Resources

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Mental Wellness and Behavioral Health

Employment, Education and Training Support

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Young Adult Access Centers

Substance Use and Recovery Support

Crisis Support and Hotlines

Department of Mental Health

The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages; enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities.

Recovery High Schools

Recovery High Schools (RHS) are public, regional programs, currently operated by a school district or educational collaborative, for Massachusetts students ages 14-21 in recovery from a substance use disorder or dependency. The RHS programs offer an alternative education option where students can engage in a process of change and focus on their health and wellness while still working towards their high school diploma.

Mass. Behavioral Health Helpline

The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) is here to connect you directly to clinical help, when and where you need it. It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7. Call/text 833-773-2445 or visit the website to chat.

Samaritans

Preventing Suicide, Providing Hope (877) 870-HOPE (4673) | Call or Text 24/7

Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.

1-866-488-7386

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor

Emergency/Crisis Services

Call 1 (877) 382-1609 – available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

BAGLY

Support groups statewide for LGBTQ youth

YouthBuild

At YouthBuild programs in the United States and across the globe, low-income young people learn construction skills to help build affordable housing and other community assets such as community centers and schools.

617-623-9900.

More Than Words

More Than Words is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers young adults who are in the foster care system, court-involved, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.

781-788-0035

Work Without Limits

Work Without Limits Benefits Counseling assists individuals with disabilities to understand how work earnings or wage increases affect eligibility for public benefits, such as SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and/or Medicare.

MassHealth

In Massachusetts, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are combined into one program called MassHealth. MassHealth members may be able to get doctors visits, prescription drugs, hospital stays, and many other important services.

Network of Care Massachusetts

Find a mental health provider

Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline

The Helpline is the only statewide, public resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services. Helpline services are free and confidential.

800-327-5050

NAMI Mass COMPASS

COMPASS is the information and referral helpline at NAMI Massachusetts. Navigators answer a wide range of questions and refer to community resources.

617-704-6264 | 1-800-370-9085

Family Resource Centers

Information and assistance related to health care, safety, employment training, education and peer support for families with children ages 0-18.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-8255

Impact Access Center

The Impact Center is open to youth and young adults ages 16-21. Services are informal, flexible, safe, welcoming to diversity, and committed to supporting youth in achieving their own goals. The support you need is here! Speak to our onsite Peer Mentor or Recovery Navigator or come check out our weekly agenda to see what might interest you.

413-654-1566 | Springfield, MA

YouForward

YouForward supports young adults ages 16 to 25 in who are experiencing mental health challenges.

781-771-1302 | Lawrence & Haverhill, MA

Zia Young Adult Access Center

The Zia Young Adult Access Center is a peer-run center that believes the journey to healing is self-determined. Zia is a walk-in center no referrals are required. Zia offers communal support, trauma-informed services and resource connections geared towards the unique needs of young adults.

508-751-9600 | Worcester, MA

UMass Medical Center: Transitions ACR

Transitions ACR’s mission is to promote the full participation in socially valued roles of transition-age youth and young adults (ages 14-30) with serious mental health conditions.

Mill You – Vinfen

Youth Services at Community Teamwork is housed at CTI’s new Youth Opportunity Center. Youth Service programming is focused on connecting youth and young adults to supportive services for a brighter future.

Lowell, MA

YOUnity – CFFS & JRI

Gloucester, MA

TRACS – Aspire Health Alliance

Located in Braintree, Aspire Health Alliance’s Transition Resources and Community Supports (TRACS) program serves 16-to-25-year-olds who are currently in treatment for mental illness or co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse issues.

In crisis, please call: 800-528-4890 | Braintree, MA

TEMPO Young Adult Resource Center

Tempo is a one-stop resource center for young adults with extra challenges. We focus on achievement, employment, schooling, healthy relationships, and practical skills to reach future goals. Young adults learn to be leaders, learners, workers, and role models.

Framingham, MA

STEPS Young Adult Resource Center

STEPS is a resource center for young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 who need a safe, supportive environment where they can get the help they need as they transition to independent living

Arlington, MA

Parent Professional Advocacy League

The Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL) is a statewide family organization dedicated to improving the mental health and well being of children, youth and families through education, advocacy and partnership.

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