Resources

    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org)

      • 9-8-8 | Free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis and emotional distress. 24/7, across the United States

    • Crisis Text Line (www.crisistextline.org)

      • Text HOME to 741741 | National crisis text line where you can speak directly with a volunteer crisis counselors

    • Your Life Your Voice (www.yourlifeyourvoice.org)

      • 1-800-448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121 | 24/7 Teen Crisis Hotline and online support

    • The Trevor Project (www.thetrevorproject.org)

      • 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678 | National 24/7 crisis intervention & suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ people under 25

    • Poison Control Hotline (www.poison.org)

      • 1-800-222-1222 | Speak with someone about what to do if you or someone you know has swallowed or contacted something that may be harmful

    • Find Help (https://www.findhelp.org)

      • Finds financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help in your area

    • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program) 

      • Provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement grocery budget

    • Hope & Comfort (Massachusetts) (www.hchygienehub.org/distribution-partners)

      • Provides hygiene products across Massachusetts. Enter your zip code to find distribution sites

    • Homeless Shelter Directory (www.homelessshelterdirectory.org)

      • Virtual directory of a wide range of shelters, transitional housing, and outreach centers

    • FoodSource Hotline (Massachusetts)(https://projectbread.org/foodsource-hotline)

      • 1-800-645-8333 | Provides comprehensive information and referrals to food assistance programs in Massachusetts

    • National Information and Referral Service (www.211.org)

      • 2-1-1 | Provides information and referrals to a wide range of social services, including: housing, food banks and employment services

    • National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) (www.nami.org/support-education)

      • Provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness to those affected by mental illness through access to an array of educational resources, support groups, podcasts and webinars, and helpline

    • Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) (www.masshelpline.com)

      • 1-833-773-2445 | Connects individuals to treatment services for mental health and substance use offered in Massachusetts

    • Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration - Find Support (www.samhsa.gov/find-support)

      • Helps link individuals to health care and supports for issues with mental health, drugs, or alcohol

    • Mental Health America (www.mhanational.org)

      • Provides resources on understanding mental health through a mental health learning hub, links on how to get help and explore treatment options

    • Inclusive Therapists (www.inclusivetherapists.com)

      • Virtual directory of culturally competent & social justice-oriented therapists; includes lists of therapists currently offering reduced-fee tele-therapy

    • Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM) (www.wellness.beam.community)

      • Virtual directory of Black mental health clinicians who provide virtual services

    • National Hispanic Family Health Helpline (www.healthyamericas.org)

      • 1-866-783-2645 | Provides free, reliable & confidential information in Spanish & English to help callers navigate the health system and referrals to local health care services

    • Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian American (APISAA) Therapist Directory (www.asianmhc.org/therapists-us)

      • Virtual directory of APISAA mental health providers

    • Indian Health Service (IHS), for Patients (www.ihs.gov/forpatients)

      • Healthcare system for federally recognized American Indian & Alaska Natives. Provides resources to find healthcare and mental health services

    • Trans Lifeline (www.translifeline.org)

      • Offers emotional & financial support to trans people in crisis, directing them to community support and resources

    • The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth Support Project (www.healthimperatives.org/youth-support)

      • Provides training and support for educators and health service providers to assist in implementing appropriate programming, policies, and services for their community

    • Therapy for Latinx (www.therapyforlatinx.com)

      • Database for therapists who either identify as Latinx or have worked closely with and understand the needs of the community

    • The Steve Fund (www.stevefund.org)

      • Dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color. It provides a variety of resources, services, and programs

    • Asian Mental Health Collective (www.asianmhc.org)

      • Virtual Asian therapist directory that also offers support groups, and learning communities

    • National Child Traumatic Stress Network (www.nctsn.org)

      • A comprehensive resource for understanding and treating childhood trauma, providing resources, interventions, and a Learning Center for families and professionals (www.learn.nctsn.org)

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline (www.thehotline.org)

      • 24/7 support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services for survivors of domestic violence

    • LINK-KID: A Centralized Referral Service - Massachusetts (www.umassmed.edu/cttc/cttc-services/link-kid)

      • 1-855-LINK-KID | Free referral system to connect Massachusetts youth who need evidence-based trauma treatments with mental health professionals

    • Multilingual Trauma Resources (www.childmind.org/guide/multilingual-trauma-resources)

      • Free trauma resources aimed to aid parents, educators, and other adults in talking to youth about traumatic events and identifying those who might benefit from more focused professional attention

    • Disaster and Trauma Resource Center & Trauma and Child Abuse Resource Center (www.aacap.org)

      • Information on coping with disasters and violence, medical trauma, and child abuse. Offer Facts for Families handouts, disaster-specific resources, a child abuse resource center, and connections to organizations like NCTSN

    • Understanding Child Trauma (www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/trauma-violence/child-trauma)

      • Provides information, resources, and guidance on understanding, recognizing, and supporting children affected by trauma, with practical tips for caregivers and access to trauma-informed services

    • FindTreatment.gov

      • 1-800-662-4357 | Free national resources to help get connected to substance use and mental health treatment

    • FindSupport.gov (www.samsha.gov/find-support)

      • Resource to help individuals navigate common questions around how to ask for help, help others & search for treatment/support to meet their needs

    • My Life, My Quit (www.mylifemyquit.com)

      • Text “Start My Quit” to 1-855-891-9989 | Trained youth coach specialists help young people quit smoking or vaping by phone/text

    • This is Quitting

      • Text “DITCHVAPE” to 88709 | Free and confidential program for youth who vape and are ready to quit

    • Alcoholics, Narcotics, and Marijuana Anonymous (www.aa.org, www.na.org, www.marijuana-anonymous.org)

      • Peer led, abstinence-based recovered programs that follow a spiritually inclined 12-step program

    • New American Association of Massachusetts (www.naamass.org/)

      • Offer a variety of youth and adult programs to empower refugee and immigrants with skills and tools necessary to adjust to a new place

    • Refugee & Immigrant Assistance Center - Massachusetts (www.riacboston.org)

      • Provides comprehensive services to support successful resettlement and promote self-sufficiency