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The Norfolk Sheriff’s Office provides all patients with high quality health care services. Services provided focus on the delivery of care with an emphasis on health promotion, the identification and treatment of acute medical conditions as well as continuing treatment for chronic medical conditions. In addition to standard medically oriented services, the unit provides mental health, dental, podiatry, optometry and chronic infectious disease services. The Health Services Unit maintains a full medical/nursing staff, which includes a medical director and a full cadre of licensed nurses. Nursing staff is available for patient care needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Sick call is provided 5 days a week. The Health Services Unit is not designated as an infirmary; therefore, acutely ill patients requiring medical interventions and treatments are referred to outside medical facilities.

Public Health/HIV Services

Educational services are provided for inmates throughout the facility. The curriculum includes an array of topics including STDs, hepatitis, effects of smoking, nutrition and a men’s health class, which allows participants to become peer educators. The Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office provides HIV testing and counseling, as well as case management for HIV positive patients/inmates, which also includes discharge services. HIV positive patients/inmates also receive one to one counseling.

Dental Services

The Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office provides dental care under the direction and supervision of a licensed dentist. The dental staff screens all new admissions within 14 days. The dentist treats patients/inmates who require routine dental services on-site. Routine dental services include restorative dentistry as well as exodontia services when indicated. Patients who require specialized dental services are referred off site for more comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Oral hygiene education is provided as part of the initial dental screening and is provided by a registered dental hygienist.

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Mental Health Department

The Mental Health department provides services to the inmate/detainee population. Individuals are seen for a mental health intake upon admission to the facility at which time their level of need for ongoing mental health services is determined. Psychiatric services are offered to those requiring a medication evaluation and medication management. Individuals are able to request mental health services at any time through security staff and the sick slip process. Counseling is also provided as well as crisis intervention. When a higher level of psychiatric care is warranted, clinical staff consults with specialty units or psychiatric hospitals to ensure that such care is provided. In addition to the above mentioned services, the mental health department is working closely with community providers to refer individuals for wrap around services to assist with maintaining treatment compliance upon their return to society.

Substance Use

The Norfolk Sheriff’s Office began the Vivitrol Program in December 2014. Vivitrol (Extended-Release Naltrexone) is a non-narcotic, once-monthly, injectable medication used to treat opioid and alcohol dependence. Participation in the program is offender-initiated and offered to all offenders. The program offers participants: Registration with Mass Health Insurance, Medical clearance, Pre-Release counseling, and treatment with the medication Vivitrol within the week prior to release. Before release, participants are scheduled an initial appointment at a community clinic within 1 week of release to establish a plan of care for continued comprehensive treatment. Treatment plans always include behavioral health treatments and/or involvement in support groups in addition to medications that support recovery. Participants’ progress/status post-release is monitored by NSO nursing staff.

In April 2017 the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office partnered with Manet Community Health to provide Narcan education to offenders during their incarceration. Prior to their release date offenders are trained on the risks of overdose and the proper administration of Narcan. On the day of release the offender is provided a Narcan kit and patient education.

Medical Records

All medical records are maintained and used in a manner, which protects the confidentiality of the patient/inmate. All active patient/inmate records are stored in a confidential area in the Health Services Unit. We retain inactive records for 30 years post release.






