Crisis Text Line

Mental Health · Massachusetts · Free

Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling via text. Trained crisis counselors are available around the clock to help with suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, family crises, and substance use. Texting can feel safer than calling for parents in shared-living situations. Free on most carriers and does not appear on phone bills. Counselors can refer to Massachusetts-specific outpatient and mobile-crisis resources.

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Address: Text-based — national

Hours: 24/7

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