Miscellaneous
UMASS Pension Action Center, providing assistance to individuals having trouble understanding or obtaining their pension benefits.
Federal Do Not Call Registry
Catalog Choice, eliminate unwanted catalogs you receive in the mail
Federal Trade Commission, Unsolicited Mail, Telemarketing and Email: Where to Go to “Just Say No”:
Missing Persons Support; resources for people searching for loved ones with mental illness who are missing persons:
Salvation Army USA, Missing Persons – guidelines and procedures, etc.:
NAMI Multicultural
The Depression and Bipolar Support
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, The Office of Minority Health Resource Center (OMHRC) is the nation's largest repository of information on health issues specific to African Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders.
Healthfinder.gov, Encuentre aquí en el healthfinder.gov español las últimas informaciones y respuestas a las preguntas hechas con más frecuencia. Selecione una letra de la lista alfabética inferior para empezar a hojear los temas de salud:
Regional Office for Minority Health:
Center for Multicultural Mental Health Research, their mission is to generate innovative mental health services research that helps shape policy, practice and service delivery to reduce disparities and improve the well-being of multicultural populations:
Center for Multicultural Mental Health, Behavioral Health Disaster Response Training Program:
SAMHSA's Culturally Specific Mental Health Resources:
La Alianza Hispana, Inc., a hub of social service delivery, advocacy, and education in the
Sociedad Latina, viene trabajando con los jóvenes latinos
"Su Familia" National Hispanic Family Health Helpline: 866-783-2645
Health brochures and booklets sent directly to you, (most available in Spanish):
Association canadienne pour la santé mentale, Le contenu de ce site est basé sur les commentaires de parents qui ont vécu cette situation et sur l'expertise de professionnels de la santé mentale et du domaine de l'éducation :
ONLINE SOCIAL COMMUNITIES:
True Acceptance, a online social community that provides opportunities for adults over the age of 18 to meet other adults with mental illness:
No Longer Lonely, online dating designed exclusively for adults with serious mental illness. Membership is reserved solely for those with a diagnosis of schizophrenia , + schizoaffective disorder ,
bipolar disorder , depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder , anxiety, personality disorder , post-traumatic disorder, or disassociative disorder , or eating disorder:
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS:
An Online Support Group is the place to share your experiences, your feelings and wisdom.
A comfort zone for people dealing with the same health challenges.
MDJunction.com , people helping people:
Daily Strength, Free anonymous support from people like you:
Find the Light, Focusing on Mood Disorders , Anxiety, and Substance Abuse
GriefNet.org is an Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss
Forums at Psych Central
Google Directory, Support Groups - Mental Health
ORGANIZATIONS LED by PEOPLE IN RECOVERY :
NAMI Greater Boston Consumer Advocacy/Affiliate Network, is a grassroots organization primarily consisting of mental health consumers:
M-Power, an organization of mental health consumers and current and former psychiatric patients. They advocate for political and social change within the mental health system:
Mental Health
Professional Organizers Web Ring, group of several organizers in
Christian Professional Organizers in
Deaf, Late-Deafened, and Hard of Hearing services
Massachusetts Dept. of Mental Retardation, DMR offices, housing, etc:
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS:
Institute for Community Inclusion, ICI, offers training, clinical, and employment services, conducts research, and provides assistance to organizations to promote inclusion of people with disabilities in school, work, and community activities:
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Lawyers with Depression
Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Parent/Professional Advocacy League, (PAL) advocates for supports, treatments and policies that enable families to live in their communities in an environment of stability and respect:
National Federation for Families for Children's Mental Health (FFCMH), a national family-run organization dedicated exclusively to helping children with mental health needs and their families achieve a better quality of life:
Families for Depression Awareness, helps families recognize and cope with depressive disorders to get people well and prevent suicides:
National Organizations and Information Groups are an invaluable source of information:
Los grupos enumerados en el directorio de las organizaciones de las inhabilidades y de los grupos de la información son una fuente de información inestimable:
Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Mental Health Work Group:
United Jewish Communties (UJC), u nifying North American Jewry UJC represents and serves 155 Jewish federations and 400 independent Jewish communities across
National Council of Churches USA, The NCC's member faith groups — from a wide spectrum of Protestant, Anglican, Orthodox, Evangelical, historic African American and Living Peace churches :
Catholic Directory and Resources:
The Metro Suburban Recovery Learning Community is one of six regional Recovery Learning Communities funded by the Department of Mental Health. We collaborate with current peer run organizations and providers to create activities facilitated by people with mental health conditions
The
The Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community (RLC) is an entirely peer-run organization which aims to connect individuals in recovery with existing peer-run organizations and individuals and to help create new opportunities for support whenever possible:
REFUGEE HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS :
Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights, serves survivors of torture and related trauma, the BCRHHR firmly recognizes the importance of providing care to the whole person, ethnic community support groups and accept people with and without insurance:
International Institute of Boston , provides newcomers with direct and practical assistance in the form of English & literacy courses, Refugee Resettlement services, Citizenship Education , Economic Development, Employment Training & Placement, Legal Aid and Social Services (e.g. crisis intervention, mental health counseling, human trafficking prevention) through the Institute's three sites in
The Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma (HPRT) is a multi-disciplinary program that has been pioneering the health and mental health care of traumatized refugees and civilians in areas of conflict/post-conflict and natural disasters for over two decades.
