Board of Health discussed opioid response, maternal mental health resources
Plymouth Board of Health reviewed the town's opioid addiction response program and maternal mental health resources at its September 2 meeting. Michelle Bratti, Commissioner of Health and Human Services, reported that the Plymouth Addiction Response and Improvement Strategies Effort has distributed
Board of Health · Meeting of September 2, 2026
Plymouth Board of Health reviewed the town's opioid addiction response program and maternal mental health resources at its September 2 meeting. Michelle Bratti, Commissioner of Health and Human Services, reported that the Plymouth Addiction Response and Improvement Strategies Effort has distributed $1,355,492.11 of $1,757,534.29 in settlement funds to community organizations, with the "stillstanding" awareness campaign generating over 260,000 social media views and 30,000 engagements from May to August 2026. Elizabeth Thomas, MPH, PMH-C, presented Postpartum Support International services, noting that one in five birthing people experience perinatal mental health disorders, with 75 percent remaining untreated; free services include a helpline, support groups, peer mentorship, and navigators available in English and Spanish.
The board voted unanimously to adjourn.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of September 2, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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