Mental Health Crisis Resources
Numbers to Call:
911 - Emergency Services
988 - Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-8255 - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-877-870-4673 - Samaritans Statewide Helpline (call or Text)
1-866-488-7386 - The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ youth)
1-877-785-2020 - SafeLink (For those affected by domestic/dating violence)
1-800-841-8371 - Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
Websites to visit:
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline website
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
Organizations Related to Sexual Harm and Wellness
Free, confidential resources and support. Text, chat, call or email with expert counselors for help.
Massachusetts Society for a World Free of Sexual Harm by Youth
Stop It Now! prevents the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families and communities to take actions that protect children before they are harmed. They provide support, information and resources to keep children safe and create healthier communities.
The Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse is an international, multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to making society safer by preventing sexual abuse. ATSA promotes sound research, effective evidence-based practice, informed public policy, and collaborative community strategies that lead to the effective assessment, treatment, and management of individuals who have sexually abused or are at risk to abuse.
The Massachusetts Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, Inc. (MATSA) is a non-profit local chapter of the national parent organization ATSA.
Substance Use Resources
800-327-5050 - Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline
The Helpline is the only statewide, public resource for finding substance use treatment, recovery, and problem gambling services. Helpline services are free and confidential.
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/bureau-of-substance-addiction-services
Bureau of Substance Addiction Services