The Swansea Police Department is a participating agency of Bristol County Outreach, a law enforcement-led post-overdose outreach program that seeks to facilitate access to treatment for those struggling with substance use disorder and/or behavioral health issues, as well as offering support to families and friends.
BCO aims to help individuals who may be misusing substances or exhibiting behavioral health needs. We provide outreach with our community partners to discuss resource options with the individuals and their family members.
In partnership with BCO, the Swansea Police Department:
The Swansea Police Department also has four officers specifically trained to provide these services. To reach the department, call (508) 674-8464, or contact the trained officers directly:
If you or a loved one is looking for assistance from BCO, call (774) 901-4713.
For more health resources in the Town of Swansea, visit the Board of Health website.
Bristol County Outreach recommends the following resources:
Youth Resources
Parent/Professional Advocacy League provides free help for families whose children have emotional, behavioral and mental health needs in Massachusetts
Family Resource Centers:
Has 32 locations throughout the state, most local being Fall River. The FRC helps families and individuals resolve challenges, strengthen their bonds, connect to others and engage in their communities. They provide clinical and community support for children who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges by connecting them to a licensed mental health clinician and through programs and activities.
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth):
NAMI Teen & Young Adult Helpline:
Parents Helping Parents:
Recovery Resources
Herren Wellness Recovery Centers:
Women’s Addiction Treatment Center (WATC)
High Point Treatment Center
Steppingstone Inc.
SSTAR:
North Cottage:
Behavioral Health Resources
MA Behavioral Health Help Line:
Community Counseling of Bristol County (CCBC):
Seven Hill Behavioral Health:
Justice Resource Institute:
Southcoast Behavioral Health Hospital:
Taunton Northeast Counseling:
McLean Southeast:
MentalHealthCenters.net
Mindfulness Resources
The Town of Swansea offers several resources through the Parks and Recreation Department and Council on Aging, including Community Beach Yoga and Sound Healing with Light House Wellness, Fitness Equipment, Drums Alive, Meditated Movement, ZUMBA!, and more.
Additional Resources
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
Alcoholics Anonymous:
Narcotics Anonymous:
Learn to Cope:
MA Substance Use Helpling:
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI):
Sgt. Amy Gallant
amy.gallant@swanseapolice.com
Patrolman Jared Ulak
jared.ulak@swanseapolice.com
Detective Charles Rowland:
charles.rowland@swanseapolice.com
School Resource Officer Macaila Saunders:
macaila.saunders@swanseapolice.com
