Mental Health & Wellbeing Information
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency, or is contemplating suicide or harming others, call 911 immediately.
If you or someone in your family is experiencing a mental health crisis, the Boston Emergency Services Team (BEST) is available 24/7 at 1-800-981-4357.
If you are feeling sad, lonely, hopeless, or suicidal, Samaritans can help. Call or text their 24/7 helpline any time at 877-870-4673. Services are free and confidential.
Resources:
- Community Health and Wellness for Somerville High School Students
- BEST/CSESP Brochure
- Behavioral Health Emergency Services Program - English, Spanish
- Black Mental Health Matters
- CHA Somerville Teen Connection
- COVID-19 Help: Mental Health, Personal Safety & Wellbeing
- HEARTplay
Additional Resources:
- Practicing Self-Care - English, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish
- Positive Self-Esteem and Positive Self-Talk - English, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish
- Meditation and Mindfulness Exercises - English, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish
- Healthy Relationships - English, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish
- Grounding Techniques - English, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish