Welcome to motherhood

The North Shore Mother Visiting Partnership is a collaborative group of Public Health Nurses on the North Shore. NS MVP invites you to receive a free, one-time home visit from a Public Health Nurse. All services provided by the Public Health Nurse are free and confidential. Visits are available in the communities of Beverly, Danvers, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Manchester, Marblehead, Peabody, Rockport, Salem, Swampscott, and Wenham.

 

What we do

Find out how our Public Health Nurses can support you and your family as you adjust to life with your new baby.

 What to Expect During Your Visit:

A gift bag filled with essentials like diapers, wipes, and other freebies!

Recommended resources for both parent and baby.

A demonstration of how to perform CPR on an infant.

 

A conversation with a Public Health Nurse about how you are doing and feeling, including a depression and anxiety assessment.

A non-judgemental discussion focused on parent and baby; centering the health of both.

 

Our Testimonials

Testimonials

“[The nurse’s] advice was so helpful and made me feel more confident as a mom. Having the new calming method has already come in handy and I feel better after talking through my questions with [the nurse]. This is such a wonderful program and [the nurse] did an outstanding job.”

“The North Shore Mother Visiting program home visit was extremely helpful for me and my baby. I absolutely appreciated the free goodies and information. But most of all, [the] nurse shared very important information about night time nursing of my baby... It felt great to get so much support and understanding from her. I certainly hope other moms will enjoy these kinds of visits. I got a lot out of it.”

“The nurse was so kind and easy to talk to, even about difficult topics.”

“The nurse was so sweet and reassuring. I was really impressed with the nurse’s knowledge and concern for mom’s health as well as baby’s.”

“[The nurse] started our visit by letting me share my birth story and let her know how I and the baby were doing. A brand new mother, I had a lot of anxiety around keeping my baby safe especially during flu season and she was kind and understanding and helped validate my concerns. She provided valuable information about baby sleep practices, groups and resources in my community for new moms, and was kind and easy to talk to. I’ve been recommending this program to all of my pregnant friends because every new mother needs the kind of postpartum support that NS MVP provides.”

Request a Visit

NS MVP Public Health Nurses offer a supportive one-time visit to mothers and caregivers along with their babies during the first year. Home visits are free, confidential, and open to any mother or caregiver welcoming a new baby. Call, email or text the Public Health Nurse in your town.

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 Meet the Nurses

Team
Pamela Brown
Pamela Brown

Pamela Brown Crehan is a Registered Nurse, with a bachelor’s degree of Science in Nursing.  Her professional background includes being a Labor & Delivery Nurse for over 30 years, a part time Elementary School nurse, and an owner of 4 Beach Gifts & Goodies.  Pamela came to the Manchester Board of Health as the Public Health nurse in 2021.  Her focus is on investigating all communicable diseases, hosting vaccine clinics, monthly blood pressure screenings, as well as, offering health education and referrals to the community on request.  Pamela is a lifelong resident of Manchester.  She raised her 4 children here and is now giving back to the community she loves. If you would like a visit from Pamela in Manchester, reach out to her at the Manchester BOH at (978) 290-0301.

Cindy Juncker
Cindy Juncker

Cindy Juncker is an experienced Bachelor's prepared Registered Nurse with a Master's Degree in Education, employed by the City of Gloucester for the past 41 years. Most recently, she has been the acting Public Health Nurse for the city. Prior to 2020, she held the position of Nurse Leader for the Gloucester Public Schools. As a seasoned nurse, she is passionate about advancing the health and safety of the families in the community. She has been recognized for excellence in School Health. In addition to her work in the city, she also teaches CPR for the American Heart Association and volunteered as an EMT for the Town of Rockport for over 20 years. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors, spending time with her family and traveling. If you would like to schedule a visit with Cindy in Gloucester, call her at (978) 325-5260.

