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Boston area mental health program and agencies
Each day, people who are lonely, desperate, or struggling turn to Samaritans in search of compassion and support. We're here to answer their call for help.
Call: 988
41 West St., 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
CSI strives to offer outreach therapeutic services in a variety of settings including home, community, schools and now telehealth.
Springfield, MA: 413.739.5572
Lower Mills, MA: 617.325.2993
Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) is a community-based, clinically
focused service anchored by a multi-disciplinary team that provides
clinical coverage 24/7/365 to adults with mental illness living in, or
transitioning back into, the community.
The ACCS Program assists more than 450 adults diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness who have been referred by the Department of Mental Health and are in need of support for their recovery efforts.
Inpatient psychiatric hospital for adults and adolescents. Provides free care if referred by BEST crisis team (800-981-4357). Mass health clients must go through BEST team to be admitted.
49 Robinwood Ave
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Phone: 617-522-4400
Fax: 617-390-1591
Operates the ASAP (Asian Shelter & Advocacy Project), which provides 90-day emergency shelter; 14-day temporary safe home, community outreach and education; multilingual advocacy, comprehensive stabilization services for both residential and non-residential families. Including housing and legal advocacy, mental health counseling, English as a Second Language tutoring and a children's program.
Phone: (24-hotline): 617-338-2355; (office): 617-338-2350
Fax: 617-338-2354
P.O. Box 120-108
Boston, MA 02112
Provides services to children and adults who face the life-long challenges of mental illness, drug and alcohol dependency, and developmental disabilities. Operates Bay Cove Academy, a 766-approved day school serving adolescents ages 12-21. Provides employment training through Bay Cove Consolidated Industries. Other services in treatment, day support, and employment programs available.
66 Canal Street
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-371-3000
Fax: 617-371-3100
Bay State Community Services (BSCS) is one of the most comprehensive community-based human service agencies in the state. The purpose of BSCS is to improve the social functioning of adults, adolescents and children within a framework that recognizes the primary importance of family and community. Most programs offer help based on need, regardless of ability to pay. Intervention programs seek to prevent the further dependency on alcohol and other drugs, impact teens and adults charged with alcohol and drug-related offenses and/or violent behavior. These services link up with the district courts and the Norfolk County prison system to serve teens, women, and men on probation and parole who have substance abuse problems. Anger management program.
1120 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02169
Phone: 617-471-8400, 617-479-4534
Fax: 617-376-0619
The correlation between mental health and homelessness has been well documented, but the challenges to addressing the need are complex.
In 1994 BHCHP formed a special team to better respond. Today, this highly accomplished team includes psychiatrists, a clinical nurse specialist, psychologists, clinical social workers and licensed mental health counselors.
Harvard Street offers comprehensive, patient-centered, and evidence-based Behavioral Health services for individuals and families. Our licensed clinicians provide outpatient treatment (in person and telehealth) for many issues including anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD, major mental illness, insomnia, and family and parenting challenges.
(617-825-3400)
contact@harvardstreet.org
Provides hotline crisis counseling, adolescent and family services, support groups, medical advocacy, and legal advocacy. Survivors of sexual assault receive 12 weeks of free counseling. BARCC also provides violence prevention education workshops. HOTLINE (English): 617-492-7273 OR 800-841-8371 HOTLINE (Spanish): 800-223-5001
99 Bishop Allen Dr. Cambridge MA, 02139
617-492-8306
Youth services agency for Asian youth from Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and other Asian countries. A range of languages are spoken: Vietnamese, three dialects of Chinese, Khmer, and English.
199 Harrison Ave. Boston MA, 02111
617-482-4243
Our clinical services include: integrative psychotherapy, relaxation training, clinical hypnosis, biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy to treat a variety of mental health and medical problems.
1371 Beacon Street, Suite 304-305, Brookline, MA 02446 | 617-232-2435 ext 0
Primary care clinic with 10 examining rooms for primary care and four for behavioral health, plus podiatry, optometry, diabetes collaborative, HIV team, transgender clinic, suboxone clinic, women's health initiative, a dental clinic with five operatories: the dental clinic provides comprehensive dental services - including fillings, bridges, crowns, dentures, and oral surgery. A behavioral health clinicians consult with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurses, often joining them in the examination room with a patient to address issues collaboratively. Two licensed mental health clinicians are available to meet with patients in crisis as needed. A medical respite care facility at Barbara McInnis House provides 102 beds for 24-hour, cost effective medical and recuperative services for patients with complex conditions like cancer, heart disease, pneumonia, and high-risk pregnancy.
