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Mental Health Services
The Town of Acton Health Division provides the following information and resources in regards to prevention, education, and support on all Mental Health components. Please see below for a list of contact information and services that may support you or a loved one.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency Call 911
For more information please contact Acton Community Services Coordinator, Laura Ducharme at Lducharme@actonma.gov or TEL: 978-929-6651
Acton Veterans Agent James MacRae, JmacRae@actonma.gov TEL: 978-929-6614
Acton Health Director, Sheryl Ball at sball@acton-ma.gov or TEL:978-929-6632
Acton is currently participating in a collaborative Public Health Excellence Grant which includes Acton, Westford, Dracut and Lowell, MA.You may contact our shared Regional Community Health and Wellness Coordinator, Brittany Nash at bnash@westfordma.gov or TEL:978- 399-2564
Helplines
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) TEL:800-950-6264 or Text NAMI to 741741
Advocates Mental Health Crisis Hotline TEL:1-800-640-5432
Samariteens Teen Suicide Hotline TEL:1-800-252-TEEN (8336)
Eliot Center at Concord TEL:1-800-988-1111 or 978-369-1113
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline TEL:1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
https://www.crisistextline.org/
Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth
TEL://1-866-488-7386
Text ‘START’ to 678-678
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
National Helpline
TEL:1-800-662-4357
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
National Domestic Violence Hotline
TEL:1-800-799-7233
Text 'START' to 88788
https://www.thehotline.org/
Veterans Crisis Line TEL:1-800-273-8255 Press 1 or Text 838255
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
National Sexual Assault Hotline
TEL: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
https://www.rainn.org/
Substance Use Disorders
Substance use disorder is an ongoing crisis throughout the state and country. Please seek services and resources for you or your loved ones.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency Call 911.
For additional information, you may contact Acton Health Director, Sheryl Ball at sball@acton-ma.gov or TEL:978-929-6632
(Acton Veterans Only) contact Agent James MacRae, JmacRae@actonma.gov or TEL: 978-929-6614
Community Health and Wellness Coordinator, Brittany Nash, bnash@westfordma.gov or TEL: 978-399-2564
Support Services
- https://www.mass.gov/orgs/bureau-of-substance-addiction-services
- https://www.samhsa.gov/
- https://www.moar-recovery.org/
- South Bay Day Services - https://www.southbaycommunityservices.com
- https://learn2cope.org/
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - http://www.aa.org
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) - https://www.na.org
- New England Region of Narcotic Anonymous - http://www.nerna.org
- SmartRecovery - http://www.smartrecovery.org
- http://www.ma-al-anon-alateen.org
- https://www.mass.gov/take-the-first-step-toward-a-nicotine-free-life
- Emerson Hospital TEL:866-951-5357
Medication Assisted Treatment Options
Local Treatment Resources
- Emerson Hospital Addiction Rehabilitation Programs
TEL:978-287-3520 - Eliot Community Human Services
TEL:978-369-1113 - McLean Hospital
TEL:844-222-6037 - Recovery Centers of America/Wicked Sober
TEL:1-800-RECOVERY - Bedford Veterans Affairs Medical Center
TEL:781-687-2000
Statewide Treatment Resources
- Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline
TEL:800-327-5050 - Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR) Online Resource Guide
- Massachusetts Addiction Recovery Software - Real time inpatient bed locator
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)