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. 

Lexington Youth Counseling Connection

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.

Greater Boston PFLAG Support Groups

Local chapter of PFLAG, a national organization for LGBTQ+ people, their parents and families, and allies.