Bay State Community Services

02/21/2026

Today we recognize International Mother Language Day. With over 7,000 languages in the world, this day was established to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity, while encouraging multilingualism.
“One language disappears on average every two weeks, taking with it an entire cultural and intellectual heritage.” ~UNESCO

02/20/2026

On World Day of Social Justice, we are reminded of the challenges millions face, often through no fault of their own, in accessing basic necessities like housing, employment, healthcare, and education. As we reflect on these injustices, it's up to all of us to work together in creating a world where social justice is not just an ideal, but a reality for everyone.

02/19/2026

Join our Public Health & Prevention Team on February 25th at 6pm for a FREE dinner and community conversation around Youth Health & Wellbeing!

The first 10 people to register/attend will receive a gift card. This event is open to anyone who lives or works in Quincy.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-community-conversation-youth-health-wellbeing-tickets-1981595344017?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawPtzHpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkZ2UzYkFLVzVERG5wMGhMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqv1ij9aL8QP-nG42YZ-pyQ-jxTjqPESA56rA0D7wv1xgCFOeqvUbfPtXQCR_aem_gBIREK6JL-THp3aAW9jx1w


Thomas Crane Public Library

02/18/2026

In recognition of the 2026 Black History Month theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” we highlight Beverly Greene. Dr. Greene is known as the “Pioneer of Intersectional Psychology” and has taught many students about cultural diversity and mental health. She earned her master’s and doctorate degrees at Adelphi University and later worked as a staff psychologist at Kings County Municipal Hospital in Brooklyn in the Inpatient Child Psychiatry Division.

While working at Kings County Municipal Hospital, Dr. Greene was asked to teach her mostly white colleagues about important things to consider when helping their mostly Black patients. This led her to write about her experiences, which helped her begin a teaching career at St. John’s University. She still teaches about cultural diversity and how it connects to mental health at St. John’s today.

Learn more and read an interview here: https://theoutwordsarchive.org/interview/beverly-greene/

02/17/2026

Are you caring for a child or teen who is navigating emotional or behavioral challenges? Our Plymouth Community Service Agency Family Partners are here to help.

Family Partners use their lived experience to:
- Support caregivers through stressful situations
- Help families navigate schools, medical systems & behavioral health providers
- Identify strengths, needs & priorities
- Connect families to natural supports and community resources
- Encourage caregiver self-care & resilience

Family Partner services are family-centered and here to help caregivers feel
supported by someone who truly understands.

To learn more or to make a referral visit www.baystatecs.org or call 508-830-3444 x 321.

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02/17/2026

Today is ! The theme for 2026 is Show Us Your Kind.

02/14/2026

Fall in love with a human services job at Bay State Community Services! Full and part-time opportunities are available in our outpatient, peer recovery, legal involvement, community based, home based, and residential programs.
Find your dream job today at https://www.baystatecs.org/current-job-opportunities/

02/11/2026

In recognition of the 2026 Black History Month’s theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” we highlight Francis Cecil Sumner, Ph.D. Dr. Francis Sumner, called the “Father of Black Psychology,” was the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in psychology in the United States. He was interested in understanding racial bias and supporting educational justice.

While teaching at Howard University, Dr. Sumner helped start a psychology department and became its head. One of his biggest achievements was helping to guide and support the next generation of successful Black psychologists, like Kenneth Clark.

Learn more about Sumner’s contributions here: https://www.apa.org/pi/oema/resources/ethnicity-health/psychologists/sumner-prosser

02/04/2026

Meet Chris Savage, REC Program Director; Haley Barbieri, MOAR Assistant Program Director; and Paul Smith, MyPiR Program Director! This team of Bay State Community Services’ directors will be keynote speakers at the National Conference on Youth Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery.

From Idea to Impact: The Story and Future of Massachusetts Young People in Recovery (MyPiR). Chris, Haley, and Paul will engage in a dynamic conversation that will explore the origin, launch, and evolution of MyPiR, a bold, state-funded idea.
Learn more about the conference happening this March: https://www.naatp.org/training/upcoming/national-conference-youth-prevention-treatment-and-recovery

02/04/2026

Today we celebrate Rosa Parks' birthday. Rosa Parks, known as the mother of Civil Rights, was born on February 4, 1913. In 1955, she helped start the Civil Rights Movement when she refused to give up her seat to a white man on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her act of courage led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which was led by local leaders, including Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The boycott lasted over a year and ended when the U.S. Supreme Court decided that bus segregation was unconstitutional. Rosa Parks became a symbol of strength and dignity in the fight against racial segregation.

02/03/2026

Join our Public Health & Prevention Team on February 25th at 6pm for a FREE dinner and community conversation around Youth Health & Wellbeing!

The first 10 people to register/attend will receive a gift card. This event is open to anyone who lives or works in Quincy.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-community-conversation-youth-health-wellbeing-tickets-1981595344017?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawPtzHpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkZ2UzYkFLVzVERG5wMGhMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqv1ij9aL8QP-nG42YZ-pyQ-jxTjqPESA56rA0D7wv1xgCFOeqvUbfPtXQCR_aem_gBIREK6JL-THp3aAW9jx1w


Thomas Crane Public Library Impact Quincy

02/01/2026

2026 marks the 100-year anniversary of Black History Month. This year’s theme is A Century of Black History Commemorations. We celebrate African Americans whose careers in the mental health field have made significant impacts. To learn more about Black History Month, visit: https://asalh.org/