Statewide Resources
- Mass. Behavioral Health Help Line. The Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) connects individuals and families to the full range of treatment services for mental health and substance use offered in Massachusetts, including outpatient, urgent, and immediate crisis care. Call for real-time support, initial clinical assessment, and connection to the right evaluation and treatment.
- Community Behavioral Health Centers. Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs) offer immediate help 24/7 in communities across Massachusetts.
- 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
- MassAbility (formerly MRC) MassAbility empowers people with disabilities to live life on their own terms. their programs and services expand possibilities in careers and training, home and community life, and legal rights and benefits – including disability determination for federal programs. https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massability
- 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