Behavioral Health

If you need immediate emergency assistance, dial 9-1-1 or 9-8-8. If you’re located in Massachusetts, you can also call the psychiatric crisis team which can be reached by dialing 1-877-382-1609 where you will be instructed to enter your zip code and will be connected to your local crisis team.

HELPLINES:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (available 24/7): Call 1- 800-273 TALK (8255) (English, Spanish, TTY)

Text Line: text “Home” to 741741

Samaritans Helpline (available 24/7): call or text 877-870-4673

NAMI Helpline (M-F 10am-10pm): 800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “NAMI” to 741741

Trevor Project Lifeline (LGBTQIA specific support available 24/7): Call 1-866-488-7386, text “start” to 678678, or chat at www.thetrevorproject.org

Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline: 800-327-5050

The Behavioral Health Department is comprised of licensed psychotherapists who provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and elders through individual, group, and family therapy sessions.

The focus of the department is to help you feel better quickly. Our providers help you identify and build upon your strengths and the support of your network of family and friends.

Our staff is highly trained and confidentiality is of the utmost importance to our providers. Our clinicians work closely with primary care and local psychiatric providers to ensure access to any necessary psychiatric medication and support. Click here to find a provider.