"The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages; enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities" (mass.gov, 2021).
The Town of Lexington is covered by the Northeast DMH Area Office and the site office is located in Acton, MA.
Contact Information for Acton Site Office
Address: 35 Nagog Park, 2nd Floor Acton, MA 01720 (Directions)
Area Office Director: Amelia Peebles
Telephone: (978) 206-2100 | Fax: (978) 206-2127 | TTY: (978) 206-2126
Towns Served: Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Boxborough, Burlington, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Waltham, Watertown, Wilmington, Winchester, Woburn
Visit the Massachusetts Government page for more information on the Acton Site Office.
Emergency/Crisis 24-hr: Advocates' Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) - East
Address: 675 Main Street | Waltham, MA 02453
Person in Charge: Sara Trognone, LICSW
Telephone: (781) 893-2003 or 1-800-540-5806 | Fax: (781) 647-0183
For a list of Mental Health resources, visit the Resource Directory.