Numbers to Know
Somerville Police Department
Visit the Somerville Police Department website for a list of Resources available to residents: somervillepd.com
For Emergencies Dial: 911
For Non-Emergencies Dial: 617-625-1212
Cambridge Health Alliance Connect
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) Connect is a free online service that lists community programs in your area (housing, food, job training, etc.) Click here to search for services in your area today: CHA Connect
Behavioral Health Help Line
Free confidential service that connects residents for services for mental health and substance use: 24/7, 365: 833-773-2445
Mental Health
Mobile Crisis Services
24/7, 365 Days a year: 1-877-382-1609
Support, information and mobile clinicians for evaluation
Samaritans
24/7 Crisis Helpline (chat option)
Free confidential support for people feeling suicidal, lonely or depressed: 877-870-4673 or 988
Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (L.O.S.S)
The Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (L.O.S.S) is a community of loss survivors who learn from and support one another. Trained volunteers, all of whom who are survivors provide resources and understanding to the newly bereaved. LOSS offers support groups, remembrance events, companioning, suicide postvention and prevention education and training to communities interested in developing or enhancing their suicide prevention efforts. Call: 614-530-8064
Community Outreach, Help & Recovery
Services specializing in supporting people at risk of criminal legal system involvement: 857-523-2059
Mon., Wed. & Fri.: 9 AM - 5 PM; Tues. & Thurs.: 9 AM - 7 PM
Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Cambridge Hospital (1493 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA) - 833-222-2030
Walk in, all insurances accepted: Monday - Friday (8 AM - 8 PM), Saturday - Sunday (9 AM - 5 PM)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Massachusetts Chapter
Compass Helpline provides information and support: 1-800-370-9085
Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Somerville Human Services - Support Services
Information, referrals, supportive counseling: 617-625-6600 ext. 4300
INTERFACE Referral Service
Referral and matching service to mental health providers: 617-332-3666
For Parents: Somerville Family Learning Collaborative (SFLC)
Resources and support for families and caregivers in Somerville: 617-629-5670
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
SafeLink
877-785-2020
24/7 Statewide toll free Domestic Violence Helpline - Statewide DV Shelter
RESPOND Inc.
Domestic violence shelter & support services helpline: 617-623-5900
Mon. - Fri. 8 AM - 6 PM
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)
24/7 Helpline for free confidential support & services for survivors of sexual violence: 800-841-8371
Family Services Unit - Somerville Police Department
Support for crimes against families: 617-625-6600 ext. 7279
Substance Use
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Access (MABHA)
Live database to locate detox beds and mental health treatment: 617-790-4000
Massachusetts Overdose Prevention Helpline
Trained operators who stay on the line while people use, alerting authorities if caller becomes unresponsive: 800-972-0590
Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline
Provides information & support: 800-327-5050
Behavioral Health Network
Somerville Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Program:
401 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02144: 978-488-0425
Various treatments tailored to meet individual needs
ACCESS - Drug User Health Program
359 Green St., Cambridge, MA: 617-470-0994
Syringe Exchange, Narcan, and drop in Health Services
Homeless Services
St. Patrick’s Shelter (Women)
270 Washington St., Somerville, MA: 617-628-3015
Bay Cove - Emergency Services Center (ESC)
Wet Shelter: 240 Albany St., Cambridge, MA: 617-661-0600
First Step Outreach Van: 617-661-0600 #2
Mon. - Fri. (2 PM - 10 PM)
Somerville Homeless Coalition
1 Davis Square, Somerville, MA: 617-623-6111
Shelter, Meals, Day Center Drop In: Mon. - Fri. (9 AM - 1 PM & 2 PM - 5 PM)
Other Support
Community Outreach, Help & Recovery
Services specializing in supporting people at risk of criminal legal system involvement: 857-523-2059
Mon., Wed. & Fri.: 9 AM - 5 PM; Tues. & Thurs.: 9 AM - 7 PM
Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS)
Wraparound services to help address poverty: 617-623-7370
Somerville Office of Housing Stability
Services & support to prevent the displacement of Somerville residents: 617-625-6600 ext. 2581
SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs
Multilingual Staff: 617-625-6600 ext. 2608
Mon. - Wed. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Thurs. 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM; Fri. 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
First Responder Services
COPLINE
COPLINE offers a confidential 24/7 hotline answered by retired law enforcement officers who provide assistance for fellow First Responders dealing with various stressors encountered both on and off the job: 800-267-5463
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones: Dial 988 then Press 1; text 838255; Chat Online
Safe Call Now
Safe Call Now is a confidential 24/7 crisis referral service specifically designed to help public safety employees, emergency services personnel, medical professionals, and their family members nationwide. All of Safe Call Now PEER Advocates are current or former first responders with a passion for helping those they serve alongside. Call: 206-459-3020