At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can 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.
Free and Confidential contact by phone, text, and chat. Communications for the deaf and hard of hearing.
| Organization | Contact | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Health Help Line | 833-773-2445 | Call, text, or chat online for mental health and substance-use support |
| Mobile Crisis Intervention | 877-382-1609 | Teams dispatched to home, school, and community |
| Samaritans Statewide Helpline | 877-870-4673 | Confidential emotional support for grief from suicide loss by call or text |
| Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 | Free text-based support with trained counselors |
| Organization | Contact | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SafeSpot | 800-972-0590 | Peer-led hotline for overdose rescue - stays on line during drug use |
| Alternatives to Suicide | CLICK HERE | Peer-led harm reduction groups for open discussion about suicide |
| Organization | Contact | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Community Behavioral Health Centers | CLICK HERE | Walk-in and urgent mental health and substance-use care |
| Substance Use Helpline | 800-327-5050 | Information and referrals for substance use and treatment |
| Emergency Services Program | 877-382-1609 | Local community-based crisis evaluations |
| Organization | Contact | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Parental Stress Line | 800-632-8188 | Anonymous helpline for parents and caregivers |
| SafeLink Domestic Violence | 877-785-2020 | Massachusetts statewide domestic violence hotline |
| The Trevor Project | 866-488-7386 | Crisis support and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth |
| National Runaway Safeline | 800-786-2929 | Crisis support for runaway and homeless youth ages 12-21 |
| Boston Area Rape Crisis Center | 800-841-8371 | Free, confidential support for sexual assault survivors |
