Resources

Local Resources Available:

EMOTIONAL HEALTH:

Take care of your emotional health and help others do the same. If you need emotional support during these stressful times:  

Suicide Prevention:

1-800-273-TALK

508-532-2255 • 413-505-5111 • 211 ext. 25

or text C2T to 741741

  • Samaritans is continuing operations 24/7, as always. Call or text their 24/7 helpline any time at 877-870-4673. https://samaritanshope.org/

  • Advocates Emergency Services: If you are experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis, please call (800) 640-5432 to speak to an Advocates crisis clinician. 24 hours a day, every day. https://www.advocates.org/get-help

  • The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/contact-us

  • Behavioral Health Help Line - The Behavioral Health HelpLine (BHHL) connects individuals and families to the full range of treatment services for mental health and substance use offered in Massachusetts, including outpatient, urgent, and immediate crisis care. Call or text 833-773-2445 for real-time support, initial clinical assessment, and connection to the right evaluation and treatment.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/behavioral-health-help-line-bhhl-faq

  • The Living Room:  The Living Room program provides a 24-hour crisis alternative to emergency department visits and hospitalization. Located in Framingham, The Living Room is the only program of its kind accessible to people in the MetroWest and greater Boston areas. https://www.advocates.org/services/livingroom (508) 661-3333

SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT: 

https://drugfree.org/parent-blog/covid-19-online-and-remote-resources-for-addiction-support/

For people who have a loved one with substance use disorder or in recovery. Virtual support group meetings available.

  • PERSONAL SAFETY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

  • Child-at-Risk Hotline at (800) 792-5200 to report child abuse or neglect

  • Voices Against Violence 24 Hour HOTLINES for domestic violence/sexual assault: 

1-800-593-1125 or 508-626-8686 (TTY-friendly) 

https://www.smoc.org/voices-against-violence.php

www.facebook.com/voicesMA 

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224. https://www.thehotline.org/help

  • Jane Doe SafeLink Statewide Hotline:1-877-785-2020

https://janedoe.org  SafeLink (domestic violence and sexual assault resources) is available through 211 and also the SafeLink toll-free number (877) 785-2020. For the hearing-impaired, the SafeLink TTY number is (877) 521-2601. Advocates are available in English and Spanish and can provide translation in more than 130 languages. If you are experiencing violence within your home or concerned about a loved one that may be experiencing violence, please call the SafeLink hotline for support and resources. If you are in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1.

PARENTAL STRESS 

  • Parents Helping Parents 1-800-632-8188  24/7

https://www.parentshelpingparents.org/parental-stress-line 

  • National Parent Helpline 1-855- 4A PARENT (1-855-427-2736)

https://www.nationalparenthelpline.org/find-support

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