Resources

    • Ethos: Ethos is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the independence, dignity, and well-being of the elderly and disabled. Ethos achieves its mission through the coordination and delivery of high-quality, affordable home and community-based care. https://www.ethocare.org

    • Massachusetts Counsels on Aging (MCOA): Massachusetts Councils on Aging provides support and training to, and advocacy for, the Councils on Aging statewide. MCOA is the principal statewide organization to support municipalities, membership, and other organizations that serve older adults through advocacy, networking, professional development, consumer education, and resource opportunities. https://mcoaonline.com

    • Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA): Promotes independence, empowerment, and well-being of older people, individuals with disabilities, and their families. We ensure access to the resources you need to live healthy in every community in the Commonwealth. https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-elder-affairs

    • National Council on Aging (NCOA): NCOA was the first national voice for older adults. They helped end mandatory retirement and advocated to secure Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act. They help deliver the resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy to ensure that every person can age with health and financial security. https://www.ncoa.org

    • National Institute on Aging (NIA): NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads the federal government in conducting and supporting research on aging and the health and well-being of older people. The Institute seeks to understand the nature of aging and the aging process, and diseases and conditions associated with growing older, in order to extend the healthy, active years of life. https://www.nia.nih.gov

    • The North American Menopause Society: Founded in 1989, The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) is North America's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the health and quality of life of all women during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause and healthy aging. http://www.menopause.org

    • Autism Speaks: Autism Speaks is dedicated to advancing research into causes and better treatments for autism spectrum disorders and related conditions both through direct funding and collaboration. They provide increased global awareness of autism, better understanding of the breadth of the autism spectrum, and advocacy to increase research and access to care and support. https://www.autismspeaks.org

    • Red House Behavior Resources: Red House matches families with local ABA providers – Board Certified Behavior Analysts and in-home ABA treatment programs that can extend into the school and the community. Red House providers take a whole family approach to services – understanding that the family is a system and what affects one member can affect everyone. https://redhousebehavior.com

    • The Autism Alliance: The Autism Alliance is a Massachusetts-based organization providing support, programs, and resources to families and individuals affected by autism spectrum disorders. https://www.autismalliance.org

    • Asian Mental Health Project: Asian Mental Health Project provides digestible, tangible community resources and events that aid in making mental healthcare more accessible. https://asianmentalhealthproject.com

    • Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM): BEAM is a national training, movement building, and grant making institution that is dedicated to the healing, wellness, and liberation of Black and marginalized communities. https://beam.community

    • Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, Inc.: A global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes. https://blacklivesmatter.com

    • Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA): BMHA serves the community and organizations throughout the area by providing workshops and forums covering a range of topics and subjects. We also offer the community an opportunity to connect with culturally-competent and patient-centered licensed mental health clinicians through our expansive referral database. https://blackmentalhealth.com

    • Color of Change: Color of Change leads campaigns that build real power for Black communities. They challenge injustice, hold corporate and political leaders accountable, commission game-changing research on systems of inequality, and advance solutions for racial justice that can transform our world. https://colorofchange.org

    • DeHQ: DeQH is an all-volunteer collective dedicated to strengthening wellness and reducing isolation by connecting LGBQ/TGNB+ South Asians to communities and resources that support and promote healing and thriving. We provide free, confidential, culturally sensitive peer support by and for LGBQ/TGNB+ South Asians in the United States.​ Call 908-367-3374 or visit https://www.deqh.org

    • Indian Health Service: Behavioral health resources for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) community. https://www.ihs.gov/communityhealth/behavioralhealth/

    • Indian Health Service - Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention: A nationally-coordinated program focused on providing much-needed methamphetamine and suicide prevention and intervention resources for Indian Country. https://www.ihs.gov/sasp/

    • Mental Health America: Mental Health Resources For Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color. https://www.mhanational.org/bipoc-mental-health

    • National Alliance on Mental Health (New Hampshire): Mental Health Resources For Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color. https://www.naminh.org/resources-2/bipoc/

    • National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network: The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN) is a healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color (QTPoC). They work at the intersection of movements for social justice and the field of mental health to integrate healing justice into both of these spaces. Their overall goal is to increase access to healing justice resources for QTPoC. https://www.nqttcn.com

    • Psychology Today: Find detailed listings for black mental health professionals in various locations. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/african-american

