# Counseling and Therapist Help Resources - Massachusetts ## National Resources - **National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):** - **Phone:** 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264) - **Text:** Text "HELPLINE" to 62640 - **Website:** [https://www.nami.org](https://www.nami.org/) - **Services Provided:** Mental health education, referrals to counselors and therapists, and support groups. - **Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):** - **Phone:** 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) - **Website:** [https://www.samhsa.gov](https://www.samhsa.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Referrals to mental health services and therapists, including substance use counseling. - **Psychology Today Therapist Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.psychologytoday.com](https://www.psychologytoday.com/) - **Services Provided:** Find licensed therapists by location, specialty, and insurance coverage. - **Crisis Text Line:** - **Text:** Text "HOME" to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free, 24/7 text support for those in emotional distress. ## Statewide Counseling and Therapy Services - **Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP)** - **Phone:** 1-800-495-0086 - **Website:** [https://www.mbhp.org](https://www.mbhp.org/) - **Services Provided:** Access to mental health services, including therapy, counseling, and crisis intervention. - **Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH):** - **Phone:** 1-800-221-0043 - **Website:** [https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-mental-health](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-mental-health) - **Services Provided:** Public mental health services, including therapy, case management, and crisis intervention. ## Regional Counseling and Therapy Services ### Boston Area - **Boston University Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders** - **Phone:** 1-617-353-9610 - **Website:** [https://www.bu.edu/card](https://www.bu.edu/card) - **Office Location:** 648 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02215 - **Specialized Services:** Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. - **The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health** - **Phone:** 1-617-277-8107 - **Website:** [https://www.brooklinecenter.org](https://www.brooklinecenter.org/) - **Office Location:** 41 Garrison Road, Brookline, MA 02445 - **Specialized Services:** Therapy for individuals, families, and children, including trauma therapy and family counseling. ### Worcester Area - **Worcester Counseling Center** - **Phone:** 1-508-831-1919 - **Website:** [https://www.worcestercounselingcenter.org](https://www.worcestercounselingcenter.org/) - **Office Location:** 77 Millbrook Street, Worcester, MA 01606 - **Specialized Services:** Individual therapy, family counseling, and substance abuse counseling. - **Community HealthLink (Worcester)** - **Phone:** 1-508-860-1000 - **Website:** [https://www.communityhealthlink.org](https://www.communityhealthlink.org/) - **Office Location:** 72 Jaques Avenue, Worcester, MA 01610 - **Specialized Services:** Mental health and substance abuse treatment, case management, and crisis intervention. ## Online Resources for Finding Counselors - **BetterHelp:** - **Website:** [https://www.betterhelp.com](https://www.betterhelp.com/) - **Services Provided:** Online counseling with licensed therapists. - **Talkspace:** - **Website:** [https://www.talkspace.com](https://www.talkspace.com/) - **Services Provided:** Online therapy with licensed professionals via text, audio, or video. - **Open Path Psychotherapy Collective:** - **Website:** [https://openpathcollective.org](https://openpathcollective.org/) - **Services Provided:** Affordable counseling with licensed therapists. ## Emergency Resources - **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Now 988):** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **When to Call:** For immediate emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. - **Veterans Crisis Line:** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support for veterans seeking mental health services. ## Educational Resources - **Mental Health America:** - **Website:** [https://www.mhanational.org](https://www.mhanational.org/) - **Description:** Mental health education, self-help tools, and screening resources. - **Massachusetts Mental Health Association (MMHA):** - **Website:** [https://www.mmha.org](https://www.mmha.org/) - **Description:** Advocacy and education on mental health issues and services in Massachusetts. ## Additional Support - **The Family Institute of Cambridge:** - **Phone:** 1-617-864-8387 - **Website:** [https://www.familyinstitute.org](https://www.familyinstitute.org/) - **Services Provided:** Sliding-scale therapy, family counseling, and support for individuals with mental health issues. - **LGBTQ+ Therapy Resource (Massachusetts):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-4673 - **Website:** [https://www.lgbtqtherapists.com](https://www.lgbtqtherapists.com/) - **Services Provided:** Therapy support for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking specialized therapy for mental health needs. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP)._