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Mental Health and Well Being Resource Guide
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT SOCIAL WORKERS
Joyce Saret, LICSW – jsaret@wellesleyma.gov Tel: 781-489-4354
Wanda Alvarez, LSW – walvarez@wellesleyma.gov Tel: 781-489-4358
FOR AN INDIVIDUAL BEHAVING IN AN EXTREME WAY, POSING A THREAT TO SELF OR OTHERS: CALL 911 FOR IMMEDIATE HELP.
FOR SUICidal CRISIS SUPPORT OR SUPpORT FOR EMOTIONAL DISTRESS CALL: call OR TEXT 988 FOR IMMEDIATE HELp.
988 is available 24/7/365 for nonjudgmental support and referrals to additional services. Multiple languages available.
URGENT CARE
Newton-Wellesley Hospital Emergency Department 617-243-6193
Riverside Emergency Services 800-529-5077
MetroWest Medical Center 508-650-7339
LOCAL MENTAL HEATH AGENCIES
Human Relations Service, Inc.(HRS) 781-235-4950. HRS is a private, non-profit, community mental health agency families and Town employees in Wellesley. They also serve Wayland and Weston.
Riverside Community Care (RCC) 800-529-5077. RCC is a private, not-for profit agency offering mental health and substance use services for adults, children and families. Riverside serves as Wellesley’s local Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC). The CBHC serves as an entry point offering crisis services 24/7/365, as well as routine outpatient mental health and substance use services. Hours: 8AM-8PM Weekdays, 9AM-5PM weekends. Also open for walk-ins.
Advocates 508-628-6300. 24 hr. crisis support 800-640-5432 . Advocates provides services to people who face developmental, mental health and other challenges.
TOWN DEPARTMENTS OFFERING RESOURCES/SERVICES/REFERRALS
Wellesley Health Department 781-235-0135
Wellesley Council on Aging 781-235-3961
Wellesley Public Schools 781-446-6210
Wellesley Youth Commission 781-446-6274
Wellesley Veterans Services 781-489-7509
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING RESOURCES BY TOPIC
Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Generalized Anxiety Disorder information from the National Institute of Mental Health Anxiety and depression resources from Teenage Anxiety and Depression Solutions Families for Depression Awareness
Domestic Violence
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center 24/7 Hotline 1-800-841-8371 web chat available 9:00 AM-11:00 PM
Information and resources on domestic violence from Boston’s Casa Myrna SafeLink -MA Statewide Toll-free Domestic Violence Hotline 1-877-785-2020 National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Resources to support survivors of abuse and information to promote healthy relationships from Reach Beyond Domestic Violence 24/7 Hotline 1-800-899-4000
Supporting those who have experienced domestic violence from The Second Step
Eating Disorders
Information and resources from the National Eating Disorders Chat, text and call helplines available Resources from Eating Recovery Center
Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association
LGBTQ+
Young adult resource guide and LGBTQ resources from the Department of Mental Health Programs for LGBTQ youth in Metro West communities from OUT MetroWest
Mental health resources for LGBTQ youth from the Trevor Project 24/7 Lifeline 866-488-7386 Mental health resources for LGBTQ adults from the Trevor Project 24/7 Lifeline 866-488-7386
Mental Health Resources for Youth and Young Adults
Connections and resources to support mental health and wellness for youth from Speaking of Hope
Mental Health Resources for Older Adults
Alzheimer’s Association of Massachusetts
Support for caregivers from Springwell
National Council on Aging Mental Health Support
Older adults and mental health from the National Institute of Mental Health
Substance Use
The Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline 1-800-327-5050
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Information and resources on the most commonly used drugs from the National Institute on Drug Abuse Information and resources on teen drug use from the National Institute on Drug Abuse
Alcoholics Anonymous Alanon/Alateen
Support network for parents and family members dealing with addiction and recovery
Suicide Prevention and Resources
For suicidal crisis support or support for emotional distress call or text 988
Resources and call, text or chat lines from Samaritans Call or text 24/7 1-877-870-HOPE (4673)
Crisis text line Text HOME to 741741 for free 24/7 crisis counseling
Veterans Services and Resources
Support, services and resources for mind, body and soul of veterans from Homebase Services and resources for veterans from the VA Boston Healthcare System
WHERE TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF FINDING HELP (NON-URGENT)
Behavioral Health Help Line: 833-773-2445. Webchat: masshelpline.com
24/7 clinical hotline available to all residents of the Commonwealth, providing live support, clinical assessment, and connection to the right mental health and addiction treatment in real time. The Help Line will connect people with a provider prior to a mental health emergency, for an assessment and appointment. The Help Line will deploy 24/7 mobile crisis intervention when needed.
When appropriate, Help Line staff will directly connect callers with their nearest Community Behavioral Health Center and perform a warm handoff.
- Check with your primary health care provider
- Check with your insurance plan for options and coverage
- Contact your Human Resources department about benefits through the Employee Assistance Program
- Check with a school counselor, school psychologist or school nurse
TYPES OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Talk with your primary care provider and describe the symptoms and/or problems you/someone else are experiencing. S/he can recommend the type of mental health professional you should contact. Providers may offer different types of therapy (individual, couples, family or child) and use different approaches (psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, internal family systems, etc.)
- Psychiatrists have an MD. In addition to providing therapy, they can prescribe medications.
- Psychologists have a doctorate (PhD, PsyD, EdD). In addition to providing therapy, some psychologists conduct psychological testing.
- Clinical social workers have a masters in social work (MSW) and in Massachusetts, are licensed as a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW).
- Licensed mental health clinicians have a masters in psychology or counseling (MA) and are licensed as a LMHC.
- Psychiatric clinical nurse specialist/nurse practitioner is a nurse with a masters and specialty in psychiatry. Depending on their training, nurse practitioners may prescribe medication.
- Licensed alcohol and drug counselors (LADC) have specific training in substance abuse and often offer individual and group counseling.
- Licensed marital and family therapists (LMFT) have specific training to work with families and couples.
Find a mental health professional