Early-Course Psychosis Services in Massachusetts
Please see the below list of programs in Massachusetts that provide specialized care for those in the early stages of psychosis and those at risk for psychosis. Follow the links to learn more about what makes each program unique, specific treatment services offered, and eligibility.
Not sure where to start? Check out our comprehensive guide to the different levels of care for psychosis. You can also view opportunities to participate in clinical research here.
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Referral, Consultation, and Assessment
Western Massachusetts
Central Massachusetts
Screening & Treatment of Early Psychosis (STEP)
Community Healthlink (CHL)/UMass Memorial Health Care
Worcester, MA
Program type: CSC
Northeast Massachusetts
The Discovery Team
The Edinburg Center
Bedford, MA
Program type: CSC
OnTrack
McLean Hospital
Belmont, MA
Program type: CSC
Everett Clinic
Eliot Community Human Services
Everett, MA
Program type: CSC
STAR Program*
McLean Hospital
Belmont, MA
Program type: Clinical high-risk
Boston Area
Recovery In Shared Experiences (RISE)
Cambridge Health Alliance
Somerville, MA
Program type: CSC
Wellness & Recovery After Psychosis (WRAP)
Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Boston, MA
Program type: CSC
Advancing Services for Psychosis Integration and Recovery (ASPIRE) Clinic
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
Program type: Specialized outpatient
RE-SET Program*
Mass General Hospital (MGH)
Boston, MA
Program type: Clinical high-risk
First-Episode & Early Psychosis Program
Mass General Hospital (MGH)
Boston, MA
Program type: CSC
Developmental Neuropsychiatry Program
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
Program type: Specialized outpatient
LARRY Life Skills
Riverside Life Skills Center
Somerville, MA
Program type: Day program
CEDAR Clinic*
Brookline Center for Community Mental Health
Boston, MA
Program type: Clinical high-risk
*Program eligibility specific to at-risk youth who do not have a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder (ie. clinical high-risk). If you are unsure what program is the best fit, please call the number listed for referrals on the program’s page.
Southeast Massachusetts
Corrigan Mental Health CSC Team
Corrigan Mental Health Center
Fall River, MA
Program type: CSC
BAMSI First Episode Psychosis Team
Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc.
Whitman, MA
Program type: Specialized outpatient
Outside of Massachusetts
Strong365
National list of early psychosis programs, other treatment options, and text, phone, & web chat hotlines.
Other Mental Health Services
MA Behavioral Health Help Line
The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) is a free & confidential resource to connect with mental health care. Even if you’re not sure what kind of help or treatment you may need, we can help guide you. Call or text 833-773-2445.
BHHL Treatment Locator
The MA Behavioral Health Helpline maintains a comprehensive directory of resources and services in Massachusetts to help with mental health, substance use, and social service needs.
NAMI Massachusetts Compass Helpline
The Compass Helpline at NAMI Massachusetts provides information and resources to help people navigate the mental health system and related systems of care, and problem solve in difficult circumstances. Compass is staffed by people with experience navigating the system for themselves or a family member.
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