Child Cartwheel Services are available to all Arlington Public Schools students and families.
Services are virtual and include short-term individual and group therapy, parent/caregiver consultation. Following an initial session, additional services may include medication evaluation and prescription, and longer-term outpatient referral support.
Website: https://www.cartwheelcare.org/
Referrals to Cartwheel Care go through school based support staff.
Arlington Youth Counseling Center
*Services are available to all Arlington children, adolescents and their families including all Arlington Public School students.
Hours: Mon - Fri, 9AM-5PM
Contact: Referral line 781-316-3255
How to make referral: Call and ask for an Intake Counselor
MA Behavioral Health Help Line
For 24 hours, 7 days a week, support call or text the Behavioral Health Help Line at 833-773-2445 (support available in more than 200 languages). The help line can help individuals and families navigate the behavioral health system and access treatment, including mobile crisis services.
Community Based Health Centers (CBHC) - 24-Hour Crisis Support 1 (800) 640-5432
Immediate care for mental health and substance use needs, both in crisis situations and more routine settings. Available to all Massachusetts residents, regardless of insurance coverage.
Find a CBHC near you: https://www.mass.gov/community-behavioral-health-centers
Call or Text: 833-773-2445 | Web Chat: masshelpline.com
Handhold - Children’s Behavioral Health Knowledge Center
*Resources are available to any student experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
Answer: Should I Worry Questions and find resources available for student(s).
Contact: Crisis line 877-382-1609
For more information visit Handholdma.org
Mass Support - A service of Riverside Trauma Center
For statewide assistance 888-251-4920
www.masssupport.org
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Dial 988 anytime
