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Bloomberg Fellow
Megan Lynch is a clinical social worker on the Intensive Services Team at The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health in Brookline, MA. She provides individual and group therapy to clients facing complex mental health challenges and works closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, responsive care. Megan collaborates with families, schools, and community partners to support clients holistically and address the broader social factors that impact mental health. Her work is grounded in a belief that effective suicide prevention must go beyond crisis response to tackle systemic drivers such as trauma, poverty, and lack of access to care. Megan is dedicated to advancing public health strategies that strengthen community-based mental health systems and reduce suicide risk.
The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health is dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of individuals and families in the Brookline area and beyond. With a commitment to accessible, high-quality care, the Center provides a wide range of services, including outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, psychiatric care, and school-based programs. It serves people of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of their ability to pay, working to reduce barriers to mental health support. In addition to clinical services, the Brookline Center engages in community outreach, partnerships, and innovative initiatives aimed at promoting mental health equity and resilience. The organization plays a vital role in fostering emotional wellness and strengthening the overall health of the communities it serves.
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