Health and mental health care in Massachusetts
The short answer
For mental health or substance use help, call or text the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line at 833 773 2445, 24 hours, in 200+ languages, no insurance needed. In a crisis you can also call or text 988.
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MassHealth
MassHealth is the Massachusetts Medicaid and CHIP program. The state's MassHealth page for children and young adults explains coverage for kids.
Official page: mass.gov/info-details/masshealth-for-children-and-young-adults
Coverage for adults
Adults can also see plans and help paying for them at HealthCare.gov.
Official page: healthcare.gov
A doctor even without insurance
Community health centers see patients with or without insurance and charge based on income. Use the federal finder to see the ones near you.
Official page: findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line
Call or text 833 773 2445, 24 hours, every day. Real time interpretation in more than 200 languages. It is confidential, costs nothing, and you don't need insurance. It connects you to clinical help and helps if you aren't sure what care you need. Deaf or hard of hearing: MassRelay 711.
Official page: masshelpline.com
More help in Massachusetts
Sources last checked October 27, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
Nothing here is a promise of a bed, money or a spot in any program. Each place decides who it can serve. You choose what feels right for you.