South Bay Mental Health Center

South Bay Mental Health Center was founded in 1986 in Brockton, Massachusetts, a city of 100,000 approximately 25 miles south of Boston. Under the leadership of Dr. Peter Scanlon, South Bay’s original staff of twelve clinicians focused on delivering outpatient mental health services to children and families. South Bay’s innovative, community-based approach to services helped eliminate many barriers that prevent and disrupt families from receiving treatment. This approach was immediately successful and sought after by referral agencies.

The success of clinical programs offered in the Brockton area led to requests for services from surrounding communities. In 1990, South Bay opened an outpatient clinic in Plymouth. The Plymouth site quickly grew and led to the opening of a site in Weymouth in 1991. In response to growing requests for services in new communities, South Bay opened clinics in Attleboro, Fall River, South Yarmouth, and Lowell in the early 1990’s. To complement the existing mental health services, South Bay began providing outpatient substance abuse counseling services in 1992.

Today, South Bay’s continuum of services reaches thousands of individuals and families throughout the state. We have over 20 programs and our team consists of over 500 dedicated professionals. South Bay’s clear mission, innovation and strong commitment to service have made the organization readily recognizable throughout Massachusetts.