SSTAR

12/13/2025

Due to expected freezing weather the City of Fall River will be opening the Extreme Cold Weather Temporary Shelter from 4:00pm on Sunday, December 14th through 8:00am Monday, December 15th in the first-floor conference room of The First Step Inn at 134 Durfee Street.

Anyone in need of assistance for their shelter needs is urged to call 508-679-8001 or the FAST Response Team’s 24-hour homeless hotline at 508-676-3528.

12/12/2025

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Email from SSTAR Same-day appointments available now.           Immediate Support Available At SSTAR, we understand the urgency of mental health and addiction challenges. That's why we offer immediate

12/05/2025

If you or loved one is struggling with a Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder, Get Treatment When You Need It Call SSTAR at 508-679-5222.

When a family member or loved one is experiencing a mental or substance use disorder, it's important to know how to support them and what to say.

Not sure where to begin? Visit for resources: samhsa.gov/families

12/05/2025

There is a bill coming up here in Massachusetts I want to let everyone know about called "An Act Relative to Treatment, Not Incarceration H.1913/S.1117" that you can read about here: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1117/PrimarySponsorSummarywhich would prohibit re-incarcerating people on probation for drug use. If you are inclined there is a letter of support from drug treatment clinicians here that you can sign on to as well An Act Relative to Treatment, Not Incarceration https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1j9AUdor-h7luoy5LOgxF7vhWvekQfQkdbsjP0k_t5jE/viewform?edit_requested=true

11/27/2025

11/25/2025

SSTAR Health Center, Behavioral Health Services, and Administrative Departments will close at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 911 immediately. SSTAR Inpatient Services will remain open. Lifeline Services will be available Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 5:45 AM – 10:45 AM. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to serving you soon!

11/21/2025

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Email from SSTAR Same-day appointments available now.           Immediate Support Available At SSTAR, we understand the urgency of mental health and addiction challenges. That's why we offer immediate

11/19/2025

✨ Community cares. Community shares.
Thrive For Humanity is hosting a free Thanksgiving banquet for anyone in need.
🦃 Nov 20 | 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Cultural Event Center, 205 South Main St, Fall River, MA
🚗 Transportation provided—call 508-916-8161

11/14/2025

Join Us for the Mobile Market!
📅 Every Second Monday of the Month
🕗 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 SSTAR South End Parking Lot

We offer fresh, refrigerated, frozen, and non-perishable foods — available while supplies last.

✅ No ID required
✅ Open to all neighbors in need of food assistance

Come by for nutritious groceries and helpful health information.
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11/11/2025

Thank You Veterans!

11/05/2025

Now Recruiting Please Share!

11/03/2025

Food Resources (Please Share!)