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Abby’s House
52 High Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 756-5486
Website: http://www.abbyshouse.org/thrift_shop
Abby’s House Thrift Store
Services: The Abby’s House Thrift Store provides clothing, accessories, home -goods, and bargain-priced cosmetics to the community.
Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Fridays 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, and Saturdays 10:00 am – 1:00 The store is closed on holidays.
ACE – African Community Education
#355 Denholm Building: 484 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 459-2284
www.acechildren.org
Mentoring for Empowerment and Exchange
Contact: Mentor Coordinator
mentor@acechildren.org
Services: One to one mentoring for African immigrant youth grades 5th–12th. English and various African languages spoken.
African Community Education Mentoring for Empowerment and Exchange (ACE MEE) works with African immigrant youth, grades 5–12, who are part
of the ACE Community. The youth meet with their mentors on Saturdays,
for a year. The mentors work with the mentees to help them reach their academic and career goals, as well as, give guidance for day to day issues through activities and consistent conversation. Our model is site-based and 1:1 mentoring. Registration and additional information: Service is free. Services are made available for children and young adults currently enrolled in the ACE program.
For more information about the youth we serve or about how to become part of the program: www.acechildren.org
AdCare Hospital – Worcester
107 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 453-3053 / (508) 799-9000, Intake: 1-800-345-3552 ext. 4300
Substance Abuse
Services: Substance abuse treatment, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services. There is outpatient and inpatient care.
Advocates, Inc. – Linda Fay Griffin House
15 Northampton Street, Worcester, MA 01605 (508) 755-8990 / Intake: (508) 755-8990 ext. 0
1881 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 628-6300 / 24-hour Crisis Support 1(800) 640-5432 Website: http://www.advocates.org/
Substance Abuse
Services: Substance abuse treatment, Halfway house.
Over all, Advocates, Inc. partners with people with disabilities, elders, and those with other challenges to overcome personal obstacles and societal barriers so that they can obtain and keep homes, engage in work and other meaningful activities, and sustain satisfying relationships. Advocates, Inc. services include but are not limited to substance abuse treatment, deaf services, elder services.
Part of their substance abuse treatments is the Drug Court Programs. Under this umbrella there are three substance abuse programs: First O ender Driver Alcohol Education (DAE), Second O ender Aftercare(SOA) and Ayer Drug Court Program. DAE is an alternative sentencing program. SOA continues the treatment efforts for those convicted of their second driving-under-the-influence offense (must have completed the Second O ender 14-Day Residential Program for Driving Under the Influence of Liquor (DUIL)).The Ayer Drug Court Program is a post-adjudication outpatient program; eligible participants can enter the program at various stages of case processing, including arraignment, pre-trial hearing and violation of probation hearings. In addition to these three programs, Advocates, Inc. offers outpatient services and group therapy.
Eligibility and Payments: Eligibility varies by program and services.
For Ayer Drug Court the program is 52 weeks, including four phases of treatment and is intended for Male and female non-violent adult offenders, who reside within the court’s jurisdiction, are assessed as having an alcohol and/or other drug (AOD) problem and have no prior record of violent offense.
Each participant entering the program has a legal disposition that includes the potential for incarceration or a de ned house of correction (county correctional institution) sentence that has been suspended.
SOA is intended for individuals convicted of driving under the influence for a second time. Individuals may choose this option as an alternative to at least 30 days incarceration. Referrals will be made by the Adjudicating Courts as well as the DUIL Program as part of their aftercare support. Completion of this program is one of several requirements that an individual must fulfill in order to be considered for a hardship driver’s license from the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
DAE is intended for individuals convicted of driving under the Influence for the first time and who choose this option as an alternative to losing their license or possible incarceration. Referrals are generally made by the adjudicating district court; however, if the client is under 21, the Registry of Motor Vehicles may mandate the participant’s participation. For outpatient care:
Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) are available to any individual of any age who is in need of emergency mental health and substance abuse services, regardless of insurance or capacity to self-pay. There is no charge to the individual from Advocates for this service.
Advocates Community Counseling (ACC) contracts with most major insurances. To find out if we are in your network, please contact your insurance company or our office.
If you do not have insurance, a sliding scale fee schedule is available for outpatient services.
Please contact us at (508) 661-2020 for medication evaluation or group therapy rates.
AIDS Project Worcester
85 Green Street, Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 755-3773 ext. 16
Food Pantry
Services: They run a food pantry to their customers on Tuesdays from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Support Groups
Services: Support groups for those living with HIV/AIDS, for Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered individuals and their families/friends.
Group Types: Latino Support Group, HIV support group for Gay men, Women’s Group, NEW Horizon Transgender Group, The Empowerment Group, Women’s HIV Support Group
Hours: To find out about the dates and times of these groups, must call (508) 755- 3773. Transportation or childcare not available.