    • South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network: South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network, SAMHIN, is a non-profit that addresses the mental health needs of the South Asian community in the U.S. Their goal is to decrease the stigma and shame associated with mental illness and offer resources for people who seek help. https://samhin.org

    • The Loveland Foundation: The Loveland Foundation is the official continuation of this effort to bring opportunity and healing to communities of color, and especially to Black women and girls through fellowships, residency programs, listening tours, and more. https://thelovelandfoundation.org

    • Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA): BIAA helps advance awareness, research, treatment, and education and to improve the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury. https://www.biausa.org

    • Brain Injury Network: The Brain Injury Network is a worldwide organization promoting acquired brain injury survivor collective advocacy, citizen action and acquired brain injury survivor human, civil and legal rights. https://braininjurynetwork.org

    • BrainLine: BrainLine is a national multimedia project offering authoritative information and support to anyone whose life has been affected by brain injury or PTSD. https://www.brainline.org

    • International Brain Injury Association (IBIA): IBIA is dedicated to the development and support of multidisciplinary medical and clinical professionals, advocates, policy makers, consumers and others who work to improve outcomes and opportunities for persons with brain injury. http://www.internationalbrain.org

    • StopBullying.gov: They provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying. https://www.stopbullying.gov

    • Child Mind Institute: A leading independent nonprofit in children’s mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow’s breakthrough treatments. https://childmind.org

    • National Federation of Families: The National Federation of Families is a national family-run organization linking more than 120 state and local affiliates and national partners focused on the issues of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs and substance use challenges and their families. https://www.ffcmh.org

    • Casa Myrna / SafeLink: Casa Myrna runs the SafeLink program - Massachusetts’ statewide 24/7 toll-free domestic violence hotline and a resource for anyone affected by domestic or dating violence. Each call is answered by a trained advocate who provides non-judgmental support, assistance with safety planning, and information on appropriate resources. Advocates are bilingual in English and Spanish and have access to a service that can provide translation in more than 130 languages. Call 877-785-2020 or visit https://casamyrna.org/get-support/safelink/

    • Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness: They prioritizes prevention and awareness of relationship abuse and sexual assault by: decreasing victim blaming so that professionals can be effective in supporting survivors seeking help and resources; increasing perpetrator accountability through institutional and systemic change; supporting the future of the movement to end gender violence by empowering young leaders. https://stoprelationshipabuse.org

    • Love is Respect: Love is Respect is the national resource to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources. https://www.loveisrespect.org

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. You can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages. Call 800-799-7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org

    • National Sexual Assault Hotline: Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. https://www.rainn.org

    • Safe Horizon (New York): Safe Horizon is the nation’s leading victim assistance organization, operating a network of programs across New York City communities and systems. They work with survivors of all forms of violence, including racism, to move from crisis to confidence. https://www.safehorizon.org

    • The Network / La Red: The Network La Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, kink, polyamorous, and queer communities. Rooted in anti-oppression principles, their work aims to create a world where all people are free from oppression. They strengthen our communities through organizing, education, and the provision of support services. https://www.tnlr.org/en/

    • Eating Disorders Anonymous: A Twelve-Step fellowship of individuals (founded in 2000 by sober members of AA) who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their eating disorders. https://eatingdisordersanonymous.org

    • National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): NEDA is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care. https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

    • Recovery Record: A mobile platform combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and self-monitoring research to increase treatment engagement for eating disorder treatment. https://www.recoveryrecord.com

    • Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics: They offer information on nutrition and health, from meal planning and prep to choices that can help prevent or manage health conditions and more. https://www.eatright.org

    • FINDINGbalance: An organization committed to helping people repair their relationship with food so they can get on with the life they were created to live. https://www.findingbalance.com

    • The Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline: Provides support – such as direct transfers to treatment centers and connections to resources – to individuals and loved ones impacted by problem gambling. Call 800-327-5050 or visit https://gamblinghelplinema.org

    • Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA): ADAA is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through the alignment of science, treatment, and education. https://adaa.org

    • Anxiety Network: Provides general resources about anxiety and related disorders. https://anxietynetwork.com

    • Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA): ADDA is a worldwide inclusive community of supportive ADHD adults who make it possible to thrive with ADHD providing information, encouraging innovative approaches, and modeling ADHD best practices. https://add.org

    • Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): DBSA is a leading national organization focusing on mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder. DBSA offers peer-based, wellness-oriented support and empowering services and resources. https://www.dbsalliance.org

    • Mental Health America: A community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all. They promote mental health and the prevention of mental illness through advocacy, education, research and services. https://mhanational.org

    • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): An alliance of more than 600 local affiliates who work in communities to raise awareness and provide support and education about mental illness. https://www.nami.org/home

    • National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: An arm of National Institutes of Health (NIH) focused on conducting and supporting research about complementary health products and practices. https://www.nccih.nih.gov

    • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): NIMH is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. https://www.nimh.nih.gov

    • Social Anxiety Institute: The Social Anxiety Institute specializes solely in the treatment of social anxiety. Therapy programs operate continuously throughout the year. https://socialanxietyinstitute.org

    • Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): An agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. https://www.samhsa.gov

    • Bereavement Support & Referral at Mass General: The Mass General Social Services Department offers bereavement support groups that are open to patients, families, and staff of MGH and Mass General Brigham. https://www.massgeneral.org/medicine/palliative-care-and-geriatric-medicine/resources/bereavement-support

    • Jeff’s Place: Jeff’s Place offers hope and healing in a supportive community for grieving children, teens, families, and individuals. https://jeffsplace.org

    • Soaring Spirits International: Soaring Spirits International creates and maintains innovative peer-based grief support programs for widowed men and women that serves a worldwide population. Based on the powerful connections created by shared experience, they endeavor to ensure that no one need grieve alone. https://soaringspirits.org

    • Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD): Leaders collaborate on developing responses to local needs for our most underserved and at-risk neighbors. https://bostonabcd.org

    • Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP): The mission of BHCHP is to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the Boston community. https://www.bhchp.org

    • Friend’s of Boston’s Homeless: They support innovative, solution-oriented programs that help people move out of homelessness once and for all, from basic emergency services to permanent housing. https://fobh.org

    • Homeless Services in Boston Area: If you’re at immediate risk of becoming homeless, call the Office of Housing Stability at 617-635-4200 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.). For help outside these hours, please contact BOS:311. You can dial 3-1-1 or call 617-635-4500. https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/services-those-experiencing-homeless

    • Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless: The Coalition has been committed to tackling difficult problems that impact families and individuals who are experiencing homelessness or at-risk of losing their homes. https://mahomeless.org

    • Pine Street Inn: Since 1984, Pine Street Inn has developed permanent supportive housing in Boston and Brookline for homeless individuals with support staff. Pine Street has more beds in housing than in shelter. Case managers work closely with tenants on basic life skills, as well as a comprehensive plan including accessing health services, job training or behavioral health resources. https://www.pinestreetinn.org

    • Fenway Community Health Center: Fenway Health advocates for and delivers innovative, equitable, accessible health care, supportive services, and transformative research and education. We center LGBTQIA+ people, BIPOC individuals, and other underserved communities to enable our local, national, and global neighbors to flourish. https://fenwayhealth.org

    • GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality (previously known as the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association) is the world's largest and oldest association of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) healthcare professionals. GLMA was founded in 1981, as the American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, with the mission of ensuring equality in healthcare for LGBTQ individuals and healthcare professionals. https://www.glma.org

    • GLSEN: GLSEN is an American education organization working to end discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression and to prompt LGBT cultural inclusion and awareness in K-12 schools. https://www.glsen.org

    • Human Rights Campaign: The Human Rights Campaign is an American LGBTQ advocacy group. It is the largest LGBTQ political lobbying organization within the United States. https://www.hrc.org

    • LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory: A free, searchable database of all kinds of doctors, medical professionals and healthcare providers who are knowledgeable and sensitive to the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ people in the USA and Canada. https://lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org

    • LGBT National Help Center: All of their support volunteers identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ family, and are here to serve the entire community, by providing free & confidential peer-support, information, and local resources through national hotlines and online programs. https://www.lgbthotline.org

    • LGBTQ+ National Resource Database: A program of the LGBT National Help Center, they offer access to over 18,000 LGBTQIA+ community resources through-out the United States and Canada. From community centers, doctors & lawyers, social groups, sport teams, youth support and so much more! https://www.lgbtnearme.org

    • LGBT National Senior Hotline: They provide a confidential safe space where seniors can speak about their unique issues concerning sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. This includes coming out issues, family dynamics, relationship concerns, elder abuse, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more. Call 888-234-7243 or visit https://www.lgbthotline.org/senior-hotline

