Support Resources

Massachusetts 211 – Call 211 for confidential, guided assistance (24/7) to find many resources: health and human services, government benefits and services, nonprofit organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources. Or you can lookup on your own, the online at listing of resources, at Mass 211 HelpSteps.

Substance Abuse Recovery Resources / 12 Step Groups
AA  Alcoholics Anonymous (Western MA)
AA (National/International)
NA Narcotics Anonymous
Al-Anon/Alateen

SAMHSA – National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
A free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. SAMHSA is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
SAHMSA also has very good (free) publications available on Mental Health and Substance Abuse for the general public as well as for professionals.

Emergency/Crisis Services – dial 911, contact your local crisis team or program, or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.