Mental Health Resource List

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Massachusetts Resource for Families/Community Caring Adults

Hand Hold Mass: https://handholdma.org

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National Teen Mental Health Resources

Share these helplines and resources to support teens manage their mental health and wellness. Most resources below offer support through online chat, text, and phone calls. When necessary, be sure to inform guardians of mentees who are in need of mental health support.

Mental Health Crisis or Support

• NAMI HelpLine 

  • Text NAMI to 741-741 (24/7)

  • Call: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) - Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET

• TXT 4 Help (Text 24/7)

• Crisis Text Line, Text HOME to 741741 (24/7)

Suicidal ideation or self harm

• Crisis Text Line, Text HOME to 741741 (24/7)

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 

  • Online chat, text, or call (24/7)

  • Call or text: 1-800-273-8255

LGBTQIA+ Support

• The Trevor Project (call, text, or online chat 24/7)

• LGBT National Help Center

  • Call ​800-246-7743 for peer support 

  • Monday to Friday from 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. ET, Saturday from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. ET

• Trans Line

  • Call: 877-565-8860 (24/7)

Sexual Assault 

• National Sexual Assault Hotline

  • Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) (24/7)

  • Chat online (24/7) 

Eating Disorders

• National Eating Disorder Association