If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911.
If you already have a physician or therapist, contacting them for referrals and resources can be a good step.
While we work to keep this list of resources up to date, links and phone numbers may change without notice.
For mindfulness and well-being tools, click here.
Advocates Psychiatric Emergency Services: 1-800-540-5806
Franciscan Children’s Hospital: 1-800-333-0338 (24-hour inpatient referral line)
617-665-3458 (Outpatient Services for Children)
617-591-6051 (Outpatient Addictions)
617-665-1372 (Inpatient Services Central Intake Line)
617-355-6369 (Emergency Psychiatry Services)
617-355-6680 (Outpatient Psychiatry Services)
Mclean’s Hospital: 877-626-8140 (General Information)
Services include Individual school counseling, Clinical Case management, Weekly counseling groups, Additional support, as needed, Psychiatric consultation from McLean Hospital experts
National Suicide Hotline - 1-800-273-8255 (TALK): Whether you are in crisis, you are worried about a friend, or you want resources to talk to someone who might be in pain, you can find support and information here.
The Trevor Project - 1-866-488-7386: The Trevor Project provides a 24/7 hotline for LGBTQ youth who are in crisis. Their website also offers a number of resources for students who may be struggling, in need of support, or looking to offer support to others.
LoveIsRespect - 1-866-331-9474: LoveisRespect is a nationwide hotline for teens to gain information, support, and resources about healthy teen relationships. Their hotline provides peer assistance for teens who may be in unhealthy or abusive relationships as well.
Handhold is a partnership between the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Office of the Child Advocate, and Executive Office of Health and Human Services. The website is geared towards parents/guardians who are looking for resources to support student mental health and well-being. The site provides links to a variety of tools, resources, and agencies that can support students and families.
The Academy of Physical and Social Development: 617-969-2200
Arbour Counseling: 617-782-6460
Arlington Psychological Care Associates: 781-646-0500
Children’s Charter: 781-894-4307
Colony Care Behavioral Health: 781-431-1177
Riverside Community Care: 617-969-4925
Wayside Youth and Family Services: 781-891-0555.
Watertown's Social Services Resource Specialist (SSRS) can be reached at 617-744-9585. Leave a message and you will get a response within 48 hours. The SSRS provides Watertown residents ages 18-59 and their families a central place to access social service resources including fuel, food, housing assistance, counseling, information and referrals. Services are available over the phone or in-person by appointment.
The Watertown Public Library has developed a COVID-19 Resource Guide with information about local food assistance, health and safety resources, and more.
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC): 1-800-841-8371 (web chat is also available)
Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University: 1-617-353-9610
REACH Beyond Domestic Violence: 1-800-899-4000
The Children's Room (Bereavement): 1-781-641-4741