Additional Resources
Mental Health and Wellness Ministry
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988 or 800-273-8255
If you need to talk, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is here. 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.
www.988lifeline.org
Al-Anon of MA & Nar-Anon of New England
12-step groups for family members of a person experiencing a substance use disorder. Check the website for daily meeting schedule.
https://alanonma.org/en/meetings/and http://www.naranonctma.org
Center on Addiction
Online resource that offers direct services to parents and caregivers of those struggling with substance use. The Center on Addiction has merged with the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids.
http://www.centeronaddiction.org
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free, confidential conversations with a live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor, who receives the text and responds, all from a secure online platform. Available 24/7.
www.crisistextline.org
MA Behavioral Health Help Line
Call or Text 833-773-2445
Free and available 24/7, confidential conversations with a trained crisis counselor.
www.masshelpline.com
MA Bureau of Substance Use Services Helpline
800-327-5050
Free, confidential info & referrals for alcohol & drug problems. Services available in any language. Provided by the MA Dept. of Public Health. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
www.helplinema.org
NAMI Helpline
800-950-NAMI
The NAMI helpline is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.
M – F 10AM – 10PM ET
Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR)
Resource list of treatment & recovery services throughout MA.
http://www.moar-recovery.org/resources
Samaritans
You are not alone. Samaritans is here for you if you are having thoughts of suicide, are worried about a loved one, or need emotional support.
To get help now, call or text 988. We are here to listen, 24 hours a day.
Youth up to age 24 can can text Hey San at 439-726 to get support from another young person. Hey Sam is available 9am to 12 midnight ET.
https://samaritanshope.org/
The Trevor Project
866-488-7386
A national 24/7 line for LGBTQ+ young people. Free confidential suicide prevention and crisis intervention hotline.
www.thetrevorproject.org
This is not a comprehensive list, but it is a helpful starting point for seeking mental health services.
TYY – Hearing & Speech Impaired 1-800-799-4889
It’s OK to not have all the answers. Asking for help is a kind step toward healing.
