Mashpee Police Department’s Tip of the Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Cape Cod & the Islands

 “With an estimated year round population of 230,000 for Cape Cod, 15,000 for Martha's Vineyard, and 10,000 for Nantucket, or a total of about 250,000 (not including the summer population), approximately 15,000 people struggle with a diagnosable mental illness on Cape Cod and The Islands.”

If you are concerned about a loved one’s or friend’s mental health

  1. SAY SOMETHING
  2. DO SOMETHING

Please reach out to
NAMI = 508-778-4277
MPD Advocate Tara Carline = 508-539-1480 ext. 7253
Cape Cod & The Islands Emergency Services Program
24hr. Hotline = 1-800-981-4357

Any questions please contact
Special Officer and Advocate Tara Carline at 508-539-1480 ext 7253