Social and Emotional Support
Counselors consult and collaborate with faculty and staff to help support and nurture students' social/emotional development. As members of the district-wide Social/Emotional Development Team, counselors are key players in implementing interventions and strategies to support identified students who struggle with their overall emotional health.
Counselors facilitate psycho-educational support groups, such as managing stress and coping with anxiety, grief, and substance use, and other topics, as appropriate, on an as-needed basis.
Emergency Mental Health Support
In an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Department for help.
If you are a student needing help or in crisis, tell a trusted adult immediately that you may need emergency mental health support.
Aspire Health
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call our area's Crisis response team with Aspire Health. Those seeking assistance are encouraged to call, but walk-ins are accepted.
- 617-774-6036 or 800-528-4890
- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- 460 Quincy Avenue, Quincy
BEST (Boston Emergency Services Team)
If you are a Boston resident in crisis, please contact BEST (Boston Emergency Services Team) by calling 1(800)-981-HELP (4357).
Referral Services
William James INTERFACE Referral Service
INTERFACE is a mental health and wellness referral Helpline available Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm, at 888-244-6843 (toll-free).
This is a free, confidential referral service for individuals across the lifespan living in participating communities, in which Scituate is a participant.
On average, callers are matched with licensed mental health providers from an extensive database within two weeks of their call to INTERFACE.
Each referral best meets the caller's location, insurance, and specialty needs, such as gender preference, presenting concern, and type of therapy delivered.
Please visit the William James Interface Referral Website for resources about accessing mental health, insurance coverage, and other community resources.
Massachusetts Behavioral Help Line
- Call or text 833-773-2445
- masshelpline.com
Free and confidential telephone and in-person support and resources are provided 24/7, 365 days per year. No insurance is required. Deaf or hard of hearing? Contact MassRelay at 711.