Thursday, May 1, 2025

Mental Health Awareness Month



 May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness, fight stigma, and remind each other that mental health matters every day. 

If you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, know this: you are not alone, and help is available — both statewide and locally in our communities.

✅ Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line – 24/7 support: Call or Text 833-773-2445 | masshelpline.com

✅ Samaritans Statewide Helpline – 877-870-4673  

✅ 988-Lifeline –  Suicide & Crisis Hotline: Call 988 | 988lifeline.org

✅ NAMI Helpline – Call 1-800-950-6264, text "HelpLine" to 62640, or email at helpline@nami.org.

✅ NAMI Cape Ann – Local support, resources, and programs: namicapeann.org

Let us continue building a culture of compassion, connection, and care. Everyone deserves access to the resources they need for mental wellness.