NARSAD, supports scientific research to find better treatments and ultimately prevent severe mental illnesses:
SEARCHABLE WEB-BASED DATABASES :
DisabilityInfo.org is maintained by New England INDEX. Contained within this site is a wealth of information for people with disabilities, their friends, families and the people who serve them. Information within this site focuses on Massachusetts:
The Mental Health Information Network (MHIN) is provided as an educational service. Links to external websites are provided for educational purposes:
Disability and other resources in
SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAMS
Visit the link below for information on an exciting new consumer run program called C.H.O.I.C.E.S (consumers helping others improve their condition by ending smoking)
The following link details "real life" stories of folks who have overcome their addiction to nicotine.
Smoking Cessation Program for Veterans 1-800-Try-to- Stop ( 800-879-8678 )
www.makesmokinghistory.org/veterans
http://www.smokefree.org http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/tobacco/
SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES
Find educational consultants, psychologists, educational diagnosticians, health care providers, academic therapists, tutors, speech language therapists, occupational therapists, coaches, advocates, and attorneys for children with disabilities on the Yellow Pages for Kids for your state. You will also find special education schools, learning centers, treatment programs, parent groups, respite care, community centers, grassroots organizations, and government programs for children with disabilities :
Respite Care for Children with Special Care Needs "Getting a Break: A Roadmap to Respite Care for
The Higher Education Support Toolkit, developed by the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, provides disability service staff and health care staff with a simple way to work with students who are experiencing challenges arising from their psychiatric disability. The toolkit is available as a free download at the Center's website.
Going to College, A resource for teens with disabilities:
SPED Child and Teen offers valuable information on Massachusetts Area
Special Needs workshops, seminars and more regarding financial help, legal help, and free or low cost family and support programs:
Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities:
10 Tips to End the School Year, other tips and parent resources:
SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS and THIRD PARTY SPECIAL NEEDS POOLED TRUSTS
NAMI's Special Needs Estate Planning Guidance System:
The Special Needs Alliance (SNA) is a national, not for profit organization of attorneys dedicated to the practice of disability and public benefits law:
ElderLawAnswers supports seniors, their families and their attorneys in achieving their goals by providing the following services: The best information on the Internet about crucial legal issues facing seniors; A network of highly qualified elder law attorneys nationwide; Online practice tools for elder law attorneys:
National Elder Law Foundation, Find a Certified Elder Law Attorney
The course schedule consists of eight weekly classes and one day-long class on a Saturday or Sunday. Morning or evening courses are available. This highly participatory, practical course includes: Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices; Gentle stretching and mindful yoga ; Group dialogue and discussions aimed at enhancing awareness in everyday life; Individually tailored instruction; Daily home assignments; Four home practice CDs and a home practice manual; The course is challenging and life-affirming:
Stress Reduction Program, the program consists of eight 2-hour classes and a half-day workshop held at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA, body scan meditation (a directed tour of attention through the body), gentle stretching and hatha yoga , and sitting medication, instruction in informal mindulness meditation:
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a stress reduction technique that uses the mind's ability to be aware. The course consists of weekly group classes. Participants will be introduced to and will practice guided mindfulness meditation, relaxation techniques , gentle yoga stretches and self-inquiry exercises. It is beneficial for anyone who wants to cope with stress in a healthy manner, classes in
This course is modeled after the internationally recognized Stress Reduction Program established by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at
Classes in
SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS :
Samaritans of
As the nation's leading organization working to reduce emotional distress and prevent suicide among college students , The Jed Foundation is protecting the mental health of students across the country:
The Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention, mission is to support and develop effective suicide prevention initiatives by providing leadership and advocacy, promoting collaborations among organizations, developing and recommending policy and promoting research and development. Website also has lots of resources and useful links:
Question, Persuade, and Refer -- 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer to someone to help. QPR can be learned in as little as an one hour:
SAMHSA Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
Massachusetts Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
Recovery Community Organizations in
SUPPORT GROUPS :
Gateway to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Information: The
Smart Recovery, An alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous for recovery from addictions. Statewide meeting list.
