Community Resources

resources

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911

National

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 · 24/7, free, confidential Support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health crises, or emotional distress. Available in English and Spanish. 988lifeline.org

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 · 24/7, free, confidential Text-based support for any crisis, including stress, anxiety, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. A trained volunteer Crisis Counselor will respond. crisistextline.org

Trevor Lifeline Call 1-866-488-7386 · 24/7 Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Chat and text options also available. thetrevorproject.org/get-help

Trans Lifeline Call 1-877-565-8860 Peer support crisis hotline by and for transgender people. translifeline.org

National Domestic Violence Hotline Call 1-800-799-7233 · Text START to 88788 · 24/7 Support, resources, and safety planning for anyone affected by domestic violence. thehotline.org

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — After a Loss Resources and support communities for people who have lost someone to suicide. afsp.org/ive-lost-someone

Massachusetts & Greater Boston

Samaritans Statewide Helpline Call or text 1-877-870-4673 · 24/7 Non-judgmental, compassionate listening for anyone feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or in emotional distress. samaritanshope.org

MA Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) Call or text 833-773-2445 · 24/7 Free clinical assessment and connections to local mental health and substance use services across Massachusetts. masshelpline.com

Boston Emergency Services Team (BEST) Call 1-800-981-4357 (HELP) · 24/7 Crisis response and emergency mental health services for Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, and surrounding communities. Mobile clinicians can be dispatched to the site of a crisis. northsuffolk.org

SafeLink Domestic Violence Hotline Call 1-877-785-2020 · 24/7 Massachusetts statewide resource for anyone affected by domestic or dating violence.

NAMI Massachusetts Compass Helpline Call 617-704-6264 · Mon–Fri, 10 AM–6 PM Help finding community programs, legal resources, housing assistance, and other mental health supports. namimass.org

Harvard University

Counseling and Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Call 617-495-2042 CAMHS provides confidential counseling, medication management, group therapy, peer counseling, and workshops. All mental health records are held separately from other medical records.

  • Initial consultation: Schedule a 20-minute phone consultation through the Patient Portal or by calling 617-495-2042.
  • Location: Smith Campus Center, 4th Floor (75 Mount Auburn St entrance). camhs.huhs.harvard.edu

CAMHS Cares Line Call 617-495-2042 · 24/7 Available evenings, weekends, and holidays for any Harvard student with a mental health concern, whether urgent or not. Follow the prompts to speak directly with a counselor.camhs.huhs.harvard.edu/camhs-cares

CAMHS Urgent Care Same-day in-person appointments for significant mental health distress or crisis situations. Call 617-495-2042 to schedule before arriving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or HUPD at 617-495-1212.

Peer Counseling Harvard student-run peer counseling groups offer confidential support on a range of topics. See CAMHS for a full listing. camhs.huhs.harvard.edu/peer-counseling