Crisis Intervention

If you are in crisis please contact your local emergency services, by dialing 911 or going to your local emergency room, and / or contact one of the National Emergency Hotlines listed below: 

• National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States at any time. The crisis text line is there for any crisis and connects you to live, trained crisis counselors, from a secure platform.  

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:  Dial 988 for free and confidential support for any person in distress. You can call for yourself or for someone else. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline will provide prevention and crisis resources. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is a free and confidential network of more than 140 crisis centers nationwide and is available 24-7. 

• Veteran Crisis Line: Dial 988 then press 1 or text 838255

• Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line: Call or Text 833-773-2445 for support with both mental health and substance use.

• Massachusetts Emergency Services Program (ESPs): Call 877-382-1609 and enter your zip code.

• National Domestic Violence Hotline:  Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text START to 88788

• National Sexual Assault Hotline:  Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) or use chat feature on website.

• Postpartum Support International: Call 800-944-4773 or text HELP to 800-944-4773