Call us 10am to 10pm 365 days a year at 877-898-3411, or email us at thehelpline1010@gmail.com. The 10 to 10 Helpline is a free, anonymous, and confidential intimate partner abuse prevention helpline, serving Massachusetts adults and teens. Our responders are trained to treat all callers with respect, and to support their efforts to become and ...
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline at 988 provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals ...
At AdCare, we offer a wide range of addiction treatment programs to accommodate each patient’s unique situation. Our inpatient, outpatient, and family services are run by a compassionate team of addiction treatment professionals who are ready to guide you on the road to recovery.
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Get 24/7 Addiction Help 800-839-1686 Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. A.A. General Service Committee of Western Massachusetts (Area 31), 474 Pleasant Street, PO Box 6818, Holyoke, MA 01040 AA General Service Committee of Eastern MA (Area 30), PO Box 51411, Boston, MA 02205-1411 Worcester Area Intergroup, 100 Grove Street # 314, Worcester, MA 01605 – ...
The Central Massachusetts Tobacco-Free Community Partnership supports communities’ efforts to lower smoking prevalence and exposure to secondhand smoke. Tobacco use is the #1 cause of preventable death and disability in Massachusetts. More than 9,000 residents die every year from the effects of tobacco – one person every hour of every day. Thousands more are disabled by ...
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Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed? Change to Chill offers free online mental health resources for teens designed to help them learn how to relax and integrate healthy habits into their lifestyle. Whether you’re a teen yourself, a mentor, or a parent, explore our mindfulness guides and stress management activities to help yourself and others soothe ...
Click here for a list of Cooling Centers in Hampshire County, Franklin County, and Worcester County Districts: https://www.nqcc.org/pdfs/cooling_centers.pdf
In addition to individualized programs for eligible children, the early intervention program offers Developmental Enrichment Groups that are open to all young children in the community. Groups are designed to provide a structured opportunity for parents and their children to engage in activities designed to promote growth and development through play and social interaction. For ...
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Eating disorders are psychological conditions characterized by unhealthy, obsessive, or disordered eating habits. Eating disorders come with both emotional and physical symptoms and include anorexia nervosa (voluntary starvation), bulimia nervosa (binge-eating followed by purging), binge-eating disorder (binge-eating without purging), and other or unspecified eating disorders (disordered eating patterns that do not fit into another category). ...
getoutraged.org Get Outraged! Learn about Big Tobacco’s latest coverup and talk with your kids about the dangers of vaping. Get the Facts: There’s a lot of misinformation about e-cigarettes, vapes, and e-hookahs. Here’s everything you need to know about these highly addictive products. For Parents and Guardians: Concerned your kid might vape? Learn how to ...
It is critical that parents and guardians, educators, and other adults who work with youth understand what e-cigarettes and vapes are and their potential risks. Visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/get-the-facts-about-youth-vaping to find info on: What is an e-cigarette? What is vaping? What are the different types of e-cigarettes? What is in e-cigarettes? Are e-cigarettes safe? What are the risks ...
Many people experience problem gambling – gambling that can cause anxiety, depression, or problems with relationships, work, or money. And like other disorders, gambling can be treated, and people can recover. We’re here to help you understand the risks and signs of problem gambling, and offer treatment and other resources to help you or your ...
Mass 211 is the centralized hub for comprehensive information about and referral to the complete spectrum of services in Massachusetts that address the social determinants of healthy lives and communities. We provide a stigma free 24/7 contact center and public portal website that empowers people with the information they need to make informed decisions and ...
For victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, the RMV participates in the Address Confidentiality Program administered by the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) is offered to maintain as confidential the address of a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking who has been accepted into ...
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Formerly makesmokinghistory.org. Massachusetts Quitline – Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. The Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program (MTCP) is a statewide public health program focused on comprehensive approaches to reduce tobacco and nicotine use. Our mission is to reduce the health and economic burden of tobacco use by preventing young people from starting to use tobacco and nicotine products, ...
Stopping smoking, vaping, or using other tobacco or nicotine products takes time and courage. Calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW or enrolling online at https://www.mass.gov/take-the-first-step-toward-a-nicotine-free-life is a great first step. Get connected to a FREE trained quit coach by phone or online. They’ll share strategies to curb cravings, handle life’s big and small stresses, and tackle relapses with you. ...
Join thousands of teens who are taking their lives back. My Life, My Quit™ is the free and confidential way to quit smoking or vaping. Text “Start My Quit” to 36072 or click to chat with a Coach at https://ma.mylifemyquit.org/. We are here for you every step of the way. It’s YOUR LIFE and we’re ...
As the nation’s nonprofit clearinghouse and comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization, NCMEC leads the fight against abduction, abuse, and exploitation – because every child deserves a safe childhood. Hope is why we’re here. 24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-843-5678. Our Work NCMEC proactively provides assistance to victims, ...
We’ll listen. We’ll help. If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call 1-888-373-7888 now or visit https://humantraffickinghotline.org/ to chat, text, or to find more information. What Is Human Trafficking? Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. This crime occurs when a trafficker uses force, fraud, or coercion to control ...
NO JUDGEMENT, NO SHAMING, NO PREACHING, JUST LOVE! Call 800-484-3731. If you are going to use by yourself, call us! You will be asked for your first name, location, and the number you are calling from. An operator will stay on the line with you while you use. If you stop responding after using, the ...
The New England Learning Center for Women in Transition (NELCWIT) is the sexual and domestic violence crisis center of Franklin County and the North Quabbin. For immediate crisis intervention and support, please call our 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 413-772-0806 or 888-249-0806 (Franklin County/North Quabbin Toll-Free Number.) Our lines are TTY enabled or use MA Relay 711. NELCWIT’s mission ...
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If you want to talk with someone, call our helpline 1-866-NA-HELP-U (1-866-624-3578) and leave a message. We will get back to you. NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. Ours is ...
1-800-632-8188 – Confidential and anonymous, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Offered by Parents Helping Parents. Parents or guardians with problems relating to their children do not hesitate to call us. Trained volunteer counselors offer a way to relieve stress in an environment which is non-judgmental along with being sympathetic. We offer ...
Stop Bullying on the Spot When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying behavior over time. Parents, school staff, and other adults in the community can help kids prevent bullying by talking about it, building a safe school environment, and ...