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About Advocates Outpatient Counseling and Psychiatry Services
For more than 30 years, Advocates counseling services have served as a safety net for people experiencing difficulties in life. Our experienced team of therapists and clinicians provides a full range of outpatient services at our locations in Framingham, Marlborough, Harvard, Lawrence, Peabody, Plymouth, Waltham, Whitinsville, and Worcester, as well as via telehealth. We provide therapy for people of all ages at our outpatient counseling clinics, Behavioral Health Urgent Care centers, and Community Behavioral Health Center.
If you need support during a difficult time, help coping with the stresses of everyday life, or treatment for addiction and mental health issues, our counselors, clinical nurses, and psychiatrists are here for you. We believe that counseling is a partnership between the counselor and client, and we take great care to empower clients in this relationship and on their path to recovery.
To inquire about our counseling services or to schedule an appointment, please contact us at (508) 661-2038 or Counseling@Advocates.org. We will set you up with an intake and review service options, which may include individual and/or group therapy. Telehealth services are available.
Walk-In Hours
Need support but aren’t able to schedule an appointment? Come to walk-in hours at one of our nine locations to begin the assessment process. Our clinicians will discuss your concerns, assess your needs, and partner with you to plan services that will be most helpful for you.
- Framingham: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm; Sat-Sun 9am-5pm
- Harvard: Monday 10am-1pm; Thursday 1pm-3pm
- Marlborough: Mon-Thurs 8am-6pm; Friday 9am-5pm; 1st and 3rd Saturdays 9am-1pm
- Lawrence: Monday 10am-1pm
- Peabody: Monday 10am-1pm
- Plymouth: Thursday Noon to 2pm
- Waltham: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm; Sat-Sun 9am-5pm
- Whitinsville: Mon-Thurs 8am-6pm; Friday 9am-5pm
- Worcester: Monday 10am-1pm
Services
Individual, Family, and Couples Counseling
We support adults, children, and families coping with life’s ups and downs as well as ongoing behavioral health issues including addiction, anxiety, trauma, depression, and other psychiatric conditions. Our diverse group of therapists includes those with specific expertise serving BIPOC, Deaf, and LGBTQ+ community members, as well as veterans.
Virtual Therapy
Our online therapy services require an initial 90-minute intake appointment. At this appointment, a member of our team will meet with you to discuss your concerns, assess your needs, and partner with you to plan services that will be most helpful for you. Book Intake
Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Our Marlborough and Whitinsville locations are Behavioral Health Urgent Care clinics. As urgent care clinics, they provide same-day or next-day evaluation, psychiatry and addiction medication evaluations within 72 hours of an initial evaluation, and any necessary follow-up appointments within 14 calendar days of your initial evaluation.
Community Behavioral Health Center
In addition to our outpatient counseling clinics and Behavioral Health Urgent Care centers, Advocates operates a Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) with locations in Framingham and Waltham. The CBHC offers routine care, urgent care, and 24/7 crisis intervention. Learn More
Elder Services
We offer assessment, counseling, psychiatry, crisis intervention, and support groups for older adults and their caregivers facing addictions or mental health needs along with the unique challenges of aging.
Group Therapy
Group treatment can instill hope, create a sense of belonging, and provide a safe place to practice new skills. We offer a variety of groups for people of all ages with a range of needs including life skills, anger management, addiction, and more. Learn More
Adult and Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (formerly Psychiatric Emergency Services)
Advocates Mobile Crisis Intervention team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We provide personalized support tailored to the needs of children, teens, and adults, always with sensitivity and respect during difficult times – at our offices or in your home, school, and other community locations. Learn more
Medication Management
As part of a comprehensive treatment plan, we offer psychiatric assessments and psychiatric medication management.
Youth & Family Services
Our supports for children and families are designed first to help stabilize and then to foster coping skills that will help them strengthen and grow. Services include counseling, psychiatry, in-home therapy and behavioral services, therapeutic mentoring, and mobile crisis intervention. Learn more
NeuroStar Therapy (TMS)
Advocates offers NeuroStar Therapy in Marlborough, Massachusetts. This innovative treatment uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to target key areas of the brain that are underactive in people with depression. While the exact cause of depression is not known, the leading scientific theory is that it is caused by an imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers that send signals between brain cells. TMS therapy is a non-invasive and medication-free procedure that uses magnetic fields to gently stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. Call (508) 661-2038 to schedule a consultation with us. Learn more
Eligibility and Fees
We accept MassHealth and most private insurance plans. To find out if we are in your network, please contact your insurance company or our office. For those without insurance, a sliding scale fee schedule is available.
Advocates' outpatient counseling and medication management/psychiatry services for adults are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
Related News
Congresswoman Katherine Clark Visits Advocates
Congresswoman Katherine Clark recently visited the Advocates Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) made possible by her work. The Center, which is located on Route 9 in Framingham, was renovated and opened thanks to Community Project Funding secured by Clark.
Framingham's Advocates was picked by state to open community behavioral health center
FRAMINGHAM — Seeking to provide regular and emergency assistance to residents going through mental health struggles, Advocates will open the doors of its new community behavioral health center to the public on Monday.
MAMH Awards Grants to Support Behavioral Health Urgent Care in Schools
Mass General Brigham and the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health (MAMH) have awarded five Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHC) grants to better support students with urgent mental health and substance use needs.
