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Millis offers weekly walk-in counseling funded by opioid abatement money
Summary
Millis announced a weekly walk-in counseling clinic, open Tuesdays 3–5 p.m. at the Millis Public Library study room, providing free, no-appointment mental health and substance-use support funded through local opioid abatement funds and run by the SAFE Coalition.
The Town of Millis announced a weekly walk-in counseling service for residents that provides free mental health and substance-use support with no appointment or insurance required.
Karen Bridal DeMarzo, assistant town administrator, said the clinic runs Tuesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Millis Public Library study room and is staffed by licensed clinicians through the SAFE Coalition. "This is the place to go, to talk confidentially with a licensed clinician, get assessments, personalized support, learn about resources and referrals," Bridal DeMarzo said. She added the program is supported by the town’s opioid abatement funds.
Why it matters: The service offers low-barrier access to behavioral-health screening and referrals for Millis residents, including counseling, assessment and connection to ongoing resources. Officials said it is intended both for residents seeking help and for people who want to refer someone else.
Operational details: The service is free, does not require insurance and is offered "for the foreseeable future," the select board was told. Officials said they have advertised the program on the town’s Facebook page and website and encouraged residents to use or share the resource.
Ending: The select board thanked the SAFE Coalition and town staff for arranging the service and encouraged residents to visit the library study room on Tuesdays between 3 and 5 p.m. for confidential help.
