Important Resources
Crisis Hotline*
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline : The Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Support is also available via live chat . Para ayuda en español, llame al 988.
- Veterans Crisis Line : This helpline is a free, confidential resource for veterans of all ages and circumstances. Call 988 then press 1; text 838255; or chat online to connect with 24/7 support.
- Disaster Distress Hotline : This helpline from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides immediate crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. The helpline is free, multilingual, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call or text 1-800-985-5990.
*Information obtained from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/older-adults-and-mental-health
General Mental Health Information
Learning Disability
VA Mental Health Services
- Resources for Veteran or Former Service Member with Substance Problems
- Resources for Active Service Member with Substance Problems
- Find a VA Location
- Annie Health Texting for Veterans
Annie is a VA text messaging service that empowers Veterans enrolled in VA* to take an active role in their health care by sending automated self-care reminders. Messages you receive from Annie can include reminders to take your medication, tips for reducing stress, instructions to prepare for your health care appointments, and more.
resources for older adults
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing Loss
Resources For LGBTQ+ People
- Online Peer Support
- NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups
- Sharing Safety
- Wildflower Alliance LGBTQ+ Support Groups
- Southeast Recovery Learning Community LGBTQ+ Groups
- Pay What You Can LGBTQ Peer Support Group
- QTBIPOC (Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Support Space
- Peer Support Space LGBTQ+ Groups
- WeConnect Meetings for LGBTQ+ Community
- Virtual AA Groups for members of the LGBT+ community
- Find a therapist in the Boston Area
- The Trevor Project
This is a nonprofit organization that provides services to LGBTQ+ people.
Ayuda en español Cuando se necesita ayuda inmediata
- Si tú o alguien que conoces está en peligro o tiene una emergencia médica, llama al 911 o ve a la sala de emergencias más cercana.
- Llama o textea al 988 o chatea en linea988.org. Si tienes pensamientos suicidas, estás preocupado por un amigo o un ser querido, o necesitas apoyo emocional, llama o textea al 988 o chatea en linea988.org/chat y podrás hablar con un consejero de crisis capacitado quien te podrá ayudar las 24 horas del día.
- Llama 1-800-662-4357. La Línea Nacional de Ayuda de SAMHSA es un servicio gratuito, confidencial, disponible 24/7. Este servicio da remisión a tratamiento para trastornos mentales o de uso de sustancias.
- La Línea de Ayuda para los Afectados por Catástrofes ofrece asesoramiento y apoyo gratis 24/7 a las personas afectadas emocionalmente luego de un desastre natural o provocado por el ser humano. Llama o envía un mensaje de texto al 1-800-985-5990 (oprime 2 para español).
Other Resources
Services Directory Within Connecticut
Service Directory Within Nantucket, MA
Watch videos about medicaid and CHIP coverage for children
PTSD Coach Online
Veterans Share experience with Telehealth Therapy
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