Mental Health Resources
Local Mental Health Resources (MA)
A mental health crisis is when someone is experiencing symptoms that make them feel out of control or prevent them from being able to take care of themselves. If you or someone you know is in need, please consider the resources below:
In case of emergency, you should:
Call 911.
In Dunstable - bring your child to Community Behavioral Health Center at Vinfen Behavioral Health (40 Church Street, Lowell MA) or call 866-388-2242 or 978-674-6744. To visit their website, click here.
In Groton - bring your child to Community Healthlink Mobile Crisis Intervention - North Central Team (100 Erdman Way, Leominister) or call 1-800-977-5555 or 508-860-1000. To visit their website, click here.
Take your child to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Active Crisis Contacts | |
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Life-Threatening Emergency: | Call 911 |
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: | Call or Text 988 |
MA Behavioral Health Helpline: | masshelpline.com or call 833-773-2445 for urgent care evaluation and connection to services. |
Mobile Crisis Intervention: | Call 877-382-1609 to connect with a clinician who may be able to travel to your location. |
Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs): | Click here to visit their webpage, or call 833-773-2445 This is a 24/7 walk-in alternative to emergency department visits for mental health and substance use crises. CBHCs in Waltham, Framingham, Lowell, and Leominster cover the Emerson Hospital service area. |
The Living Room Advocates: | Call 508-661-3333 This is a 24 hour crisis alternative to emergency department visits and hospitalizations, staffed by peer specialists. |
Veterans' Crisis Line: | Click here to visit their webpage, call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, text 838255, or chat online. They provide confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones, 24/7. |
How to Find Mental Health Care Providers in Our Area | |
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Care Solace | Care Solace is a platform which helps individuals find community-based mental health care and support by connecting the GDRSD community with a Care Solace Companion who will help individuals find mental health care providers and substance use treatment centers at no cost. To learn more about Care Solace, please review the introduction video linked below.
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Interface Referral Service | INTERFACE is a mental health and wellness referral Helpline available Monday through Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. This is a free, confidential referral service for residents of Groton and Dunstable.
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DMH Behavioral Health Help Line | The Department of Mental Health has launched a new help line that people can call or text 24/7 to receive support in over 200 languages. This help line can help individuals and families navigate the behavioral health system and access treatment, including mobile crisis services.
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Area Mental Health Providers | The Eliot Center at Concord: Click here to visit their webpage. The Eliot Center at Concord Their multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors and other professionals administer a full range of clinical and support services. Advocates Mental Health Services: Click here to visit their webpage. Through their residential and outreach programs, community-based counseling and psychiatry services, and peer supports, Advocates promotes hope, recovery, and communities where all can thrive. Wayside Youth and Family Support Network: Click here to visit their webpage. Wayside offers a wide array of services for children, young adults and families. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact them at 508-879-9800. JRI's Metrowest Behavioral Health Center: Click here to visit their webpage. Metrowest Behavioral Health Center, 360 Massachusetts Ave. Suite 103, Acton, MA 01720. Serving child, adolescent, and adult clients in the Metrowest area, MBHC is a mental/behavioral health center with expertise in general mental health, complex psychological trauma, and parenting consultation. Emerson Health Psychiatrists: Please enter 'Psychiatry' in the search field to find a provider. |
Preparing for a Mental Health Crisis | |
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NAMI Massachusetts Crisis Information: | Click here to visit their webpage. NAMI Massachusetts offers well-researched information and a variety of services to help handle a crisis. |
NAMI MA Compass Helpline: | Click here to visit their webpage, call 617-704-6264 or 1-800-370-9085, or email compass@namimass.org. This is an informational and referral helpline that provides resources and supports to help people navigate the mental health system and problem solve in difficult circumstances. |
Additional Mental Health Resources
Please click the headings below to explore resources and topics related to mental health:
Past Community Presentations:
Anxiety and Depression: Look Fors and Strategies Presentation 5/18/2023
Please click the link below to view the powerpoint shared on Thursday, May 18th. Need more information or have questions about how to support your student? Please connect with your student's counselor or call 978-448-5505 ext. 7807 for assistance.