Teresa Kirsch
Teresa Kirsch

Teresa Kirsch holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing as well as in Biology and has worked at the Beverly Health Department since 2012. She previously worked in the Beverly Public Schools as well as at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Teresa is the happy mom of three adult children. When not working, Teresa can be found enjoying performances of the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band, building specialty props for the local high school musical and photographing the sunrise during her morning walks. If you would like to schedule a visit with Teresa in Beverly, call her at (978) 380-8203.

Chassea Robinson
Chassea Robinson

Chassea Robinson has been a nurse since 2001. She has worked for the Peabody Health Department since 2013 and for the Rockport Health Department since 2020. Before arriving in Peabody and Rockport, she worked as a Public Health Nurse in Gloucester and in Boston for the Boston Public Health Commission. Chassea loves working with mothers, families, and new babies. When she is not doing a NSMVP home visit, you can find her investigating infectious disease outbreaks, working with other Public Health Nurses on health promotion activities, or holding annual flu vaccination clinics. Chassea lives with her husband and two daughters in Gloucester. She can be reached at (978) 490-7091 if you would like to schedule a visit in Peabody. She can be reached at (978) 559-1464 if you would like to schedule a visit in Rockport.

Judith Ryan
Judith Ryan

Judith Ryan is a Registered Nurse with a Bachelors Degree of Science in Nursing. Her professional background includes cardiac nursing, dementia care, CPR instructor, adjunct professor at NSCC.   Judith came to Danvers Public Health in 2015 where she held a dual title: Public Health Nurse and Coordinator of the Social Seniors Program. Now, with a focus solely on Public Health, Judith spends her days investigating communicable diseases, giving educational talks in the community, assisting individuals/families with resources for substance use and many others, as well as being involved in DanversCares. She works closely with the Recreation Department staff assisting them in health related issues for “their kids”.  With her free time, she spends as much time as possible with her two girls, both of whom grew up in Danvers, as well as her two year old grandson. If you would like a visit from Judith in Danvers, reach out to her at 978-762-0208 ext 3519.

Kitzia
Kitzia

Kitzia is a Registered Nurse and received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing in 2021. Kitzia’s pronouns are she/her. Prior to working as a Regional Public Health Nurse for the North Shore, she worked with non-English speaking refugees, immigrants and asylum seekers in Lowell by providing direct patient care and assisting them in getting connected to various community resources. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Kitzia lives with her partner and puppy in Beverly. Her passions include spending time with her family, fitness and nutrition, and learning to cook and bake. If you would like to schedule a visit with Kitzia in Lynn, please call her at 781-771-0238.

Suzanne
Suzanne

Suzanne is a Registered Nurse and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2011. She has been a public health nurse with the Salem Board of Health for about 10 years. In addition to public health, she has experience in cardiac rehabilitation and pediatric nursing. She is a mom to two young boys and is excited to connect with families on the new experiences and challenges new babies and parenthood brings. If you would like a visit from Suzanne in Salem, please call her at (978) 619-5651.

frequently asked questions

  • NS MVP provides free home visits from Public Health Nurses, offering health assessments, infant CPR demonstrations, resources, and referrals to local services.

  • Any new parent in the North Shore area, including adoptive parents, grandparents, and those in the postpartum period, regardless of their child's presence.

  • You can schedule a visit by contacting your local PHN calling our office directly or filling out the request a visit form on our website. We will connect you with a nurse in your community.

  • Our services are universal and free of charge, with no insurance information required.

  • Yes! You are eligible for up to one year after giving birth or adopting a baby.

  • A gift bag filled with essentials like diapers, wipes, and other freebies!

  • Nurses are available weekdays, Monday – Friday


  • Not a problem! A mother or parent may have multiple children.


  • Yes, it is absolutely fine if a friend, parent, or spouse to be present with you at the visit.


  • Yes! Our services are completely free of charge. Neither you nor your insurance will ever be billed for our services.

North Shore Mother Visiting Partnership is founded and has been sustained by funding from the Essex County Community Foundation and the MDPH Public Excellence grant.