Mental health and substance use care in a community near you
Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs) are one-stop shops for a wide range of mental health and substance use services and treatment. The statewide network of CBHCs includes centers across Massachusetts that offer immediate, confidential care for mental health and substance use needs.
Crisis services are available around the clock for anyone in Massachusetts who feels they may be experiencing a mental health crisis. This 24/7 in-person crisis support can be used by anyone in Massachusetts, whether or not they have health insurance. CBHCs also offer day-to-day mental health and substance use services which are covered by all MassHealth plans and some commercial insurance plans.
Mental Health and Substance Use Care
Community Behavioral Health Centers offer a range of mental health and substance use services at more than 25 locations in Massachusetts.
Outpatient Clinics offer a full range of comprehensive and coordinated mental health and substance use services.
Extended Hours: Open 8AM – 8PM every weekday and 9AM – 5PM on weekends.
Flexible Care: Care offered both in-person and virtually.
ServicesInclude: immediate mental health and substance use evaluation, individual and group therapy, psychiatric medication consultations, peer support services, medication for addiction treatment, referrals to treatment, and more.
Covered By: All MassHealth plans and many commercial plans (check with your insurer for specific coverage).
Community Crisis Stabilizationis a less restrictive alternative to inpatient hospitalization for people in need of short-term, overnight crisis care.
Positive Environment: Home-like, friendly, and comfortable environments offer a feeling of community while maintaining a safe and secure setting.
Age-Appropriate: Separate adult and youth programs.
Services Include: individual, group, and family therapy; medication management; crisis intervention; future crisis prevention planning.
Covered By: All MassHealth plans and many commercial plans (check with insurer).
All Community Behavioral Health Centers are open daily for walk-ins, routine appointments, and crisis care.
All crisis services offered by CBHCs are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including holidays). CBHCs’ routine outpatient services are available from 8AM-8PM on weekdays and 9AM-5PM on weekends.
Every CBHC offers treatment both in-person and via telehealth.
Community Behavioral Health Centers are closely connected to the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line. The Behavioral Health Help Line is a 24/7 clinical hotline staffed by trained behavioral health providers and peer coaches who offer clinical assessment, treatment referrals, and crisis triage services. When appropriate, Help Line staff directly connect callers with their nearest CBHC and perform a warm handoff.
The Help Line is available in more than 200 languages, 24/7, 365 days a year.