    • LGBT National Youth Talkline: They provide a confidential safe space where youth can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. This includes coming out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, school issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more. Call 800-246-7743 or visit https://www.lgbthotline.org/youth-talkline

    • National Center for Transgender Equality: NCTE envisions a society in which transgender people not only survive, but thrive, with accepting families and communities, full self-determination over their identities and bodies, and freedom from disrespect, discrimination and violence. https://transequality.org

    • National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center: Provides educational programs, resources, and consultation to health care organizations with the goal of optimizing quality, cost-effective health care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and all sexual and gender minority (LGBTQIA+) people. https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org

    • National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network: The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN) is a healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color (QTPoC). They work at the intersection of movements for social justice and the field of mental health to integrate healing justice into both of these spaces. Their overall goal is to increase access to healing justice resources for QTPoC. https://www.nqttcn.com

    • Point of Pride: An independent non-profit organization with a dedicated team to grow our fundraising efforts, help more members of our community feel affirmed and celebrated, and speak out for the need for inclusive and supportive changes in our society. Since then, Point of Pride has awarded almost half a million dollars in direct financial assistance and donated thousands of gender-affirming garments to trans youth and adults in all 50 states and around the world. https://pointofpride.org

    • Tegan and Sara Foundation: The Tegan and Sara Foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ women and girls. This mission is founded on a commitment to feminism and racial, social and gender justice. The Foundation raises awareness and funds, fights for equality and justice through our flagship programming and support of grassroots organizations, activists and communities that often go unrecognized by major funding institutions. https://www.teganandsarafoundation.org

    • Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. Call 877-565-8860 or visit https://translifeline.org

    • Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1998. Focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, they offer a 24/7 toll-free telephone number where confidential assistance is provided by trained counselors. Call 1-866-488-7386 or text 678-678 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org

    • Trevor Space: TrevorSpace is an affirming online community for LGBTQ youth around the world. They believe that by creating a caring, safe, and comfortable place for LGBTQ youth to connect, they can support LGBTQ youth resilience and prevent suicide. https://www.trevorspace.org

    • Triangle Program (HRI Hospital): The Triangle Partial Hospitalization Program at HRI Hospital provides treatment to the LGBTQIA+ community 18 years of age and older. This level of care involves group therapy, individual therapy, medication consultation, family education and case management. https://hrihospital.com/programs-services/outpatient-services/partial-hospitalization-php/triangle-program-lgbtq/

    • Alzheimer's Association: Aims to promote global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. https://www.alz.org

    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: General information about current dementia research and Healthy Brain Initiative. https://www.cdc.gov/aging/index.html

    • Center for Mindfulness at UC San Diego: Offers multi-faceted programs of clinical care, education, research, and outreach intended to further the practice and integration of mindfulness and compassion into the lives of individuals throughout the healthcare and educational system. https://cih.ucsd.edu/mindfulness

    • Mindful: Provides mindfulness information through content, training, courses, and directories. https://www.mindful.org

    • Beyond OCD: Aim to educate and support people with OCD, their family members, and their treatment professionals. https://beyondocd.org

    • International OCD Foundation (IOCDF): The IOCDF provides up-to-date education and resources, strengthens community engagement, delivers quality professional training, and advances groundbreaking research. https://iocdf.org

    • American Chronic Pain Association: Aims to facilitate peer support, education, and hope for individuals living with pain conditions. They strive to raise awareness among the health care community, policymakers, and the public at large about issues of living with physical and emotional pain. https://www.theacpa.org

    • Practical Pain Management: A research journal that provides evidence-based strategies for the treatment of chronic pain to clinicians and advanced healthcare professionals. https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com

    • U.S. Pain Foundation: Aims to empower, educate, connect, and advocate for people living with chronic conditions that cause pain through providing resources and education. https://uspainfoundation.org

    • American Heart Association: The nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. https://www.heart.org

    • American Diabetes Association: They fund research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; deliver services to hundreds of communities; provide information; and give voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. https://diabetes.org

    • Hepatitis C Virus: FAQs, statistics, data, and guidelines provided through the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hcv/index.htm

    • HIV & AIDS Resources: Works to increase knowledge about HIV and access to HIV services for people most at risk for or living with HIV, as well as to expand the visibility of timely and relevant Federal HIV policies, programs, and resources to the American public. https://www.hiv.gov

