Substance Use and Mental Health Resources
General Adult Resources:
Locally:
Get Connected Needham-A COVID-19 Resource Guide: An online comprehensive resource guide on the Needham Public Health Website https://www.needhamma.gov/4879/Get-Connected-Needham-Resource-Guide-fo
Interface: Call 888-244-6843 to access this free mental health referral service
Riverside Community Care: Call 800-529-5077 for emergency mental health and substance use evaluations
Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline: Call 800-327-5050 for free and confidential information and referrals for alcohol and other substance use problems
MOAR Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery - virtual meetings for people in recovery, resources for parents, legal, transportation resource list.
NWH Pain Management Center 617-243-6142
https://www.nwh.org/medical-services/pain-management/pain-management Evaluation, Telehealth and on-site with consultation
Dr. Antje Barreveld, Director, Pain Management Services and Director, Education and Outreach, Substance Use Services
NWH Substance Use Services 617-243-6062
Evaluation, clinical support, Vivitrol and referral to treatment – Inpatient beds available with COVID-19 test (contact PCP).
https://www.nwh.org/psychiatry/substance-use-services/substance-use-services
Dr. Catherina Armstrong, Associate Director, Substance Use Services
Donna Goulet, Office Administrator- Referrals and insurance questions “All insurances accepted by NWH, if Mass Health patient must be in the Partners ACO”
Haley DeLorey, Recovery Coach, Telehealth support
Right Turn, Inc. - Assessment, evaluation, referral to treatment, intervention for individuals navigating substance dependence – family support services
Address: 440 Arsenal Street, Watertown
Tel: 781-646-3800
https://right-turn.net/index.html
Email: Info@right-turn.org
Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery- MOAR
Provides comprehensive guide to treatment, recovery and support for substance-use addiction.
Maryanne Frangules, Executive Director https://www.moar-recovery.org/resources
Office: 617-423-6627 Mobile: 617-279-3395
Recovery Resources Guide available https://41b95840-18e5-4dae-97ab-798b7b11504a.filesusr.com/ugd/8256b8_c57f31e039d547cbb67e13fb84c6ceed.pdf
Support Meetings:
WeConnect Recovery Meetings Even if in-person meetings can’t happen, there is an amazing virtual network at WeConnect Recovery meetings to help those in recovery from a substance use disorder. Use the link above to get more information about participating in a free, virtual support group. You are not alone!
Learn to Cope https://www.learn2cope.org/ PEER SUPPORT: 508-801-3247 • Office: 508-738-5148 for people who have a loved one with substance use disorder or in recovery. Virtual support group meetings available.
The Phoenix https:thephoenix.org John Moreno
Boston Gym, exercise- all virtual Live stream programming
MISSION: The Phoenix’s mission is to build sober active community that fuels resilience and harnesses the transformational power of connection so that together we rise, recover and live.
For parents whose child is struggling with substance use:
ARMS- Addiction Recovery Management Service at Mass General Hospital
Provides rapid access to information and support combined with outreach and care management for youth ages 14-26 and their families suffering from substance- related problems.
General ARMS Information and Scheduling: 617-643-4699
Email: ARMSMGH@partners.org
Address: 151 Merrimac St. 6th Flr, Boston, MA 02114
ASAP – Adolescent Sustance Abuse Program at Boston Children’s Hospital
General CeASAR information: 617-355-5433
Email: CeASAR@childrens.harvard.edu
Address: Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115
Needham Parent Al-anon Meetings - Starting May 4, 2020: Mondays from 7 - 8:30pm via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95089183610 , Meeting ID: 950 8918 3610 OR, dial in by phone: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 950 8918 3610
Older Adult Resources:
The Center at the Heights (Needham Council on Aging): Call us at 781-855-3629 and ask to speak to a Social Worker
Get Connected Needham-A COVID-19 Resource Guide: An online comprehensive resource guide on the Needham Public Health Website https://www.needhamma.gov/4879/Get-Connected-Needham-Resource-Guide-for
Riverside Community Care: Call 800-529-5077 for emergency mental health and substance use evaluations
Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline: Call 800-327-5050 for free and confidential information and referrals for alcohol and other substance use problems
Interface: Call 888-244-6843 to access this free mental health referral service
Elder Protective Services: Call 800-922-2275 for persons over 60 who may be experiencing elder abuse
Mass. General Hospital Veteran’s support:
HomeBase* program, 617-724-5202
Outpatient services - Phone, Virtual – wellness programs
Veteran family members included
http://www.homebase.org/a-message-to-the-home-base-community-covid-19-and-our-commitment-to-you/
www.homebase.org/connect2care
*Mass. General Hospital – Boston Red Sox program