19 Mental Health Resources in Boston, Massachusetts — Free Help & Counseling
19 verified mental health resources in Boston, Massachusetts. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- ADAA Therapist Finder - Massachusetts — Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — (240) 485-1001
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Department of Psychiatry Ambulatory — Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 667-4735 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Inc — Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — (857) 654-1323 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Boston Medical Center - Office Based Addiction Treatment Progr — Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 414-7453 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- DBSA - Depression & Bipolar Support - Massachusetts — Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — (800) 826-3632
- Dimock Center - Askia Academy at Dimock — Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 442-8800 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Dr Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health — Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 626-8700 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Gavin Foundation - Center for Recovery Services — Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 268-5000 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Massachusetts DMH — Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 626-8000
- Massachusetts Department of Mental Health — Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — 211
- Mental Health America - Massachusetts — Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — (800) 969-6642
- NAMI Boston — Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — (800) 950-6264
- NAMI Massachusetts — Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 580-8541
- NAMI Massachusetts — Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — (800) 950-6264
- North End Waterfront Health - Behavioral Health/Substance Use Dept — Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 643-1195 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- North Suffolk Community Services - East Boston Counseling Center — Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — (866) 781-6727 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- North Suffolk Community Services - Freedom Trail Clinic — Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — (866) 781-6727 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- North Suffolk Community Services - Meridian House — Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — (866) 781-6727 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Tufts Medical Center - Hospitals — Mental Health in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 636-5000 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
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Frequently asked questions
How many mental health resources are available in Boston, Massachusetts?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified mental health resources across Boston, Massachusetts. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these mental health services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.