    • National Cancer Institute: The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training. Established under the National Cancer Institute Act of 1937, NCI’s mission is to lead, conduct, and support cancer research across the nation to advance scientific knowledge and help all people live longer, healthier lives. https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/what-we-do/nih-almanac/national-cancer-institute-nci

    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases: FAQs, statistics, data, and guidelines provided through the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). https://www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm

    • Fenway Health Family & Planning Services: Provides support networks, education, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ headed families. Please find information and resources below. Whether you are adopting, using a gestational carrier, looking for legal referrals, or carrying a child. https://fenwayhealth.org/care/wellness-resources/lgbtqia-family-services/

    • La Leche League: Provides help to mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. https://www.llli.org

    • Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program (MCPAP) for Moms: MCPAP for Moms provides real-time, perinatal psychiatric consultation and resource and referral for obstetric, pediatric, primary care, psychiatric and substance use disorder providers to effectively prevent, identify, and manage their pregnant and postpartum patients' mental health and substance use concerns. https://www.mcpapformoms.org

    • MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health: Originally developed as a way of providing critical up-to-date information for patients in the rapidly changing field of women’s mental health. Goal is to provide state-of-the-art evaluation and ongoing care for women who suffer from a spectrum of psychiatric disorders and to improve the lives of patients and their families. https://womensmentalhealth.org

    • Mother to Baby: Provides information and resources pertaining to mental health during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. https://mothertobaby.org/mentalhealth/

    • National Child and Maternal Health Education Program: Provides a forum for reviewing, translating, and disseminating new research and resources in the field of maternal and child health. https://www.nichd.nih.gov/ncmhep/initiatives/moms-mental-health-matters/find-help

    • National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: This free, confidential service provides access to trained counselors and resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in English, Spanish, and more than 60 other languages. They can offer support and information related to before, during, and after pregnancy. Call 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746).

    • Postpartum Support International (PSI): PSI disseminates information and resources through its volunteer coordinators, website and annual conference. Its goal is to provide current information, resources, education, and to advocate for further research and legislation to support perinatal mental health. https://www.postpartum.net

    • Resolve the National Infertility Association: The National Infertility Association, established in 1974, is dedicated to ensuring that all people challenged in their family building journey reach resolution through being empowered by knowledge, supported by community, united by advocacy, and inspired to act. https://resolve.org

    • Childhelp: Childhelp exists to meet the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children. They focus efforts on advocacy, intervention, treatment, prevention, family resilience and community outreach. They also run the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453 (call or text) or https://www.childhelp.org

    • Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN): RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. https://www.rainn.org

    • Safe Horizon: A hotline that offers personalized, non-judgmental support. They can talk to you about your safety, provide information about resources in your community, and connect you to our programs and services. https://www.safehorizon.org/hotlines

    • The Hope of Survivors: A nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting victims of clergy sexual abuse and misconduct, as well as providing educational and informational materials and seminars to pastors and churches of every denomination, worldwide. http://www.thehopeofsurvivors.org

    • The National Sexual Violence Resource Center: Provides research and tools to advocates working on the frontlines to end sexual harassment, assault, and abuse with the understanding that ending sexual violence also means ending racism, sexism, and all forms of oppression. https://www.nsvrc.org

    • Smokefree.org: The National Cancer Institute (NCI) created Smokefree.gov to help you or someone you care about quit smoking. Smokefree.gov is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ efforts to reduce smoking rates in the United States. https://smokefree.gov

    • Smokefree.org Español: Smokefree español está diseñado para ayudarle a usted o a un ser querido a dejar de fumar. La iniciativa Smokefree.gov del Instituto Nacional del Cáncer creó Smokefree español con el fin de proporcionar información, recursos y apoyo a los fumadores hispanos en los Estados Unidos. https://espanol.smokefree.gov

    • Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families (ACA): ACA provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment that allows us to grieve our childhoods and conduct an honest inventory of ourselves and our family—so we may identify and heal core trauma, experience freedom from shame and abandonment, and become our own loving parents. https://adultchildren.org

    • Al-Anon / Alateen: A resource for parents, children, spouses, partners, brothers, sisters, other family members, friends, employers, employees, and coworkers of alcoholics. https://al-anon.org

