NAMI Greater Boston Peer Support and Advocacy Network (PSAN), formerly NAMI GBCAN
https://namiboston.org/people-living-mental-illness/
Peers advocating for improved quality of life for people labeled with mental illness
Offers support groups, In Our Own Voice speakers, educational programs, social activities,
systemic and legislative advocacy, and volunteer programs, part of NAMI Boston
www.namiboston.org
offers peer support group by invitation on Tuesdays at 11, contact hdt@namiboston.org

NAMI Massachusetts, supports local affiliates, support education and advocacy
http://www.namimass.org 617-580-8541 info@namimass.org
Operates free compass help line to navigate mental health system
compass@namimass.org  617-704-6264 https://namimass.org/nami-mass-compass-helpline/
 

www.mbrlc.org
Umbrella of peer activity in Metro Boston Area, additional peer support groups, focus on employment and education
3 locations in Boston plus Cambridge/Somerville https://www.mbrlc.org/member-centers
Online groups open to people of all geographies
operates peer support line  4pm-7:45pm open all 7 days 1 877 peer lne (877 733-7563) https://www.mbrlc.org/peer-support-line
Call Howard Trachtman 781 642 0368 or Yuka Gordon 617 875 4997
also offers monthly speaker series: https://www.mbrlc.org/zoom-speaker-series



www.SoutheastRLC.org
Peer support in Southeast area
Online groups open to people of all geographies
for more info call Sandi Whitney-Sarles (774) 212-4519

www.OpeningDoorsToTheArts.org
get free and reduced priced tickets to theater, concerts and more
contact Howard hdt@mbrlc.org 781 642 0368



NAMI Connection 90 minute structured support groups
http://www.namimass.org/programs/nami-connection-recovery-support-groups

NAMI Massachusetts peer support resources
https://namimass.org/peer-support/

 

www.warmline.org
directory of peer support lines many take out of area calls they are listed in red on website
The MBRLC warmline is toll-free 877 733-7563 and open 7 days a week from 4pm-7:45pm Eastern time
https://www.mbrlc.org/peer-support-line

www.mhlac.org
MHLAC, a state agency, provides legal and policy advocacy for people with mental health challenges throughout the Commonwealth
617 338 2345

www.dlc-ma.org
Disability Law Center: legal resources and referral all disabilities
617 723 8455
Council Against Institutional & Psychiatric Abuse (CAIPA) advisory group looking for members: https://www.dlc-ma.org/caipa/

www.twohats.org
Monthly networking dinner for peers interested in working in human services (currently on hold due to Covid)

www.restraintfreeworld.org
Fighting restraint and seclusion

www.DBSAboston.org  www.dbsarevere.org
Support groups for people with bipolar/depression/schizoaffective disorder in Belmont, Boston, Revere and other locations
Or find other groups via zipcode https://www.dbsalliance.org/

www.ColeResourceCenter.org
Peer support based at McLean in Belmont; 1st in nation peer resource center @hospital


CPCS public defenders/mental health litigation division
https://www.publiccounsel.net/mh/
represents people at risk of hospitalization
  see:
  617-988-8341 is the number that is monitored and answered by our
paralegal and staff attorneys. It should be the number that is
available on inpatient units for patients to call seeking advice and
the status of appointed of counsel.
    617-988-8340 is the number that inpatient units should call if a patient has asked for counsel under 12(b), which requires the immediate assignment of counsel.

www.mamh.org
 

Massachusetts Association for Mental Health
operates network of care Massachusetts resource finder
https://www.mamh.org/justask

Help for people with addictions
www.moar-recovery.org

Help for people who are unhoused
https://www.mhsa.net/

Restraint and seclusion training:
https://www.nasmhpd.org/content/six-core-strategies-reduce-seclusion-and-restraint-use