MassSupport Network Provides Free Support Services to People in Massachusetts

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a uniquely stressful time for almost everyone. Depression and anxiety are a normal response to stress. The MassSupport Network was established to provide free support services to people of all ages living in Massachusetts. The program is a partnership of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and Riverside Community Care.

MassSupport offers:

COVID-19 Tip sheets on such varied topics as children and COVID-19, what to know about masks, and how to maximize safety, predictability and control in uncertain times. Tip sheets are available in English, Spanish, Chinese and Portuguese.

YouTube Videos addressing coping skills and mindfulness, forms of grief, and experiences of teens during the pandemic.

Online screening tools that can assess issues related to substance use, depression, anxiety, gambling, trauma, and mood changes. Completing the screenings can help determine if your thoughts or behaviors – or those of someone you care about - might be associated with a treatable mental health issue.

A link to www.HandholdMA.org, a family-friendly website designed for parents of school-aged children in Massachusetts who are worried about their child’s mental health. Site translations are available in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Chinese and Vietnamese.

Reaching out and asking for help for yourself or loved ones is a good thing and can be an important first step toward feeling better. To learn more about MassSupport or to access services:

Visit https://masssupport.org
Call 888-215-4920
Email masssupport@riversidecc.org