Guides and Resources on Mental Health Topics

Starting Places

A Guide to Resources for Older Adults, Family Members, and Caregivers

First Steps for Getting Help

Glossary of Mental Health Services and Approaches to Treatment

Handhold: Does your child need behavioral health services?

How to Choose a Mental Health Provider

Types of Mental Health Care Providers

What to Expect When You Call the Helpline

What to Expect When You Schedule & Attend Your First Session

When & Where to Seek Help

Working with your Pediatrician

General Guides

A Guide for Victims of Violent Crimes

A Guide to Making Medication Choices

A Guide to Psychological/Neuropsychological Testing

A Guide to Talking to your Teens about Substance Use

Accessing the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH)

Getting Help for Mental Health Emergencies

Insurance Guide For Families and Individuals Seeking Mental Health Services

Patient "Bill of Rights": What are my rights when seeing a mental health provider?

Use of Apps for Mental Health and Wellness

Your Child’s Psychiatric Hospitalization: A Guide for Parents

Your Child’s Psychiatric Hospitalization: Working with the School

Resource Lists

Elder Caregiver Resources

General Mental Health and Wellness Agencies and Organizations

Legal/Advocacy Resources and Services

Special Education Resources

Tips for Talking About Your Mental Health: For Teens

Warmlines: Phone numbers for nonurgent needs

Websites Especially for Teens

HELPLINE

888-244-6843 (toll free); 617-332-3666 (local)
Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am – 5pm
Tues, Thurs, 8am – 6pm
What to Expect When You Call

Recent News

Moving in Childhood Contributes to Depression, Study Finds, by Ellen Barry, The New York Times, Jul 17 2024.
New Study Shows Which Antidepressants May Cause the Most Weight Gain, by Christina Caron, The New York Times, Jul 1 2024.
The Youngest Pandemic Children Are Now in School, and Struggling, by Claire Cain Miller and Sarah Mervosh, The New York Times, Jul 1 2024.

Massachusetts is leading the way in assessment and early identification of mental health concerns in children. Pediatricians are seeing a significant increase in visits for primary mental health needs, and William James INTERFACE is supporting families in making early connections as research has shown that early intervention leads to better outcomes.

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