Mental Health Deserts in Massachusetts
14 counties in Massachusetts. 0 designated severe shortage, 3 high. Roughly 95 additional clinicians would be needed to eliminate the shortage statewide.
| County | Score | Severity | Rural | Providers needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire County | 60 | high | Rural | 0 |
| Worcester County | 60 | high | — | 61 |
| Suffolk County | 56 | high | — | 6 |
| Essex County | 53 | moderate | — | 2 |
| Hampshire County | 51 | moderate | Rural | 0 |
| Franklin County | 51 | moderate | Rural | 0 |
| Middlesex County | 51 | moderate | — | 5 |
| Barnstable County | 48 | moderate | — | 0 |
| Hampden County | 47 | moderate | — | 7 |
| Dukes County | 46 | moderate | Rural | 0 |
| Bristol County | 46 | moderate | — | 14 |
| Norfolk County | 38 | moderate | — | 0 |
| Plymouth County | 36 | moderate | — | 0 |
| Nantucket County | 0 | none | — | 0 |