Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To read our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.

Other Community Mental Health Supports

Crisis / Same Day Mental Health Services

Crisis Services (24/7, 365 day a year)

  • Call or text the Mass Behavioral Health Helpline 833-773-2445 or visit masshelpline.com to locate your nearest mobile crisis team.
  • Crisis services (covered for all ages, with or without insurance) can include crisis triage, evaluation, assessment, de-escalation, and connection to higher level of mental health care.
  • Parents, friends, and other supports can call on behalf of a loved one they are concerned about. 

Psychiatric Urgent Care

  • For MassHealth members (some UC sites may take additional insurance)
  • Services include urgent assessment (same or next day), substance use treatment, MH referrals
  • "An 'urgent BH need' may include changes in behavior or thoughts that cause distress and require immediate support through psychiatric evaluation or therapy."
  • Not for individuals experiencing symptoms placing themselves or others at immediate risk of harm (instead contact 833-773-2445 or 911)
  • UC sites offer extended hours on weekdays and weekends

Department of Mental Health (DMH)

Skill Building and Peer Support

Group Peer Support & Social Connections

For Young Adults:

For All Ages: 

Interested in learning more? Your WRAP provider can help connect you to the resources above & more.