IF YOU NEED HELP — ASK US TO FIND RESOURCES
Suicide Hotline – 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Drug Abuse
C.O.P.E. Center – Brockton 508-583-3405
http://www.bamsi.org/services/hiv-services/community-outreach-prevention-and-education-c-o-p-e/
81 Pleasant Street, Brockton
Looking for Treatment? https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ or call 800-662-HELP (4357)
Massachusetts Al-Anon: (508) 366-0556
Good Samaritan Hospital, 235 Pearl St – Ground floor, Moakley Conference Center (NS)
Need a Sober Living Facility?: Call 800-664-3315, speak with a counselor
FUEL Assistance
http://www.mass.gov/hed/community/energy/low-income-home-energy-assistance-liheap.html
Homelessness
Bay View Inn 135 Adams St, Quincy, MA, 02169 617-328-3705
Provides a 25 bed shelter. Can stay from 6months to a year until permanent housing is found. Hours: 6pm nightly until 7:45am.
Father Bill’s Place &Mainspring House – Brockton Coalition for the Homeless (508) 587-5441
54 N Main St, Brockton, MA 02301
Homeless shelter for men and women
List of services provided at this shelter: Substance abuse counseling; 3 meals/day; clothing; handicapped accessible; medical care by referral; day programs; transportation; advocacy; Portuguese + Spanish; Wed. 10am-12pm soup kitchen at shelter; nearby food pantries.
Must be sober to stay at this shelter.
Hours: 7 pm nightly until 7 am in the morning.
Capacity allowed: 47 men and 18 women.
LGBTQ-Specific Resources
GLBT National Help Center: Call – 1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743)
Local PFLAG (Parents, Friends and Family of Lesbians and Gays): Easton Chapter: 9 Main St. Easton, MA 02072 (508) 238-6373
Literacy Resources
http://thomascranelibrary.org/legacy/read/community_resources.html
Mental Illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Massachusetts:
This site has some helpful resources on a variety of topics for dealing with a mental illness or dealing with friends/family with a mental illness.
http://www.namimass.org/resources/
Call – 877-382-1609
Cutting and Self-Harm Resource:
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/cutting-and-self-harm.htm
Safe Alternatives Hotline (offers referrals and support): Call – 800-366-8288
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA):
If you or someone you know need help with an eating disorder please visit:
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ (a live chat feature is available on this website)
Call – 800-931-2237
Relationships/Abuse
National Child Abuse Hotline:
If you or a child you know is being abused please contact this number.
https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/
Call – 1800-4-A-CHILD (1800-422-4453)
Helping Survivors:
Helping Survivors is an organization on a mission to help heal, educate, and empower people who have been impacted by sexual assault and abuse.
We provide individuals with accurate, trustworthy and up-to-date information regarding their legal, financial, and healthcare options for individuals after experiencing sexual assault and abuse.
Jane Doe Inc.:
The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence: free and confidential support for you, family members, and friends. If you or a friend have experienced sexual assault visit this site for information or call the SafeLink number.
Call – 1-877-785-2020
A New Day:
This organization provides free and confidential counseling and advocacy to all individuals impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence, and rape.
http://healthimperatives.org/a-new-day/
Call – 508-588-8255 (Brockton Location)
Toll Free – 888-293-7273
Love Is Respect:
This site is a great resource for developing healthy relationships and to find help if you are in (or you think you might be in) an abusive relationship.
Call – 866-331-9474 Text – “loveis” to 22522
Sexual Education
Sex, etc.:
For information regarding sexual health and questions you may have please visit:
Planned Parenthood:
For information regarding sexual health, unplanned pregnancy, STD Screenings, and Birth Control visit this site.
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/teens
Call – 800-258-4448
Located at 1055 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215
Work Place
Helping Survivors in the Work Place
Sexual assault and harassment happen in American workplaces at an astounding rate. Recent movements, such as #MeToo, have brought the issue to the forefront, but the problem persists.
Learn more about sexual assault and sexual harassment in the workplace, red flags, and what to do if a co-worker sexually harasses or assaults you.