Getting help for your child's mental health feels big. Start here.
- In a crisis, call Mobile Crisis
- Call 877-382-1609 any time, day or night. It's free, no insurance is needed, and a team can come to your home or school, usually within the hour. Mobile Crisis Intervention (Mass.gov)
- MassHealth covers services at home
- Kids and young adults (20 and under) on MassHealth can get in-home therapy, therapeutic mentoring, family partners, and care coordination through CBHI. CBHI services (Mass.gov)
- You can make the referral yourself
- Parents, teachers, and doctors can all refer a child to these services. Search openings by zip code at MABHA. Find a CBHI provider (Mass.gov)
- Not sure it's a crisis?
- The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (833-773-2445) is free, 24/7, and open no matter what insurance you have. They help you figure out the next step. Behavioral Health Help Line (Mass.gov)
General information, not legal advice. Talk with a qualified professional about your family's situation.
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