Who can help?

It takes a village to raise a child. We are not meant to do it alone and you don’t need to. We all need a village and you deserve to find the right fit and support for your family.


Whether you’re looking for clinical treatment or other types of support, we’ve selected a set of organizations and support groups across Massachusetts who we trust to help your family.

 

Talk to a person who will help find trauma support near you by calling 1-855-LINK-KID.

Good for families who want someone to help connect them with a trauma treatment service.

If you are worried about your child because they experienced a traumatic event such as witnessing violence, bullying, a severe injury, or the death of a loved one, LINK-KID can help. When you call 855-LINK-KID, you’ll speak with a trained specialist who can assist you in locating trauma treatment in your area.

  • This is a free, confidential resource available to all Massachusetts residents.

LINK-KID is a service of the Child Trauma Training Center, which has developed a large network of providers across the state who have been trained in trauma-focused evidence-based treatment methods.  Evidence-based means that the treatment method has been tested and shown to be more effective than usual care.  LINK-KID maintains an active database of providers across the state, as well as information about waitlists, language capacity, and insurances accepted. 

Clinical Coordinators do their best to match each child's individual needs with the appropriate treatment model; while taking into consideration the type of health insurance the child has and where they live. 

What to expect:

  • Calls are screened for trauma exposure and trauma-related symptoms. 

  • Appropriate treatment options are discussed with caregivers and/or referral sources.

  • Referral coordinators typically make the referral within one business day of speaking with the caregiver.  

  • Parents/caregivers also receive written educational information related to their child’s trauma exposure and symptoms.   

Click here for a brochure about LINK-KID

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