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BEN SPEAKS COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Community Partners

We provide a growing resource guide to support a whole child/family approach to wellness.  Emergency, Grief Support, Therapeutic, Healing, Mental Health, Addiction, Nutrition, Expressive Art Resources & ongoing workshops in the Ben Speaks Resource Center for workshops & offerings.     
 

Emergency Resources

Samaritans

Call or text Samaritans’ 24/7 statewide Helpline at 877-870-4673. Whatever the reason, you will get help from a trained volunteer offering non-judgmental support. Our crisis Helpline based in Massachusetts is confidential and free.

www.samaritanshope.org

877-870-4673

Click here for a full list of Emergency Resources

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Grief Support Resources

Jeff's Place

Comprehensive bereavement support services for both children

2-19 and their families. 

www.jeffsplacemetrowest.org

508-879-2800

Click here for a full list of Grief Support Resources

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Therapeutic Resources

​Horse SenseAbility

Horse SenseAbility offers therapeutic riding and horsemanship to underserved or at-risk youth and young adults.

www.horsesensibility.org

508-744-6774

Click here for a full list of Therapeutic Resources

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Healing Resources

Grow You Healing & Art Center

Holistic Healing & Expressive Art Services for all ages

www.judygio.com

Click here for a full list of Healing Resources

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Mental Health Resources

​NAMI - National Alliance for Mental Health

NAMI is the nations largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

www.nami.org

800-950-6264

 

Click here for a full list of Mental Health Resources

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Addiction Resources

​SAMHSA - Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services

Administration is a free confidential support for people in distress 24/7 and behavioral health treatment service and behavior health treament services locator.

www.samhsa.gov

800-662-HELP (4357)
TTY: 800-487-4889

Click here for a full list of Addiction Resources

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Addictions.com

At Addictions.com our mission is to help individuals and families facing substance use disorders find the treatment they need. We hope that by providing a better understanding of addiction, and co-occurring disorders, we can remove the barriers to treatment many people face.

www.addictions.com

800-926-9037
 

Click here for a full list of Addiction Resources

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Start Your Recovery

Support for overcoming substance misuse - tailored by you.

www.startyourrecovery.org

800-662-4357
 

Click here for a full list of Addiction Resources

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Live Another Day (BICOP)

Live Another Day believes in equal access to life-saving mental health and substance use resources. This website provides extensive information on the best resources available.

www.liveanotherday.org

1-877-596-6866

Click here for a full list of Addiction Resources

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Detox Local (BICOP)

Detox Local is a recovery support resource for those looking to quit drugs and alcohol safely. Find relief from withdrawal today! Detox Local is an excellent resource that features abundant information including mental health and substance use resources specifically for the AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) community.

www.detoxlocal.com

866-640-2212

Click here for a full list of Addiction Resources

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Southeast Addiction Center (BICOP)

2023's Top 50 resources for Black men who are struggling with substance use and/or their mental health

www.southeastaddictiontn.com

615-326-6449

Click here for a full list of Addiction Resources

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Southeast Detox (BICOP)

Newly updated for 2023, this guide features over 50 fully-vetted resources for Black women

www.southeastdetoxga.com

706-873-9055

Click here for a full list of Addiction Resources

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Gilly's House

Gilly's House offers the opportunity for social, educational and vocational growth. The daily structured schedule reinforces a lifestyle free of alcohol and drug use. Transitional life skills including healthy living, social services, career exploration, personal finance and self-help groups, along with an opportunity for counseling and 12 Step group meetings, is integral to the success of this program. We prepare men to reenter life with a positive step forward; with the personal skills and community connections to continue to meet individual goals and live a successful life of sobriety.  

www.gillyshouse.com

508-384-2251

Click here for a full list of Addiction Resources

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Safe Coalition

SAFE is a judgement free community organization relentlessly committed to educating and supporting those affected by substance use disorder and mental health concerns across southeastern Massachusetts. Staffed by trusted, trained professionals and peer support volunteers, SAFE compassionately empowers individuals and their loved ones by breaking down barriers to treatment and emotional support in a way that inspires success on the journey to recovery.

www.safecoalitionma.org

508-488-8105

Click here for a full list of Addiction Resources

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Nutrition Resources

​Natural Health Pathways

Natural Health Pathways is a center for total wellness serving individuals seeking safe, natural solutions for their health problems.

www.naturalhealthpathways.net

508-309-4063

Click here for a full list of Nutrition Resources

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Expressive Art Resources

Open Fields

Open Fields provides children of ALL ages the opportunity to participate in theatre. Open Fields - Where Young Talent Grows.

www.open-fields.info

openfieldspeace@comcast.net

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Plugged In

Students learn to play their individual Instruments, form a band and perform live in our music program.
www.pluggedinband.org

781-444-1879

Click here for a full list of Expressive Art Resources

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