780 Albany Street Boston, MA 02118
Phone: 857-654-1000Fax: 857-654-1100
Boston Youth Sanctuary provides a safe and nurturing environment where at-risk youth are encouraged to express themselves positively and gain sustainable coping skills that aid in academic, community and home life success. Youth that attend BYS After School Program will graduate feeling empowered and better equipped to face the challenges that arise in their daily lives.
Bournewood Health Systems brings more than 135 years of experience in behavioral health care. We’re committed to providing quality treatment, support, hope, and recovery for adults and adolescents with mental health and substance use conditions.
Clinical social workers connecting at-risk youth to positive choices, in partnership with the Boston Police Department!
Bridge is Boston's foremost organization dedicated to serving homeless,
runaway, and at-risk youth through effective and innovative services that
guide them towards self-sufficient and stable adulthood.
Community health center that provides a comprehensive, broad range of adult, child & family, community, and group services.
41 Garrison Road
Brookline, MA 02445
Phone: (617) 277-8107
Provides comprehensive care with services in the following areas: adult medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics (including midwifery), family planning, gynecology, dentistry, oral surgery, nutrition/WIC, mental health, and social services. Features bilingual Spanish and English staff. Offers evening and weekend hours and a licensed clinical service operated by Brigham's and Women's Hospital. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8am-7pm, Wednesday 9:30am-7pm, Friday 8am-5pm, and Saturday 8:30am-12pm.
3297 Washington St. Jamaica Plain MA, 02130
617-522-4700
Center Club is the oldest and largest Clubhouse in New England for people with psychiatric disabilities. The five-day-a-week program combines employment, housing and education services with social activities, wellness initiatives, and advocacy using a holistic approach that is highly empowering.
31 Bowker st. Boston MA, 02114
617-788-1003
The Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University (BU CARD) is an internationally known Clinic specializing in helping both adults and children address a range of anxiety disorders and related challenges, such as difficulties with mood, sleep, concentration, and pain. We stand at the forefront of research in providing treatments that work and are dedicated to keeping high standards for the services we provide. Our faculty and staff strive to deliver state-of-the-art clinical services to individuals of all backgrounds. We also offer assessment and therapy on a sliding scale fee in order to accommodate individuals with limited income.
Call us at (617) 353-9610 for general information about the clinic and all of our services.
Email our child and adolescent services at childbu@bu.edu
Email our adult services nurse coordinator, Bonnie Brown, at bonnieb@bu.edu
Email our neuropsychological testing services coordinator at neuropsy@bu.edu
Center for Effective Therapy is an outpatient center that focuses on short-term, high-quality evidence-based treatment. With locations in Boston (formerly The Center for Effective Child Therapy) and Waltham (formerly The Baker Center for Children and Families at Waltham), we aim to provide families with the tools they need to succeed.
53 Parker Hill Avenue
Boston, MA
617.232.8390
The mission of the CVPR is to provide services to victims/survivors of interpersonal violence; to train healthcare providers to identify and respond to patients who are experiencing or have previously experienced violence in their lives; and, finally, to improve the connection between healthcare providers and community agencies that provide violence prevention and recovery services. Learn more about the Center for Violence Prevention and Recovery at BIDMC in Boston.
All services provided are private, confidential and free.
The Boston Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) is a multidisciplinary team which aims to support people from all different backgrounds with navigating the complexities of behavioral and physical health services in the Boston area. We offer CCBHC members access to a robust continuum of integrated services that align with their own identified goals and needs. We understand that recovery is not a linear process, and our team looks to support members on their journey towards building a life that is meaningful to them.
CCBHC services include:
• Full array of patient-centered behavioral, medical, and human service care planning
• Integrated care coordination services
• Comprehensive outpatient mental health and substance use services
• Appointment and drop-in primary care clinic
• Outpatient behavioral health services
• Psychiatric rehabilitation services
• Community social and recovery support opportunities
• Mental health care for military personnel and veterans
• Tobacco and vaping reduction and cessation groups
Phone: 617-830-5038
E-mail: ccbhc@baycove.org