    • Alcoholics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. It doesn’t cost anything to attend A.A. meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem. A.A.’s primary purpose is to help alcoholics to achieve sobriety. https://www.aa.org

    • Faster Paths to Treatment at Boston Medical Center: Faster Paths to Treatment, is BMC’s substance use disorder urgent care program. It is a judgment-free home for people suffering with addiction. Staff members help individuals overcome their addiction by rapidly evaluating, motivating, and referring patients with substance use disorders to a network of care, including inpatient and outpatient detox, treatment, and aftercare services. https://www.bmc.org/faster-paths-treatment

    • Herren Project: Herren Project is a national nonprofit organization providing free resources and support for the treatment, recovery and prevention of substance use disorder. Treatment and recovery services include treatment placement assistance, long-term recovery support for individuals and families, online support groups, as well as scholarships for treatment programs, recovery housing and recovery coaching. https://herrenproject.org

    • In the Rooms: In The Rooms is a source of information, resources, tools and community with the mission of helping you get the support you need. https://www.intherooms.com/home/getting-started-in-recovery-2/

    • Learn To Cope: Learn to Cope is a peer led support group for families and loved ones who have someone in their life experiencing issues with substance use disorder. https://learn2cope.org

    • Massachusetts Access to Recovery (ATR): Massachusetts Access to Recovery (ATR) is a 6-month program for individuals who have a substance use disorder (SUD) and are seeking to change their lives. The ATR program provides many options for recovery support services and works to build recovery systems of care in five service areas: Boston, Springfield/Holyoke, Lowell, New Bedford, and Worcester. https://www.ma-atr.org

    • Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing (MASH): Outlines network of certified sober housing and empirically based recovery principles with a goal to help create and foster these safe living environments for those with substance use disorders. https://mashsoberhousing.org

    • Massachusetts Behavioral Health Access (MABHA): The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Access (MABHA) website helps both providers and individuals locate openings in mental health and substance use disorder services. Everyone can search for services that they can access directly from their community. https://www.mabhaccess.com

    • Massachusetts Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs): Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs) are one-stop shops for a wide range of mental health and substance use treatment programs. The statewide network includes 25 CBHCs in communities across Massachusetts. CBHCs offer immediate care for mental health and substance use needs, both in crisis situations and the day-to-day. https://www.mass.gov/community-behavioral-health-centers

    • Massachusetts “Section 35” FAQs: Section 35 is a Massachusetts law that allows a qualified person to request a court order requiring someone to be civilly committed and treated involuntarily for an alcohol or substance use disorder. https://www.mass.gov/service-details/section-35-the-process

    • National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): NIDA is the lead federal agency supporting scientific research on drug use and addiction. https://www.drugabuse.gov

    • Online Intergroup: Alcoholics Anonymous: The OIAA 12th Step Committee, comprised of sober AA members worldwide, responds directly to people who are seeking help for a drinking problem. https://aa-intergroup.org

    • Project ASSERT at Boston Medical Center: Project ASSERT is a nationally recognized, evidence-based program uses motivational interviewing to encourage patients and family members to seek care for risky use of substances. It also helps patients access primary care, clinical preventive services, and treatment for alcohol and substance use disorders. Project ASSERT was the first nationally cited Emergency Department program to deploy peer counselors/educators as motivators and navigators to identify and intervene with patients with substance use disorders. https://www.bmc.org/project-assert

    • Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. https://www.samhsa.gov

    • SAMHSA Treatment Locator: A confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories. https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov

    • SMART Recovery: SMART Recovery is a fresh approach to addiction recovery. SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training. SMART was created for people seeking a self-empowering way to overcome addictive problems. What has emerged is an accessible method of recovery, one grounded in science and proven by more than a quarter-century of experience teaching practical tools that encourage lasting change. https://www.smartrecovery.org

    • The Phoenix: The Phoenix (“Phoenix”) is a sober active community that provides free, active and engaging programming - such as rock climbing, CrossFit, yoga, dance classes and social events - to anyone in recovery from a substance use disorder or who chooses to live a sober lifestyle. Phoenix is not a replacement for treatment, nor is it simply a “sober gym.” Instead, Phoenix picks up where treatment services leave off by offering a welcoming, safe and supportive community to recover and heal, free to anyone with at least 48 hours of continuous sobriety. https://thephoenix.org

