May is Recognized as National Mental Health Awareness Month
According to data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), nearly 1.2 adults in Massachusetts – nearly 7 times the population of Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop and East Boston combined — have a mental health condition. Statewide, 42.2 percent of adults in Massachusetts reported symptoms of anxiety or depression, based on February 2021 data from NAMI, and 66,000 youths in Mass. ages 12-17 have been diagnosed with depression. More than half of Americans report that COVID-19 has had a negative impact on their mental health.
The most important message to understand, this month and every month, is that you are not alone. Annual prevalence of mental illness among U.S. adults, by demographic group:
• Hispanic or Latino: 18.4%
• Non-Hispanic Asian: 13.9%
• Non-Hispanic white: 22.6%
• Non-Hispanic black or African-American: 17.3%
• Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual: 47.4%
If you have questions or concerns about your own or a loved one’s mental wellbeing, there are resources available, including NAMI (www.nami.org and www.namimass.org).
In Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop and East Boston North Suffolk Mental Health Association serves children, adults and families, offering programs, groups and services in multiple languages. NSMHA has outpatient clinics in Chelsea, East Boston, Downtown Boston and Revere. Child-focused providers who speak English, Spanish and Portuguese are available. NSMHA offers Rapid Access hours at the Chelsea Counseling Center at 301 Broadway (617-912-7900) and at East Boston at 14 Porter St. (617-569-3189).
In 2020, 363,000 adults in Massachusetts reported not receiving needed mental health care. We must do better, and we can if we are “Together for Mental Health.”
Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda
In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300’ radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday, May 8th at 7pm.
In order to qualify to vote at a voting meeting each person must be registered and join the meeting as an individual. You will not be counted as an attendee at a meeting should you participate in the Zoom call as a couple or family.
The following is the agenda for our upcoming monthly meeting:
AGENDA (subject to change):
Announcements
JPNA Board Seats – Nominations Open
Boston Police – Community Update
Mayor’s Liaison Nathalia Benitez Perez – Updates
Tailwinds – Peter Manice
82 Webster Street – VOTE – Presented at 1 planning and zoning meeting. Proposal to erect a roof deck exclusive to Unit 3.
Developer: James Georgaklis, represented by: Richard C. Lynds
231 Everett Street – VOTE – Presented at 1 planning and zoning meeting. Proposal to erect a new residential structure with 4 units and two roof decks.
Developer: Crespo Group LLC, represented by: Drago + Toscano LLP
377 Maverick Street – VOTE – Presented at 1 planning and zoning meeting. Proposal to change occupancy to 5 units, renovate the existing structure, extend living space into basement, erect a rear addition with rear and roof decks.
Developer: 377 Maverick, LLC, represented by: Richard C. Lynds
230 Everett Street – VOTE – Attended 3 JPNA Planning and Zoning Meetings. Proposal to erect a 5 unit residential dwelling.
Developer: Karina Mejia, represented by Richard C. Lynds.
As a reminder, all questions will be handled via the Zoom chat feature. We ask all attendees to remain muted unless called upon to speak. Looking forward to “seeing” you all there!
We are using eBallot to manage the voting process. Within 48 hours after the meeting, eligible voters will be emailed a link that will allow them to vote online. All votes must be cast by Friday, May 13th at 7pm. Late votes will not be accepted, no exceptions. Please be sure to check your spam folder as the e-mail frequently ends up there for many residents.
We hope you and your loved ones are well. We are all in this together as neighbors and friends. Please don’t be afraid to reach out.
2022 meeting dates are posted at jeffriespoint.org