Support and Resources

Samaritans: 1-877-870-4673 (call or text)

Free, 24/7 confidential services


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Available 24/7, provides free, confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources


The Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386

Free, 24/7 national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ young people. Associated with The Trevor Project.


Advocates: 800-540-5806 or 800-640-5432 for 24-hour crisis support

Lexington residents: mobile crisis support when it's needed, where it's needed, including in home crisis stabilization and mental health assessments.


Boston - Best Team: 617-884-4357

Boston residents: mobile crisis support sends clinicians to homes, schools, outpatient clinics, and other community locations; provides mental health assessments

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Massachusetts Behavioral Health Access (MABHA)

A list of mental health services and supports provided by the state of Massachusetts


Handhold

Helps families identify when to worry and how to take action