Wellness Resource Center
at MCC
Community Resources
The following resources include both local and national resources. If you have any questions about accessing these resources or are not sure where to begin, reach out to the Wellness Resource Team to schedule a conversation.
If you are experiencing a mental health related emergency, please go to your local emergency room or call 911.
Urgent Mental Health Support
For urgent mental health matters where there is no risk of harm, the following resources are available:
- Massachusetts Mental Health Helpline:
- 1-833-773-2445
- If you are in need of mental health difficulties and looking for a local resources to access in-person services, utilize the Massachusetts Mental Health Helpline. They will provide support in the moment and can connect you with the Community-Based Health Center (CBHC) assigned to your town. From there you will be connected to the level of support most suitable to your needs. The CBHC for Bedford and surrounding towns is Advocates, and the CBHC for Lowell and surrounding towns is Vinfen.
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- You can also reach out to the CBHCs directly
- Advocates CBHC - (Bedford and surrounding towns)
- Vinfen CBHC - (Lowell and surrounding towns)
- To search for CBHC by town, click here
- You can also reach out to the CBHCs directly
- Virtual and Phone Support
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:Call or text 988
- Crisis Text Line: Text “Start” to 741-741
- Crisis Text Line specifically for students of color: Text "STEVE" to 741-741
Local Resources
Across the state, there are organizations providing local support to victims of sexual
violence. They usually provide support through a hotline, brief mental health counseling,
group support and legal support. Here are the centers for towns in our area:
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The Center for Hope and Healing Inc. (Serving Lowell and surrounding towns)
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15 Hurd St. Lowell MA 01852
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24 hour: 800-542-5212
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BARCC | Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (Serving Bedford and surrounding towns)
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24 Crescent Street, Suite 202 Waltham, MA 02453 (with additional locations in Boston and Cambridge)
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24 hour: 800-841-8371
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Virtual and Phone Support
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- National Sexual Assault Hotline
- Confidential 24/7 Support from RAINN
- 1-800-656-4673
- Click here to chat online
- National Sexual Assault Hotline
Local Resources
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- Alternative House: Offers shelter, emergency hotline, legal advocacy, medical and social service referrals
for women who have been abused or are in the abusive relationship.
- 24 Hour Hotline: 1-888-291-6228
- Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
- ATASK is a safe, confidential, and private organization you can call even if you or your family have no immigration papers or documents. You do not have to speak English to call.
- 24 Hour Hotline: 617-338-2355
- Alternative House: Offers shelter, emergency hotline, legal advocacy, medical and social service referrals
for women who have been abused or are in the abusive relationship.
Virtual and Phone Support
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- Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788
- Domestic Violence Hotline
Support for Substance Abuse
- Alcoholics Anonymous Central Service Committee of Eastern Mass. provides listings of daily AA meetings by town and region
- Narcotics Anonymous: Listings of NA meetings offered daily by town and region in Massachusetts.
Support for Eating Disorders
- The Massachusetts Eating Disorders Association, which is located in Newton, Massachusetts, and offers information, support, assessment, and referrals.
- Visit NEDA, (National Eating Disorder Association) to link to a free and confidential screening for eating disorders.
Support for Veterans
- Military Veterans Suicide Hotline
- Call 988 and press 1
- Text 838255
- Click here to start a confidential chat
- If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 800-799-4889
Support for LGBTQ Students
- The Trevor Project LGBTQIA Youth Suicide Hotline