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Behavioral Health Resources

The lists on this page offer information and tools for navigating the Massachusetts behavioral health care system provided by non-profit organizations and Department of Mental Health partners. The lists were developed in cooperation with Emerson Hospital Behavioral Health Care staff and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Central Middlesex.

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Help in a Crisis

Access the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org.
For life threatening emergencies, please call 911.

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Massachusetts Behavioral Health Helpline

For help with mental health or substance use call or text 833-773-2445 anytime to reach the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Helpline for urgent evaluation and connection to clinical services, or visit masshelpline.com.

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Additional Local Resources

Visit emersonhealth.findhelp.com to find local resources for a wide variety of needs — including food, housing, mental health, childcare, senior care, transportation, and more.

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