MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES IN THE BERKSHIRES
National Hotlines
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State Hotlines
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Berkshire County Hotlines
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National Crisis Hotlines
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Call (800) 273-8255 to connect with a trained crisis worker if you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like any kind of emotional support, available 24/7.
Text HOME to 741-741 to connect with a crisis counselor via text message, available 24/7.
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The crisis counselor is a trained volunteer, not a professional. They can provide support, but not medical advice.
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth ages 13-24
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Call (866) 488-7386 to connect with a trained counselor, available 24/7
You can also text “START” to 678-678 to connect to a counselor
If you are in a crisis and need help immediately, text “NEDA” to 741741 to be connected with a trained volunteer at Crisis Text Line.
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Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message to individuals who are struggling with mental health, including eating disorders, and are experiencing crisis situations.
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Call (800) 931-2237 (translation services are available on the phone) Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm ET and Friday 11am-5pm ET
Online chat Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm ET and Friday 9am-5pm ET
State Crisis Hotlines
Emergency Services Program/Mobile Crisis Intervention
Call 1 (877) 382-1609 for emergency and crisis support if you or a family member are experiencing a mental health/substance use disorder crisis, available 24/7
Call 508-532-2255 to connect with a specialist offering support to those experiencing emotional distress, available 24/7
Berkshire County Crisis Hotlines
Call (413) 499-0412 for emergency needs to activate the Crisis Team (made up of experienced clinicians and operated by the Brien Center) to triage for safety and determine the next best step, available 24/7
The Elizabeth Freeman Center is a nonprofit that provides leadership and services to address domestic and sexual violence in Berkshire County.
Call the hotline at 1-866-401-2425 for support, counseling, advocacy​, and shelter, or just to talk, available 24/7. Their offices are in Pittsfield, North Adams, and Great Barrington, but staff can meet people in safe locations almost anywhere in Berkshire County.
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