Mental Health Resources at Sherwood Middle School
Local/State Resources
Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention-Worcester Team
1-866-549-2142
Emergency Mental Health Services
(EMH) - 508-334-3562 - UMass Memorial Hospital
https://massachusetts.networkofcare.org/mh/ is a resource directory that is searchable by zip code and type of service needed
Food Source Hotline 1-800-645-8333
Support at School There are many people at school who are willing to listen and talk. Please reach out to an adult at school if you need help. A list of school support resources can be found here.
Information shared with school counselors and nurses will not be shared without your permission, unless there is a risk of harm to yourself or someone else.
For more resources, click here.
National Resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Text "HELPLINE" to 62640 between 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday, to connect with the NAMI HelpLine.
NAMI HelpLine is also available Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET by phone at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), via the "Chat with us" web widget, or by email at helpline@nami.org.
The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678678
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
JED Foundation
1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text "START" to 741-741
The Jed Foundation (JED) empowers teens and young adults with the skills and support to grow into healthy, thriving adults.
If you are concerned about someone in a crisis, many of the following resources are available 24/7. Use links below for more information.
If you are dealing with an emergency, please call 911.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 for individuals who may be suicidal. If you are anxious about calling or would like information about what happens when you call a crisis line read this article. What happens when you call the suicide prevention lifeline?
National Crisis Text Line can be accessed 24/7 by texting HOME to 741741.
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