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AIDS Hotline: M-F 9 am-5 pm
1-800-235-2331
1-800-327-5050 Information & referral for substance abuse services including crisis intervention and referrals for inpatient/outpatient treatment & where to go if uninsured
617-534-5050 M-F 9 am-5 pm
Cape Code and the Islands Crisis Line
508-548-8900
Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-792-5200
1-800-843-5678
Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-Child 1-800-422-4453
Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-922-2275
1-888-443-4372
Massachusetts Missing Persons 1-800-622-5999
Massachusetts Poison Control Center 1-800-682-9211
Emergency number for medical
professionals & individuals for advice about drugs, pesticides, &
other toxins Massachusetts Smokers' Quit Line 1-800-TRY-TO-STOP
Massachusetts Suicide and Crisis Hotlines
National
Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline
National Hotlines and Helplines
1-800-RUNAWAY 1-800-786-2929
National Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE 1-800-784-2433
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474
Parental Stress Line 1-800-632-8188
Support and referrals for parents & caregivers with
children of any age Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE
1-800-870-5905 English 508-799-5700 1-800-223-5001 Spanish
Massachusetts Domestic Violence Hotline 1-877-785-2020
Samaritans of Boston Suicide Hotline 1-877-870-4673 617-247-0220 Boston 508-875-4500 Framingham
1-800-252-TEEN (8336)
Life skills learning centers for young men & women, ages 17 and over 1-866-800-9517
Christian therapeutic boarding school for teen boys and girls 1-800-584-5005
Christian residential program for young men, ages 16-20. with year-round enrollment 417-546-4171
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Helping Resources in Massachusetts
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence 617-338-2355 24 Hour Advocacy, education, and support to eliminate family violence and strengthen Asian families and communities. Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual.
Asperger's Association of New England 617-393-3824 Organization made up of individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, their families, friends, and professionals that provide a variety of programs and services, including support groups. Visit Asperger Syndrome.
508-652-9900 Information, education, and support. Visit Asperger Syndrome.
Children's Law Center of Massachusetts 781-581-1977 1-888-543-5298 Tuesday & Friday 9:30 am-12 noon Legal advocacy and resource center providing direct representation to low-income children in Eastern Massachusetts, and technical assistance and training to lay and professional communities throughout New England on issues affecting children's education, civil rights, custody, health and welfare. Visit Special Education.
617-338-1050 Educates the public about juvenile justice and advocates for policies that ensure the public safety by supporting families and communities through the rehabilitation of youth. Visit When Your Teen is in Trouble with the Law.
Disability Law Center of Massachusetts 617-723-8455 1-800-872-9992 Provides legal advocacy on disability issues that promote the fundamental rights of all people with disabilities in Massachusetts. Visit Special Education.
Jane Doe - The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence 1-877-785-2020 24 Hour Information, advocacy, support. Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect and Teen Dating Violence.
Manic-Depressive and Depressive Association of Boston 617-855-2795 Support organization run by and for people with affective disorders such as depression and manic-depression. Visit Bipolar Disorder and Teen Depression.
Massachusetts Association of Special Education Advisory Councils 617/962-4558 Works towards the understanding , respect, support, and appropriate education for all children with special needs. Visit Special Education.
Massachusetts Chapter of the Tourette Syndrome Association 617-277-7589 Provides information and support for parents of children with Tourette, adults with Tourette, physicians, educators, advocates, etc. Visit Tourette Syndrome.
Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change 508-824-6946 1-800-406-3632 Statewide, grassroots coalition of individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses and their families. Visit Learning Disabilities.
Massachusetts Communities For Pure Water and the Save Our Water Committee 413-783-5952 Fluoridation of drinking water is a matter of public safety for Massachusetts citizens. This toxic chemical has been linked with increased lead absorption, learning disabilities, attention disorders, hyperactivity, behavior problems, mottled teeth, decreased fertility, bone loss, thyroid cancer, and decreased I.Q. Visit ADD & ADHD, Behavior Problems, and Learning Disabilities.
Massachusetts Health Promotion Clearinghouse 1-800-952-6637 Health Information Line Free health promotion materials and resources for Massachusetts residents and health and social service providers. Visit Family Health.
Massachusetts HomeSchool Organization of Parent Educators 508-829-0973 Statewide support network of home educators founded as a Christian ministry. Visit Universal Education.
781-938-4048 Support, education, and advocacy for mental health disorders. Visit Personality Disorders.
413-786-9139 1-800-295-2121 Toll-free in Western Massachusetts only Support, education, and advocacy for mental health disorders. Visit Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder..
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation of Greater Boston Information, education, support for those suffering with OCD and their families. Visit Personality Disorders.
Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction (PAACA) 508-997-9051 Prevention and treatment of substance abuse, located in the South Coast Region of Massachusetts. Visit Drugs and Teen Substance Abuse.
617-399-3299 Boston 1-866-JVS-WORK Ext. 3299 Jewish organization that provides family-centered and directed support to families challenged by developmental, physical, learning or other disability or mental illness from over 30 communities in the Greater Boston area. Visit Learning Disabilities and Personality Disorders.
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