Canton Community Resources: Mental Health

Dial 988 for suicide and crisis Lifeline. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, and prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

1-800-792-5200
The trained staff at this statewide emergency response system answers emergency calls, 24 hours a dat, 7 days a week. The Hotline works under the auspices of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) and in situations where children are at imminent risk, an emergency response is initiated.

Canton line: 800-529-5077
Our locally-based emergency services are available to help individuals in a mental health crisis and/or with urgent substance use concern. Our services are an alternative to a hospital emergency room visit. A community-based non-profit organization serving more than 40,000 people a year in Massachusetts, Riverside Community Care offers a wide range of mental healthcare, developmental and brain injury services, early childhood and youth programs, addiction treatment, trauma response, and more.

1-877-785-2020
MA Statewide Toll-Free Domestic Violence Hotline
SafeLink is a resource for anyone affected by domestic or dating violence. SafeLink allows the advocate answering your call to keep you on the line while you are being connected to a resources in your area, getting you help in just a single call. It is also OK to call SafeLink if you need to talk about your situation or someone else's; you do not need to be looking for services or a shelter place.

877-870- 4673 (HOPE) Call or Text
Do you feel sad, lonely, hopeless, or suicidal? We’re here to listen to you, 24 hours a day.
Samaritans works to prevent suicide and support those who have lost someone to suicide. Each year, 300+ volunteers answer more than 80,000 calls, texts, and chats on our Helpline.
If you need to talk to someone about how you’re feeling, grieve the loss of a loved one to suicide, or learn how to help others in crisis, you can find support with us.

1-866-900-7865
The "Are You Ok?" program is a daily telephone reassurance program offered by the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office. Each morning, enrolled seniors receive a call to check on their well-being. If an individual fails to respond or requires assistance, staff notifies their family, and if necessary, local police and/or emergency services. This program is offered free of charge to Norfolk County residents and has saved the lives of a number of seniors.

781-828-1323
The mission of the Department of Elder and Human Services is to assist in the well-being of Canton's older population and residents of any age who are in need of social services due to economic hardship, health issues, family circumstances, or personal loss.

1-800-272-4232
Health Care For All's Helpline is free and available to everyone to answer your questions about healthcare in Massachusetts. We can help you with everything from general insurance questions to specific information you need about a personal health issue.

800-327-5050
The Helpline is the only statewide, public resource for finding substance use treatment, recovery, and problem gambling services. Helpline services are free and confidential. Our caring, trained Specialists will help you understand the treatment system and your options.

617-854-1000
Mass Housing has many resources available for hoarding, housing instability, older adults in the community, and human trafficking.

617-704-6264 compass@namimass.org
The Compass Helpline provides resources and support to help people navigate the mental health system and problem solve in difficult circumstances. Compass is available Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.