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In Crisis? 
Call or Text 988

Problems with Gambling?

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Youth Resources

Check yourself (or a friend)! 

  • Anonymous Mental Health Screening

    Anonymous Mental Health Screening

    Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a behavioral health professional.  This program is completely anonymous and confidential.

  • Taking Care of my Mental Health

    Taking Care of my Mental Health

    These resources can help you navigate life’s challenges, practice self-care and coping, and/or find the support of professionals.

  • Hey Sam

    Hey Sam

    Hey Sam is a dedicated peer-to-peer texting service for people up to 24 years old.  If you or someone you know is feeling lonely, depressed, overwhelmed, or suicidal, we are here for you 

When to seek help

  • Having Suicidal Thoughts?

    Having Suicidal Thoughts?

    If you are feeling suicidal, lonely, or depressed, we are here for you. Whatever the reason, you will get help from a trained volunteer offering nonjudgmental support.

  • Want to help a Friend Who’s Struggling?

    Want to help a Friend Who’s Struggling?

    How can you tell whether a friend is just having a tough day or dealing with something more serious? Learn the warning signs here.

Help Me Cope

  • Me and My Emotions (13+)

    Me and My Emotions (13+)

    Build skills for mental wellness

  • Teen Central

    Teen Central 

    A resource for teens to support and improve the lives of each other while protecting their identities and anonymity.

  • ReachOut

    ReachOut 

    Provides pre-moderated forums to offer as a safe space for discussions of any kind. Meant for ages 13-24

  • Welcome to imi

    Welcome to imi

    Guides built for and with LGBTQ+ teens to help you explore your identity and support your mental health.  

  • Youth Healing Space

    Youth Healing Space

    As young people of color, we can rely on each other and our communities to build resilience and gain the skills we need to thrive.  Together, we can find the help, hope, and healing we need to thrive! 

  • Afiya Peer Respite

    Afiya Peer Respite

    Prioritize offering an alternative to/supporting people to avoid psychiatric hospitalization and other more invasive/disruptive interventions.  24/7 Peer support available, must be 18+, up to 7-night stay, no insurance needed, FREE 

  • Speaking of Hope

    Speaking of Hope

    Promoting self-discovery and well-being in youth and young adults through shared experiences and resources. 

Get a mentor, Be a Mentor

413Cares.org/mentoring - Connect with organizations looking for mentees to join their programs and be a part of positive youth-adult relationships.

Learn More

Educate yourself / Learn more

  • Mental Health & My Culture Video Series

    Mental Health & My Culture Video Series 

    Welcome to the Letters to Strangers Mental Health Video Series - a look at how our personal histories, identities, cultures, and other intersectionalities interact with mental health

  • Mental Health in Teens

    Mental Health in Teens

    Teenage years bring on so much change that it can leave your head spinning. The good news is that if you ask for help and support early on, you can find healthy ways to help you get through your teen years and prepare for life as a young adult 

  • Wellness Resources for Students

    Wellness Resources for Students

    It is not easy to know who to talk to or where to go for help. We want you to know that you are not alone. 

  • Vital Video Series

    Vital Video Series

    Vital is a series of brief videos in three languages (English, Mandarin, and Vietnamese) that explore the universal experiences of stress, mistakes & failures, and loss & grief from an Asian/Asian American perspective  

  • It Gets Better

    It Gets Better

    A tool for LGBTQ+ teens, by LGBTQ+ teens and their allies to help you explore your identity and support your mental health 

  • KidsHealth for TEENS

    KidsHealth for TEENS

    Being healthy means dealing with the changes in your body - and your mind. Relationships, body image, families, emotions ... sort it all out here. 

Text/Talk to Someone Now

  • MA Behavioral Health Help Line

    MA Behavioral Health Help Line

    Call/text 833-773-2445 to be connected directly to clinical help, when and where you need it.  It’s free, confidential, and no health insurance is required. Real-time interpretation in 200+ languages, deaf or hard of hearing? Contact MassRelay at 711

  • National Suicide Prevention Hotline

    National Suicide Prevention Hotline

    Call/text 988 or 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) for free & confidential 24/7 emotional support  

  • Crisis Text Line

    Crisis Text Line

    Text "Home" to 741741 (US); Texting them will connect you with a trained Crisis Counselor 24/7 

  • Youth Helpline - Your Life Your Voice

    Youth Helpline - Your Life Your Voice

    Call 1-800-448-3000 for national (United States) 24/7 toll free support for children, teens, and young adults.  

  • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth)

    The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth)

    Leads the crisis intervention & suicide prevention efforts for LGBTQIA+ individuals between 13-24 years old. 

  • Trevor Helpline

    Trevor Helpline

    Call 1-866-488-7386 available 24/7 

  • Trevor Chat

    Trevor Chat

    Chat with someone online  12:00pm - 6:00pm (PT), 7 days a week  

  • Trevor Text

    Trevor Text

    Text "Trevor" to 1-202-304-1200 Fridays only between 1:00pm - 5:00pm PST. Standard text messaging rates may apply. 

  • National Domestic Violence Helpline*

    National Domestic Violence Helpline*

    Call 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) - Provides free & confidential 24/7 expert support to those experiencing domestic violence or seek information.  

    Online Chat (top right corner of screen): Available everyday from 7:00am-2:00am (CT) 

    *PLEASE NOTE: Your computer may be monitored in a situation of domestic abuse. 

  • National Sexual Assault Hotline

    National Sexual Assault Hotline

    Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) - Connects you with trained staff offering a range of free services.  

    Online Chat (button center-top of screen): Connects you with help 24/7 

  • National Eating Disorders Association Helpline

    National Eating Disorders Association Helpline

    Call 1-800-931-2237 available 11am - 9pm (ET) Mon-Thur and 11am - 5pm (ET) Fri.  

    Online Chat (click on left green textbox): 9am - 9pm (ET) Mon-Thur and 9am - 5pm (ET) Fri 

Youth Problem Gambling

  • Teen Gambling

    Teen Gambling

    Gambling is another, less-recognized risk that impacts teens’ brain development—maybe more than you think. That’s why it’s important to talk to youth about gambling today.  

Connect with Local Services

Connect with local mental health clinicians and other support services in the greater Springfield area on 413Cares.org.

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