Mental Health Resources
Helplines
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Samaritans: 1-877-870-4673 (call or text)
Free, 24/7 confidential services
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
Call, text, or chat. 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" to 678678
Free, 24/7 confidential services for 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
Greater Boston PFLAG Parent & Caregiver Helpline: 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.
Mental Health Providers and Supports
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Are you looking for a mental health provider but unsure where to start? Are you limited on time and need assistance locating a provider that fits your needs? The William James Interface Referral Services is a FREE and confidential service now available to ALL Lexington residents and students in Lexington schools. The service maintains a mental health and wellness referral Helpline Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm, at 888-244-6843 (toll-free). Through the Helpline, callers work with a Resource and Referral Counselor who will help them navigate the challenges of finding mental health services. Each caller will be assigned a lead counselor who will provide matches to services, as well as provide information and resources about mental health and wellness. Click here for a short video regarding the services INTERFACE offers.
Provides supports for all Lexington residents. Call above number or email minteress@lexingtonma.gov to reach Melissa Interess, LICSW, Human Services Director.
Lexington Youth Counseling Connection (www.youthcounselingconnection.org)
admin@youthcounselingconnection.org or 781-862-0330
Youth Counseling Connection (YCC) provides free and accessible mental health support to youth and families of Lexington through counseling, student drop-in hours, support groups, and community-based programs. YCC's goal is to improve the emotional wellness of youth in our community. All cultures, religions, genders, and sexual identities are welcome.
Local chapter of PFLAG, a national organization for LGBTQ+ people, their parents and families, and allies.