Mental Health Resources


Below is a list of resources for any needs you may have. Please remember you can always go to your teachers, guidance counselor, school nurse, parents or any trusted adult you have in your life. Reach out for help when you need it!!!


General needs and immediate concerns

  • Medfield Youth Outreach –508-359-7121

  • Teachers

  • Guidance Counselors

  • School Nurse

  • Any trusted adult


More resources can be found here and below.


Interface Referral Service

INTERFACE is a mental health resource and referral Helpline that our community has contracted with to help children, adults and families become connected with mental health and wellness resources. Please know that all information shared with Interface is confidential, and client privacy is paramount.

https://interface.williamjames.edu/

HELPLINE 888-244-6843


The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line

The Massachusetts BehavioralHealth Help Line (BHHL) is here to connect you directly to clinical help, when and where you need it. How the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line works:

  • Call, text, or chat for real-time clinical assessment, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

  • You’ll talk with a trained staff member who will assist you in accessing the treatment or support that meets your individual needs.

  • Connect with qualified professionals for mental health assessments, crisis services, substance use treatment, referrals, and more, with options in your own community. Staff will remain on the line with you until you are connected to your next step.

  • Every call, text, or chat conversation includes clinical follow-up to ensure your needs are met.


Substance Abuse

  • Children’s Hospital – www.ceasar-boston.org / Outpatient treatment. 617-355-2727 and you can check out their program at www.childrenshospital.org

  • www.drugabuse.gov

  • Alateen (for friends and family members of a substance abuser) 781-843-5300 or 508-366-0556 www.ma-al-anon-alateen.org

  • Drug and Alcohol Hotline: 800-327-5050

  • Smoking Cessation Info: 800-422-6237

  • AA: 617-426-9444 or 508-775-7060

  • NA: 617-884-7709

  • Massachusetts Substance Abuse Info and Education Hotline: 1-800-327-5050 or www.helpline-online.com

  • MA Substance Abuse Info & Education Help Line – 800-327-5050


Eating Disorders

  • Massachusetts Eating Disorder Association (MEDA):617-558-1881

  • National Eating Disorder Association: 800-931-2237


Domestic Violence / Rape Crisis / Teen Dating Violence

  • Wayside Youth & Family Support Network: 508-478-6888

  • New Hope Hotline: 800-323-4673

  • Valley Rape Crisis: 800-511-5070

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

  • Safe Link: 877-785-2020

  • Covenant House Nine Line – 800- 999-9999

  • Boston Emergency Screening Team – 800-981-HELP

  • Norfolk County Advocates for Children:


Suicide & Self-Injury

  • Samariteens Hotline: 800-SOS-TEEN

  • Riverside Crisis Team: 800-529-5077

  • Samaritans Hotline – 617-247-0220

  • Riverside – Norwood 781-769-8674. Multi modal Treatments.

  • National Suicide Prevention – 800-276-TALK

  • National Hope Line Network – 800 – SUICIDE

  • McLean 3East: 877-967-7233 (self-injury)

  • Helping Teens who Cut: Understanding and Ending Self-Injury by Michael Hollander


Bullying / Sexting


Eating Disorders

  • Massachusetts Eating Disorder Association (MEDA):617-558-1881 or www.medainc.org

  • National Eating Disorder Association: 800-931-2237


Parenting Support