Immediate Crisis Supports

National crisis numbers: 

  • 911 for medical emergencies Mental Health Support Numbers
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 988 or (800) 273-8255
  • Samaritans Hotline (877) 870-4673 – call/text for 24/7 support
  • National Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
  • The Trevor project 1-866-488-7386 – provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor. Free and confidential.

Community Crisis Supports:

  • Lahey Health Behavioral Services – (978) 744-1585 or (866) 523-1216 – For Salem, Peabody, Beverly, and the North Shore area
  • Saugus and surrounding towns psychiatric Triage at Salem – (978) 354-4550
  • Boston Medical Center Emergency Services Team (B.E.S.T .) – (800) 981-4357 – For the Boston area
  • Riverside Community Care – (BOO) 529-5077 – and surrounding area
  • Aspire Health Alliance (formerly South Shore Mental Health (SSMH) – (800) 5284890 – For the South Shore area
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAM’) Helpline – (800) 950-6264 or Text NAMI to 741741

Warm Lines:   

Peer run listening line..any mental health topic..no need to be in crisis bit you can call in a crisis.

  • The Peer Warm Line – Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community (MERLC) (877) 733-7563 Available 7 days a week. 4pm -7:45pm
  • Baycove Peer Support Warmline (857) 378-4997 – Monday – Friday from 10am – 4pm
  • Edinburg Peer Warmline (617) 875-0748 – Available 7 days a week.

Substance Use Support Numbers:

  • National Drug Helpline (844) 289-0879 – 24/7 access
  • SAMHSA’s National Helpline – (800) 662-HELP (4357) – 24/7 access
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Hotline – (617) 426-9444 – Monday-Friday 9-9; Sat/Sun/Holidays: 12pm-9pm
  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Hotline – (866) 624-3578 – Leave a message and they will call back.

Gambling Resources:

Problem gambling can lead to Suicidal Ideation and/or Suicide Plans.  Here are some helpful numbers:

Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling

  • masscompulsivegambling.org
  • 1-800-426-1234 (MA only) ; 617-426-4554
  • www.masscompulsivegambling.org
  • HelpLine: 1-800-426-1234

Gamblers Anonymous

  • All New England States – 888-830-2271
  • www.newenglandga.com

Gam-Anon

  • 718-352-1671
  • www.gamanon.org

It’s important to continue taking your medications as prescribed. Do not stop taking any of your medications without first consulting with your provider(s).

Be sure to keep all of the appointments that have been scheduled for you.

If your symptoms persist or worsen, if others notice that you’re not acting like yourself, or if you have thoughts of harming yourself or others, please seek help immediately by calling one of the above crisis numbers, talking to a supportive person, or going to the nearest emergency room.