Parent Resources & Tools

Parenting an autistic child isn't easy. Here are some places to go for help!

Mental Health Resources

If you or the person you are assisting needs crisis care or immediate help to ensure safety, call 911, go to your local emergency room or find your local emergency service program by calling 877-382-1609.

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

This service is similar to 911 but is specifically for mental health-related issues. Call or text 988 or visit their site.

Massachusetts Behavioral Helpline

A statewide, public resource for finding substance use harm reduction, treatment, recovery, and problem gambling services. Services are free, confidential, and available 24/7. No insurance is necessary. Serving all ages. Call (833) 773-2445 or click here.

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (CALL OR TEXT)

Parental Stress Hotline

1-800-632-8188

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233

William James INTERFACE referral

A mental health and wellness referral helpline available 9am - 5pm M/W/F and 8am - 6pm Tu/Th (excl. holidays).  Call 888-244-6843 (toll free). Free, confidential referral service for residents of participating communities. Call 888-244-6843 (toll free) or 617-332-3666 (local).

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Visit website.

Federation for Children with Special Needs

Phone: (617) 236-7210 or visit website.

Department of Mental Health

Phone: (617) 727-5608 or visit website.

Bullying/Cyberbullying Prevention & Advocacy Collaborative, BCH

Call (617) 355-6388 or visit website.

Community Therapeutic Day School (CTDS)

CTDS provides free diagnostic consultations to children of all ages at the request of parents or via referral from counseling, educational and medical professionals. They serve as consultants to help parents better understand their child’s needs. Call (781) 861-7081 or visit website.

Find A Therapist, Psychology Today

Visit website.

The Emotional PPE Project

FREE and confidential mental health counseling for healthcare workers. 

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Online counseling, self-help resources, chats/threads on a multitude of topics, crisis resources, etc. Visit site.