Phone: (781) 891-7574:
Dual Recovery: Weekly Tuesdays, beginning February 3rd from
Overeaters Anonymous
A NEW TEEN SIBLING SUPPORT GROUP (ages 13-16) is forming in conjunction with
For more information, email Beth@fcbcsupport.org .
DBSA group meets in
Support group for parents who suffer from depression, anxiety and/or mental illness meets at
*Childcare will be provided at the meeting.
Please contact Kathleen MacDonald kathleen@gomanagement.net to RSVP if you are going to be bringing your children.
Recovery is REAL JP Chapter
-Tuesdays 3:30 to 5 pm at 284 Amory Street Jamaica Plain 02130 Near Stony Brook T Stop
-Group directed and Peer Facilitated Support Group
Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community/ Peer Education Resource Center (PERC)
129 Portland Street Boston, MA 02114 - near North Station T Stop, Call 617-788-1034 before you come. Coffee House
-Saturday 2-5:30 pm - a Peer meeting where people can come to get together on a Saturday
-Meet others, sit down, drink coffee and share your problems
-Make use of the computers and the resource center
DBSA support group meeting, every Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm, Valley Human Services, 95 South St., Ware, 01082 .
Contact dbsouthbridge@yahoo.com
Parent Support Group
Thursdays,
Parents, Do you have a child with emotional or behavioral health care needs? Are the holidays too busy? Take a few minutes to relax and have a nice warm coffee or tea, sprinkled with Understanding, Support, and Resources.
No RSVP necessary, come when you can.... On site Childcare Provided, Refreshments will be served
For more information, please contact Kathy Hamelin at (978)632-2321 x49
Parent Support Groups (with children addicted to substance abuse )
2009 Expressive Arts Sibling Groups
Winter and Spring series for brothers and sisters of children with disabilities , chronic mental illnesses and/or severe medical problems. Weekly and monthly offerings for children 5 to 15 years old. Space is limited.
These are offered in
A new Foundation for Children with Behavioral Challenges (FCBC) support group is forming in the Wrentham area .
Contact Beth Edelstein at Beth@fcbcsupport.org for more details!
The West Suburban Site Parent Peer Support group has relocated to: Metro West Supported Housing,
Call Chip Wilder, Director of Family Options to register at 508-485-5051, x240 . This group meets weekly on Wednesday's.
Peer Support Group Thursdays 3-4pm (ASL Interpreter Provided)
Dual Recovery Peer Support Group , Thursdays 7-8pm (ASL Interpreter Provided)
Parent Peer Support Group , Thursdays 10-11am St. Chrysostom's Church (Davidson Room) 1 Linden St (corner of Hancock & Linden),
North Quincy Mental Health Peer Support Group, Saturdays 10:30-11:30am Emmanual Parish Church, 519 Washington St., Braintree Peer Support Group, 2nd Thursday/month Neponset River House, 595 Pleasant St., Norwood
Winchester Hospital, support groups http://www.winchesterhospital.org/community/search/searchDefault.asp Newton Wellesley Hospital, support groups
http://www.nwh.org/itemDetail.asp?categoryID=24&itemID=17364
Lowell General Hospital, support groups
Emerson Hospital, support groups
DBSA-Boston offers a variety of support groups for both people with affective disorders and their friends and families
Hearing Voices Group
Every Tuesday,
DBT Peer Support Group:
Join Melanie for this new peer support group based in learning about distress tolerance skills taught in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
~ Melanie will guide individuals to explore how to better tolerate distress and difficult emotions using these skills.
