Massachusetts · Listings Checked October 2026

Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Massachusetts

Where Can You Find Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Massachusetts?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 39 mental health facilities with walk-in psychiatric emergency services in Massachusetts (checked October 2026). The most are in Brockton (3), Jamaica Plain (3) and Taunton (3). 39 of them accept Medicaid.

Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Massachusetts by City

Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Massachusetts by city
CityListedAccept Medicaid
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Brockton33
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Jamaica Plain33
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Taunton33
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Boston22
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Hyannis22
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Pittsfield22
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Quincy22
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Worcester22
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Bedford11
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Chicopee11
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Fall River11
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Fitchburg11
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Gardner11
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Greenfield11
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Haverhill11
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Lowell11
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Methuen11
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in New Bedford11
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Northampton11
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Norwood11
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Plainville11
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Plymouth11
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Somerville11
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Springfield11
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Vineyard Haven11
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Waltham11
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in West Roxbury11
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Whitinsville11

From SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov listings, checked October 2026. Cities with enough listings link to their own page; others link to the city's full treatment page.

More About Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers

Read what to do in a mental health crisis. For the state's crisis lines, Medicaid coverage and license lookups, see mental health care in Massachusetts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers Are in Massachusetts?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 39 mental health facilities with walk-in psychiatric emergency services in Massachusetts, checked October 2026. The most are in Brockton (3), Jamaica Plain (3) and Taunton (3).

Do Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Massachusetts Accept Medicaid?

39 of the 39 listed accept Medicaid. Confirm your plan with the facility before you start.

What Should You Do in a Mental Health Crisis in Massachusetts?

Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Walk-in crisis centers listed here take people without an appointment; call ahead if you can.

Sources

  1. SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listing data, checked October 2026

In crisis? Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. anxiety.help is an independent guide, not a mental health provider or crisis service, and doesn't give medical advice. For a free, confidential referral, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.