Multi-County Services
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
800.273.8255
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Samaritans Hotline
877.870.HOPE (4673)
Samaritans provides life saving suicide prevention services throughout Greater Boston, MetroWest, and across Massachusetts. Our services are free, confidential, and nonjudgmental.
LGBT Helpline - Fenway Health
Toll Free: 888.340.4528
617.267.9001
Talk to trained volunteers about safer sex, coming out, where to find gay-friendly establishments, HIV and AIDS, depression, suicide, and anti-gay/lesbian harassment and violence.
Barnstable
Harbor Community Health Center--Hyannis
735 Attucks Lane
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-5420
https://www.hhsi.us/locations/harbor-community-health-center-hyannis/
- Assessments
- Brief interventions
- Coaching
- Screenings
- Follow-up visits during medical appointments
- Recommendations and referrals to long-term services
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Boston/South Shore
Bay State Community Services
1120 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02169
PH: 617-471-8400
info@baystatecs.org; www.baystatecs.org
- Services: Outpatient counseling; day programming, recovery services (peer support & recovery coaching); child & family home-based services.
- Locations in Quincy:
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Braintree: 400 Washington Street, (781) 817-6675
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Plymouth:
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Home Based Child & Family Services, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 305, (508) 830-3444
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Family Resource Center, 430-3 Court Street, (774) 283-6531
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Walpole: Turning Point Recovery Center, 32 Common Street, (508) 668-3960
Bowdoin Street Health Center
230 Bowdoin Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
PH: 617-754-0100
Bowdoinstreethealth@bidmc.harvard.edu
www.bidmc.org/locations/bowdoin-street-health-center
- Services: Adult medicine; Family practice & Pediatrics; Family planning; HIV services; Geriatrics; OB/GYN; Eyecare; Physical Therapy; Mental Health & Counseling; Nutrition services; Foot Care; Community Health programs
- Other locations:
25 Staniford Street
Boston, MA 02114
PH: (617) 626-8000
dmhinfo@state.ma.us; www.mass.gov/service-details/forensic-services
Services:
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Court-based forensic mental health assessments & consultations for people facing criminal or delinquency charges and civil commitment proceedings.
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Forensic Transition Team provides re-entry services for DMH clients who are transitioning from prisons, jails, and other detention centers.
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Jail diversion activities
Catholic Charities South Boston--Laboure Center
376 West 4th Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 464-8500
https://www.ccab.org/basic-needs/counseling-services/
Daniel Driscoll Nesponset Health Center--Dorchester
398 Nesponset Ave.
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 282-3200
Website
Fenway Health
Arsin Building, 1340 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215
PH: (617) 267-0900
myfenway@fenwayhealth.org; www.fenwayhealth.org
- Services: Primary healthcare for adults & children; Behavioral health; Eye care; Dental care; Women’s health; Transgender health.
- Other locations:
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Fenway-South End, 142 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, 02111, (617)457-8140
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Sidney Borum, Jr. Health Center (for young adults 12-29), 75 Kneeland Street, Boston, MA 02111, (617) 457-8140
Essex County/North Shore
Catholic Charities, Family Counseling and Guidance Center--Salem
280 Washington Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 774-6820
https://www.ccab.org/basic-needs/counseling-services/
- A range of behavioral health options and services
- Also includes substance abuse counseling
More coming soon!
Middlesex County
Cambridge Sharing Circle
PH: (617) 642-1615 OR (617) 876-6883
office@fmcquaker.org
www.fmcquaker.org/community/committees-and-groups
Contact Person: Patricia Wild
Services: Dinner meetings every Wednesday at 6pm for formerly incarcerated individuals and their loved ones to meet, share and enjoy supportive community. If emailing, use “Attn: Patricia Wild” in the subject line.
Catholic Charities--Merrimack Valley
70 Lawrence Street
Lowell, MA 01852
978-452-1421 or 978-454-9946 (food pantry)
https://www.ccab.org/location-merrimack
Services: Basic Needs, Family Support Services, Food Pantry, Parent Support Services
Norfolk County
Lamour Clinic Health Institute
44 Diauto Drive
Randolph, MA 02368
PH: 781-885-7252
info@lamourclinic.org; www.lamourclinic.org
Services:
Plymouth County
Harbor Health Community Health Center--Plymouth
10 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 115
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508)-778-5470
https://www.hhsi.us/locations/harbor-community-health-center-plymouth/
- Assessments
- Brief interventions
- Coaching
- Screenings
- Follow-up visits during medical appointments
- Recommendations and referrals to long-term services
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Community Health Clinics in Essex County
Community clinics in Essex County Massachusetts as well as family health centers provide the low income and uninsured with primary medical care and medicine. Programs and services are offered to people regardless of their ability to pay for their medical bills or medications.
