Resources

Mental health and substance abuse are two of the most common health problems in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five adults in the United States experiences mental illness each year. And according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, more than 20 million Americans have a substance use disorder.

Helplines

• SAMHSA’s National Helpline:

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

• 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• Massachusetts Department of Mental Health

Emergency/ Crisis Services available 24/7

• 1-877-382-1609
• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:
  • (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)

988 for English and Spanish

• Crisis Text Line
  • Text SIGNS to 741741 for 24/7, anonymous, free crisis counseling
• Disaster Distress Helpline
  • CALL or TEXT 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish)
• National Domestic Violence Hotline:
  • 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522
• National Child Abuse Hotline:
  • 1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453) or text 1-800-422-4453
• National Sexual Assault Hotline:
  • 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or Online Chat
• NAMI  (The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts)
  • The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts (NAMI Massachusetts) is a nonprofit grassroots organization. Founded in 1982, it seeks to improve the quality of life for people living with mental health conditions, their families, and their caregivers.