Behavioral Health Resources: Veterans’ Support Opportunities
Veterans’ Support Opportunities
This page outlines behavioral health resources designed to support veterans and their families. The options below include national and local services, peer and clinical support, navigation assistance, and 24/7 crisis care. These resources recognize the unique experiences of veterans and aim to support mental health, connection, and overall well-being.
National Resources
Veterans’ Crisis Line:
veteranscrisisline.net
For veterans and their loved ones
Call 988 and Press 1 or text 838255 or chat online, 24/7.
VA Mental Health Care:
va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health
Make the Connection:
maketheconnection.net
A website where veterans and their family members can connect with stories of help and hope and learn from veterans’ experience.
Area Resources
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans’ Hospital:
va.gov/bedford-health-care
200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA
Mental Health Walk-In Clinic, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM in building 78. Schedule an appointment 781-687-2347, VA Benefits. Certified Peer Specialists available
Home Base:
homebase.org
Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston. Associated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Offers intensive clinical programs and outpatient support for veterans and their family members. Insurance and no fee-based care.
Clear Path for Veterans of New England:
clearpathne.org
A wellness-based Veterans’ Community Center in Devens, MA, with emphasis on reconnecting veterans to their communities. No fee.
NAMI MA Compass Helpline:
namimass.org/nami-mass-compass-helpline
An information and referral helpline that provides resources and support to help people navigate the mental health system and problem solve in difficult circumstances, Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM -6:00PM.
Contact: 617-704-6264 or 1-800-370-9085, or compass@namimass.org.
NAMI MA also offers support groups and classes for people living with a mental health condition and their family members/supporters. No fee.
Urgent and Crisis Care
MA Behavioral Health Helpline:
masshelpline.com or 833-773-2445
Call or text 24/7 for urgent care evaluation, connection to clinical services and mobile crisis response. Those concerned about someone who may need support are welcome to call.
Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs):
mass.gov/community-behavioral-health-centers or 833-773-2445
24/7 walk-in alternative to emergency department visits for mental health and substance use crisis and urgent care. CBHCs in Waltham, Framingham, Lowell and Leominster cover the Emerson Hospital service area. Check the link for location info.