    • World Health Organization (WHO): WHO’s work involves mental health promotion and the prevention of mental, neurological and substance use disorders. They support the expansion of access to affordable, quality care for everyone who needs it. https://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use/overview

    • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, they provide 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. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices. Call 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org

    • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: A voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy. They fund scientific research, educate the public about mental health and suicide prevention, advocate for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention, and support survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide. https://afsp.org

    • Crisis Text Line: Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 mental health support via text message. Text 741741 or visit https://www.crisistextline.org

    • Jed Foundation: JED empowers teens and young adults by building resiliency and life skills, promoting social connectedness, and encouraging help-seeking and help-giving behaviors through our nationally recognized programs, digital channels, and partnerships, as well as through the media. https://www.jedfoundation.org

    • Samaritans: Samaritans works to prevent suicide and support those who have lost someone to suicide. The 24/7 Helpline is available in more than 240 different languages with the aid of a tele-interpreter service. Call 988 or visit https://samaritanshope.org

    • Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE): SAVE was one of the nation’s first organizations dedicated to the prevention of suicide. Their work is based on the foundation and belief that suicide is preventable and everyone has a role to play in preventing suicide. They raise public awareness, educate communities, and equip every person with the right tools to save lives. https://save.org

    • The Trevor Project: They provide information & immediate support to LGBTQ 
young people 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is confidential and free. Call 866-488-7386, text 678-678, or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org

    • Veteran’s Crisis Line: Responders are also available 24/7 to help active-duty service members and their families and friends through a crisis through the Military Crisis Line. Service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserves, along with their loved ones, can Dial 988 and Press 1, chat online at MilitaryCrisisLine.net, or send a text to 838-255 to receive free, confidential support. https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

    • Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families (ACA): ACA provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment that allows us to grieve our childhoods and conduct an honest inventory of ourselves and our family—so we may identify and heal core trauma, experience freedom from shame and abandonment, and become our own loving parents. https://adultchildren.org

    • Alliance of Hope For Suicide Loss Survivors: An organization that works to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss experience, and provide direct support to survivors. https://allianceofhope.org

    • Mental Health America: Provides a listing of specialized support group resources. https://mhanational.org/find-support-groups

    • EMDR Institute: The EMDR Institute, founded in 1990, offers trainings in the EMDR therapy methodology and detailed overview of EMDR treatment with resources. https://www.emdr.com

    • EMDR Institute: The EMDR Institute, founded in 1990, offers trainings in the EMDR therapy methodology and detailed overview of EMDR treatment with resources. https://www.emdr.com

    • Give An Hour: They provide no-cost counseling through a network of volunteer mental health professionals. It empowers the community through collaborative programs, peer support and educational opportunities that benefit both clients and providers. https://giveanhour.org

    • National Center for PTSD & Traumatic Stress: World's leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress. https://www.ptsd.va.gov

    • National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Works to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events. https://www.nctsn.org

    • Sidran Institute - Traumatic Stress Education & Advocacy: A program that helps deliver educational programming resources for treatment, support, and self-help; trauma-informed community and professional collaboration projects; and publications about trauma and recovery. https://www.sidran.org

    • Military Help Line: The line is answered by a highly trained and dedicated team of crisis intervention specialists. All possess a strong understanding of the serious and specific issues that can impact service members, veterans and their families. The service is free, confidential, and available by phone 24/7. This helpline is operated independently and not affiliated with the Department of Defense. Call 888-457-4838 or visit http://militaryhelpline.org

    • Military OneSource: From the Department of Defense, Military OneSource is a 24/7 gateway to get trusted information, resources and confidential help. When MilLife happens, it’s your “first line of support” — giving service members and military families tools to stay well and thrive. https://www.militaryonesource.mil

    • Objective Zero: They use mobile and web app technology to connect the military and veteran community to peer support, wellness activities, and mental health resources. https://www.objectivezero.org

    • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Mental Health): Provides a variety of mental health resources, information, treatment options, and more — all accessible to Veterans, Veterans’ supporters, and the general public. https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov

    • Veteran’s Crisis Line: Responders are also available 24/7 to help active-duty service members and their families and friends through a crisis through the Military Crisis Line. Service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserves, along with their loved ones, can Dial 988 and Press 1, chat online at MilitaryCrisisLine.net, or send a text to 838255 to receive free, confidential support. https://www.veteranscrisisline.net