34 Mental Health Resources in Dorchester, Massachusetts — Free Help & Counseling
34 verified mental health and behavioral health resources in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- Affordable Housing Centers Of America, Boston, Ma — Rental & Utility Assistance in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (413) 736-7713 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
- BHN Dorchester Family Center — Residential Treatment in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 379-3307 — Residential Treatment provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health S
- Brookview House Transitional Housing Program — Housing & Shelter in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 265-2965 — Established in 1990, the agency's mission is to help homeless and at risk families learn the skills necessary to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Wi
- CATHOLIC CHARITIES St. Ambrose Family Inn — Housing & Shelter in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 288-7675 — St. Ambrose Family Inn, a program of Catholic Charities, is a shelter in the Field's Corner neighborhood of Dorchester. Opened in 1989, the shelter can accommod
- Codman Square Neighborhood Dev. Corp. — Rental & Utility Assistance in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 825-4224 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
- Codman Square WIC — Community Health Clinics in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 825-9660 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in Dorchester, Suffolk County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive pri
- Community Services Institute — Mental Health in Dorchester Center, Massachusetts — (617) 325-2993 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- DORCHESTER HOUSE MULTI SVS/WIC — Community Health Clinics in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 288-3230 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in Dorchester, Suffolk County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive pri
- Daniel Driscoll - Neponset Health Center — Community Health Clinics in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 282-3200 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in Dorchester, Suffolk County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive pri
- Dorchester Bay Economic Dev — Rental & Utility Assistance in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 825-4200 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
- FAMILY HOUSE SHELTER — Housing & Shelter in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 427-4470
- Family Shelter Project Hope — Housing & Shelter in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 442-1880 — The Family Shelter was one of the first homeless shelter for families in the state and remains a model for its respectful and empowering approach. Approximately
- Fathers Uplift Family Group LLC — Mental Health in Dorchester Center, Massachusetts — (617) 708-0870 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Fathers Uplift Family Group LLC — Outpatient Services in Dorchester Center, Massachusetts — (617) 708-0870 — Outpatient Services provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser
- GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR — Community Health Clinics in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 288-1140 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in Dorchester, Suffolk County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive pri
- Gavin Foundation - Eileens House — Residential Treatment in Dorchester Center, Massachusetts — (857) 496-7356 — Residential Treatment provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health S
- HARVARD STREET NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER INC — Community Health Clinics in Dorchester Center, Massachusetts — (617) 825-3400 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in Dorchester Center, Suffolk County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehens
- Hello House Burt Street — Residential Treatment in Dorchester Center, Massachusetts — (617) 288-3250 — Residential Treatment provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health S
- Hello House Burt Street — Mental Health in Dorchester Center, Massachusetts — (617) 288-3250 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Interim House Inc - Recovery Home — Mental Health in Dorchester Center, Massachusetts — (617) 265-2636 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Interim House Inc - Recovery Home — Residential Treatment in Dorchester Center, Massachusetts — (617) 265-2636 — Residential Treatment provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health S
- KIT CLARK SENIOR SERVICES — Housing & Shelter in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 825-5000
- Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance — Rental & Utility Assistance in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 265-8995 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
- Mobile Van #1 — Dorchester (Suffolk County) — Community Health Clinics in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 287-8000 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) mobile service delivery site in Dorchester, Suffolk County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehens
- Pilgrim Church Food Pantry — Housing & Shelter in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 282-0456 — Since 1990, a Shelter for unaccompanied homeless men has been operated at Pilgrim Church. Originally established by Positive Lifestyles, it is now under the dir
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Frequently asked questions
How many mental health resources are available in Dorchester, Massachusetts?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified mental health resources across Dorchester, 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.