For emergencies, including mental health emergencies:
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7): Call or text 988
Website: https://988lifeline.orgNAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): (800) 950-6264
Website: https://www.nami.orgCall 413-301-9355 for Mobile Crisis Intervention in Western, Ma
For help with social determinants of health:
Food Assistance
Open Pantry Community Services: (413) 737-5357
Springfield Partners for Community Action (food programs): (413) 263-6500
Housing Support
Springfield Housing Authority: (413) 785-4000
Way Finders (housing & homelessness support): (413) 233-1500
Health Services
Caring Health Center: (413) 739-1100
Baystate Brightwood Health Center: (413) 794-9338
Transportation
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA): (413) 781-7882
Education & Job Support
Springfield WORKS (job training/employment): (413) 787-6830
Springfield Adult Learning Center: (413) 787-6941
General Help (All Needs)
Mass 211 (food, housing, crisis support): Dial 2-1-1 or (877) 211-6277
Search and Connect to Social Care - Visit findhelp.org
Health informational resources:
Nursing & Health Advocacy
American Nurses Association (ANA): (301) 628-5000
Website: https://www.nursingworld.org
HIV / AIDS Support
CDC National HIV/AIDS Hotline: (800) 232-4636
Website: https://www.cdc.gov/hivHIV.gov Information: (202) 795-7697
Website: https://www.hiv.gov
Substance Use Support
SAMHSA National Helpline (24/7): (800) 662-4357
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplineNational Harm Reduction Coalition: (212) 213-6376
Website: https://harmreduction.org
General Health Information
CDC Info Line: (800) 232-4636
Website: https://www.cdc.govHRSA (Health Resources & Services Administration): (877) 464-4772
Website: https://www.hrsa.gov