Referrals
- Substance Use Support
- Substance Use Treatment and Recovery
- Medication and Sharps Disposal
- Mental Health and Counseling
- Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN). A coalition of volunteers in Needham, dedicated to youth substance use prevention
- AA Meetings
- MA Alanon meetings. For families who have a loved one navigating substance use addiction. Meetings available in person and virtually.
- Alateen. Alateen is a safe sapce for teens if they have a person in their life navigating addiction.
- Needham Parent Al-anon Meetings- Mondays from 7-8:30pm via Zoom. Meeting ID 992 8945 0651, Password 441 337
- WeConnect Recovery Meetings,
- MOAR Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery. Extensive lists of support networks and groups devoted to specified and non-specified addictions and virtual meetings offerings.
- Learn to Cope. A peer support group for those who have a loved one with substance use disorder or in recovery, and for families who have lost a loved one to substance use disorder. Virtual (English and Spanish) and in-person groups available.
- The Phoenix. The Phoenix's mission is to build a sober active community that fuels resilience and harness the transformational power of connection so that together we rise, recover and live
- Right Turn, Inc. 781-646-3800. email: info@right-turn.org . Assessment, evaluation, referral to treatment, intervention for individuals navigating substance dependence and family support services.
- NWH Pain Management Center- 617-243-6142 . Evaluation, telehealth and on-site with consultation.
Adults:
- Newton Wellesley Hospital Substance Use Services: 617-243-6062
- Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital Addiction Recovery Services: 617-983-7474
Youth:
- Newton Wellesley Hospital Substance Use Services: 617-243-6062
- Addiction Recovery Management Services (ARMS), Mass General Hospital, for ages 14-26. 617-643-4699
- Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program (ASAP), Boston Children's Hospital. 617-355-2727
- Needham Youth & Family Services, individual group counseling. 781-455-7500
Medications:
- Needham Police Department lobby, 88 Chestnut Street
- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham lobby, 148 Chestnut Street
Sharps (needles):
- Rosemary Recreation Complex vestibule, 178 Rosemary Street, in vestibule
- Needham Recycling and Transfer Center, 1421 Central Ave
- Riverside Emergency Crisis Team: 800-529-5077. Provides 24/7 mental health and substance use evaluations to people in crisis. Instead of going to the emergency room, services can be provided via phone, your home, at school or other setting.
- NAMI HelpLine: 800-950-6264. M-F from 10am-6pm. The NAMI HelpLine is a free nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers, and the public.
- Samaritans: 877-870-4673 (text or call 24/7). If you are feeling uncertain about anything in your life, Samaritans is here for you. Our 24/7 crisis helpline also provides resources for those reaching out with concern for others.
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline. 1-800-273-8255. The Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
- Call2Talk. Dial 2-1-1, 508-532-2255 or text C2T to 741741. Call2Talk operates 24/7 and provides confidential, compassionate listening to assist people.
- The Trevor Project. 1-866-488-7386. 24/7 suicide prevention hotline with a focus on LGBTQ youth. For young people in crisis or in need of a safe and judgement free place to talk, call TrevorLifeline now or chat with a counselor through their website.
- Trans Lifeline for Trans Youth and Adults: 1-877-565-8860
- The Living Room through Advocates: 508-661-3333. 24/7 phone support. The Living Room program provides a 24 hour crisis alternative to emergency department visits and hospitalization. Located in Framingham.
- Riverside Trauma Center. Grief therapy referral and resources
- Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 press 1
- Coaching into Care: 1-888-823-7458