Best Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — 2 resources

2 Resources

1. Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health)

State agency overseeing public mental health services across Massachusetts. Coordinates community-based treatment, inpatient psychiatric care, emergency services, Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT), and respite programs through regional Area Offices. Individuals can apply for DMH services if they meet clinical and financial eligibility. Contact the nearest DMH Area Office for intake; bring photo ID, insurance info, and any prior treatment records.

617-626-8000 · 25 Staniford St, Boston, MA 02114

2. Samaritans of Boston

Provides free, confidential emotional support and crisis services via phone, text, and chat for people in distress across Massachusetts. Trained volunteers offer non-judgmental listening for loneliness, grief, suicidal thoughts, and life stress. Not a referral service but can connect callers to 988 and local crisis resources when needed. Anonymous; no insurance or registration required. Chat available at samaritanshope.org.

877-870-4673 · Boston, MA (phone/text-based)

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