Crucial Hotlines & Resources
It takes courage to ask for support, but assistance is always available, no matter the circumstance. For medical emergency or immediate crisis help, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988, available 24/7, 365 days a year. Text the word “coalition” to 741741 to reach the crisis text line to find more resources. For the hearing impaired, call 1-800-799-4TTY OR 1-800-799-4889 or click this link:
https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/for-deaf-hard-of-hearing/
Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?
You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call.
Available 24/7: Dial 988 then Press 1, chat live, or text 838255.
Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence. When you are ready, call 1-800-709-7233 or text START to 88788 for confidential support 24/7/365.
This Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential help. Please visit https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov or call SAMHSA’s 24/7 National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or 1-800-487-4889 (TDD).
The Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) is available 24/7, 365 days per year and is available for all residents of Massachusetts. Call or text 833-773-2445.
Resources and Training for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families
https://preventsuicideri.org/resources/service-members-veterans-and-their-families/
The Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH) works to guarantee high-quality, safe and accessible health care services. Call (401) 462-3421 and one of the staff members will help you.
Suicide Prevention: Veterans Go to: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/suicide-prevention-veterans
If you or your loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis and feel like you need help within one hour, call toll-free 877-382-1609 any time day or night, listen to the message, and enter your zip code.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/mobile-crisis-intervention
Director Phone: 617.855.3141
Email: wcurrie@mgb.org
Advocates is committed to helping people with autism, brain injuries, mental health challenges, intellectual disabilities, or substance use issues live healthy, happy lives in the community.
24-Hour Crisis Support (800) 640-5432
Criminal Justice Mental Health Programs
Contact Info: Liz Plange, LICSW, CCHP
Clinical Director of Criminal Justice Diversion Programs
Elizabeth.Plange@BMC.org 857-287-1806
Additional Resources
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)- International OCD Foundation – https://iocdf.org/
Rhode Island: https://www.ocdri.org/local-resources/
Massachusetts: https://www.massgeneral.org/psychiatry/treatments-and-services/center-for-ocd-and-related-disorders
PTSD National Center for PTSD https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
Rhode Island: https://vets.ri.gov/i-am-find-your-benefits/world-war-ii-korean-war-veteran/ptsd-national-center-ptsd
Massachusetts: https://www.massgeneral.org/psychiatry/treatments-and-services/center-for-anxiety-and-traumatic-stress-disorders
Rhode Island: https://health.ri.gov/perinatalmentalhealth/#:~:text=Call%20or%20text%201%2D833,%2D833%2D943%2D5746
Massachusetts: https://womensmentalhealth.org/
Law Enforcement/Military Personnel National Alliance on Mental Illness, Veterans and Active Duty https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Veterans-Active-Duty
Mental health and substance abuse help for veterans: https://www.usa.gov/veterans-mental-health
Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massmen-resources-for-help
Rhode Island: https://olis.ri.gov/talking-books/resources/disability-resources-rhode-island
Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-developmental-disabilities-council
Rhode Island: https://health.ri.gov/partners/sogi/
Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/lgbtq-youth-mental-health-resources
