MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS
Compiled by the Plainville Senior Center
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line 833-773-2445 - Connect individuals and families to the full range of treatment services for mental health and substance use offered in Massachusetts, including outpatient, urgent and immediate crisis care. The BHHL is availalbe 24/7/365
Network of Care/Massachusetts is an online tool that includes a service directory of 5,000 mental health, substance abuse, and social services resources.
CALL2TALK 508-532-2255 - CALL2TALK IS A MENTAL HEALTH, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM RUN BY MASS211. IT OPERATES 24/7 AND PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL, COMPASSIONATE LISTENING TO ASSIST PEOPLE – INCLUDING THOSE WHO MAY BE DESPONDENT OR CONSIDERING SUICIDE – DURING STRESSFUL TIMES.
Translifeline.org 877-565-8860 Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers.
LGBT National Help Center 888-843-4564 The LGBT National Hotline is staffed by highly trained volunteers who identify somewhere on the LGBTQ spectrum, from all ages, walks of life and from all over the United States.
The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 Trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young LGBTQ person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk
SAMARITAN HOTLINE FOR CALLS AND TEXTS AT 877-870-4673 - 24/7 CRISIS SERVICES AND GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES IF YOU’RE FEELING OVERWHELMED AND CONFUSED, PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE. OUR HELPLINE REMAINS OPEN 24/7 . HELPLINE VOLUNTEERS WILL BE WORKING REMOTELY TO ANSWER THE CALLS AND TEXTS FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE STRUGGLING
EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL ABUSE:
HESSCO ELDER SERVICES 781-784-4944
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – NEW HOPE ATTLEBORO 800-323-4673
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE 800-799-7233 THE ADVOCATES AT THE HOTLINE ARE AVAILABLE 24/7/365 TO TAKE YOUR CALLS. THEY ALSO OFFER LIVE CHAT SERVICES VIA THIS WEBSITE 24/7/365.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE:
MASSACHUSETTS SUBSTANCE ABUSE HOTLINE 800-327-5050 -THE HELPLINE IS THE ONLY STATEWIDE, PUBLIC RESOURCE FOR FINDING SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SERVICES. HELPLINE SERVICES ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL. TRAINED SPECIALISTS WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE TREATMENT SYSTEM AND YOUR OPTIONS.
GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER 508-698-1104 -PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE ADDICTION SUPPORT SERVICES AT NORCAP LODGE IN FOXBORO, MASSACHUSETTS. NORCAP LODGE PROVIDES INPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT TO MORE THAN 2,500 PATIENTS ANNUALLY. INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES
MENTAL HEALTH:
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CARE 781-329-0909 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE AND HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION SPANNING ALL LEVELS OF MENTAL HEALTHCARE
National Alliance of Mental Illness 800-370-9085 The NAMI COMPASS HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance.
HandHold from the Department of Mental Health for parents who may be worried about their child's behavioral health.
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line 833-773-2445 - Connect individuals and families to the full range of treatment services for mental health and substance use offered in Massachusetts, including outpatient, urgent and immediate crisis care. The BHHL is availalbe 24/7/365
Network of Care/Massachusetts is an online tool that includes a service directory of 5,000 mental health, substance abuse, and social services resources.
CALL2TALK 508-532-2255 - CALL2TALK IS A MENTAL HEALTH, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM RUN BY MASS211. IT OPERATES 24/7 AND PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL, COMPASSIONATE LISTENING TO ASSIST PEOPLE – INCLUDING THOSE WHO MAY BE DESPONDENT OR CONSIDERING SUICIDE – DURING STRESSFUL TIMES.
Translifeline.org 877-565-8860 Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers.
LGBT National Help Center 888-843-4564 The LGBT National Hotline is staffed by highly trained volunteers who identify somewhere on the LGBTQ spectrum, from all ages, walks of life and from all over the United States.
