Alcoholics Anonymous provides support to anyone trying to achieve sobriety. Find meetings in the Ipswich area at the link below.

DRC is based in Salem, MA and offers peer counseling, group services, a transition to adulthood program, and employment transition services for young people with disabilities aged 14-21. Learn more at the link below.

The Network/La Red’s Hotline provides free & confidential emotional support, information, referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ folks who are being abused or have been abused by a partner. The Hotline is available 24/7 for calls at 617-742-4911.

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.

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.

Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline is a free & confidential service that provides assistance in understanding where and how to access food support for Massachusetts residents. The Hotline is available for calls at 800-645-8333, Monday-Friday from 8am-7pm, or 10am-2pm on Saturday.

While it has a truly unfortunate name & URL, this website promotes events throughout the state of Massachusetts for people with disabilities and/or people on the spectrum. Some highlights include social groups for neurodiverse teens, career fairs, and inclusive recreational programs for teens with disabilities. Sign up for their twice-monthly newsletter!

Ipswich Aware is a local community organization based out of the Ipswich YMCA, aiding individuals seeking help or recovering from addiction.

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.

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.

Managed by the Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts, this hotline is to report and detect ICE sightings in MA. The Hotline is available 5am – 9pm every day at 617-370-5023 and operates in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Haitian Creole, with more languages to be added.

Mass 211 connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community. It serves as a resource for finding government benefits and services, nonprofit organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources. Mass 211 is available 24/7 by dialing 211 or 1-877-211-MASS.

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 833-773-2445, or online chat at the link below.

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.

Narcotics Anonymous provides support to anyone trying to overcome addiction. Find meetings in the Ipswich area at the link below.

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.

Queer Liberation Library is a free digital library hosted on Libby, focusing on queer materials & perspectives. Anyone with a US mailing address can apply to become a member. Follow the link below to sign up!

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

The Your Life, Your Voice Talkline provides tips and resources to help kids and teens with tough situations including mental health struggles, problems with family and friends, and bullying and abuse. The Talkline is available for calls at 800-448-3000, or text VOICE to 20121.