Call or text the following numbers:
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
- All calls/texts are confidential and free
- Also for substance use, economic worries, depression, mental and physical illness, to name a few.
- National Suicide Prevention LifeLine - 800-273-TALK (8255)
- Veterans, press 1
- Spanish press 2
- Call 2 Talk (United Way) - 508-532-2255 or TEXT C2T to 741741
- Samaritans MA Statewide Hotline - 1-877-870-HOPE (4673) Call or Text 24 hours a day
- Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Crisis Hotline - Call 800-322-1356
- Statewide Emergency Service Program 877-382-1609 24/7
- Child and Family Services of New Bedford - 877-996-3154 24 hours a day
National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention:
Lifeline - anonymous screenings
American Foundation Suicide Prevention (AFSP):
Resources available to loss survivors, plus More Than Sad video is a school-based program that provides an overview of the causes and treatment of suicidal behavior in teens and emphasizes the role of (parents) and teachers (an others adults) in identifying and referring at-risk teens and depression. Some other programs are: "It's Real", Talk Saves Lives, SafeTALK"
Mental Health First Aid:
Massachusetts Referral Line for Health and Human Services: call/text 211
Mental Health First Aid - Resource information and Class registration
Other Resources:
- With Help Comes Hope - Lifeline
- A Voice at the Table - to address the need for the lived and the learned experience of suicide attempt survivors to be welcomed at the treatment and education tables for suicide prevention.
- A Voice at the Table Documentary
- Voices Still Unheard - Youth attempt survivors and parents share their lived experiences.
- LGBTQ youth - The Trevor Project | For Young LGBTQ Lives
- LGBTQ Addiction and Mental Health Resource
- Massachusetts Mental Health Resources for Men - confidential online screenings 24/7
- National Suicide Prevention Resource Center - Free Webinars, articles, etc.
- Behavioral Health Resources (PDF)