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Family/Community Resources

Behavioral Health Help Line (1/11/2023)
The Department of Mental Health has launched a new Behavioral Health Help Line that people can call or text at 833-773-2445. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in more than 200 languages. The helpline can help individuals and families navigate the behavioral health system and access treatment, including mobile crisis services. For more information, please see the FAQ. Anyone with questions or concerns about the helpline can email the helpline director at Mio.Tamanaha@mass.gov

Mental Health and Gender-Affirming Care Resource Guide for Massachusetts LGBTQ2IA+ Young People and Their Trusted Adults (1/11/23) View Guide  


Talking to Children About Traumatic Events (5/25/2022)

Our staff has put together a list of helpful resources that can be used when talking to children about traumatic events. See list of resources


Talking to Children About the Events in Our Nation's Capitol (1/07/2021)

Our staff has put together a list of useful resources that can be used when talking to children about the events at the Capitol and violence in general. See list of resources

Mental Health Supports

YOU Inc CSA/Seven Hills Foundation 
Central Referral 1-855-4YOUINC 
centralreferral@youinc.org

Supports families with children under age 21 with serious emotional disturbance. Provides Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) for families through a wraparound care planning process. The CSA also provides family support and training utilizing family partners (FP) to support and coach parents on navigating through the child’s mental health system. 

Wayside Youth and Families
10 Asylum Street
Milford, MA  01757
Milford Referral Line (508) 745-6294
508-478-6888

 

  • Trauma Intervention Services
  • Children Impacted by Substances
  • Outpatient Counseling
  • In-Home Therapy & Family-based services


Riverside Community Behavioral Health Center
176 West Street
Milford, MA 01757
508-529-7000

  • Outpatient counseling  
  • In-Home Therapy (IHT) ;Therapeutic Mentoring
  • Emergency Services 800-294-4665

Community Impact
12 Congress St, Milford, MA.
508-422-0242 or communityimpactinc@gmail.com

We provide a broad range of clinical mental health services through individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Counseling services are provided for all ages. Accepts most medical insurances.


Chris’ Corner Milford
12 Main Street,
Milford, MA 01757
508-552-8080
info@chriscornermilford.com

Provides recovery-oriented care and support to help individuals, children, and families, with mental health and substance use disorders. Chris’ Corner supports individuals struggling with substance abuse, as well as their families and loved ones. We provide recovery coaching, individual and group therapy, peer support, referrals to treatment centers, advocacy, and educational and vocational opportunities.

Agency and Department Resources

Parent and Teacher Resources

Traducciones/Traduções

¿MI SITUACIÓN DE VIVIENDA CUMPLE CON LA DEFINICIÓN LEGAL DE ESTAR “SIN HOGAR”?

Grief Resources for Parents

Helping Children Cope With Loss, Death, and Grief Tips for Teachers and Parents

Talking to your Children About Traumatic Events

Grief Resources for Parents That Have Lost a Child

Teen Vaping Resources

The Facts About Teen Vaping and Vaping Health Risks

The 101 on e-cigarettes

Coping With Back To School Anxiety

How to Cope With Back-to-School Anxiety

Getting ready to return to school can be stressful for students. Here is a great article

filled with tips on how to reduce first day anxiety and get students back into a routine. 

Teaching Kids to Be Thankful

15 Books That Show Kids What It Means To Be Thankful