The greater Lawrence, Haverhill, and surrounding communities have access to a number of services. They include family practice, maternal and child health, free dental and medical, education, prescriptions, and health care for the homeless in the region too.
The list below are just some of the several clinics in Essex County that offer medical and dental care to those who have no insurance and those who cannot afford to see a dentist or a medical doctor. Most facilities have variable fees in place that will bill a patient based only on what they can afford to pay towards their bills.
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center – This is arguably the leading community clinic and health center in Essex Massachusetts. A fee scale is in place that will attempt to offer the most affordable health care, at reduced rates, to those can’t afford to pay. If your income is low enough your care may be even offered at no cost. The locations of the health centers are.
- 150 Park Street
Lawrence, MA, 01841
Primary telephone number - (978) 685 - 1770
- Center address - 34 Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA, 01841
Dial (978) 686-0090
- 73 D Winthrop Avenue, Plaza 114, Lawrence, MA, 01843
Main phone number - (978) 686-3017
- Location - 700 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA, 01841
Dial (978) 689-2400
Lazarus House Ministries – This location administers St. Luke’s Dental and Medical Program. Both dental care and medical services are provided, such as medications, lab work, physicals, and child care.
Location of clinic - 260 Park Street
Lawrence, MA, 01841
Dial (978) 269 – 5284 for hours or an appointment.
LifeBridge Salem
Location - 56 Margin Street, Salem, MA, 01970
Phone number of facility (978) 744-0500
Lynn Community Health Center
Focuses on helping individuals and families in the Lynn Massachusetts area.
Address of center - 269 Union Street, Lynn, MA, 01905
Telephone - (781) 581-3900
North Shore Community Health, Inc. – Also has several dental clinic locations and regular facilities.
Family Health Center (with Dental Services)
Location - 47 Congress Street, Salem, MA, 01970
Call (978) 744-8388 for information on high quality, and possibly free dental care such as cleanings, extractions, and consultations.
Another health center is at 302 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Dial (978) 282-8899
89 Foster Street, Peabody, MA, 01960
Call (978) 532-4903
Medical Center of North Shore is a separate facility than the one above.
Location - 47 Congress Street, Salem, MA, 01970
Call (978) 825-1107
A second center is at 89 Foster Street, Peabody, MA, 01960, call (978) 532-4903
Community Health Clinics in Middlesex County
Clinics in Middlesex County Massachusetts and Cambridge can provide free or low cost primary health care for people of all incomes and backgrounds. A number of assistance programs can be offered to qualified people, including prescription expense assistance, family planning, and vision services, among others. In addition, referrals can be made for free or reduced cost specialty care at nearby hospitals in the Cambridge area when necessary.
Many of the leading health and dental centers and clinics Middlesex County Massachusetts are listed below. While in general most community clinics can offer general medical care for adults and children, diabetes care, women's health care, and vision assistance, the services will vary. Therefore if you need help in the form of lower medical or hospital bills you will need to call the facility closest to you in order to get details on the types of care and financial assistance programs offered by the center near you.
Cambridge Health Alliance--Malden
Address - 195 Canal Street, Malden, Massachusetts, 02148
Phone number - (781) 338-0500. Call for information on ways to get health care that are local to the Cambridge Massachusetts area.
CHA Broadway Health Center
Address: 300 Broadway, Somerville, Massachusetts, 02145
Telephone: (617) 284-7000
CHA Cambridge Family Health
2067 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02140
Call (617) 575-5570
This is another local clinic that is part of the Cambridge Health Alliance group of hospital and clinics.
Lowell Community Health Center (LCHC) – Call one of the two nearby clinics in the area.
- 585 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01854. Phone - (978) 937-9700
- 17 Warren Street, Lowell, MA, 01852. Phone - (978) 322-8500
CHA East Cambridge Health Center
163 Gore Street, Cambridge, MA, 02141
Dial (617) 665-3000 for information or to get the hours of the clinic. A number of doctors and medical professionals offer services to patients who need help.
CHA Union Square Family Health
Location - 337 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02143
Phone - (617) 665-3370
CHA Windsor Street Health Center
119 Windsor Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02239
Phone number - (617) 665-3600
Framingham Community Health Center – There are two centers that are part of health center in Framingham. A sliding fee scale may be offered for low income or uninsured patients, which can possibly help people save money on the medical bills and care. Call them for information or referrals to charity care programs.
- 19 Concord Street, Framingham, Massachusetts, 01701. Phone - (508) 370-0113
- 72 Union Street, Framingham, MA, 01702. Phone - (508) 270-5700
Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center - Waltham
Primary health care is provided to selected people in Allston, Brighton, and Waltham areas of Massachusetts.
