Statewide Resources
- Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH), for individuals seeking intensive support for mental illness. https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-mental-health
- MassHealth for Commonwealth healthcare services. https://www.mass.gov/topics/masshealth
- The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) for individuals seeking services for intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-developmental-services
- The Department of Public Health (DPH) for substance misuse services as well as vital resources for suicide prevention. https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-public-health
- For individuals with active suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-(800) 273-8255; or text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis support.
- DPH Licensed Community Health Centers. https://massleague.org/CHC/Overview.php
- Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) for individuals with disabilities who want to work or live more independently. https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-rehabilitation-commission
- Massachusetts Health Connector. https://www.mahix.org/individual/
- Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), assistance for low-income individuals and families to meet or improve basic needs. https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-transitional-assistance
- Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), investigates claims of abuse and/or neglect of adults with disabilities. https://www.mass.gov/orgs/disabled-persons-protection-commission