Community Resources

Boston Emergency Services Team

Boston Emergency Services team (B.E.S.T.), under the leadership of Boston Medical Center and with the support of the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership, provides a comprehensive, highly integrated system of crisis evaluation and treatment services to the greater Boston area; to children, adolescents, adults, including the elderly, the homeless, mentally ill and the multi-cultural populations within the Boston, Brookline, Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop communities.

85 E Newton St

Boston, MA 02118

(800) 981-4357

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Boston Rape Crisis Center

Our mission is to end sexual violence. We empower survivors of sexual violence to heal and provide education and advocacy for social change to prevent sexual violence.

99 Bishop Richard Allen Dr

Cambridge, MA 02139

989 Commonwealth Avenue Room 133

Boston, MA 02215

(800) 841-8371

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Fenway Health’s Violence Recovery Program

Fenway Health’s Violence Recovery Program (VRP) provides counseling, support groups, advocacy, and referral services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and anti-LGBTQ hate violence. VRP staff have specialized training and experience in working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) individuals.

(617) 927-6250

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Justice Resource Institute GLASS

GLASS provides a continuum of services to LGBTQ+ youth of color and their allies in the Greater Boston and Greater Framingham areas. As a leader in LGBTQ+ youth services, we also provide education and consultation to other providers and community organizations.

75 Amory Street, Garden Level

Boston, MA 02119

(857) 399-1920 x 2329

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S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES

S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES® is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base, which is committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior.

(800) DONTCUT (366-8288)

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Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

(800) 662-HELP (4357)

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