SSTAR

04/27/2026

📣 It’s here! The 2026 Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit is live.
Everything you need to raise awareness this May—from social posts to graphics—is ready to go. Join us to See the Person. Support the Journey. ➡️ samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/mental-health-awareness-month/toolkit

04/24/2026

SSTAR hosting the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services Southeast Regional Manager Meeting

04/23/2026

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare @ SSTAR

04/22/2026

04/21/2026

Be on the lookout!
SSTAR patients be on the lookout for text about the Lifeline Program on April 22nd and start saving money on your internet bills!

04/17/2026

Get Treatment When You Need It

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

04/02/2026

Lifeline Closed Saturday & Sunday

03/25/2026

We are excited to announce that:
Jennifer Terrao is February Employee of the Month!

Jennifer Terrao has been with SSTAR for a little over 5 years!
Jennifer is an LPN for our Inpatient Services. She volunteers to cover callouts. She has always put the needs of the patients first and is always focused on doing the best she possibly can. Her dedication to SSTAR, staff, patients, and her peers, in addition to her determination for always improving and learning, makes her an invaluable team player.

This is why Jennifer is a great choice for Employee of the Month!

03/24/2026

We are excited to announce that:
Lisa Garcia is February Employee of the Month!

Lisa Garcia has been with SSTAR for about 17 years.
Lisa is the Director of SSTAR Lifeline. SSTAR Lifeline was moved to SSTAR from St. Anne’s Hospital around 2009. Lisa was with Lifeline for many years at St. Anne’s Hospital and was an instrumental part of transitioning Lifeline to SSTAR. She goes above and beyond for her staff. Although she has so many responsibilities and duties, she will step up and help cover other duties. She ensures the care & safety of the patients that access services at Lifeline.

This is why Lisa is an excellent choice for Employee of the Month!

03/20/2026

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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

03/05/2026

🎨🎥 CALLING ALL YOUTH CREATORS! 🎥🎨
National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week is 3.16-3.22 this year and SSTAR's Campaign wants YOUR voice 💥

is a youth-focused prevention campaign that aims to engage, educate, and empower teens and their caregivers to make healthy, informed choices and prevent substance misuse. We’re all about putting yourself first—finding your purpose, building coping skills, learning the facts about alcohol and drugs, and using your voice to create a healthier future for everyone 🌱💪✨ For more info, check out our website: https://www.meb4use.org/

What does mean to you? Show us by creating a poster or short video that shares the facts, breaks stigma, and inspires healthy choices 💡✨

🏆 Poster/Video Contest is LIVE: 2.23.26
📅 Submissions Due: 3.9.26
✅Eligibility: Middle & High School aged youth in Attleboro, Fall River, Mansfield, Norton, and Taunton.
📩 Send entries to: meb4use@gmail.com with your artwork, name, and city/town.

All submissions will be highlighted on the website and social media pages during National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week. The creator of the post with the most engagement from each community will win a $50 Amazon gift card, a year of bragging rights, and printed posters to display in your school/community.

Let’s make prevention powerful, creative, and youth-led 💪🌟
Tag your friends + get involved! 🔥

02/27/2026

Blizzard Update – Continued Snow Operations

Good morning Fall River,

Today you can expect continued snow removal operations across the city we hit 60% overnight and the number will continue to rise. Our goal remains clear: reach 100% of streets today! We are also supporting Fall River Public Schools and their efforts to clear schools, bus routes and begin assessing sidewalk clearing and street corner clearing.

Overnight, crews were back out across the city re-confirming City Verified Plowed Streets to ensure what’s reported matches what’s actually been cleared. This extra layer of verification helps us prioritize accurately and deploy resources where they’re still needed most.

We encourage residents to continue using https://frplowed.cc to report concerns and identify streets that require attention. That real-time feedback continues to help us target operations effectively. We hear you and we are watching!

Crews will begin street widening operations in addition to reaching remaining roadways. With the volume of snow we’ve received, this remains more than just plowing it’s a full-scale snow removal and hauling effort.

Travel Advisory:
If you must travel, please use the main throughways whenever possible, as these routes have received priority attention. When navigating side streets, use extreme caution and keep your speed at a minimum. Many residential roads remain narrowed, snow-packed, and may have limited visibility at corners and intersections.

We understand the safety concerns. We see them, we hear them, and we are actively working on them.

Stay strong! we’re making steady progress.