Mental Health Crisis & Emergency Support

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Crisis Lines

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here. At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, contact our locally-based mobile crisis intervention team for immediate assistance. We provide around-the-clock, 24/7 mental health and substance use evaluations to individuals in crisis. Instead of going to the emergency room, services can be provided via telehealth, at home, at school, or in another community setting.
This emergency service is available to people of all ages.

If you or someone you care about is having a mental health or substance use emergency, you can contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For the deaf or hard of hearing, contact MassRelay at 711, and you’ll able to have your messages relayed to whoever you call and have their responses typed back to you.

Pregnant or just had a baby? The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is free, confidential, and here to help, 24/7. Support available in English and Spanish.

Crisis counselors are trained to answer calls, chats, or texts from LGBTQ+ young people who reach out on our free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, depression, and suicide.

They will listen without judgment. When you text, chat, or call, all of your conversations are confidential, and you can share as much or as little as you’d like.

Text 'START' to 678-678, call 1-866-488-7386 or click to chat online.

If you or someone you know is feeling lonely, depressed, overwhelmed, or having thoughts of suicide, we are here for you. Hey Sam, a program of Samaritans, is a dedicated peer-to-peer texting service for people up to 24 years old.

This free and confidential texting line is designed for and staffed by young people.