We at the William James College INTERFACE Referral Service are keenly aware of the shortage of mental health providers of color and how racial inequities exist in medical and mental health care. The College’s Black Mental Health Academy, Center for Multicultural and Global Mental Health, and other programs and academic offerings are playing a critical role in reversing this trend. We invite you to read a statement from our Black Mental Health Graduate Academy Scholars, and to stand with us as allies to drive change and address systemic racism.

Arlington

Mental Health Topics

Arlington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is located northwest of Boston.

Community Resources

Emergency Mental Health Services

Covid-19 Information

Town of Arlington

Arlington School District

Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan

School District Calendar

Special Education

Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)

Health and Nursing Services

Community Organizations

Hospital

Mount Auburn Hospital

HELPLINE

888-244-6843 (toll free); 617-332-3666 (local)
Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am – 5pm
Tues, Thurs, 8am – 6pm
What to Expect When You Call

Recent News

Military veterans can now receive free emergency mental health care, by Haley Britzky, CNN, Jan 17 2023.
Social isolation linked to an increased risk of dementia, new study finds, by Kaitlyn Radde, NPR, Jan 17 2023.
988 Lifeline sees boost in use and funding in first months, by Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, Jan 16 2023.

Massachusetts is leading the way in assessment and early identification of mental health concerns in children. Pediatricians are seeing a significant increase in visits for primary mental health needs, and William James INTERFACE is supporting families in making early connections as research has shown that early intervention leads to better outcomes.