Due to the extensive programs at Fitchburg State University for Distance Learners, there are many students that may not be able to make use of Counseling Services at the main Fitchburg campus. However, we do want to help you access mental health services in your area. Below is a partial listing of mental health services in the Massachusetts area.
Further down this page, there are three "find-a-provider" resource links, provided by national professional organizations (e.g., American Psychological Association). If you can not locate a service in your area and would like help doing so, please contact one of our staff at 978.665.3152. For more general mental health information, please look at our Resources page.
Greater Boston
24-Hour Psychiatric Emergency
Cambridge/Somerville Psychiatric Emergency Room
Phone: 617.491.0600
Run by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Outpatient Treatment
North Suffolk Mental Health Comprehensive
Phone: 617.884.HELP
Northeastern Massachusetts
24-Hour Psychiatric Emergency
Greater Lawrence Mental Health Center
Phone: 978.683.3128
Run by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Outpatient Services
Community Health and Alternative Opportunities Services - O.C.E.R./Umbrella Library
Phone: 508.922.7791
Southeastern Massachusetts
24-Hour Psychiatric Emergency
Taunton Area Emergency Services
Phone: 508.823.5700
Run by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Outpatient Services
Falmouth Human Services
Phone: 508.548.0533
Central Massachusetts
24-Hour Psychiatric Emergency
Advocates Psychiatric Emergency Service
Phone: 508.872.3333
Run by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Outpatient Services
Mental Health Association of Central Middlesex
Phone: 508.369.7715
Western Massachusetts
24-Hour Psychiatric Emergency Service
Center for Mental Health Resources
Phone: 413.733.6661
Outpatient Services
Berkshire Mental Health Center
Phone: 413.663.6555
Cape Cod and the Islands
24-Hour Psychiatric Emergency
Cape Cod/Islands DMH - Emergency Services
Phone: 508.778.4627
Run by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Outpatient Services
Cape Cod/Islands Community Mental Health Center
Phone: 508.563.2276
Find a Mental Health Provider
American Psychological Association
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency and you live off campus, you can contact your regular health service provider, call 911, or proceed to the nearest hospital emergency room.
You may also access other information available to distance learners at Fitchburg State University by visiting the Student Resource Center.