor and MA Department of Public Health use this site.
Interface Mental Health Help Line
Interface is a help-line to call to assist you or your family with access to outpatient mental health counseling services and general mental health resources. This service is available to all Lynnfield residents through a contract with William James college. Interface has indicated they have remote capability to respond to your calls during this crisis, but expect some delays for accessing care. See the video later on this page.
On-line Recovery Supports for People with Substance Use Disorders
Staying in tune with and supporting your recovery from Substance Use Disorders is important during this public health emergency. Here are two resources you can access on line.
Additional COVID-19 Mental HEalth and SUbstance use resource
Commonwealth Behavioral Health Resource List
This is a quick one page list for substance use and mental health services across the commonwealth.
Mental Health Resource List
This is a broader list for additional mental health support, including hot lines for suicide and domestic violence, hotlines for GLBTQ youth, mental health aps for our phone, and more.