Press Releases

Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office’s Commitment to Leadership Recognized with Prestigious National Award
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Sheriff McDermott Applauds Justice-Involved Individuals for Completing Nurturing Fathers Program
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SHERIFF MCDERMOTT ANNOUNCES FREE STREET HOCKEY CLINIC IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HOCKEY CARES FOR KIDS
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Sheriff Patrick McDermott Invests in Public Safety Mission with Area’s First-of-its-Kind Mobile Drone Command Center
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Second Summer Safety Fest of 2023 in Medway
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Norfolk County Sheriff's Office Brings First Mobile Drone Command Center in New England to Region
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Sheriff Patrick McDermott Testifies in Opposition to Prison Moratorium Bill
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Hosts First Summer Safety Fest of 2023 in Braintree
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Sheriff’s Office and Marcotte Foundation Host Successful Self-Defense Class for Women
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Sheriff’s Summer Safety Fests Return to Norfolk County
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Dating App Scam
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Norfolk County Sheriff McDermott Promotes Tom Brady to Deputy Superintendent
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office’s Youth Leadership Academy Opens Second Location in Medway
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Opens New Civil Process Location in Quincy
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Commonwealth Recognizes NCSO Officer with Award for Lifesaving Efforts
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office to Partner with Free Jacks Rugby Club to Promote “Heroes Among Us” Celebration of First Responders QUINCY
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office and South Shore Children’s Chorus to Launch New Performing Arts Leadership Program for Area Youth
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office and Massasoit Community College Partner to Provide Workforce Training to Justice-Involved Individuals
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Announces New Lottery System for Popular Youth Leadership Academy
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NCSO Warns Residents of Phone Scams Impersonating Law Enforcement
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Norfolk Sheriff's Office to Host Community Blood Drive
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Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott Sworn In For Full Term
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Norfolk County Sheriff Brings “Coffee with the Sheriff” to Quincy
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Graduates New Class of Correctional Officers
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Partners with Northeastern University to Help Justice-Involved Individuals Earn College Credit
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office to Spread Seasonal Cheer with Holiday Happenings Celebrations
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Norfolk County Sheriff McDermott Hires Michael Ramos as Director of Community Affairs
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Norfolk County Sheriff McDermott Hires John Kalamvokis as Director of Information Technology
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Norfolk County Sheriff Calls for Increased Federal Funding for Behavioral Health Care
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office and Sharon Police Department to Host Free Summer Safety Fest at Crescent Ridge in Sharon
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Man for Several Years of Unpaid Child Support
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Alerts Residents of Potential Scam
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Are You OK? Program Saves Life of Norfolk County Senior
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NCSO Superintendent Danielle Frane Receives Spirit of MAWLE Leadership Award for Women in Law Enforcement
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Norfolk County Correctional Officer Receives Meritorious Recognition from Commonwealth for Lifesaving Efforts
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Residents Enjoy Sheriff’s Summer Safety Fest at Merrymount Beach
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NCSO Lieutenant Receives Massachusetts Medal of Lifesaving for Actions to Save Victim of Motorcycle Accident
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Norfolk County Sheriff, DA, and Treasurer Host Public Safety Alliance Summit
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NCSO Welcomes New Comfort Dog K9 Officer
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Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott Doubles Investment in Youth Leadership Academy by Expanding to Franklin
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Norfolk County Sheriff Appoints Danielle Frane as New Superintendent
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Norfolk County Sheriff McDermott Appoints Chris Bell as Special Sheriff
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Norfolk County Sheriffs Office Graduates First Class of Female Justice-Involved Individuals from Program with New England Wildlife
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Norfolk County Sheriffs Office Intercepts $14K Worth of Suboxone in Attempted Smuggling
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Awarded $25K Grant for Substance Abuse Treatment Program
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Updates “Coffee with the Sheriff” Dates, Locations
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Sheriff Patrick McDermott Announces New “Coffee with the Sheriff” Series
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Norfolk County Sheriff's Office Swears In New Class of Corrections Officers, Promotes Captains and Lieutenants
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Norfolk County Sheriff's Office to Host Holiday Happenings
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Awarded Accreditation from National Commission on Correctional Health Care
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Norfolk County Sheriffs Office Recognizes John King as Norfolk County Hero
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Sheriff Patrick McDermott Participates in Roundtable on Probation and Parole Practices with Robert Kraft and REFORM Alliance Group
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Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott Named to Body Camera Taskforce
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Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott Selected for National Inaugural Jail Administration Course
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Cohasset Eagle Scout Eric Hense as Norfolk County Hero
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office to Host Back-to-School Family Movie Night
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NCSO Recognizes Tyler Forgeron as Norfolk County Hero
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NCSO Receives Grant to Help Break Down Language Barriers for Victims
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Nate Galante as Norfolk County Hero
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy Expands to Franklin
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NCSO Hosts Blood Drive in Honors of The Mighty Quinn
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Cynthia Lewis as Norfolk County Hero
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office to Host Blood Drive in Honor of “The Mighty Quinn”
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Awarded Competitive Perkins Grant to Develop Workforce Training Program
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Massachusetts Department of Public Health Awards Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office $700K Grant to Expand Opioid Treatment Program
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Sheriff Patrick W. McDermott Launches “Norfolk County Heroes” Initiative
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Sheriff McDermott Praises “Are You OK” Program for Recent Saves of Two Norfolk County Residents
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Patrick McDermott Sworn In as Norfolk County Sheriff
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