If you you need to speak with a mental health provider urgently about what you are experiencing, you can call your local Emergency Services Program (ESP). ESPs are staffed by mental health clinicians. They can talk to people who feel they are in or near crisis, and try to help them find the supports they need to manage the crisis.
ESP services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You can find the ESP serving your area, by calling 1-877-382-1609 and entering your zip code. You can also check out this list of ESPs by location (pdf – opens in a new window).
Note that all ESPs accept MassHealth and Medicare (including OneCare and Senior Care Options plans), and also support people without health insurance. Many ESPs also contract with commercial insurance plans. You can contact your local ESP to confirm what insurance coverage they can accept.
ESPs often cannot support people who have recently used substances. If you need urgent substance-related care and cannot get support through your local ESP, you can try a substance use urgent care clinic.