In an Emergency, Call 911
Don’t be afraid to call 911
Good Samaritan laws protect victims and observers who call 911 from being charged, prosecuted or convicted for possession or use of illegal substances.
In a Mental Health Emergency, anywhere in the United States
Call or Text 988
24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be:
Thoughts of suicide
Mental health or substance use crises
Emotional distress
In a Mental Health Emergency, in Massachusetts
24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be:
It’s free, confidential, and no health insurance is required.
Real-time interpretation in 200+ languages.
Additional support options:
Crisis Text Line: 741-741
Self Harm Hotline: 800-366-8288 (800-DONT-CUT)
Substance Use Help Hotline: (800)327-5050 or www.HelplineMA.org
The Trevor Project suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people.
Text ‘START’ to 678-678
Call 1-866-488-7386
Learn To Cope is available to families or loved ones of a person with Substance Use Disorder in crisis (Addiction) www.Learn2Cope.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233