Adult Resources

Having Suicidal Thoughts?If you are feeling suicidal, lonely, or depressed, we are here for you. Whatever the reason, you will get help from a trained volunteer offering nonjudgmental support.

Want to help a Friend Who’s Struggling?How can you tell whether a friend is just having a tough day or dealing with something more serious? Learn the warning signs here.

Beneath the HealingBeneath the Healing strives to provide safe and secure therapeutic experiences to all, leading with a trauma-informed care to support the inner-healing process.

Grieving a Loss to SuicideGrief Support Services that provide peer support to people who have lost loved ones to suicide, also known as suicide loss survivors 

The Support Network – Support GroupsWe partner with parents and caregivers throughout our region helping them develop effective strategies to become strong and successful advocates for their children, adolescents, or transition-age youth. Services are free of charge. 

Wildflower Alliance Support GroupsThe Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots Peer Support, Advocacy, and Training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights. 

Dee Dee's CryDeeDee’s Cry aims to create a space where conversations begin to lift the stigma on suicide and mental health within Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) communities.  Offers weekly virtual support groups. 

Drug and Alcohol Rehab for TeensDuring this journey, teens are faced with more responsibilities, more decision-making, and more pressure to succeed than ever before.  Teens are statistically more likely than the general population to dabble in drug and alcohol use. Learn more.

Family Resource CenterFind information to help you support children who are struggling with mental health, behavior or learning challenges. 

Healing Together: Support to and through FamiliesIn order for families to heal together, we must address the community traumas that we face all too often. The mental health implications of community trauma, such as anxiety or depression, are ever-present and they affect the entire family 

HopeHealth Grief SupportHopeHealth is committed to provide you with the support you need. We invite you to join any of our many specialty and general groups for adults, children and healthcare providers. See our grief support blogs.

PureSparkUses social media and our web interface to provide resources and daily coping mechanisms that would otherwise be out of reach for someone who is unfamiliar with the mental wellness system. 

United Suicide Survivors Storytelling CourseThis storytelling course, we walk you through a number of exercises that help you understand the art and science of storytelling and the impact it has on us and others. 

KidsHealth for CAREGIVERSIs it just a phase or a serious problem? Help your child cope with life's ups and downs, from dealing with divorce to preparing for new siblings. Or find out how to understand your child's behavior, whether it's toddler tantrums or teenage depression. 

Letters to StrangersDive into race, ethnicity, youth, and mental health, particularly in the context of U.S. history but also featuring concerns and legacies felt by many around the world.   

Mental Wellness Toolkit for CaregiversYou may be worried about what they are going through but not know how to talk to them or where to go to learn more on your own. We believe that emotional wellness is critical for long-term success, and we are here to help. 

Navigating a Child’s Mental Health JourneyYou might be noticing your child is struggling in new ways, or that old problems are getting worse.  We’ve curated a collection of resources that you can try at home today and organizations that we know can help. 

Support for CaregiversWhether you're providing a lot of assistance or very little, the information here can help you better understand the issues that you might face. 

Supporting Grieving Youth Provides training resources specially designed for school professionals, including brief video modules on a range of topics. Each video module is accompanied by a handout that summarizes the key points covered in the video.

Supports to use for Kids, Teens and Young AdultsHaving a child that is facing mental health symptoms can be incredibly difficult. To make things easier, explore our information, tips and resources for getting your child the treatment, support and accommodations they need  

Active Minds K-12 InitiativesActive Minds is mobilizing and empowering youth and young adults to change the conversation about mental health and engage in our proven peer-to-peer approach in their schools

It’s Better TogetherWe offer educators and student leaders easy-to access and easy-to use resources, information, and more – all in support of LGBTQ+ students everywhere 

KidsHealth for EDUCATORSKidsHealth in the Classroom offers educators free health-related lesson plans for PreK through 12th grade 

Making your Classroom LGBTQ+ FriendlyIt’s essential that all classrooms – both in-person and digital ones – be safe and inclusive places for LGBTQ+ students. This is especially important for students who might lack identity-affirming support at home or in their broader community.  

Queer Information and WorkshopsA leading intersectional mental health activist delivering education and resources to all communities, with an emphasis on the QTBIPOC community. 

Resource for ProfessionalsWe strive to serve as an authoritative hub of support and resources for all issues pertaining to cross-cultural student emotional wellness. 

Call BlacklineCall/Text 800-604-5841 for peer support, counseling, reporting of mistreatment, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences for BIPOC folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens. 

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1-800-950-6264 (NAMI)Provides free information, referrals, and support to anyone with a mental illness, anyone living and/or assisting someone with a mental illness, and the general public. 

The Soldiers ProjectCall 1-877-576-5343 - Provides free, confidential, and unlimited mental health services for active duty service members or veterans who has served since September 11, 2001. Also provides services to military families. 

Addiction Treatment ServicesProvides information and support regarding substance abuse and addiction for teenagers, high schoolers, college students, LGBTQ+ individuals, nurses, veterans, and by U.S. state.  

Addictions.comResources for recovery from substance use disorders (especially drug addiction) and co-occurring disorders 

DrugRehabProvides information and support to people facing substance use disorders and mental illness.  

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)An agency inside the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services seeking to mitigate negligence of substance abuse and mental illness topics in the United States. 

Get Real About GamblingFor many, gambling is a hobby or pastime. For others, it’s a serious problem. Gambling can make you feel depressed, desperate or angry, and even get you into legal trouble.  

Let's Talk Risk! The reality is that risks are everywhere. They’re a part of life. As parents, we can’t control every risk our child takes. But we can guide them away from more problematic risk-taking behavior— like alcohol, substance use, vaping, and gambling. This guide was designed for parents of youth ages 10-13, you can use any of the conversation pointers with children of other ages.

MA Problem Gambling HotlineWhat is gambling? When does it cross the line from pastime to problem? Learn to recognize the signs of problem gambling, and get help for yourself or a loved one today.

Mass Gov Problem GamblingDiscover more about problem gambling, problem gambling resources, and problem gambling symptoms! 

Problem Gambling PreventionThe Massachusetts Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling Prevention provides capacity building, training, and program development services to address the prevention of problem gambling and its intersection with related health issues, such as substance misuse and mental health problems.

Protect yourself or a loved oneIf you or a loved one ever had a problem with drugs or alcohol, gambling may be the same problem waiting to happen. Find out if you or someone you love is at risk. Recognize the warning signs and get support. Don’t take a chance on gambling. Reaching out for help is a big step, please know that you are not alone and we encourage you to seek support as soon as possible.