Behavioral Health Resources: Free Support for Teens and Young Adults
Free Support for Teens and Young Adults
This page provides free, youth-centered behavioral health resources for teens and young adults. The options below include confidential call, text, and chat services, educational tools, peer-informed guidance, and 24/7 crisis support. These resources promote timely access to help and support emotional well-being during critical developmental years.
Call, Text, or Chat Services
Hey Sam: samaritanshope.org/our services/hey-sam, or 439-726 (text only)
Your Life/Your Voice: yourlifeyourvoice.org, or 1-800-448-3000 (call, chat, and text)
NAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine: nami.org/help, or 1-800-950-6264 (call, chat, and text)
Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth: thetrevorproject.org, or 1-866-488-7386 (call, chat, and text)
Other Support Options
Jed Foundation:
jedfoundation.org
Works to strengthen the emotional health of teens and young adults so they can thrive. Info and advice with no judgment.
The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research:
umassmed.edu/TransitionsACR
Offers handouts, reports, and more for young people living with mental health conditions.
NAMI Information for Teens & Young Adults:
nami.org/kids-teens-and-young-adults
Offers articles, webinars, and resources about coping skills, accommodations at school, diagnoses, how to talk to your friends, how to talk to your parents, your mental health & school, how to disclose your mental health condition, mental health & college, finding help, and other topics.
Urgent and Crisis Care
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:
988 call or text
Support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress and those concerned about someonewho may need crisis support, 24/7.
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.
Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline:
helplinema.org, 800-327-5050
Statewide public resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services.
Community Support
Many towns now have behavioral health clinicians working alongside local police departments. They work to address the mental health and substance use needs of people coming into contact with law enforcement through crisis intervention and referrals to services. They also offer NARCAN training and distribution. Contact your local police department about their behavioral health clinician.rnrnu0026nbsp;
