We believe that students have the potential to achieve all of their aspirations when they are in an environment that does not marginalize.
The Department of Mental Health 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. DMH 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.
Did you miss our April 28th, 2021 remote Transition Fair? Good news: we’ve recorded DMH’s Canton Office presentation about adult services for you!
Click on the presentation image to view the slides that Brian Sullivan presented about children’s services AND the slides that describe DMH adult services. You can also click her image below to watch Cara Millette describe DDS adult services for those who are eligible. The DMH Young Adult Resource Guide for the Canton Office provides so many great resources, such as transportation, Social Security, LGBTQ supports, etc. Check it out below!
Worcester, MA 01605
Phone: 774-420-3140
Fax: 774-420-3166DMH Information and Referral Line:
1-800-221-0053 (Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM)
DMH website
All 3 of our King Philip towns fall within the Central DMH Area, with the local office in Canton. They have compiled this DMH Young Adult Community Resource Guide identifying those services and supports that may be helpful throughout a young adult’s journey so that they may achieve their goals of recovery and become successful, independent adults who live and thrive in the community.
Individuals eligible for DMH:
Qualifying diagnoses include:
**Not all disturbances of mood, affect, and behavior are qualifying diagnoses.
DMH funded community services for adults include: Community Based Flexible Supports (CBFS) (which can include residential services); Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT); Clubhouses; DMH Case Management Services; Respite Care; Recovery Learning Communities; and Homeless Support Services. Of these, transition age youth can access CBFS, PACT teams, and clubhouse services.
KP typically makes this referral for you through the Chapter 688 referral process {Link to 688 info}. Please talk to your student’s liaison, the Out-of District Coordinator, or the Transition Coordinator if you are unsure about whether or not the referral process has been initiated.
Please keep in mind that the chance for the Clinical Service Authorization process to be expedited will depend on the upfront availability of clinical records and the ability of the Clinical Service Authorization Specialist (CSAS) to locate and communicate with the applicant after the application has been submitted, particularly prior to hospital or other placement discharge. The role of the referral source is key to ensure timely assistance of both.
It is never too late to apply for DMH services. If, after high school, you would like to apply for DMH services:
The Process:
The Ideal Request for Services Packet Includes: