Resources
We have compiled this list of resources to help connect you to organizations doing incredible work throughout the Commonwealth and the country. Please reach out to us if you need further assistance.
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*In emergency situations, call 911.*
211 Information and Referral Search
Dial 2-1-1 for free and confidential information and referral.
This lifeline is available 24/7 and provides free, confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Online chat and text support are also available.
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP)
If you or a family member is experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis, the Emergency Services Program/Mobile Crisis Intervention (ESP/MCI) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Anyone may contact ESP/MCI for assistance Call toll-free, day or night, and enter your zip code. Have a pen or pencil and a piece of paper handy. Once you enter your zip code, you will get the phone number of the closest Emergency Services Program/Mobile Crisis Intervention that serves you. Click here to find the contact information for the ESP closest to you.
Massachusetts Resources for Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
On this page, you will find a variety of different local and statewide programs available across the Commonwealth dedicated to providing you with the support you need. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or is in an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Information on and Search Tools for Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers for Women
Find information on drug and alcohol treatment designed specifically for women, including numbers to call immediately, search tools to find local providers, and information on what treatment designed for women looks like.
Safelink is a 24-hour toll-free domestic violence multilingual statewide hotline.
Phone: 1 (877) 785-2020
TTY: 1 (877) 521-2601
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The Disability Law Center (DLC) is the Protection and Advocacy agency for Massachusetts. DLC is a private, non-profit organization responsible for providing protection and advocacy for the rights of Massachusetts residents with disabilities. DLC receives federal, state and private funding but is not part of the state or federal government.
Disability Law Center en Español
El Disability Law Center (DLC, siglas en inglés) es la agencia de protección y defensa del estado de Massachusetts. El DLC es una organización privada, sin fines de lucro, responsable de proporcionar protección y defensa a los derechos de los residentes incapacitados del estado de Massachusetts. El DLC recibe fondos económicos federales, estatales y privados pero no forma parte del gobierno estatal o federal.
Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
Phone: (800) 392-6950; (617) 727-5550
TTY: (800) 392-6556
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Phone: (617) 740-1600
TTY: (617) 740-1700
Video Phone: (617) 326-7546
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MassRehab)
Phone: (617) 204-3600
TTY: (800) 245-6543
Work Without Limits is a statewide network of engaged employers and innovative, collaborative partners that aims to increase employment among individuals with disabilities.
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Child at Risk Hotline (DCF 24-Hour Hotline)
The hotline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with DCF Area offices fielding calls weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Judge Baker covering evenings and weekends. A 30-member staff is trained to assess the urgency of each call, elicit critical information, and provide a sympathetic ear. In situations where children are at imminent risk, an emergency response is initiated, with DCF field staff launching the investigations.
Hotline: (800) 792-5200
Hotline to refer callers to emergency food resources in their community. Offered in 160+ languages.
Hotline: (800) 645-8333
TTY: (800) 377-1292
Child Nutrition Outreach Program
Massachusetts Advocates for Children
Provides assistance, with an emphasis on policy, to children experiencing barriers to education due to disabilities, homelessness, suspension or expulsion, or domestic violence.
English Hotline: (617) 357-8431 ext. 3224
Hotline en Español (617) 357-8431 ext. 3237
Parental Stress Line Toll-Free
Toll-free confidential helpline providing support for Massachusetts parents.
Hotline: (800) 632-8188
Postpartum Support International Help Line
For support, call 1-800-944-4773 (#1 En Español or #2 English) or text “Help” to 800-944-4773 (English) or 971-203-7773 (En Español). You can also find additional resources here for postpartum individuals and families.
Provides resources and support for those experiencing infant loss. Referrals are also welcome.
Phone: (800) 332-2733
Massachusetts’ leading family support organization, the Children’s Trust leads statewide efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect by supporting parents and strengthening families. As an umbrella organization, the Children's Trust funds, evaluates, and promotes the work of over 100 agencies that serve parents.
Find additional resources here
Phone: (617) 727-8957
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(800) 272-4232
Healing Abuse Working For Change (HAWC)
HAWC Centers provide a 24-hour abuse hotline.
