Resources for Our Community
Navigating life's challenges is easier when you know where to turn. We've compiled this directory of trusted resources across housing, employment, education, food access, legal aid, and wellness to help Greater Boston residents find the support they need.
Crisis & Mental Health
5 resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
FreeFree, confidential crisis support 24/7 for anyone experiencing a mental health or suicidal crisis.
Call or text 988Crisis Text Line
FreeText-based crisis counseling available 24/7 for people in emotional distress.
Text HOME to 741741NAMI Massachusetts
FreeEducation, support groups, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
(617) 580-6264Samaritans of Boston
FreeConfidential emotional support for people in distress, despair, or at risk of suicide.
(877) 870-4673Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership
FreeManages behavioral health benefits for MassHealth members and connects individuals to services.
(800) 495-0086Substance Use & Recovery
4 resources
SAMHSA National Helpline
FreeFree, confidential treatment referral and information service for substance use disorders.
(800) 662-4357Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline
FreeConnects Massachusetts residents to substance use treatment and recovery services.
(800) 327-5050Narcotics Anonymous — Greater Boston
FreePeer support meetings for individuals in recovery from drug addiction across the Greater Boston area.
(617) 884-6426Alcoholics Anonymous — Greater Boston
FreePeer support fellowship for people with alcohol use disorder. Meetings available in-person and online.
(617) 426-9444Housing & Shelter
5 resources
Boston Emergency Shelter Commission
FreeCoordinates emergency shelter services for homeless individuals and families in Boston.
(617) 635-4090Massachusetts 211
FreeStatewide helpline connecting residents to housing, food, health, and social services.
Dial 2-1-1Pine Street Inn
FreeBoston's largest provider of homeless services, offering shelter, housing, and support programs.
(617) 892-9100HomeStart
FreeProvides housing stabilization and homelessness prevention services for individuals and families.
(617) 542-0338Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP)
FreeState-funded rental assistance program for low-income households in Massachusetts.
(617) 573-1100Food & Basic Needs
4 resources
Greater Boston Food Bank
FreeDistributes food to hundreds of hunger relief agencies across Eastern Massachusetts.
(617) 427-5200Project Bread FoodSource Hotline
FreeConnects Massachusetts residents to food assistance programs including SNAP, WIC, and food pantries.
(800) 645-8333DTA Assistance Line (SNAP/Cash Benefits)
FreeApply for SNAP food assistance, cash benefits, and other DTA programs in Massachusetts.
(877) 382-2363WIC Massachusetts
FreeNutrition support for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under 5.
(800) 942-1007Employment & Job Training
4 resources
MassHire Career Centers
FreeFree employment services including job search assistance, resume help, and skills training.
Find your local center at mass.govJewish Vocational Service (JVS)
FreeWorkforce development and job training programs for individuals facing employment barriers in Boston.
(617) 399-3131Year Up Greater Boston
FreeProvides young adults with job training, college credits, and corporate internships.
(617) 542-1533Goodwill Industries of New England
FreeJob training, placement services, and career development for people with barriers to employment.
(617) 241-1333Legal Aid & Advocacy
4 resources
Greater Boston Legal Services
FreeFree civil legal aid for low-income residents in the Greater Boston area.
(617) 603-1700Massachusetts Legal Help
FreeOnline resource connecting Massachusetts residents to free and low-cost legal assistance.
Online resourceDisability Law Center
FreeAdvocates for the rights of people with disabilities in Massachusetts.
(617) 723-8455Volunteer Lawyers Project
FreeConnects low-income individuals with volunteer attorneys for civil legal matters.
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