For support outside of the scheduled school day, the counseling department created a list of resources that may be helpful to students/families:

• William James College INTERFACE Referral Service - INTERFACE is an outpatient mental health resource and referral Helpline that our community has contracted with to help our residents and/or public school students become connected with outpatient mental health and wellness resources. The page has information about what you can expect when you call the INTERFACE Referral Service Helpline.

• The Trevor Project - This website provides support for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community including, but not limited to, mental health, suicide, sexual orientation, and finding a counselor.

  • Text: “Start” to 678-678

  • Call: 1-866-488-7386

• Samaritans - Samaritans works to provide suicide prevention, including grief support and 24/7 helpline if you or someone you know needs to talk to someone.

  • Text/Call: 1-877-870-4673

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now called" 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline") - This is a helpline for suicide prevention. It is free and available 24/7 if you or someone you know is in distress or feeling unsafe with oneself.

  • Call: 1-800-273-8255

• Riverside Community Care - Riverside provides child and family services, including emergency services for individuals under 21 years old experiencing behavioral health concerns. Riverside will evaluate individuals at their location and/or go to a student’s home if support is needed.

  • Call: 508-634-3420

• SAFE Coalition - SAFE is a judgment free community organization relentlessly committed to educating and supporting those affected by substance use disorder and mental health concerns across southeastern Massachusetts.

  • Call: 508-488-8105