564 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02452
Phone :(781) 693-3800
Metrowest Free Medical Program – Those who live in the western side of the county may qualify for free health and dental care from this local clinic.
- 105 Hudson Road, Sudbury, MA, 01776. Phone:(508) 532-0739
- 110 Edgell Rd, Framingham, Massachusetts. Phone:(508) 532-8585
The Sharewood Project – Volunteers doctors, nurses, and others administer high quality health care to those in need. Stop by or call The First Church of Malden 184 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA, 02148. (781) 324-8991
Windsor Street Health Center
Clinic address is 119 Windsor St., Cambridge, MA, 02139
Main phone number - (617) 665-3600 to ask about charity care or financial aid programs.
North Cambridge Health Center
Another one of the many clinics in the Cambridge area. Call them for referrals or information on medical checkups, prescriptions, immunizations, and any other services they may administer. Some programs may be focused on low income, children, or uninsured using a sliding fee scale.
Address - 266B Rindge Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140
Phone (617) 665-3340
Riverside Health Center
Health center address - 205 Western Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
Telephone number - (617) 575-5620
Community Health Clinics in Norfolk County
Clinics in Norfolk County can provide free or low cost primary health and dental care for people of all incomes and backgrounds. A number of assistance programs can be offered to qualified people, including prescription expense assistance, family planning, and vision services, among others.
American Family Care-- Urgent Care (Low-Cost Clinic)--Deedham
370 Providence Highway
Dedham, MA, 02026
(781) 461-0200
https://www.afcurgentcarededham.com/
Boston Children's/South Shore Hospital--South Weymouth
55 Fogg Road
South Weymouth, 02190
(781) 624-8000
https://www.childrenshospital.org/about-us/locations/south-shore-hospital
Brigham and Women's Harbor Medical Associates, Urgent Care Center--South Weymouth
Stetson Medical Center
541 Main Street
4th Floor, Suite 414
South Weymouth, MA 02190
https://www.brighamandwomens.org/harbor-medical-associates/urgent-care
Carewell Urgent Care--Needham
922 Highland Avenue
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 400-1383
https://www.carewellurgentcare.com/centers/needham/
Manet Community Health Center at Hough's Neck--Quincy
1193 Sea Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 471-8683
http://www.manetchc.org/
Manet Community Health Center--North Quincy
110 West Squantum Street
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 376-3000
http://www.manetchc.org/
Manet Community Health Center at Snug Harbor--Quincy
9 Bicknell Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 471-4715
http://www.manetchc.org/
Health Imperatives--Weymouth (Sexual and reproductive health, and other medical services)
210 Winter Street
Weymouth, MA 02188
(781) 335-1404
https://healthimperatives.org/
Community Health Clinics in Plymouth County
The clinics offer a wide variety of public health services such as family planning, immunizations, pediatrics, and prescription drugs. If a center can’t meet your medical or dental needs then they will collaborate with other non-profit community agencies and organizations to ensure you get high quality, yet affordable medical care.
Brockton Neighborhood Health Care
63 Main St.
Brockton MA 02301
(508) 559-6699
A federal government qualified health center. Many programs may be offered for free, depending on the patients income and health insurance status. Vouchers for low cost or free prescriptions may be provided too as needed.
Carewell Urgent Care--Norwell
42 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(617) 804-6293
https://www.carewellurgentcare.com/centers/norwell/
Greater New Bedford Community Health Center
135 Marion Rd
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 992-6553
https://gnbchc.org/
Harbor Health Community Community Center--Plymouth (also provides social services, health insurance assistance AND substance abuse counseling)
10 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 115
Plymouth, MA
508-778-5470
https://www.hhsi.us/locations/harbor-community-health-center-plymouth/
Manet Community Health Center--Hull
180 George Washington Boulevard
Hull, Massachusetts, 02045
Dial the clinic at (781) 925-4550 for intake
Sexual Health Imperatives--3 locations in Plymouth County:
Brockton
111 Torrey Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 586-3800
Plymouth
123-1 Camelot Dr.
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 746-8353
Wareham
106 Main Street
Wareham, MA 02571
508-984-5333
https://healthimperatives.org/sexual-and-reproductive-health/#map
Multi-County Services
Massachusetts Access to Recovery (ATR)
Toll-free/confidential help line: 1-855-491-4567 (Mon-Thur, 9-4, excl holidays)
atr@ahpnet.com; www.ma-atr.org
Provides access to a range of services to adults in the early stages of recovery. 5 types of services:
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Individualized Recovery Services
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Basic Needs Purchases (transportation, clothing, hygiene products, Government ID’s/driver’s license, cell phones, gym membership, children’s items, etc.)
