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If
showing signs of harming themselves make sure to discuss with client the steps that are going to be
taken to ensure their safety. If clients are international and not in the area work with them to find them
the nearest hospital if need be and discuss responsibility of keeping themselves safe.
Crisis:
- Boston:
o Samaritans
Call or text (8777)870-4673
24/7
Chat service
samaritanshope.org
o Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)
Hotline
800-841-8371
24/7
Within 5 days/120 hours of an assault
Can be examined and cared for in emergency room
Evidence collection (optional)
Toxicology testing within first 96 hours after assault
Office
989 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 01115
o Arbour Hospital
Call for assistance and admission
800-222-2237 OR 617-390-1320
Locations
Arbour Hospital
o 49 Robinwood Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
o 617-522-4400
The Quincy Center
o 460 Quincy Avenue, Quincy, MA 02169
o 617-801-5120
Arbour Counseling Services
o 157 Green Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
o 617-524-1120
- International
o International Association for suicide prevention (IASP)
Resources
https://www.iasp.info/resources/index.php
Contact
C/o AAS 5221 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20015 USA
o Lines for Life: Preventing substance abuse and suicide
Suicide lifeline
800-273-8255
Text
o First text “273TALK” to 839863
Alcohol and Drug helpline (For individuals and family members seeking crisis
intervention, treatment referral, and chemical-dependency information)
800-923-4357
Military helpline (Support for service members, veterans, and their families that
is independent of any branch of the military or government)
888-457-4838
Youthline
877-968-8491
Chat
o www.oredonyouthline.org
24/7