Fairwinds: Nantucket's Counseling Center

Fairwinds: Nantucket's Counseling Center Fairwinds provides confidential mental health and addiction services, including therapy, substance misuse treatment, and emergency care.

All are welcome, regardless of ability to pay. We provide comprehensive licensed therapeutic support that fosters mental health through prevention, wellness education, and addiction recovery services. About 60 years ago, members of the Nantucket community gathered to discuss the critical need for an organization that could serve as a source of hope for those islanders who were affected by mental h

ealth issues. Since that time, under the name Family & Children’s Services of Nantucket, we worked tirelessly to create an organization that could serve as a safe place for our patients and stand as a symbol of hope for the island. As a non-profit agency with a rich history, we’ve unfortunately experienced challenges in recent years. However, we can proudly say that these challenges have dramatically strengthened us, and the resulting changes have provided us with even greater opportunities to grow and expand our effectiveness and outreach.

06/21/2026

Not every struggle is spoken. This Father’s Day, we honor the dads, father figures, and men in our lives and remind them they don’t have to carry it alone. 💙 Men’s mental health matters.

06/16/2026

🧠🤍 WHY BRAINS NEED FRIENDS 🤍🧠

At the , we believe that healing happens in community.

And it turns out, neuroscience agrees.

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Ben Rein, PhD, (.benrein ) as one of our featured keynote speakers, for a conversation that just might change the way you think about the people in your life.

✨ Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection ✨

We’ve all heard that relationships matter. But what actually happens in the brain when we connect with others?

In this fascinating and deeply relevant talk, Dr. Ben Rein explores the science beneath our daily interactions, revealing how friendship, belonging, and human connection profoundly influence our health, happiness, and longevity. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of your own brain—and perhaps a renewed appreciation for the relationships that sustain you.

🗓 Saturday, June 27

🕓 4:15–5:15 PM

Main Theater at

Dr. Rein is the Chief Science Officer of the Mind Science Foundation, an Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford University, and a Clinical Assistant Professor at SUNY Buffalo. He has published more than 20 peer-reviewed papers on social behavior and is the author of Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection.

Beyond academia, Ben has become one of today’s most trusted science communicators, sharing educational content with an audience of more than one million followers. His work has been featured on Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning America, and StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, and he has received awards for science communication from the Society for Neuroscience and the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine.
A heartfelt thank you to for generously sponsoring this important conversation and for the work they do every day to support the mental health and well-being of our Nantucket community!

✨ Join us from 26–28, 2026
🎟 Tickets are on sale now with link on bio or at NantucketWellnessFestival.org 🤍

One Island. One Weekend. One Community. Infinite Well-Being.

A heartfelt thank you to the individuals and businesses who have already pledged their support for Dragonfly Nantucket ...
06/05/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the individuals and businesses who have already pledged their support for Dragonfly Nantucket 2026. 🩵

Your commitment to this event is an investment in the mental health and well-being of our island community. Every sponsorship helps Fairwinds continue providing accessible behavioral health services, prevention programs, and support for those who need it most.

Together, we are building a stronger, healthier Nantucket.

✨ Limited Sponsorship opportunities are still available. We'd love to welcome you to this growing community of supporters.

📅 August 1, 2026
📍 Great Harbor Yacht Club

Become a sponsor → https://dragonfly2026.cbo.io

Join us for Dragonfly Nantucket, an inspiring evening dedicated to supporting mental health care and raising critical fu...
05/28/2026

Join us for Dragonfly Nantucket, an inspiring evening dedicated to supporting mental health care and raising critical funds for Fairwinds-Nantucket’s Behavioral Health Center. Together, our community can help ensure that mental health services remain accessible for those who need them most.

An evening of connection, generosity, and impact awaits.

🎟 Tickets are available
⭐ Limited sponsorship opportunities still available
📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
🔗 Visit Dragonfly2026.cbo.io to learn more

Together, we can make a difference. 💙

This Memorial Day weekend, we pause to honor and remember those who served and sacrificed for our country. 🇺🇸As we refle...
05/22/2026

This Memorial Day weekend, we pause to honor and remember those who served and sacrificed for our country. 🇺🇸

As we reflect on courage, service, and community, we are reminded that healing and hope are needed every day.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at Fairwinds, we remain committed to providing compassionate behavioral health care to the Nantucket community for more than 60 years and regardless of ability to pay.

Your support helps ensure access to counseling, crisis services, family support, and hope for individuals and families who need it most.

Together, we can create a community where mental health care is accessible to ALL.

💚 Donate here: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/fairwinds---nantuckets-counseling-center/annual-appeal💚 Share this message💚 Help break the stigma

Every contribution makes a difference.

This May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reminding our community that not all struggles are visible but the...
05/08/2026

This May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reminding our community that not all struggles are visible but they are real. 💚
For over 60 years, Fairwinds has been here to provide compassionate, professional mental health support for Nantucket. As the need for services continues to grow, your support helps ensure that everyone in our community has access to care, regardless of their ability to pay.
Together, we can create a stronger, healthier, and more connected community. Every conversation, every share, and every donation makes a difference.
Join us in making mental health a priority on Nantucket. 💚
https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/fairwinds---nantuckets-counseling-center/annual-appeal

Address

20 Vesper Lane, L-1 Gouin Village
Nantucket, MA
02554

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+15082282689

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