How to Partner with Lifeline for Families
See how you can help us continue to optimize perinatal* and child mental health—and how we can help you do the same.
*Perinatal describes the period during pregnancy and up to 1 year after delivery.
Lifeline for Families Contact Information
222 Maple Ave., Chang Building
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Do You Need Help?
Perinatal mental health conditions are common, and treatment and supports are available. To find help in your community:
- Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline:
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1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
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- Call the Postpartum Support International (PSI) Helpline:
- 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)
(Oprima 1 para español or press 2 for English) - Text in English: 800-944-4773
- Text en español: 971-203-7773
- 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)
Trauma can impact children of any age, and can impact how they learn, grow, and act. Trauma informed care helps children overcome and thrive after trauma. To find a therapist trained in child trauma treatments:
Make a referral for an Eligible Youth
Please note: LINK-KID eligibility guidelines have changed.
We are currently accepting referrals for:
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- Youth ages 16-25
- Youth residing in Worcester
- Youth involved with a Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) or the Office of the District Attorney (DA)
- Youth in foster care
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Call 1-855-LINK-KID (1-855-546-5543) to speak to one of our clinical referral coordinators. Callers who are deaf or hard of hearing can use MassRelay 7-1-1 to access LINK-KID.
Email CTTCreferral@umassmed.edu with questions.
If You or a Loved One Are in Crisis:
Call your doctor, local emergency number, or the National Emergency Hotline (listed below):
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Call or text: 988
Contact Lifeline for Moms
Call 508-856-8455 or email LifelineforMoms@umassmed.edu to:
- Receive general information about Lifeline for Moms
- Get help developing, implementing, and evaluating a Perinatal Psychiatry Access Program or to join our Perinatal Psychiatry Access Program Network
- Use our perinatal mental health consultation services to get assistance integrating care for mental health and substance use disorders into obstetric and other perinatal and child-care settings
- Collaborate with us:
- Give feedback on our perinatal mental health research
- Participate in one of our perinatal mental health research studies or join one of our advisory boards
Contact Lifeline for Kids
Call 774-455-4127 or email LifelineforKids@umassmed.edu to:
- Get general information about Lifeline for Kids
- Apply for Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) training
- Participate in our trauma-informed care trainings
- Work with our trauma-informed care consulting team
Lifeline for Families Media Inquiries
For media requests:
- Call: 508-856-8455
- Email: LifelineforFamilies@umassmed.edu