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Career Building Initiative to assist participants explore careers, become more employable, and find employment. Includes job readiness programs and occupational training focused on CORI-friendly jobs. Work-Study benefits available to participants ($10 for each session hour attended).
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Sober Home Service: Some participants may be eligible for up to 5 months of rental assistance in a MASH certified Sober Home, including access to a Recovery Coach.
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Care Coordination through a licensed ATR Coordinator to provide oversight and continuity of services.
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Locations:
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Greater Springfield IHR (Institute for Health & Recovery): 155 Maple Street, Suite 304, Springfield, MA 01105
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Downtown Boston Office: IHR (Institute for Health & Recovery, 105 Chauncy Street, Suite #602, Boston, MA 02111
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ATR Coordinator: Patricial Exilus (617) 645-7668
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ATR Coordinator: Raymond Joyner (617) 999-9055
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Client Services Coordinator: Stella Stewart (617) 849-6994
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South Boston Office: Gavin Foundation, 70 Devine Way, South Boston, MA 02127
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New Bedford: Gavin Foundation, 13 North 6th Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
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Worcester: Gavin Foundation, 101 Pleasant Street, Suite #101, Worcester, MA 01609
- ATR Coordinator: John Abbott (508) 459-9645
Barnstable
Harbor Community Health Center--Hyannis
735 Attucks Lane
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-5420
https://www.hhsi.us/locations/harbor-community-health-center-hyannis/
- Assessments
- Brief interventions
- Coaching
- Screenings
- Follow-up visits during medical appointments
- Recommendations and referrals to long-term services
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Boston
Gavin Foundation
70 Devine Way
Boston, MA 02127
PH: 617-268-5000
https://www.gavinfoundation.org/
Residential Programs:
- Charlestown Recovery House, Gavin House, and & Hamilton House: residential treatment programs for adult men seeking to recover from effects of alcohol and drug abuse.
- Graduate Centers: provide longer term residential support in the recovery process
Collaboration Programs:
Community Programs:
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Center for Recovery Services offers assessment and individual and group outpatient treatment for individuals struggling with substance use, abuse, and addiction.
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Devine Recovery Center offers peer to peer community center for people in recovery. Mission: provide a place of support and recreation for persons in recovery from various types of addiction.
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Acute Treatment and Clinical Stabilization Services in Quincy: 64-bed healthcare facility that provides acute treatment services (detox) and Clinical Stabilization services to adults struggling with alcohol and/or drugs, including heroin and prescription drugs.
Essex County
Coming soon!
Middlesex County
CASPAR, Inc. (Cambridge and Somerville Program for Addiction Recovery)
240 Albany Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
PH: 617-661-0600; casparinc.org
Note: Must be current resident of Cambridge or Somerville OR resident prior to incarceration
Services:
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Emergency Service Center: one of 3 shelters in MA that accept homeless people actively using. Provided: Medical & mental health care, food, personal hygiene supplies, clean clothes, counseling, case management, employment, housing, treatment referrals (open 365 days/yr)
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Residential Programs: Designed to help people maintain sobriety, while developing skills to transition onward to independence.
Lowell House Addiction Treatment and Recovery
101 Jackson Street
Lowell, MA 01852
https://www.lowellhouseinc.org/
Helpline/Main PH: (978) 459-8656
After Hours/On-call Clinician: (978) 788-4545
Services:
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Day & Clinical Programs that include 1:1 and group counseling
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Recovery Cafe: Member-run, peer-support space for compassionate, community support
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Structured Outpatient Addictions Programs (SOAP): Highly structured outpatient programs (day and evening) for early-stage recovery
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Residential Program (in-patient) for intensive recovery services
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Recovery Coaching
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Sober Housing
*Insurance/Cost: Most Mass Health plans are accepted, as well as private pay with a sliding scale.
Right Turn
440 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 02472
PH: (781) 646-3800
Intake #: (781) 646-3800 EXT 101
cynthia.wachs@right-turn.org; www.right-turn.net
Services:
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Partial Hospital Program (PHP)
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Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
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Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
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Individual Outpatient Therapy
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Family Services; Family Group–”Family Matters”
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Artists in Recovery Group
**NOTE: All programs and services are covered by certain Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts Health Plan, and other private insurance carriers. Call for more info.
Norfolk County
Coming soon!
Plymouth County
Harbor Health Community Health Center--Plymouth
10 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 115
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508)-778-5470
https://www.hhsi.us/locations/harbor-community-health-center-plymouth/
- Assessments
- Brief interventions
- Coaching
- Screenings
- Follow-up visits during medical appointments
- Recommendations and referrals to long-term services
- Substance Abuse Counseling