~ No prior experience with DBT required!
When: Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. (Cancelled on 11/27)
Where: Holyoke RCC, 187 High St., Suite 303, Holyoke
Social Anxiety Support Group:
Join Sera and others from the community in this group intended for individuals who have difficulty with anxiety and being around others, particularly in groups.
~ For the safety of the group, number of participants is limited to 6 and no one will be
able to join the group more than five minutes after the designated start time.
~ Groups will be held in a closed-door setting before regular open hours, and participants
can stay after the group for open hours or leave prior to the arrival of other individuals.
~ Groups will start with a quiet moment, followed by check-ins and the introduction of
topics or open talk time. Light snacks will be provided.
When: Fridays from
Where:
***Sign-up is encouraged due to the limited space.
Call 413-539-5941, x203 with questions or to sign up
Advocates, Inc., Peer Support Group, Fridays
Advocates, Inc., WRAP Support Group, every Wednesday
Peer Support Group, every Tuesday,
The Children's Room helps grieving children, teens and families in our community to go on living fully. We serve families from over 75 cities and towns in
NAMI Massachusetts, supports groups for people in recovery and support groups for family members and caregivers:
Samaritans, Grief Support Services and Helplines (Greater
Parent/Professional Advocacy League, Parent Support Group listing for viewing or printing out:
Asperger's Association of New England, various support groups
Children and Adults with AD/HD, Mass chapter:
Tourettes Syndrome Association, Inc.,
Anxiety Support groups in
Abraham Low Self-Help Systems (formerly Recovery Inc.), meetings in
Depression Bipolar Support
Brain Injury Association of
Epilepsy Foundation of Mass. & Rhode Island, adults, ages 18 and over, living with epilepsy an opportunity to share common experiences through a supportive group, also provide families the opportunity to share common experiences, network and support one another through Parent and Family Support Network (PFSN) Group gatherings:
Caregiver
Alzheimers Association, Massachusetts Chapter, support groups for caregivers
The Sibling Support Project is a national effort dedicated to the life-long concerns of brothers and sisters of people who have special health, developmental, or mental health concerns. Find a Sibhop near you:
American Tinnitus Association, ATA support network
Mentalhelp.net website, American self-help support groups, you may be able to find other support groups using this site:
Metro Suburban Recovery Learning Community
AdCare Hospital, Outpatient Groups, click on location for details
North Shore Medical Center, outpatient support groups
A free group for siblings (ages 5-12) of children/adolescents with behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges
Parent Partnership Program, building strength, hope & resiliency
A free support group for Parents who's adolescent or your adult is struggling with substance abuse
MBTA Reduced Fare Program, Application for
Public transportation options in your community
MAB Community Services has volunteers available for transportation for those that are legally blind in
Call (508) 854-0700 for intake. Donation - couple of dollars
Minuteman Senior Services website has a transportation guide on sixteen Minuteman senior service towns (Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Boxborough, Burlington, Carlisle, Concord, Harvard, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Wilmington, Winchester & Woburn).Click on link for transportation in individual towns or complete transportation guide.
MassHealth members who need non-emergency transportation to and from medical appointments may be eligible for free transportation services. Eligible members who use private or public transportation can get reimbursement for their transportation expenses. Eligible members who need dial-a-ride services can get van or taxi service free of charge. Call MassHealth at 1-800-841-2900 to for more information about medical related transportation.
Charity Cars, Inc., national charity that provides donated vehicles free of charge to struggling families willing to work and become self-sufficient, tax-paying members of the community, how to apply for a vehicle:
Good News Garage is working hard to find good donated cars in Massachsetts to help qualified low-income families
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, The Ride and
Franklin Regional Transit Authority, Paratransit service available. Call for more information and to apply
Greenfield-Montague Transportation Area
Merrimack Valley Regional Transportation Authority,
Nantucket Regional Transit Authority, Paratransit service is available. Call for more information and to apply
Massachusetts Transportation Options, listing of known public transportation options by county and some towns
TRUST AND GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES
Massachusetts Bar Association, Client Service Pamphlets: What is a Guardian and a Conservator? Living Wills and Health Care Proxies? and more
The Handbook on Guardianship and the Alternatives , (a PDF file, 109 pgs) an explanation in simple terms of guardianship, conservatorship and other options.
