988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
You can call or text 988
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Town of Lexington Human Services
Senior Service
Youth and family Services
Veteran Services
Transportation
Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES) located in Waltham, MA
available to offer skilled, compassionate support and connections to resources and services during difficult times. Our multidisciplinary staff provides mobile crisis intervention where it’s needed, when it’s needed – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, at Advocates clinics, in homes and schools, or other community settings.
Lexington Youth Counseling Connection
YCC is a safe and confidential place to talk and get support. If you or someone you know is having a hard time - feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed; using/abusing drugs and alcohol; having trouble at home; having suicidal thoughts, come in and talk to us!
YCC is located on the side of First Parish Church on the Lexington Battle Green.
Drop -in counseling: Wednesday and Friday 2:30- 4pm
We have a private entrance, office and waiting area, and offer confidential therapy to teens free of cost!
Caring support to for grieving children, teens and families located in Arlington, MA
Therapy Matcher provides free, personalized and confidential referrals to licensed independent clinical social workers across Massachusetts.
Resources available to look for a mental health provider and other helpful materials.
William James INTERFACE Referral Service
free, confidential referral service for parents and students of Lexington Public Schools.
mental health and wellness referral Helpline Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm, at 888-244-6843 (toll free)
Red Flags and Resources in Lexington Booklet
Helplines
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)
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.
TrevorText: Text "START" to678678
Free, 24/7 confidential services for LGBTQ+ young people. Associated with The Trevor Project.
Boston- BEST Team: 1-617-884-4357
Boston residents: mobile crisis support sends clinicians to homes, schools, outpatient clinics, and other community locations; provides mental health assessments
Greater Boston PFLAG Parents & Caregiver Helpline: 1-866-427-3524
When you call this number you will leave a voicemail and receive a call back shortly from someone who is ready to help you. Local chapter of PFLAG, a national organization for LGBTQ+ people, their parents and families, and allies. Confidential support and resources.