Resources

Need Immediate Help, In Crisis?

  • Emergencies

    Call 911

  • NAMI Helpline: Call for support and 24/7 Helplines

    (800) 950-6264

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7

    (800) 273-TALK (8255)

  • Crisis Text Line-Text NAMI to 741-741 to receive support from a trained crisis counselor by text 24/7

    741-741

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: to speak with an expert 24/7

    (800) 799-SAFE (7233)

  • National Sexual Assault Hotline: to connect with a trained sexual assault service provider 24/7

    (800) 656-HOPE (4673)

  • The Trevor Project Hotline: Call (866) 488-7386 or text START to 678678 to speak with a LGBTQ+ Youth specialized crisis counselor 24/7

    (866) 488-7386

  • The Network La Red Hotline: speak with a crisis counselor specializing in LGBQ/T, SM, and Polyamorous Relationships 24/7

    (800) 832-1901

  • Emergency Services Team (BEST TEAM): 24/7 Services For All ages

    (800) 981-4357

Food Pantries may have changes in hours, accessibility, and resources during the Covid-19 Emergency. Please call ahead to ensure you can access the needed resources.

Food Pantries

Boston

Dorchester

East Boston

Hyde Park

Mattapan

Roslindale

Roxbury

South Boston

West Roxbury

Courts and the Justice System

Boston Mayors Office

Medical Services

Suffolk County Area Hospital

Community Health Center

Outpatient Mental Health Service Providers

Substance Use Disorders Service & Support

Statewide Resources

Boston Resources

  • Mayors Office of Recovery Services: Website

    www.boston.gov

  • Mayors Office of Recovery Services

    (617) 534-2730

  • Mayors Office of Recovery Services: 24/7 for support and referrals

    (617) 635-4500

  • Mayors Office of Recovery Services

    3-1-1

  • Boston Public Health Commission - Recovery Services

    www.bphc.org

  • Boston Public Health Commission - Recovery Services

    (855) 494-4057

  • Boston Public Health Commission - Recovery Services

    3-1-1

Alternative Supports

Domestic Violence Shelters

Shelters for Individuals

 

Housing Stability & Equality

  • Office of Housing Stability: Works to prevent displacement by promoting housing preservation and stabilization

    (617) 635-4200

  • Office of Housing Stability

    boston.gov

  • Tenancy Preservation Program: A homelessness prevention program to help find solutions to disability related issues

    (617) 788-6500

  • Tenancy Preservation Program

    mass.gov

  • Department of Fair Housing and Equity: Works to prevent discrimination and ensure fair and equitable housing

    (617) 635-2500

  • Department of Fair Housing and Equity

    boston.gov

Housing Advocacy & Legal Assistance

  • Greater Boston Legal Services - Housing Services: Provides pro-bono advocacy and legal services for eligible Boston area residents facing evictions and other barriers

    gbls.org

  • Greater Boston Legal Services: Intake line

    (617) 603-1700

Services for Senior Citizens

  • BOSTON AGE STRONG COMMISSION

    boston.gov

  • Boston Age Strong Commission acts as a commission on aging, an area agency, and a resource hub for residentss 55 and older.

    (617) 635-4366

  • Boston Age Strong Commission: Info

    boston.gov

  • TRANSPORTATION: provides access to appropriate and specialized transportation when it is safe and appropriate to do so

    boston.gov

  • FOOD RESOURCES: 40 locations across the city and can deliver meals to eligible people who are unable to leave the home or prepare their own meals. List of meal sites.

    (617) 635-4366

  • FOOD RESOURCES: Call to find out if you are eligible.

    (617) 292-6211

  • FOOD RESOURCES

    boston.gov

  • FINANCIAL GUIDANCE: Information about ways to save money as as an older adult and eligibility information for tax relief and other cost saving benefits

    boston.gov

  • HOUSING SUPPORT: Call an advocate for more info.

    (617) 645-4366

  • HOUSING SUPPORT

    boston.gov

  • ETHOS: HOMECARE, PERSONAL CARE, NUTRITION

    ethocare.org

  • ETHOS

    (617) 522-6700

  • MBTA: THE RIDE

    mbta.com

  • MBTA

    (844) 427-7433

  • MEALS ON WHEELS

    (617) 477-6606