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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Alcoholics Anonymous provides support to anyone trying to achieve sobriety. Find meetings in the Ipswich area at the link below.
Access NowDomestic Violence Hotline – Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Safelink Domestic Violence Hotline provides non-judgmental support, assistance with safety planning, and information on appropriate resources. The Hotline is available 24/7 for calls at 877-785-2020.
Access NowDomestic Violence Hotline – National
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides crisis intervention, safety planning, and domestic violence education. The Hotline is available 24/7 for calls at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or online chat at the link below. You can also text START to 88788.
Access NowIpswich Aware
Ipswich Aware is a local community organization based out of the Ipswich YMCA, aiding individuals seeking help or recovering from addiction.
Access NowLGBTQ+ National Youth Talkline
The LGBTQ+ National Youth Talkline provides a free & confidential safe space to discuss sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues such as coming out, family concerns, bullying, safe sex, and more. The Talkline is available for calls at 800-246-7743, Monday-Friday from 4pm-midnight, or noon-5pm on Saturday.
Access NowLove Is Respect
The Love Is Respect Hotline provides free & confidential support for teens with questions and concerns about healthy relationships. The Hotline is available 24/7 for calls at 866-331-9474 or online chat at the link below. You can also text LOVEIS to 22522.
Access NowMassachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line
The MA Behavioral Health Help Line offers free & confidential mental health assessments, crisis services, substance use treatment, referrals, and more. The Help Line is available 24/7 for calls/texts at 833-733-2445, or online chat at the link below.
Access NowMassachusetts Substance Abuse Helpline
The MA Substance Abuse Helpline provides resources for substance use harm reduction, treatment, and recovery. The Helpline is available 24/7 for calls at 800-327-5050 or online chat at the link below. You can also text HOPE to 800327.
Access NowNorth Shore Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth
NAGLY is an organization based in Salem, MA whose mission is to honor, respect, educate, and empower LGBTQIA+ youth. They offer events, groups, counseling services, and other resources. Learn more at the link below.
Access NowRunaway Safeline
The National Runaway Safeline is available 24/7 for calls/texts at 1-800-RUN-AWAY (786-2929) or online chat/email at the link below.
Access NowSexual Assault Hotline – National
The National Sexual Assault Hotline offers confidential support and resources to survivors of sexual violence. The Hotline is available 24/7 for calls at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or online chat at the link below.
Access NowSexual Assault Hotline – Northeast MA
The YWCA North Shore Rape Crisis Hotline provides support for survivors of rape, sexual assault, or incest in northeast MA. The Hotline is available 24/7 for calls at 877-509-YWCA (9922).
Access NowSuicide & Crisis Hotline (988)
The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (also known as the 988 Lifeline) is available 24/7 for calls and texts at 988, or online chat at the website below.
Access NowThe Trevor Project Crisis Hotline
The Trevor Project provides crisis and suicide intervention to LGBTQ+ youth under 25. The Hotline is available 24/7 for calls and texts at 866-488-7386, or chat online at the website below.
Access NowTrans Lifeline
The Trans Lifeline connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. The Lifeline is entirely trans-led and available Monday-Friday from 1pm to 9pm at 877-565-8860.
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