Community Resources

Advocates: Counseling and Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES)

Advocates provides mental health support for children, teens, and families, including individual and family therapy to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, and stress.

When a child or teen is experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis, Advocates' crisis team can provide assessments, crisis intervention, and support with identifying appropriate next steps. Services may be provided at home, at school, or in a community setting, depending on the situation and service available.

How to access support:

• Therapy and counseling: Advocates Counseling Services | 508-661-2038

• Urgent mental health support or crisis evaluation (PES): Call 800-640-5432, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Families can contact Advocates directly to discuss their concerns, available services, and next steps. 

Advocates contract with and accept most MassHealth and most private health insurance plans. No one residing in the communities we serve will be denied services, regardless of ability to pay.