In the event of an emergency, please reach out to one of the resources below.
Call 9-8-8, Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- 24/7, free, & confidential support for people in distress
- Prevention & crisis resources for loved ones
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Helpline
- 833-773-2445 (BHHL)
- online chat at masshelpline.com
NAMI Massachusetts Crisis
Mobile Crisis Intervention-
- call toll-free 877-382-1609 any time day or night
- Services are provided by trained professionals, meet individuals where they are in the community, provide assessment & immediate assistance
Behavioral Health Urgent Care
- Find your local site here Behavioral Health Urgent Care | Mass.gov
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- Same/ next day mental health assessments
- Psychopharmacology & addiction medication evaluation within 72 hours
- Referrals
- All other BH treatment/ follow-up appointments within 14 calendar days
Other Resources
- Department of Developmental Services- for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism- need to apply
- Department of Mental Health- Need to qualify and apply for services
Disclaimer: This resource comes as a courtesy from ASNCM. You are hereby notified that Aging Services of North Central MA does not recommend, guarantee, or assume liability for the performance or lack thereof, for any of the resources listed.
Compiled by the Information & Referral at Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts. (Updated annually 10/2024))