Resources
If you are in need of immediate mental health or crisis support Call or Text: 833-773-2445 or chat at https://www.masshelpline.com/ Help Line English Línea de ayuda en español
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Market Basket Gift Card Lottery- Sponsored by Family Resource Centers, registration deadline of December 15th to win one of 50 gift cards. See flyers for eligibility and to apply. Gift Card Lottery English Gift Card Lottery Spanish
2025-2026 DMH Northeast Parent Support Groups at Wayside English and Spanish Virtual Groups open to all parents and caretakers, sponsored by DMH. Current Groups: Nurturing Fathers, Caregivers of Transition Aged Youth (16-25), Navigating Special Education, Adoption Support Groups, Father Support Group, Children, Adolescents & Young Adults with ADHD.
Haverhill Public Schools – Community Schools
A community school within Haverhill Public Schools serves as a hub for community services and support. Community Schools operate through a dedicated Community School Coordinator (CSC) who assesses needs, targets results, and works closely with school administration, staff, students, and families. The school partners with local organizations through the CSC to provide resources such as tutoring, health services, counseling, and after-school programs. The goal is to remove barriers to learning by addressing students’ academic, social, and emotional needs, with families and community members actively involved in shaping programs and services. Overall, a community school strengthens both student success and community well-being. A.B. Consentino Middle School and Paul Nettle Middle School currently offer community school resources.
Emergency Community Resources – Housing, Clothing, Hotlines etc.
Haverhill Community Resource Guide- Includes Haverhill Meal and Pantry Schedule compiled by Emmaus INC with the Interfaith Network of Compassion and other Haverhill Community Organizations. English Resource Guide, Spanish Resource Guide Haitian Creole Resource Guide
Haverhill Helps – Supporting Haverhill Nonprofits & Pantries. Find donation locations and volunteer opportunities posted by local nonprofits and food pantries. Connect directly to make a difference in our community.
Families in Need of Shelter/Emergency Assistance Please see flyer to apply for Emergency Housing Assistance. English. Spanish. Haitian-Creole
If you are unsure what you qualify for or where to go contact Community Action in Haverhill. They have bilingual staff and if they can not help you they can refer you to the right place. 978-373-1971
Community Action Inc. – provides resources and opportunities for individuals, families and communities to overcome poverty, including housing and fuel assistance, WIC, Child Care Programs etc. Community Action Programs-English. Programas de Acción Comunitaria
St. Vincent de Paul – Providing financial assistance for rent, utilities etc. call 978-372-5824, or email at SVdPBradford@gmail.com for assistance.
RAFT – The Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) Program is a homelessness prevention program funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). RAFT provides short-term financial assistance to low-income families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Call 781-654-5607 or apply here Landlords can also apply for RAFT.
To apply for Emergency Assistance from DHCD speak with a Homeless Coordinator by calling (866) 584-0653. By phone: If you apply over the phone, tell the person who answers what language you speak and an over-the-phone interpreter will be provided to you free of charge.
Information from the Office of Housing and Livable Communities about Emergency Shelter Resources English Spanish Haitian Creole
Know Your Evictions Rights. Know your rights. Spanish Eviction Rights
Ruth’s House – Clothing Needs Thrift Store. Open to the public and also provide a $50 voucher to each family member, 4 times a year to spend at the store if they qualify. Qualification based on enrollment of at least one of the following programs: MASS Health, Food Stamps/EBT Card, Fuel Assistance, Veterans Aid, SSDI, SSI or Free Lunch Program. Free Suits altered for any Veteran.
Diaper Bank – The Anchor of Hope Diaper Bank, the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, and the parishioners of Saint James Church provide these diapers. Diapers will be given the SECOND and FOURTH SATURDAY of the month from 10AM-11AM to those Haverhill residents who register to receive them. Distribution occurs at the Saint Vincent de Paul section of the St. James Parish Center on Cottage Street. The number of diapers you receive will depend on the number that has been donated. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that we will have diapers every month. Let the volunteers know if your child’s size has changed for the next month. Children from birth to age 4 are eligible for up to 50 diapers/month. Diaper client info website.
Parental Stress Line – A 24-hour hotline in Massachusetts 1-800-632-8188
Domestic Violence – 24-Hour Hotline: 978-388-1888 or 1800-439-0183 (TTY)
Hand Hold MA Many families are worried about their child’s mental health, but they aren’t sure where to turn or how to get started. Massachusetts’ Department of Mental Health, Office of Child Advocate and Health and Human Services partnered for a new family friendly website created by a team of mental health and child development experts in partnership with parents who have “been there.”
Family and Community Resource Center – Family & Community Resource Center to help families raise children in healthy, stable homes. All services are free and open to all families in Essex County.
