🚨 Medical Emergency? Call 911.
Mental health crisis: Call or text 988  ·  MA Behavioral Health Helpline: 833-773-2445 (24/7 · 200 languages)

🚨 Crisis Hotlines

Immediate support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

24/7

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Available to all Boston residents.

24/7

MA Behavioral Health Helpline

State-run helpline connecting Massachusetts residents to mental health and substance use services. Available in 200 languages. Call or text anytime.

24/7

BMC Behavioral Health Crisis Line

Urgent crisis evaluation for mental health or substance use. Covers Boston and Brookline. Skip the ER — call this first.

24/7 · Youth

Mobile Crisis Intervention (Youth)

On-site or in-home crisis assessment for young people. Serves youth on MassHealth, Medicare, or uninsured.

24/7

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse. Text START to 88788. Chat at thehotline.org.

24/7

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free treatment referrals for mental health and substance use. English and Spanish. Connects to local facilities and support groups.

Free · Mon–Fri

NAMI Massachusetts Compass Line

Peer and family support staffed by people with lived experience. Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM.

Teens

TXT 4 HELP — Safe Place

Text-based crisis resource for teens needing immediate safety support. Available anywhere in the US, 24 hours a day.

🏥 Major Boston Hospitals

Academic medical centers and specialty hospitals serving Greater Boston

Hospital Address Phone Known For
Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114 617-726-2000 Ranked #1 in New England; cancer, neurology, cardiology
Boston Medical Center 1 BMC Place, Boston, MA 02118 617-638-8000 Boston’s largest safety-net hospital; trauma, behavioral health
Brigham and Women’s Hospital 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115 617-732-5500 Women’s health, cardiovascular, transplant, oncology
Boston Children’s Hospital 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 617-355-6000 Pediatric specialty care; ranked #1 children’s hospital in the US
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 617-667-7000 Cardiology, transplant, gastroenterology
Tufts Medical Center 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111 617-636-5000 Academic medical center; cardiac care, oncology, pediatrics
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital 300 First Avenue, Charlestown, MA 02129 617-573-7000 Stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury rehabilitation
Arbour Hospital 49 Robinwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02130 617-522-4400 Inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use

🏘 Community Health Centers

Federally qualified health centers — most accept all insurance, MassHealth, and sliding-scale fees

Whittier Street Health Center

📍 1290 Tremont Street, Roxbury, MA 02120

Full-service primary care, behavioral health, dental, eye care, and urgent care serving Roxbury. Care provided regardless of ability to pay.

Primary Care
Dental
Urgent Care

Codman Square Health Center

📍 637 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124

Comprehensive community health in Dorchester. Over 110,000 patient contacts per year. Multilingual, multicultural staff with strong community programs.

Primary Care
Pediatrics
Community Programs

East Boston Neighborhood Health Center

📍 10 Gove Street, East Boston, MA 02128

Primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services. Strong bilingual capacity serving the neighborhood’s large Spanish-speaking population.

Bilingual
Dental

South End Community Health Center

📍 1601 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118

Serving the South End and Lower Roxbury for over 50 years. Adult medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, behavioral health, and HIV services. Accepts all payers.

HIV Services
OB/GYN

South Cove Community Health Center

📍 885 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111

Specializes in serving Boston’s Asian-American communities. Services available in Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and other Asian languages.

Asian Language Services
Cultural Care

North End Waterfront Health

📍 332 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Full primary care, behavioral health, dental, and specialty services including geriatric care for the North End and Waterfront neighborhoods.

Geriatrics
Dental

DotHouse Health

📍 1353 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122

Strong focus on behavioral health integration. Pediatrics, adult medicine, and substance use disorder treatment. Multilingual services available.

Behavioral Health
Substance Use

Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center

📍 632 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121

Primary care, behavioral health, and social services for Dorchester and Mattapan residents. Sliding fee scale available.

Sliding Scale
Social Services
Find More Centers: Boston HealthNet includes 15+ community health centers affiliated with Boston Medical Center. Visit bmc.org/boston-healthnet or call 833-773-2445 to find the center nearest you.

🧠 Mental Health Services

Outpatient therapy, psychiatric care, and community mental health programs

BMC Community Behavioral Health Center

📍 1 BMC Place, Boston, MA 02118
1-800-981-4357 (24/7 crisis)

One-stop behavioral health care for mental health and substance use. 24/7 crisis evaluation, urgent visits, and routine therapy. Serves Boston and Brookline.

Crisis Care
Therapy
24/7

MGH Psychiatry Outpatient

📍 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114

Comprehensive outpatient psychiatric services including therapy, medication management, and specialty clinics for PTSD, OCD, and depression.

Psychiatry
PTSD
OCD

The Dimock Center

📍 55 Dimock Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Integrated health and human services in Roxbury. Mental health counseling, substance use treatment, primary care, and dental. Serves all regardless of ability to pay.

Mental Health
Substance Use

Casa Esperanza

📍 Multiple Boston locations

Bilingual and bicultural behavioral health for Boston’s Latino community. Mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and HIV testing in English and Spanish.

Bilingual
Latino Community

Massachusetts Behavioral Health Access

📍 Online — massbehavioralhealthaccess.org
massbehavioralhealthaccess.org

Searchable statewide database of mental health and substance use providers. Filter by location, insurance, specialty, and language. Free to use.

Directory
Virtual Options

Arbour Hospital

📍 49 Robinwood Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment for adults and adolescents. Programs for depression, anxiety, trauma, and dual diagnosis. Joint Commission accredited.

Inpatient
Adolescents

💊 Substance Use Treatment

Recovery support, treatment referrals, and harm reduction programs

Free

MA Substance Use Helpline

The only statewide public resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services. Free, confidential, and staffed by trained specialists.

24/7

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free treatment referrals for substance use disorders. English and Spanish. Connects callers to local facilities and support groups.

Organization Address Phone Services
BMC Addiction Medicine 1 BMC Place, Boston, MA 02118 617-638-8000 MAT, detox, counseling, naloxone, harm reduction
The Dimock Center 55 Dimock Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 617-442-8800 Residential, outpatient, and dual diagnosis treatment
Arbour Hospital 49 Robinwood Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-4400 Inpatient detox, dual diagnosis, adolescent programs
Bay Cove Human Services 66 Canal Street, Boston, MA 02114 617-371-3000 Residential treatment, case management, crisis stabilization
DotHouse Health 1353 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122 617-288-3230 Outpatient SUD treatment integrated with primary care

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Health Resources

Affirming healthcare, mental health support, and community services

Fenway Health — Ansin Building

📍 1340 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215

Boston’s premier LGBTQ+ health center. Full primary care, behavioral health, dental, eye care, HIV/STI services, transgender healthcare, and Violence Recovery Program. Extended hours.

Trans Health
HIV/STI
Dental

Fenway Health — South End

📍 142 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

Second Fenway location offering primary care, behavioral health, HIV and STI services, and transgender care in a welcoming, affirming environment.

Primary Care
Trans Health

Sidney Borum Jr. Health Center

📍 75 Kneeland Street, Boston, MA 02111

Non-judgmental care for ages 12 to 29. Medical care, mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, STD testing, and transgender care.

Youth (12–29)
Trans Care

Fenway Health Violence Recovery Program

📍 1340 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215

Free counseling and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and anti-LGBTQ violence. Specializes in LGBTQ+ survivors.

Free
DV Survivors

The Trevor Project

📍 National — available to all Boston LGBTQ+ youth

Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. 24/7 phone, text (START to 678-678), and chat support.

Youth Crisis
24/7

Greater Boston PFLAG

📍 Multiple support group locations across Boston

Support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and their families. Trained volunteers available via helpline.

Family Support
Peer Support

👩 Women’s Health Resources

Reproductive health, maternal care, and domestic violence support

Organization Contact Services
Brigham and Women’s Hospital 617-732-5500 · 75 Francis Street OB/GYN, maternal-fetal medicine, breast care, menopause, gynecologic oncology
BMC Women’s Health 617-638-8000 · 1 BMC Place OB/GYN, high-risk pregnancy, postpartum care, domestic violence counseling
Planned Parenthood — Boston 617-616-1616 · 1055 Commonwealth Ave Reproductive health, contraception, STI testing, abortion services, gender-affirming care
BARCC (Boston Area Rape Crisis Center) 800-841-8371 (24/7) · barcc.org Free, confidential support for sexual violence survivors. Crisis counseling, advocacy, legal support
Casa Myrna 617-521-0100 (24/7) · casamyrna.org Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and advocacy for DV survivors in Greater Boston
Jane Doe Inc. 617-248-0922 · janedoe.org Statewide coalition connecting DV and sexual assault survivors to local services
Renewal House 617-442-3900 Emergency shelter and transitional housing for women and children fleeing domestic violence

🏠 Health Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness

Medical care, shelter health services, and support without barriers

Boston Health Care for the Homeless (BHCHP)

📍 780 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118

Boston’s primary healthcare provider for people experiencing homelessness. Primary care, dental, behavioral health, and medical respite at 30+ sites. Walk-ins welcome. No insurance required.

No Insurance Required
Walk-In

Barbara McInnis House

📍 780 Albany Street (Jean Yawkey Place), Boston, MA 02118

The nation’s first medical respite facility. Short-term recuperative care for patients too ill for shelter but not requiring hospitalization. 103 beds, 24/7 nursing, three meals daily.

Medical Respite
24/7

Pine Street Inn

📍 444 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

New England’s largest homeless services provider. Emergency shelter, transitional housing, employment support, and on-site BHCHP health clinics.

Shelter
On-Site Clinic

St. Francis House

📍 39 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

Daytime resource center offering meals, clothing, employment services, and health referrals. Open daily with no barriers to access.

Day Services
Meals

🦷 Dental & Vision Care

Affordable dental and vision services including dental school clinics

Organization Address / Phone Notes
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine 1 Kneeland Street, Boston · 617-636-6828 Comprehensive dental care at reduced rates by supervised dental students. Accepts most insurance and sliding-scale payments.
BU Goldman School of Dental Medicine 100 East Newton Street, Boston · 617-638-4700 Full dental services at significantly reduced rates. Accepts MassHealth and sliding-scale fees.
BHCHP Dental Clinic 780 Albany Street, Boston · 857-654-1605 Six-chair dental clinic for people experiencing homelessness. Daily walk-in availability. No insurance required.
Whittier Street Health Center Dental 1290 Tremont Street, Roxbury · 617-427-1000 Full dental services integrated with primary care. Accepts MassHealth and sliding-scale fees.
Fenway Health Dental 1340 Boylston Street, Boston · 617-267-0900 Dental care within Fenway’s full-service health center. Accepts most insurance.
New England Eye Center (Tufts) 800 Washington Street, Boston · 617-636-4600 Full ophthalmology and optometry services. Academic eye center with broad specialty coverage.
Can’t afford dental care? Massachusetts residents on MassHealth (Medicaid) are eligible for dental benefits. Call 211 or visit mass.gov to check eligibility. Both Tufts and BU dental schools offer significant savings and are open to patients of all ages.

This directory is maintained for informational purposes. Always call ahead to confirm hours, services, and availability. For medical emergencies, call 911.  |  Boston Health Journal