Crisis Help
988 Lifeline (opens in a new tab)
Free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States, in English and Spanish.
Mobile Crisis Intervention for Lawrence (opens in a new tab)
The Adult and Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (A/YMCI) teams at Beth Israel Health Lahey Behavioral Services offer direct access to local behavioral health experts and clinicians, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 877-382-1609 if you or a loved one is experiencing an emergency behavioral health or substance use crisis and need help immediately.
Information and Referrals
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Access (MABHA) (opens in a new tab)
The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Access (MABHA) website helps both providers and individuals locate openings in mental health and substance use disorder services.
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (opens in a new tab)
Call or Text 833-773-2445 to speak with someone who can connect you directly to clinical help. Even if you’re not sure what kind of help or treatment you may need, the BHHL can help guide you.
NAMI Massachusetts (opens in a new tab)
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Massachusetts (NAMI Mass) does advocacy and education around mental health. Their Compass Helpline provides information, ideas, resources, and support in English and Spanish to help people navigate the complex mental health system.
Local Mental Health Services
Arbour Counseling Services Haverhill (opens in a new tab)
Arbour Counseling provides a continuum of behavioral health and substance use treatment programs for individuals of all ages, groups, families, and couples.
Community Behavioral Health Center Lawrence (opens in a new tab)
The Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) provides a full range of behavioral health and substance use counseling services for individuals of any age. They have expertise with children, adolescents, and persons with autism. They also offer telehealth and flexible service location options (e.g., home, school, etc.). Accepts MassHealth and private insurance.
Eliot Community Human Service (opens in a new tab)
Eliot provides evidence-based behavioral healthcare and human services to children, families and individuals at a location in Haverhill. Accepts MassHealth and private insurance; discounted/sliding fee available.
Northeast Health Services (opens in a new tab)
Provides therapy and counseling services, with locations in Lawrence and Haverhill. Accepts MassHealth and private insurance.
Nova Initia Counseling (opens in a new tab)
Large private therapy practice with many counselors in Haverhill. Provides individual, family, and group therapy.
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a kind of research-based behavior therapy for people with autism and other developmental disorders. Its goal is to see an increase in positive behaviors and a decrease in negative behaviors. Children can also learn new skills and improve their social interactions.
ABA Centers of America (opens in a new tab)
ABA Centers of America serves families across New Hampshire and Massachusetts. They provide in-home ABA therapy and diagnostic evaluations.
Haverhill Autism Learning Center (opens in a new tab)
Location: Braintree, MA (serves Haverhill area). Services: In-home ABA therapy and diagnostic evaluations.
HMEA – ABA Home & Community Services (opens in a new tab)
Located in Worcester and serving multiple Massachusetts regions. Provides in-home ABA for ages 3–22, plus school-based and community ABA services.
Kaleidoscope ABA Therapy Services (opens in a new tab)
Location: Braintree, MA (serves Haverhill area). Services: In-home ABA therapy and diagnostic evaluations.
Magnet ABA Therapy (opens in a new tab)
Provides ABA therapy services across Massachusetts focusing on fostering independence, enhancing social skills, and promoting meaningful connections to help individuals with autism and developmental disabilities reach their full potential.
May Institute (opens in a new tab)
Operates in multiple Massachusetts locations, including the North Shore. Provides in-home ABA, early-intervention, and center-based service options.