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This guide provides details on local, state and national resources for individuals and families who experience food and housing insecurity or need health, mental health, or legal services.

If you or someone you know are in a situation that is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911.

MassHealth

Phone: 800-841-2900
MassHealth provides health benefits and help paying for them to qualifying children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities living in Massachusetts. We may offer benefits directly or help pay for all or part of your health insurance premiums. If you are a member, you may have access to doctor visits, dental, prescription drugs, behavioral health services, and other important health care services.
 

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Phone: 988 (text or call)
Servicios de traducción al español disponibles.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers free, confidential emotional support to individuals in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, available 24/7 across the U.S. and its territories. With a network of over 200 local crisis centers, the Lifeline combines local care and resources with national standards. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, substance use concerns, or simply need someone to talk to, their compassionate counselors are here to support you. You are not alone.

Health Care Resouces

Health Care Without Walls

Health Care Without Walls is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, compassionate medical care, education, and advocacy for homeless women and children in Greater Boston.

Boston Health Care for the Homeless (BHCHP)

Phone: 857-654-1000
The Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program offers healthcare and hope to those experiencing homelessness in Boston and beyond, ensuring equitable, dignified access to high-quality care for all individuals and families in need.

Community Health Center Finder

Phone: 617-426-2225
Massachusetts Community Health Centers offer care to everyone, regardless of income or insurance. Their highly trained doctors and nurses provide services like check-ups and disease management for conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, HIV/AIDS, and cancer. Many centers also offer dental care, mental health counseling, and substance abuse treatment, with referrals to local hospitals if necessary.

Mental Health Resources

Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line

Phone: 833-773-2445 (call or text)
The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) connects you with clinical assistance anytime, anywhere. If you're unsure of the help or treatment you need, their team can guide you. The service is free, confidential, and doesn't require health insurance. They also offer real-time interpretation in over 200 languages to ensure accessibility for all.

Crisis Text Line

Text HELLO, START, or HOME to 741741
The Crisis Text Line (CTL) connects individuals with a live, trained volunteer crisis counselor who responds via a secure online platform, helping guide you from crisis to calm. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, loneliness, or other challenges, CTL is here to support you.

The Trevor Project

Phone: 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678-678
The Trevor Project is the leading organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ young people under 25. It offers 24/7 support through phone, text, and chat, along with advocacy, research, and educational resources to promote mental health and well-being in LGBTQ+ communities.

Veterans Crisis Line

Phone: 988 then press 1
Text 838255
The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource for all service members, including National Guard, Reserve members, and Veterans, even if they’re not enrolled in VA benefits or health care. If you or a Veteran you know is in crisis, you're not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here to help.

Riverside Community Care

Phone: 800-529-5077

Riverside Community Care provide around-the-clock, 24/7 mental health and substance use evaluations to youth and adults in crisis. Services can be provided via telehealth, at home, at school, or in another community setting. Their team is there to help individuals avoid hospitalization or a lengthy hospital visit whenever possible.


This guide was created and is maintained in collaboration with the Dedham Public Library and the Dedham Human Rights Commission, with support from funds provided by Dedham Savings. The inclusion of these resources is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by the Dedham Public Library, the Dedham Human Rights Commission, or Dedham Savings.