Salvation Army 395 Main Street Haverhill MA – Provides food pantry, community meals, energy assistance, youth and adult programs. More information on what Salvation Army does
Domestic Violence Supports
Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center, Inc. Our advocates and clinicians are seeing new and ongoing survivors remotely using a secure video-conferencing program. For any new clinical referrals for children or adult survivors, those in the Amesbury and Haverhill area can call 978.834.9710 and those in the Lawrence area can call 978.989.9361. We are accepting new clients! https://jeannegeigercrisiscenter.org/ Services Offered En Espanol
YWCA Domestic Violence Supports – 24/7 Hotline Numbers: Domestic Violence 844-372-9922 and Sexual Assault: 877-509-9922. Anyone in need of Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault services may call the YWCA during the day from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 978.374.6121. As an alternative, you may call the Massachusetts statewide, 24-hour SafeLink Domestic Violence Sheltering Line at 877.785.2020. This line is for referrals to shelter and domestic violence hotlines and programs in your region.
Local Meal & Pantry Locations
Therapeutic Services
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line Resource Directory. Link Here https://www.masshelpline.com/bhhldirectory/
JRI – Community Service Agency-CSAs offer three key services, Family-based Intensive Treatment (FIT), Intensive Care Coordination (ICC), and Family Support and Training (FS&T). CSAs are part of a broader system of care, helping families access the services needed for their children to thrive at home, in school, and in the community. CSA Referral Form
ACA Family Counseling – Programs/Services: Outpatient Therapy, IHT, Therapeutic Mentoring, and Community Service Programming (CSP).Multilingual and multicultural services available Main Number: (978) 989- 9902Address: 599 Canal Street #12, Lawrence, MA 01840. Website: ACA Family Counseling Services
Arbour Counseling – (978) 373-7010 116 Summer St, Haverhill, MA 01830 Outpatient Therapy for Children, Adults & Group. Central Intake Department 855-575-2273.
Arbour Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program 116 Summer Street Haverhill, MA 01830 Ages 14-17 Referral Call 339-645-9744
Northeast Behavioral Health is Providing Telehealth services for Haverhill Office clients. 26 Parkridge Road Haverhill, MA 01835 Main Number: (978) 373-3086
Children’s Friend & Family Services – Programs available: Outpatient Therapy (OP), In-Home Therapy (IHT), In-Home Behavioral Services (IHBS), Therapeutic Mentoring (TM), Intensive Care Coordination (ICC), Family Support & Training, Parent as Teachers, Long Term Support Case Management, Early Psychosis and Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment. Main Number: (978) 682-7289. Address: 15 Union Street, Lawrence, MA 01840
Endurance Behavioral Health Partial Hospital Program – PHP offers daily structure including individual therapy, family support, didactic and process group therapy, as well as daily wellness therapy including yoga, art and music.
Family Services of Merrimack Valley – Programs available: Outpatient Therapy (OP), Therapeutic Mentoring (TM), Parenting Programs, and CASA. https://www.fsmv.org/ (978) 327-6600 430 North Canal Street, Lawrence, MA 01840
NFI, Massachusetts in Haverhill – Programs available: Outpatient Therapy, (ages 3+). English and Spanish speaking clinicians available. Main Number: (978) 373-1181 Address: 76 Winter Street, Haverhill, MA 01830.
Northeast Family Services – Programs available: Outpatient Therapy, In-Home Therapy (IHT), In-Home Behavioral Services (IHBS), and Therapeutic Mentoring (TM). Online Referral https://www.northeastfamilyservices.com 774-206-1125 .
South Bay Community Services – Programs available: Outpatient Therapy (OP), Medication Management, CHBI, Early Childhood Services and Autism Services. Spanish and English speaking clinicians available. Main Number (978) 688-4830, 360 Merrimack St bldg 9, Lawrence, MA 01843
Recovery and Addiction Services
Motivating Youth Recovery (MYR) – is a 12-bed acute detoxification and stabilization program for adolescents 13-18 years old. While at MYR, clients are medically monitored 24 hours a day and receive a comprehensive assessment and diagnosis, treatment and aftercare planning from a multidisciplinary treatment team comprised of psychiatrists, master’s level clinicians, registered nurses, case managers, and counselors. MYR – Brochure
Kiwi Recovery is a dual-licensed (BSAS) PHP/IOP program for adolescents and young adults (ages 12–25) struggling with mental health and/or substance use disorders. We offer two specialized treatment tracks—Adolescent and Young Adult—to meet the unique needs of each age group.
CFFS Adolescent and Young Adult Substance Use Treatment and Support – Accepting Referrals Virtual Substance Use Treatment and Support
Online AA meetings https://aa-intergroup.org/
NA meetings https://www.na.org/meetingsearch/
Additional Resources
Haverhill Youth Programs
Haverhill Inner City Boxing Club
Haverhill Downtown Boxing Club
You Forward – Supports youth and young adults 16-25 experiencing mental health challenges. Staff is also available at Haverhill High School Family Resource Center during Thursday lunch periods.
Massachusetts Family Resource Center for Haverhill is located at 530 Broadway 3rd floor, Lawrence MA. They work with families to provide services and referrals to community agencies to help strengthen families.
WIC Nutrition Program Do you have a child under 5?
Free Legal Help for low-income individuals