Resources
- Resource Lists
- mobile crisis service
- INTERFACE REFERRAL SERVICE
- CULTURALLY AFFIRMING CARE
- Naloxone
- GRIEF SUPPORT
The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Helpline to connect you directly to clinical help, when and where you need it.
If you have non-emergency questions or worries about substance misuse or mental health concerns, please contact our staff.
- Summary of Mental Health Resources
- Mental Health Resource List
- Teen Resource List
- Substance Misuse Resource List
- Black Mental Health Resource List
Eliot Mobile Crisis Services
Eliot is our 24/7 mobile crisis resource for the Reading community. Visit https://www.eliotchs.org/emergency-services/ or call 24/7 1-800-988-1111
Reading residents can use this resource in a number of ways:
- Residents can access directly by phone to request crisis assistance, stabilization or evaluation (adults must be willing and give their consent, parents must consent for their children)
- Police can call to ask questions about a case or connecting a resident
- Schools can call the crisis team for an evaluation (with parent permission)
INTERFACE REFERRAL SERVICE
Interface Referral Service (operated by William James College, paid by Reading Coalition for Reading residents or students enrolled in Reading Public Schools to use M-F). Families can get matched with a mental health services provider. Call the INTERFACE REFERRAL HELPLINE 888-244-6843 (toll free). Available Mon/Wed/Fri, 9am–5pm and Tues/Thur 9am-6pm for Reading residents or students or visit https://interface.williamjames.edu/community/reading
See below for INTERFACE REFERRAL HELPLINE info in English and other languages
Interface Overview-Haitian Creole
If you contact Interface and are awaiting a match for a provider, please use the resource below if needed:
Reading Coalition Public Safety Clinician (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) is available to meet with residents and students that attend RPS for brief therapeutic support and accessing resources. No insurance needed. Contact Taunya L. Jarzyniecki, LCMHC MLADC, Public Safety Clinician at tjarzyniecki@ci.reading.ma.us
Network of Care (Behavioral Health programs and people)
Network of Care Massachusetts has created the Culturally Responsive Behavioral Health Resource Hub to help connect Black, Latinx, and Asian American community members with clinicians who are providing care that affirms their lived experiences and speaks to their social, cultural, and linguistic needs. https://massachusetts.networkofcare.org/mh/index.aspx
Naloxone
Naloxone is a medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose. Paramedics and hospitals have been using naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses for decades. Naloxone is safe, easy to administer, has no side effects and no potential for abuse. You may hear the brand name "Narcan" when referring to Naloxone.
Emergencies
Call 911, Reading EMS/Fire can administer Naloxone to reverse an overdose.
How to access Naloxone through a pharmacy
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/getting-naloxone-from-a-pharmacy
Non-Emergency use: What to do if Naloxone is needed
If you need to administer Naloxone, its important to call 911 to ensure the person receives follow up treatment and care. Tips below on placing someone in the recovery position if needed. https://www.asahq.org/madeforthismoment/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Opioid-Overdose-Card-1.pdf
Resources for children and families
Children's Traumatic Stress Network
Resources for Healthcare Providers
Self-Help
Visit the Reading Public Library for books, online resources and their Healing library kits.
The resources below were gathered by the Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition provide help and support when dealing with the loss and extreme in overwhelming feelings of sadness, whether it’s due to a loss of a loved one or one’s own terminal illness.
Learn 2 Cope (substance misuse challenges)
4 Court St. Suite 110
Taunton, MA
(508) 738-5148
Peer Recovery Specialist:
(508) 801-3247
http://learn2cope.org/grief-resources
Mount Auburn Bereavement Support Groups
Contact Director of Pastoral Care (617) 575-8606
National Alliance for Grieving Children
(866) 432-1542
http://childrengrive.org
Hello Grief
http://hellogrief.org
*provides resources about support groups around MA for both children and families
The Compassionate Friends of Boston
1st Tuesday of each month 6-7:30pm Trinity Church of Boston
206 Clarendon Dr.
Boston, MA
617-539-6424
http://Compassionatefriends.org
The Dougy Center: National Center for Grieving Children and Families
http://dougy.org
Support After a Death by Overdose
https://sadod.org/
Suicide Loss
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Support Groups