caregiver resources
Massachusetts Caregiver Support Resources
- Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL)
Family-driven organization offering caregiver support, training, and systems navigation for children’s mental health.
https://www.ppal.net
- Massachusetts Family TIES
Caregiver-to-caregiver emotional support and guidance for families navigating child-serving systems.
https://www.massfamilyties.org
- Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL)
Free, confidential 24/7 access to mental health and substance use services across Massachusetts.
Call or text 833-773-2445
https://www.masshelpline.com
- Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH)
State-funded mental health services, supports, and resources for children, adults, and families.
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-mental-health
- Department of Children and Families (DCF) – Family Support Services
Community-based family support programs and in-home services for families under stress.
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-children-and-families
- Massachusetts Association for Mental Health (MAMH)
Mental health advocacy, education, and policy resources.
https://www.mamh.org
- Federation for Children with Special Needs
Training, advocacy, and information for caregivers of children with special health and mental health needs.
https://fcsn.org
- Samaritans of Massachusetts
Emotional support and suicide prevention services.
Call or text 877-870-4673
https://samaritanshope.or
These resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care.
National Caregiver Support Resources
- Crisis Text Line
Immediate emotional support for caregivers in distress.
Text HOME to 741741 (24/7)
https://www.crisistextline.org
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for free, confidential emotional support and crisis intervention nationwide.
https://988lifeline.org
- Caregiver Action Network (CAN)
Practical self-care tools, stress management resources, and caregiver education.
https://caregiveraction.org
- Mental Health America (MHA)
Mental health education, screening tools, and caregiver-focused resources.
https://www.mhanational.org
- Psychology Today – Therapist & Support Group Finder
Search for therapists and caregiver support groups by location, insurance, and specialty.
https://www.psychologytoday.com
- Child Mind Institute
Evidence-based resources for families supporting children with mental health and learning challenges.
https://childmind.org
- SAMHSA National Helpline
Treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use.
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
- Family Voices
National network providing family-to-family support and advocacy for children with special health care needs.
https://familyvoices.org
- The Mighty
Online peer community sharing lived experiences around mental health, caregiving, and resilience.
https://themighty.com
These resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care.