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.

Reading

Mental Health Topics

The Town of Reading is home to many support services for families and individuals seeking mental health resources.

Community Resources

Town of Reading

Reading Police Department

Reading Public Schools

Regional Resources

State Resources

MA 211
National Alliance on Mental Ilness Mass achusetts Compass Helpline
MA Substance Abuse Helpline

Need help with a crisis?

Call 911 or reach out to Reading Police Department
Eliot Community Services operates a 24/7 mobile service that serves children, adults, & elders in psychiatric distress in Reading, MA. Eliot staff will travel to the home or school for psychiatric evaluation, crisis intervention, stabilization & follow-up. 1.800.988.1111 or www.eliotchs.org/Emergency-Services

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

Does weed help with anxiety or cause it? Here’s what experts say., by Teddy Amenabar, The Washington Post, May 3 2023.
One-third of US teen girls seriously considered attempting suicide in 2021: CDC, by Mary Kekatos and Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, Apr 27 2023.
Kids’ Declining Mental Health Is the ‘Crisis of Our Time,’ Surgeon General Says, by Caitlynn Peetz , EducationWeek, Apr 25 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.