South Shore Community Partners in Prevention

04/08/2026

Great opportunity!!

The Town of Plymouth Celebrates National Public Health Week!

ℹ️ Plymouth ARISE Grant Applications Due May 1st! ℹ️

The Plymouth Addiction Response and Improvement Strategies Effort (ARISE) FY27 grant application is now open!

Plymouth ARISE is the Town’s coordinated response to the local opioid epidemic that aims to increase community engagement and reduce stigma, while enhancing opioid-related resources and services for Plymouth residents and families.

Each year, Plymouth ARISE awards grant funding to selected applicants that implement innovative projects in our community. 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and municipal government entities are eligible to apply.

Learn more about Plymouth ARISE and explore our Plymouth ARISE Toolkit by visiting the town website at www.plymouth-ma.gov.

04/08/2026

We had a great panel discussion on Autism for our April General meeting. Thank you to the Futures Program in Plymouth for hosting and sharing information about ABA therapy. Thanks also to Dr Catherine Linehan of South Shore Health for discussing the hospital’s new sensory-informed care model, and to the ARC of Plymouth and Upper Cape COD for spreading the word about the Greater Plymouth Autism Services program for adults on the spectrum.

Thanks to all who attended for a robust discussion and networking session after the panel!

03/07/2026

🚨 Big opportunity!

Through its Community-Based Health Initiative (CHI), Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Plymouth is investing over $1.6 million between 2026 and 2029 to support programs that address the social determinants of health — the conditions in which people are born, live, work, and play.

Funding opportunities include:
🏠 $803,019.97 focused on housing (1 grant)
🩺 $803,019.97 focused on equitable access to care (up to 3 grants)

These grants are part of the hospital’s Determination of Need (DoN) investment related to the relocation and expansion of hematology-oncology and infusion clinics at Cordage Park.

Interested organizations can learn more and apply here:
🔗 https://bidplymouth.org/about/community-benefits-needs/community-health-grants

📅 Informational Session:
Friday, March 13 at 11 AM
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IXqZoLNuRqSqFTCwM1n7sA

If your organization is working to improve housing stability or expand access to care make sure to take a look at this opportunity!

12/10/2025

Our December meeting was hosted by the JPH Organization at Ferry Hill in Marshfield, a nurturing community of wellness, healing and transformation. We learned about their many FREE programs and their volunteer-led activities. If the membership looks refreshed and energized, that’s because this photo was taken right after our guided meditation and breathing exercise in JPH’s barn! Thank you Diana, Katie and the entire team for welcoming us this morning.

Check them out: www.jphcommunity.org

10/09/2025

Our October Meeting featured a belated presentation of the 2025 Health Literacy Hero award to Dr Janet Wade, host of the Healthy Kingston show on the Local Seen.Janet gave a great speech explaining her inspiration to pursue health education and her ongoing efforts to enhance health literacy in the community. Karen Keane, director of Public Health for the Town of Plymouth, discussed the South Plymouth County Public Health Collaborative, a six-town initiative to use data and proven models to improve health outcomes for all.

Thank you to Rep. Kathy LaNatra for attending and presenting a State House citation to Janet Wade. Looking forward to more great programming this fall!

09/28/2025

The Fall Fun Fest was a huge success, thanks to the great vendors sharing important community resources! Thanks to all who attended and to our co-sponsors: our host Plymouth Public Library and the financial sponsor of the event, Beth Israel-Deaconess Plymouth Hospital.

09/26/2025

Don’t forget! Tomorrow is the day for the Fall Fun Fest at the Plymouth Public Library and the Harvest Festival at the Sheriff’s Farm. Two great fun-filled events, perfect for a beautiful autumn Saturday morning!! There will be a FREE shuttle available between the two events. So come on down and enjoy the community fun!

09/23/2025

Carver vigil is still on but we’re moving inside the library! Hope to see you there.

CHANGE IN LOCATION!
Due to forcasted weather this week, we will be implementing our rain location for this week's Remembrance. This event will now be held at the Carver Public Library!

Please email [email protected] for any questions or concerns!

09/23/2025

Check out this cool promo by The Local Seen for our upcomingDall Fun Fest!!

Celebrate the cooling air at the Plymouth Public Library’s Fall Fun Fest: Plymouth’s sixth Annual Health and Wellness Fair The Local Seen by Plymouth Area Co...

09/20/2025

Free Narcan Distribution Event
📅 Date: Thursday, September 25th
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Pembroke Community Center, Room 102A
128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA

The Pembroke Police Department, in collaboration with Plymouth County Outreach (PCO) and Pembroke Hospital, will be offering free Narcan to the community.

No stigma. All are welcome.

Pembroke Hospital
PCO - Plymouth County Outreach

09/19/2025

Join us on Sept 25th to remember our loved ones.

Join us next week on September 25th 6-8pm at Shurtleff Park as we come together in healing and honoring those we have lost to a drug overdose 🕯️
💜Resources and luminaria bag decorating 6pm
💜 Memorial Slideshow 7pm