At Emergence Academy, we believe that students' emotional well-being is an important part of their success. Our counseling team is here to support students through challenges, celebrate their growth, and help them develop the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.
Students can reach out to their School Counselor, School Psychologist, Nurse, teacher, administrator, or another trusted adult whenever they need support.
Stress and anxiety
Depression and emotional well-being
Grief and loss
Peer and friendship concerns
Bullying
Family concerns
Academic stress
Attendance concerns
Coping and emotional-regulation skills
Social-emotional development
Connecting with community resources
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL)
Free support for Massachusetts residents looking for mental health or substance-use services. The BHHL can help individuals and families find appropriate behavioral health services and treatment. It is available 24/7 by call or text at 833-773-2445 and offers interpretation in more than 200 languages.
📞 Call or text: 833-773-2445
If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988. The service is free, confidential, and available 24/7. You do not have to be suicidal to contact 988.
📞 Call or text: 988
Mass 2-1-1
Mass 2-1-1 helps Massachusetts families connect with local resources and assistance, including food, housing, transportation, health care, and other community services.
HandholdMA
HandholdMA provides information, tools, and resources to help parents and caregivers understand children's mental health and find support for children and teens.
If you or someone you know is experiencing bullying, abuse, domestic violence, sexual violence, or another safety concern, please reach out to a trusted adult or member of the Emergence Academy counseling team.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
For concerns involving child abuse or neglect in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families Child Abuse Emergency Line.
📞 800-792-5200
For domestic or dating violence, SafeLink provides free, confidential, 24/7 support in Massachusetts.
📞 877-785-2020