You don't have to be an expert to support a friend in a time of need. Knowing how to recognize signs that something is wrong and start a conversation can make a huge difference to our loved ones.
We can all Ask, Listen, Encourage, and Check in.
COVID-19 is putting incredible pressure on families. You might be noticing your child is struggling in new ways, or that old problems are getting worse. Should you worry about your child’s behavioral health? We’re here to help you figure that out.
This website has both information about how to access concrete resources (and you can search by zip code to find local options), what to do in a crisis, and topic pages and info sheets with parenting advice for different mental health symptoms.
Massachusetts | Call or text the 24/7 Samaritans Statewide Helpline at (877) 870-4673
Samaritans Suicide Prevention Hotline
National |The Trevor Project - Saving LGBTQ Lives. A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. Safe, Confidential Lifeline for LGBTQ Young People. Here For You 24/7. Crisis Intervention. Suicide Prevention. 1-866-488-7386
National | National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1 (800) 273-8255 to chat online or find a therapist in your area.
Massachusetts| Voices Against Violence in Framingham. Voices provides free and confidential services to victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence in the MetroWest area. Services are provided in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and are available to everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.
Services include a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, confidential short term emergency shelter, counseling and support groups, information and referrals, and medical, legal and criminal justice advocacy.
Please call our toll-free hotline 24 hours a day at 1-800-593-1125, or you may contact our office Monday – Friday from 9am to 5pm, at 508-820-0834. A TTY is available for use on all lines.
Massachusetts | If you or someone you know needs information, support or assistance because of unwanted sexual experiences or because of violence or abuse in a romantic or sexual relationship: Call SafeLink at (877) 785-2020 . For deaf and hard-of-hearing call (877) 785-2020, or by TTY at (877) 521-2601.
National | Call Domestic Violence 24/7 Hotline at 800-799-7233
Domestic Violence Hotline - Online Chat
National | Call Sexual Assault 24/7 Crisis Hotline at (800) 656-4673
Massachusetts | If you or a family member are experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis, call Emergency Services Program/Mobile Crisis Intervention at 1 (877) 382-1609
Emergency Services - Mental Health and Substance Abuse
National | If you or someone you know is in need of mental health and/or substance use services, search for treatment facilities call the National Helpline at 1 (800) 662-4357
Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
Massachusetts | To access resources and support for people who maybe be using substances, for people in recovery, or for their loved ones, call the Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline at 1 (800) 327-5050