Behavioral Health Help Line
The 24/7 Behavioral Health Help Line(BHHL) directly connects individuals and families to the full range of treatment services for mental health and substance use offered in Massachusetts. Anyone in Massachusetts can call, text, or chat at any time to receive individualized support, clinical assessment, and personalized treatment referrals.
- Call or text 833-773-2445(BHHL)
- Start a chat with the BHHL
- Deaf or hard of hearing? If you use a TTY, contact MassRelay at 711. Otherwise, call through your video relay service at 833-773-2445.
Open 365 days a year, the call/text line and online chat service is completely free (no insurance needed) and is available in over 200 languages.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline offers mental health support. The services are free and available 24/7, 365 days a year. 988 lifeline specialists provide support to people who are experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts — or are worried about a loved one who is. You do not need to be suicidal to contact 988.
- Call or text988 to get connected now, or chat online via 988lifeline.org
- Veterans: press 1 | Spanish line: press 2 | ASL: call 988 videophone via ASL Now
- Translation is available in more than 240 languages
Not sure if 988 is for you? Find out when to use 988 and what to expect when you call.
The Trevor Project
Free, confidential and secure 24/7 service for LGBTQ young people.
- Call 1-866-488-7386 | Text 678-678 | Chat via thetrevorproject.org
Visit thetrevorproject.org for additional information
Trans Lifeline
Provides trans peer support; run by and for trans people. Available 24/7.
- Call 1-877-565-8860
Visit translifeline.org for additional information.