Mental Health Resources

MENTAL & PUBLIC HEALTH
Boston Public Health Commission
617-534-5395

The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is an independent public agency providing a wide range of health services and programs. With public service and access to healthcare as cornerstones to their mission, BPHC aims to protect, preserve, and promote the health and well- being of all Boston residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable.

Helpful Phone Numbers

• Crisis Hotline by County: namimass.org/wp-content/uploads/esps.pdf

• Samaritans Crisis Hotline (Boston): 617-247-0220

• Fenway Health (LGBTQIA+): 617-267-9001

• Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC): 800-841-8371

• National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Helpline: 1-800-950-6254

• SAMHSA Hotline: 1-800-662-4357; TTY Service 1-800-487-4889

• Lines for Life Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 1-800-923-4357

• National Eating Disorder Association Helpline: Call 1-800-931-2237

• SAMHSA Disaster Distress Hotline: Call 1-800-985-5990

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

Mental Health Websites

• https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health-resources

• https://namimass.org/resources/

• https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Mental-Health-Education/NAMI-Compartiendo-Esperanza-Mental-Wellness-in-the-Latinx-Community

• https://nndc.org/resource-links/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA2ZCOBhDiARIsAMRfv9IWKgcjh-Resource 1

CONTACT

Rosana Perella, Director of Student Services and Support, may be reached by email or by phone at 617-449-7380.