Copyright 2007 by Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee
ElderLawAnswers, the combination of an informed consumer and a qualified attorney produces the best legal results for the clients.
ElderLawAnswers supports seniors, their families and their attorneys in achieving their goals (find an attorney, etc.):
Find a lawyer in your area of Massachusetts whose practice includes Guardianships and Conservatorships:
UTILITY PROGRAMS :
Low Income Energy (Gas, Oil, and Electric) Programs in
SafeLink Wireless is a government support program that provides a free cell phone and airtime each month for income-eligible customers:
The Citizens Energy Oil Heat Program was created for people who are struggling to pay their heating bills in
MassSAVE, in addition to in-home programs and incentives,
VETERANS RESOURCES :
The Veterans' Administration offers a Special Pension with Aid and Attendance (A&A) benefit that is largely unknown. This Special Pension (part of the VA Improved Pension program) allows for Veterans and surviving spouses who require the regular attendance of another person to assist in eating, bathing, dressing, undressing or taking care of the needs of nature to receive additional monetary benefits. It also includes individuals who are blind or a patient in a nursing home because of mental or physical incapacity. Assisted care in an assisted living facility also qualifies.
National Center for PTSD
The
The Dial-A-Lawyer phone number is 617-338-0610.
Veterans Resources at the NAMI website:
Veterans Outreach and Counseling in
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Hotline, Staffed 24/7 with Mental Health professionals who can refer callers to one of more than 120 VA crisis centers closest to them. Their goal is to get the veteran the best immediate help needed: 800-273-8255. Spanish speaking line is 888-628-9454.
VA New
Giveanhour.org, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free mental health services to
Vet-to-Vet (Women's Veteran's self-help support group), meets Thursdays from
Designed by
A variety of resources to treatment providers, veterans, and their family members by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
The Department of Defense launched a web portal that allows service members to seek mental health treatments focused on post-deployment problems
Suicide Prevention Tools from US Army
To support and empower soldiers, civilians, families and veterans in minimizing suicide behavior by providing tools for human resource personnel and commanders
Reports on Suicide Prevention , Depression and Treatment among Veterans
This issue of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Report examines data from veterans aged 21 to 39 who have experienced Major Depressive Disorder .
This second report, prepared by the Congressional Research Service , discusses data and risk and protective factors for suicide in the general population and among veterans.
Online Directory of Resources for Wounded Veterans and their Families:
The National Resource Directory is a web site, developed jointly by the Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs, that provides over ten thousand services and resources available through governmental and non-governmental organizations to support recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration into the community.
Operation Healthy Reunions, Information for troops and their families:
The Warmline is a call in service that provides the community with a place to turn if they need someone to talk to. The Warmline Staff are Mental Health Consumers. All staff have received the training and education needed to provide Warmline services to the community. All calls are kept confidential. What you say is kept between you and the Warmline staff. The only exception is when the call is considered a crisis. In this case the call will be referred to the crisis service.
MetroBoston
MetroBoston Recovery Learning Community
Phone: 877-733-7563 (877-PEER LNE)
Hours: Mon. Thurs. & Sat.
Center Club Warmline
Phone: (617) 675-3873
Hours: Mon-Sun
Casa Primavera Warmline
Phone: (617) 445-8017
Hours: M-F
Metro Surburban Area
C.A.S.T.L.E.
Phone: (617) 610-7907
Hours: Su-F
The Peer Line
Phone: (508) 312-5139
Hours: M-F
Consumer Warmline
Phone: (800) 243-5836
Hours: Mon-Fri
Phone: 781-862-3600 or 781-860-0570
Hours: Mon.-Fri.
Cross Connections
Phone: (978) 629-8485
Hours: M-F 4-7 pm &
Tradewind Warmline
Phone: (508) 864-0270
Hours: Fri
The Central Mass Recovery Learning Community
Phone: 508-468-9740
Hours: Mon-Sun
Westwinds Warmline
Phone: (508) 426-1660
Hours: Mon-Sun
Northeast Area
Project Rap
Phone: (978) 922-0000
Hours: Mon-Fri
Phone: (413) 747-8658
Hours: Thurs-Sun
List of known Warmlines
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