# Bullying & Cyberbullying Help Resources - Massachusetts ## Emergency Contacts - **StopBullying.gov Hotline** - **Phone:** Not available - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [https://www.stopbullying.gov](https://www.stopbullying.gov/) - **Description:** Federal resource for bullying prevention, reporting, and education. - **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Now 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)** - **Phone:** 988 - **Text:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **Description:** Offers 24/7 crisis support for those impacted by bullying or cyberbullying. ## Statewide Bullying Prevention Services - **Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center (MARC)** - **Phone:** 508-531-1784 - **Website:** [https://marccenter.org](https://marccenter.org/) - **Office Locations:** Bridgewater State University - **Services Provided:** Bullying prevention training, workshops, and resources for schools, parents, and students. - **Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)** - **Phone:** 781-338-3000 - **Website:** [https://www.doe.mass.edu/bullying](https://www.doe.mass.edu/bullying) - **Services Provided:** Policy guidance, reporting assistance, and educational materials for bullying prevention. ## Regional Bullying Prevention Services ### Boston - **Boston Public Schools Bullying Prevention Program** - **Phone:** 617-635-9000 - **Website:** [https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/bullying](https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/bullying) - **Office Location:** 2300 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119 - **Specialized Services:** School-based interventions, peer mediation, and parent workshops. ### Springfield - **Springfield Public Schools Bullying Prevention and Intervention** - **Phone:** 413-787-7100 - **Website:** [https://www.springfieldpublicschools.com](https://www.springfieldpublicschools.com/) - **Office Location:** 1550 Main St, Springfield, MA 01103 - **Specialized Services:** Resources for students and families, cyberbullying prevention training. ### Worcester - **Worcester Community Action Council** - **Phone:** 508-754-1176 - **Website:** [https://www.wcac.net](https://www.wcac.net/) - **Office Location:** 484 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608 - **Specialized Services:** Youth programs, counseling for families affected by bullying. ## Reporting Bullying & Cyberbullying - **Massachusetts School Reporting Requirements (DESE)** - **Phone:** 781-338-3700 - **Website:** [https://www.doe.mass.edu/bullying/reporting.html](https://www.doe.mass.edu/bullying/reporting.html) - **How to Report:** 1. Contact your child’s school principal or counselor. 2. Provide details such as dates, times, individuals involved, and any evidence (emails, texts). 3. Follow up with DESE if necessary. ## Online Bullying Prevention Services - **Stomp Out Bullying** - **Website:** [https://www.stompoutbullying.org](https://www.stompoutbullying.org/) - **Features:** Live chat support for youth, cyber-safety resources, and anonymous reporting. - **Cyberbullying Research Center** - **Website:** [https://cyberbullying.org](https://cyberbullying.org/) - **Features:** Research-based tips, online reporting tools, and educational materials. ## Educational Resources - **PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center** - **Website:** [https://www.pacer.org/bullying](https://www.pacer.org/bullying) - **Description:** Guides for students, parents, and educators on preventing and addressing bullying. ## Other Resources - **Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC)** - **Phone:** 617-357-8431 - **Website:** [https://massadvocates.org](https://massadvocates.org/) - **Services Provided:** Legal advocacy and support for families navigating bullying issues in schools. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._