Hotline: (800) 547-1649
TTY: (978) 744-1818
Learn about Substance Use in Women & Women-only Rehab Programs
Learn How Substance Use Disorders Differently Affect Men and Women
Phone: (800) 841-2900 (Member Customer Service Center)
Phone: (888) 665-9993 (Enrollment Center)
TTY: (800) 497-4648
Massachusetts Substance Abuse Information and Education Hotline
Provides referrals and information about treatment and prevention services throughout Massachusetts.
Hotline: (800) 327-5050
TTY: (888) 448-8321
Phone: (800) 258-4448
US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health
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Impact of COVID-19 on Women in the Labor Force
Have you been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic? This guide explains the current “she-cession” and provides practical resources to help women plan for their futures.
A federal and state collaboration designed to enhance and align the services offered to Massachusetts businesses. Services range from recruitment and hiring, training grants, tax credits, tax incentives, layoff aversion and more.
Massachusetts One-Stop Career Centers
Job seekers can access a variety of job assistance services, including working with experienced career counselors, attending workshops and short-term training, develop your resume, write cover letters, and more. Using the link above, you can find the regional career center closest to you.
US Department of Labor Women’s Bureau
Women of Color in the Workplace: The Persistent Obstacles and How you can Rise to Meet Them
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Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (BAGLY)
National Hotline: (888) 843-4564
Youth Talkline: (800) 246-7743
Greater Boston Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
PFLAG uses support, education, resources, and advocacy to foster dialogue, create safe environments, counter homophobia and violence, and help parents and families to understand and connect with their LGBT children.
Phone: (866) 427-3524
Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC)
Mental Health and Gender-Affirming Care Resource Guide
This guide was made to support Massachusetts LGBTQ2IA+ young people and their trusted adults, by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office.
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Greater Springfield Women’s Economic Security Hub
The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts created a hub of resources focusing on the Greater Springfield area, designed to support women during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hub contains information on the factors that contribute to economic security, as well as organizations in the Springfield area to support women.
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Recourses and information for survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Hotline: (800) -799-7233
TTY: (800) -787-3224
Text “START” to 88788
Massachusetts Rape Crisis Centers
Crisis centers are organized by region in the link above and here.
Hotline en Español : (800) 223-5001
Massachusetts Resources for Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
On this page, you will find a variety of different local and statewide programs available across the Commonwealth dedicated to providing you with the support you need. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or is in an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Securing Housing After Domestic Violence
Sexual Assault: Awareness and Recovery for Students
Sexual Assault Prevention & Survivor Services
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN)
Ride-Sharing Sexual Assault Safety Guide
Finding Courage and Hope: Financial Support for Women Experiencing Domestic Violence
This guide has resources to understand financial abuse, and includes planning advice to protect yourself and your family if you are experiencing financial abuse and/or domestic violence.
Voices Against Violence Resources
Resources on this page include food, clothing, culturally-specific resources, language-specific resources, and more to support survivors and their loved ones.
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Free career technical training and education program offered by the federal government. Residential program provides hands-on training, job placement, and ongoing support after graduation. Use the links below to find a Job Corps Center near you.
Connecticut River Valley (Chicopee, Holyoke, Springfield)
Lawrence, Greater Lowell, North Shore
YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
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Learn more about serving on and applying to state boards or commissions in any department
Boston Women’s Workforce Council
Harvard Kennedy School Women & Public Policy Program
Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women
Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus
Rutgers University Center for American Women & Politics
UCLA Center for the Study of Women
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Provides free legal assistance in civil matters to low-income individuals in the Greater Boston area. Services include advocacy in family law, health law, disability law, housing, welfare, and immigration law. Eligibility restrictions include income guidelines.
Phone: (617) 371-1234
Website in an kreyòl ayisyen (Haitian Creole)
Website in bằng tiếng việt (Vietnamese)
Massachusetts Office for Refugees and Immigrants
Phone: (617) 727-7888
TTY: (617) 727-8147
Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance
Phone: (617) 586-1340 (must leave a voicemail)