Need mental health support?

1. Not an emergency? Please contact your child/student’s Student Support Counselor:

6th Grade: Antwain Sheffield, asheffield@bostonpublicschools.org

7th Grade: April Brunelle, abrunelle@bostonpublicschools.org

8th Grade: Ali Murray, amurray2@bostonpublicschools.org

9th Grade: Andrea Boeri, aboeri@bostonpublicschools.org

10th Grade: Lance Mitchell, lmitchell2@bostonpublicschools.org

11th Grade: Milord Mirville , mmirville@bostonpublicschools.org

12th Grade: Jamari Jones, jjones14@bostonpublicschools.org

SEI: Jess Descartes, jdescartes@bostonpublicschools.org

Crossroads: Joe Theriault, jtheriault@bostonpublicschools.org

2. Call or text Samaritans’ 24/7 Helpline at 877-870-4673

Whatever the reason, you will get help from a trained volunteer offering non-judgmental support. Samaritans’ 24/7 crisis Helpline based in Massachusetts is confidential and free.

3. Contact your child/student’s doctor.

For additional support over the closure, reach out to your child’s doctor. Use online messaging or the phone to contact the office and identify resources.

4. Call the BEST team: 1-800-981-HELP (4357)

The Boston Emergency Services Team (B.E.S.T.) sends mobile crisis clinicians to homes, schools, outpatient clinics and many other community locations.

5. Go to urgent care center or clinic

In the case of an emergency, local urgent care centers or clinics can provide additional support. BEST urgent care locations recommend you call ahead before visiting: 1-800-981-4357