Mental Health & Crisis Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 free, confidential support for emotional distress.
Help with substance use, relationships, identity, illness, violence, depression, and loneliness.
You don't have to be suicidal to call.
Línea 988 (Español)
988 Lifeline ofrece servicios gratuitos en español 24/7, y no es necesario hablar inglés si necesita ayuda.
Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans in crisis and their families and friends can be connected with qualified Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text by calling 988 and pressing 1.
988 Lifeline: Deaf + Hard of Hearing
For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.
988 Videophone for Deaf/HoH American Sign Language Users: Visit the Deaf and Hard of Hearing page.
Domestic Violence Resources – Central MA
Support, safety planning, shelter access, and advocacy for survivors in Worcester County and surrounding towns.
Substance Abuse Resources – Central MA
Support, detox, outpatient treatment, and recovery services for residents of Worcester County and surrounding towns.
Veteran Support Services – Central MA
Support, counseling, housing assistance, benefits navigation, and community programs for veterans and military families in Worcester County.
Youth Mental Health Resources – Central MA
Crisis intervention, counseling, stabilization, and family support for children, teens, and young adults in Worcester County.
Mental Health Resources
Trusted, evidence-based mental health organizations offering education, support, crisis resources, and treatment guidance.
Know the Difference: 988 vs. 911
- ✓Emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or mental health crisis
- ✓Substance use concerns or overwhelming anxiety
- ✓You need to talk to someone — no emergency required
- ✓Free, confidential, available 24/7
- ✓Connects you with a trained counselor, not police
- !Immediate danger to yourself or others
- !Active medical emergency or life-threatening situation
- !Weapons involved or physical violence occurring
- !Person is unconscious or unresponsive
- !Situation requires police, fire, or ambulance right now
Source: SAMHSA — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Disclaimer: The JAK-L Foundation provides these resources as a reference only. We do not endorse, recommend, or have any affiliation with the organizations listed above. We are not responsible for any experience, outcome, or interaction you may have with any of these services. Please use your own judgment when seeking support.