ABOUT THIS PAGE
The SMPHC Resource Library is a webpage that will houses resources created by the concern specific SMHPC subcommittees (Housing, Older Adult, Young Adult, Employment, Peer Support) and carefully chosen resources that relate to the relevant topic, plus general resources in one place on the website. The aim is to promote SMPHC’s valuable resources and increase public awareness of the Council.
HOUSING
Find emergency shelter | Mass.gov: a webpage from Mass.gov that highlights state and local agencies that aid in finding emergency shelter
How DMH Rental Subsidy Housing Vouchers Work: a video developed by the SMHPC Housing Subcommittee that discusses the Department of Mental Health Rental Subsidy Program (DMHRSP)
Housing/Shelter | Mass 211: a webpage from Mass 211 that discusses how call operators will troubleshoot on a variety of housing issues
Massachusetts housing assistance: Emergency and long-term help | Mass.gov: a webpage from Mass.gov that guides Massachusetts residents looking for assistance for both emergency housing and long-term support
PEER SUPPORT
MA Clubhouses – Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition (massclubs.org): directory that highlights the 36 Clubhouses through the Commonwealth
Peer Recovery Support Centers | Mass.gov: a webpage that mentions free peer led spaces to receive support in a community setting and provides center locations throughout the Commonwealth, offered through DPH’s Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS)
Peer Support Line | MBRLC: a webpage that describes the Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community (MBRLC)’s peer support line and contact information
Recovery Learning Communities | Mass.gov: a webpage that details peer-run networks that provide advocacy, information and referral, self-help/peer support, and training opportunities, offered through the Department of Mental Health
OLDER ADULT
– new info soon!
SYAC/YOUNG ADULT
– new info soon!
SYAC/YOUNG ADULT
– new info soon!
EMPLOYMENT
– new info soon!
GENERAL RESOURCES: ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Mass.gov: a webpage that focuses on the 988, the national crisis line number for mental health and substance use supports and informs on how to access it
Call2Talk Mental Health Line | Mass 211 (oneeach.dev): a webpage that details Mass211’s Call2talk program that provides mental health, emotional support prevention program
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (masshelpline.com): a webpage that discusses the Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL), a service for Massachusetts residents, and provides information on how to use and access it
Warmlines: a webpage that provides information on warmlines, warmlines directories, media mentions of warmlines, ongoing research, and other topics
GENERAL RESOURCES: STATEWIDE AND LOCAL RESOURCES
211HELPSteps: is an interactive database from Mass 211 that provides local information on variety of categories (e.g. addiction & recovery, housing, etc.)
DTA HIP – Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) (mass.gov): is a database that highlights HIP eligible grocery and other locations throughout the Commonwealth
Food Assistance in Massachusetts | Project Bread: a webpage that provides information on Project Bread and their commitment to food assistance in Massachusetts
Transportation Access Pass (TAP) CharlieCard | Reduced Fares | MBTA: a webpage provides information on eligibility to purchase a Transportation Access Pass CharlieCard
GREATER BOSTON AREA
