The Gloucester Health Department has launched a new, free program to help members of the public navigate the mental health care system.

Children's Friend and Family Services, a division of JRI, will be offering free access to one of its representatives for community members to contact for help when seeking mental health care.

The program is open to anyone from Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester, Essex, Ipswich, Beverly or Danvers who is seeking support navigating the mental health system.

Assistance will be available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 781-540-3329.  Read the full article.