NEWBURYPORT — Amesbury’s Link House is offering a community gathering about the important issue of mental health on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Newburyport Senior/Community Center, 331 High St., Newburyport. 

Speaker John T. Broderick Jr., a former chief justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court, will be shining a spotlight on the mental health crisis by sharing his family’s story.

“Having an open, public dialogue about mental health, an issue that affects us all, is a necessity today. With the number of people suffering from mental health disorders soaring, we need to shed a bright light on how those in need can receive the support they deserve,” Link House Senior Director of Services Chris Turner said. “Community education and support programs designed to remove the stigma of mental health is a cornerstone to improved health and wellness.”

The 90-minute discussion is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Susannah Abbott, director of development, at: [email protected].

Over its history, Link House has helped more than 6,500 people improve their mental well-being and take positive steps toward living sober, independent and productive lives. The organization says it embraces a supportive philosophy that addresses the behavioral health challenges which underlie substance use disorders at every stage of recovery process, and provides services aimed at making it possible for its clients to build healthy, productive and meaningful lives.

To learn more about Link House, visit: www.linkhouseinc.org.