If you are experiencing an emergency of any kind, please call 911 or go to your closest emergency room.
Resource Disclaimer: Resources provided below are for convenience only and do not imply endorsement.
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Massachusetts Crisis Resources
📞 Immediate Crisis Support
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7 for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or other mental health concerns.
Someone to Talk To
For non-emergency support, call the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Access Line (BH Access): 1-888-777-2222. They can:
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Provide telephonic intervention services
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Dispatch mobile crisis teams when available
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Help find open crisis or detox beds statewide
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Link individuals with urgent appointments
Local Mobile Crisis Teams
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Riverside Community Care (Milford area): 800-294-4665
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Vinfen Behavioral Health: 866-388-2242 or 978-674-6744
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Advocates: 800-640-5432
Someone to Respond – In-Person Support
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Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs): 24/7 walk-in access for crisis assessment, short-term intervention, stabilization, and referral. Call or text 833-733-2445.
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Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (A-CCS) Programs: Short-term voluntary support for adults in crisis (average stay ~5 days). Call 833-773-2445 for immediate access.
Additional Resources
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Community Healthlink: 24/7 crisis care and mobile assessment for mental health and substance use issues.
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NAMI Massachusetts Compass Helpline: Guidance and support for navigating mental health crises. Reach them Monday–Friday, 10 am–6 pm, at 617-704-6264 or email compass@namimass.org.
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