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Demographic, lifestyle, and economic data on residents ages 65+ by town for all of Massachusetts. 

Offers a library of resources, coverage or rural issues, state guides, toolkits, program models, and more.

Contains government information on healthy aging, substance use and prevention, mental health, and much more. Statistics with best practices and information for communities.  

Resource for best practices and programs for residents to age in place and promote healthy aging. 

Contains fact sheets as well as Department Publications about substance use on the Cape and Islands.

Training Resources, best practices, steps for becoming a trauma-informed organization.

Information about substance use as well as prevention and treatment guides. 

Repository of best practices and peer-reviewed journals about public health. 

Research and publications to understand the impact of alcohol on human health and well-being. 

Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority: a broad report which encompasses medicine, mental health, child welfare, education, the justice system and other areas with the best practices for persons with disabilities.  

Overview of Health Rankings for Barnstable, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard. Can compare the demographics to other counties in Massachusetts or the United States. 

Assessment of local health needs through surveys and analysis.  

Directory for online resources to help people connect with mental health services, many of which offer free or low-cost options.

Prepared by the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council (National Prevention Council). 

Describes the trends of urbanization and aging, gives models for individuals and groups to stimulate action in their own cities, highlights the concerns of aging residents. 

By the Center for Health Care Strategies: Framework for organizational and clinical changes that can be practically implemented across the health care sector to address trauma. 

Works to eliminate the use of seclusion, restraints, and other coercive practices and to develop the knowledge base on trauma informed care. 

The purpose of this guide is to give readers a clearer picture of what happens next and to provide information about the different substance abuse hotlines currently in operation. 

Guide to help Massachusetts residents who are struggling with substance abuse addiction find affordable treatment.

List of evidenced-based programs with their effectiveness and outcomes. Also has intervention reports for each program which describes the program and costs along with its effectiveness. 

List of assisted and independent living for seniors in Massachusetts.