Telehealth: The Healey-Driscoll Administration mandates that MassHealth, commercial insurers, self-insured plans, and the Group Insurance Commission to cover medically necessary telehealth services. Talk with your insurance provider or mental health clinician to discuss options available to you.

 

Sexual and Domestic Violence: Check out our list of district and statewide resources here.

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National Services

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• Crisis Text Line

  • Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor

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• SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline

  • Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a crisis counselor

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• The Trevor Project

  • 24/7 crisis and support line for LGBTQ+ individuals. Call or text 1-866-488-7386. Online chat option available.

 

State and Regional Resources

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• Samaritans, Inc: 

  • Call or text their 24/7 Helpline at (877) 870-4673. It’s free, confidential, and anonymous. Their volunteers are ready to listen if you’re feeling lonely, overwhelmed, depressed, or just need to talk to someone.

  • If you are 24 years old or younger and want to text with a peer, text the Hey Sam text line at 439-726 (HEY-SAM) between 9AM and midnight. This is a free, confidential, and nonjudgmental text line designed and staffed by young people. 

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• Behavioral Health Help Line  

  • The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) is here to connect you directly to clinical help, when and where you need it. Even if you’re not sure what kind of help or treatment you may need, this service can help guide you. It's free, confidential, and no health insurance is required, with real-time interpretation in 200+ languages.  

  • Learn more at https://www.masshelpline.com/  

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• Emergency Services Program/Mobile Crisis Intervention

  • The Emergency Services Program/Mobile Crisis Intervention provides you with rapid crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization services.  Instead of going to the emergency room, you can get these services in your home or at other locations in the community.  ESP/MCI services are available to people of all ages who are covered by MassHealth or Medicare.  You can also get these services if you are uninsured.  If you have a different health plan, you still may be able to get ESP/MCI services.  Call 1-877-382-1609 to learn more.

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• Wayside Youth and Family Support Network

  • Wayside offers a wide array of services for children, young adults and families. Call (508) 879-9800 to learn more. ​​​​

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