Resource Website/Helpline Hours

Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence

 

BARCC

(Boston Area Rape Crisis Center)

 

www.BARCC.org

800.841.8371

 

24 hours/7days

Call for questions or concerns about sexual violence- rape, date rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, incest. Services offered include 24 hr accompaniment to the hospital, case management, counseling, and legal services for victims, families and friends. English and Spanish

SafeLink

877.785.2020

24 hours/7days

Massachusetts based hotline that offers information and referrals for domestic violence, dating violence, and violence in the home. English and Spanish

Sexual Health

AIDS Action Committee Helpline

www.AAC.org

HIV/STDÕs: 800.235.2311

Hepatitis: 888.443.4372

Monday-Friday 8AM-9PM

Info and referrals for HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in Massachusetts.

Interpreters available for many languages

Planned Parenthood League of MA

www.PLANNEDPARENTHOOD.com

800.258.4448

Monday-Thursday 9 AM - 8 PM;

Friday 9 AM - 6 PM

Call for information and service referrals dealing with birth control, pregnancy options, Sexually Transmitted Infections including HIV/AIDS and other aspects of reproductive health. English and Spanish

STD411

www.STD411.org

800.235.2311

Monday-Friday 8AM-9PM

Provides information on sexually transmitted diseases and infections and offers service referrals in Massachusetts. Interpreters available for many languages

Maria Talks

www.MARIATALKS.com

877.627.3933

Monday-Friday 8AM-9PM

Offers comprehensive information and referrals targeted to youth and young adults for issues of Adolescent Sexual health including Family Planning, Emergency Contraception, Sexual Assault, STDs, etc.

 

Substance Use

Massachusetts Substance Abuse Information & Education Helpline

www.HELPLINE-ONLINE.com

800.327.5050

24 hours/7days

Info and referrals for drug and alcohol problems including info on rehabilitation, counseling and detox facilities in Massachusetts. Language Interpreters available for many languages

Free Vibe

www.FREEVIBE.com

24 hours/7days

Offers advice on how to determine and talk to youth about their substance abuse and provides free resources as well.

Mental Health

Safe Youth

www.SAFEYOUTH.org

24 hours/7days

Offers information and resources for youth dealing with bullying, school violence, and other unhealthy social relationships and gives referrals to other crisis hotlines.

Nineline

www.NINELINE.org

800.999.9999

24 hours/7days

Call if a youth is facing issues surrounding community violence, depression or suicidal thoughts, or

has general issues with being involved in unhealthy relationships or crisis.

 

DCF (Department for Children & Families) Hotline for information on 51-A filing 

1-800-792-5200

Anonymous calls for questions about how and when to file and for clarity on which situations must  be reported.