Reentry Resources for Returning Citizens, their families, and loved ones: Health & Wellness
This LibGuide contains information for individuals formally incarcerated or detained in county, state, or federal institutions, and are returning to or living in the state of Massachusetts.
While the resources listed here are intended to connect you with health, wellness, and recovery resources, they do not replace the expert advice of a qualified health care professional. We encourage you to consult with a health care provider when making health related decisions.
Community Health Centers
This listing of community health centers in Boston is not comprehensive but offers visitors a selection of health services throughout the neighborhoods of Boston.
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Helplines
877.785.2020
TTY: 877.521.2601
TTY: 877.521.2601
A resource for anyone affected by domestic or dating violence. Advocates are bilingual in English and Spanish.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
800.273.8255
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
877.870.HOPE (4673)
Samaritans provides life saving suicide prevention services throughout Greater Boston, MetroWest, and across Massachusetts. Our services are free, confidential, and nonjudgmental.
Toll Free: 888.340.4528
617.267.9001
Talk to trained volunteers about safer sex, coming out, where to find gay-friendly establishments, HIV and AIDS, depression, suicide, and anti-gay/lesbian harassment and violence.
Physical Health & Wellness Resources
- AIDS Action Committee
Provides health and wellness services to people already living with HIV such as counseling and testing, drug-user health programs, and legal services. - Back on My Feet - Boston
Operating in 12 major cities coast-to-coast, Back on My Feet uses running and community to motivate and support individuals every step of the way from homelessness to independence. Our success is measured not only by the health impact of miles run, but also by how many individuals obtain education, employment and housing. - Boston Area Rape & Crisis Center (BARCC)
BARCC provides free, confidential support and services to survivors of sexual violence ages 12 and up and their families and friends. We meet the needs of survivors in crisis and long after, and we assist survivors as they navigate the health-care, criminal justice, social service, and school systems. - EMERGE
Emerge seeks to educate individual abusers, prevent young people from learning to accept violence in their relationships, improve institutional responses to domestic violence, and increase public awareness about the causes and solutions to partner violence. With the development of parenting education groups for fathers, Emerge has expanded its mission to include a goal of helping men to become more responsible parents. - Fenway Health
The mission of Fenway Health is to enhance the wellbeing of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and all people in our neighborhoods and beyond through access to the highest quality health care, education, research and advocacy. - Healthcare for Reentry Veterans - Department of Veterans Affairs
HCRV services include:
1. Outreach and pre-release assessments services for Veterans in prison
2. Referrals and linkages to medical, mental health and social services, including employment services on release
3. Short-term case management assistance on release. - The Women's Center
Programming assists women in healing from traumatic experiences, offers opportunities for women to support each other, and develops new skills and leadership abilities among the women in our community.
Mental Health
- Boston Public Health Commission
The Boston Public Health Commission is involved in a variety of efforts to remove the stigma associated with mental health and to provide services and resources to improve the social and emotional wellness of everyone in Boston, starting at an early age. - Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Resource Guide
The DMH Resource Guide is a directory of the DMH, its Areas, Service Site Offices, facilities and contact information. A handy listing of cities and towns will direct you to the appropriate DMH Site Office and contact. - SAMHSA
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
Recovery Resources
The Boston Public Library created an Addiction Recovery Resources LibGuide that contains information on substance use and recovery services. It is designed for both active users and their loved ones. This guide is not meant to provide expert, clinical, or medical advice. Its intention is to provide the public with an informational resource guide that connects individuals to recovery centers, detoxification & intervention programs, overdose prevention measures, needle exchange services, scientific facts about drugs and alcohol, parental support guides and tips, helpful books and handouts, and more. Please click on the link below to access this guide directly.