Crisis Help in Massachusetts
Tap any number to call it. Every line here is free and confidential, and you do not need a parent, a social worker or an account to use it. If you are in danger right now, call 911.
Any Crisis, Any Time: Call or Text 988
Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts's Own Crisis Lines
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Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line
Crisis lineVERIFIEDAnyone of any age in a mental health or substance use crisis
24/7
Checked 2026-09-26 on mass.govMobile Crisis Intervention Line
Crisis lineVERIFIEDAnyone who needs a mobile crisis team within the hour, insured or not
24/7
Checked 2026-09-26 on mass.gov
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Numbers were last checked against Massachusetts's own website on 2026-09-26. Crisis lines change hands sometimes — if a number here is not working, call 988 and someone will still take your call.