The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 Trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young LGBTQ person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk
SAMARITAN HOTLINE FOR CALLS AND TEXTS AT 877-870-4673 - 24/7 CRISIS SERVICES AND GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES IF YOU’RE FEELING OVERWHELMED AND CONFUSED, PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE. OUR HELPLINE REMAINS OPEN 24/7 . HELPLINE VOLUNTEERS WILL BE WORKING REMOTELY TO ANSWER THE CALLS AND TEXTS FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE STRUGGLING
EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL ABUSE:
HESSCO ELDER SERVICES 781-784-4944
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – NEW HOPE ATTLEBORO 800-323-4673
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE 800-799-7233 THE ADVOCATES AT THE HOTLINE ARE AVAILABLE 24/7/365 TO TAKE YOUR CALLS. THEY ALSO OFFER LIVE CHAT SERVICES VIA THIS WEBSITE 24/7/365.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE:
MASSACHUSETTS SUBSTANCE ABUSE HOTLINE 800-327-5050 -THE HELPLINE IS THE ONLY STATEWIDE, PUBLIC RESOURCE FOR FINDING SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SERVICES. HELPLINE SERVICES ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL. TRAINED SPECIALISTS WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE TREATMENT SYSTEM AND YOUR OPTIONS.
GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER 508-698-1104 -PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE ADDICTION SUPPORT SERVICES AT NORCAP LODGE IN FOXBORO, MASSACHUSETTS. NORCAP LODGE PROVIDES INPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT TO MORE THAN 2,500 PATIENTS ANNUALLY. INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES
MENTAL HEALTH:
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CARE 781-329-0909 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE AND HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION SPANNING ALL LEVELS OF MENTAL HEALTHCARE
National Alliance of Mental Illness 800-370-9085 The NAMI COMPASS HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance.
HandHold from the Department of Mental Health for parents who may be worried about their child's behavioral health.
Mental Health First Aid Resources
If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want to harm yourself or others call 911 or one of the national crisis resources below.
National Crisis Resources National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1–800–273–TALK (1-800-273-8255) This is a crisis hotline that can help with many issues, not just suicide. For example, anyone who feels sad, hopeless, or suicidal; family and friends who are concerned about a loved one; or anyone interested in mental health treatment referrals can call the Lifeline. Callers are connected with a professional nearby who will talk with them about what they are feeling or concerns for other family and friends. Call the toll-free Lifeline, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Crisis Text Line Text “MHFA” to 741741 Available 24/7, 365 days a year, this organization helps people with mental health challenges by connecting callers with trained crisis volunteers who will provide confidential advice, support, and referrals if needed.
Lifeline Crisis Chat www.crisischat.org Visit www.crisischat.org to chat online with crisis centers around the United States.
The Trevor Project Call 866-488-7386 or Text “START” to 678678 https://www.thetrevorproject.org Trained counselors available 24/7 to support youth who are in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment free place to talk. Specializing in supporting the LGBTQI+ community.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Finding a Behavioral Health Provider
The National Council for Behavioral Health https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/providers/?region= Search for organizations that are committed to providing mental health services to anyone in the community who needs it regardless of their ability to pay.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help. SAMHSA provides information on mental health services and treatment centers through an online service locator. You can search by your location, whether or not they provide services for youth, payment options (private insurance, cash, or something else), languages spoken, etc.
If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want to harm yourself or others call 911 or one of the national crisis resources below.
National Crisis Resources National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1–800–273–TALK (1-800-273-8255) This is a crisis hotline that can help with many issues, not just suicide. For example, anyone who feels sad, hopeless, or suicidal; family and friends who are concerned about a loved one; or anyone interested in mental health treatment referrals can call the Lifeline. Callers are connected with a professional nearby who will talk with them about what they are feeling or concerns for other family and friends. Call the toll-free Lifeline, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Crisis Text Line Text “MHFA” to 741741 Available 24/7, 365 days a year, this organization helps people with mental health challenges by connecting callers with trained crisis volunteers who will provide confidential advice, support, and referrals if needed.
Lifeline Crisis Chat www.crisischat.org Visit www.crisischat.org to chat online with crisis centers around the United States.
The Trevor Project Call 866-488-7386 or Text “START” to 678678 https://www.thetrevorproject.org Trained counselors available 24/7 to support youth who are in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment free place to talk. Specializing in supporting the LGBTQI+ community.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Finding a Behavioral Health Provider
The National Council for Behavioral Health https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/providers/?region= Search for organizations that are committed to providing mental health services to anyone in the community who needs it regardless of their ability to pay.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help. SAMHSA provides information on mental health services and treatment centers through an online service locator. You can search by your location, whether or not they provide services for youth, payment options (private insurance, cash, or something else), languages spoken, etc.