Eligibility: Clients living with HIV/AIDS, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender individuals their parents, families and friends
Allencrest Academic Learning Center
24 Church Street, Leominster, MA 01453 (978) 534-7799
The Allencrest Academic Learning Center is an after school tutoring center located in the Allencrest Apartment Complex in Leominster. The Leominster Public School has students from the high school, Sky View Middle School and Southeast elementary school attending the center. Students in grades K–12 receive afterschool tutoring Monday–Thursday, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Akwaaba Free Health Clinic at New England Ghanaian SDA
Church
67 Vernon Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 425-4142
Website: http://www.worcesterfreeclinics.org/akwaaba.html
Free Health Clinic
Services: The Akwwaba Free Health Clinic provides physical exams, well visits, sick visits, blood sugar and cholesterol testing, women’s health visits, and anonymous HIV testing, among other services. The clinic offers health insurance assistance.
Hours: Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Accepts: Uninsured only. Payments: Free/ no fee. Languages Spoken: English.
American Red Cross
2000 Century Drive, Worcester, MA 01606 (508) 595-3700
Veterans and Their Families
Services: Services available for active duty members. This program offers coping with deployment counseling sessions. Emergency communications during family crisis and health and safety career training opportunities. Limited scholarships available. Also helps veterans come in contact with resources that may be useful to them.
Health Care Training
2000 Century Drive, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 595-3700 / (978) 537-3339
Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aide Training programs
Services: Provides information and skills that will enable students to provide quality care for residents in nursing homes, for clients at home and patients in hospitals. In addition to the hands on skills such as bathing and bed making, the program focuses on providing concerned individualized care that adheres to the ve principles of care: Safety, Privacy, Dignity, Communication and Independence. Students bene t from small classes, with caring, well-trained teachers. They receive hands-on experience as they learn in realistic clinical settings.
Hours: A combined 4-week (day classes) or 7-week (evening classes) Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aide Training Program. The program is 126 hours and includes a CPR for the Professional Rescuer – Health Care Provider training.
Day Session 4 weeks: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Clinical Day hours: 40 Hour Week
Evening Session 7 weeks: Monday – Thursday, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Clinical Day hours: 40 Hour Week
Eligibility
Payments: A $625 enrollment fee is required to hold your place in class. Full payment is due 7 days prior to the start of class.
Apogee Mental Health
23 Fruit Street, Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 797-0537
The Apogee Mental Health Clinic
Services: provides outpatient counseling for adults. You must be 21 years and over to be eligible for the services. They provide group therapy, but do not do home visits.
Payment: Apogee Mental Health accepts various insurances, however it does not accept members of Mass Health or Network Health.
Arbour Counseling Services
411 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01602 (508) 799-0688
Mental Health
Services: Arbour Counseling Services serves the community with outpatient counseling for adults and children. There are psychiatrists on staff and two Nurse Practitioners. There are psychiatric Assessments available for ongoing clients.
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Payment: This clinic does take Mass Health and Fallon but does not accept Cigna, certain forms of Aetna and certain forms of Blue Cross.
Substance Abuse
Services: Arbour Counseling offers a variety of services including substance abuse treatment. Under substance abuse treatment, Arbour house offers outpatient service. These adult programs aim to give participants a heightened level of self-awareness about their addiction, solid relapse prevention skills and a variety of coping skills to help them become more independent, self-caring, and functioning adults in recovery. Outpatient services include psychosocial evaluation, monitoring and treatment; behavioral assessment, treatment and recovery planning; group and individual counseling on substance abuse topics; aftercare and discharge planning and family therapy when necessary. staff includes a physician specializing in substance recovery available to patients if needed, as well as a nurse practitioner who specializes in addiction treatment. Suboxone services are also available.
Assumption College
500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 767-7000
Continuing and Career Education
Services: offers a wide range of bachelor’s and associate degrees at affordable prices. Also have a number of certificate and non-credit programs. They o er a range of programs including online, blended and accelerated programs.
The application is available online.
Schedule: Please visit the website to view the program dates and deadlines. Payment: Financial aid is available.
Website: http://www.assumption.edu/
Attachment Institute of New England
21 Cedar Street, 2nd floor, Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 799-2663 www.attachmentnewengland.org
Mental Health Provider
Services: Specialized services for children with attachment disorders, trauma histories, PTSD and ADHD. offers pre and post adoption counseling. Therapeutic groups. staff are EMDR Level II trained.
Payments: The Attachment Institute of New England will help families get reimbursement for services from insurance companies. Some insurance agencies pay at least partial reimbursements, and some, including MassHealth, will cover costs, with preauthorization. Clients must pay at the time of the visit.
Autism Parents Support Group
365 Plantation Street, Suite 100, Worcester, MA 01605
Services: Come share your experiences and relate with other parents.
Contact: Kelly Hurley (508) 320-0314
Hours: 2nd Tuesday of the month 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Eligibility: Parents of children with autism.
Automated office Systems/Medical
Services: Enables students to secure employment in a variety of secretarial and clerical positions with emphasis on the medical eld. Courses include: Navigating Computers and General office Equipment, Internet Basics, Microsoft Word,
Excel, Keyboarding, office Procedures and Communications, Medisoft, Medical Terminology, Medical Billing and Coding, and Medical Transcription. Internships, job development and placement and follow-up services all help to ensure students’ success.
The 15-week AOS Program is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Website: http://tra-inc.org/worcester-location B
Baby Safe Haven
(866) 814-7233 aka (866) 814-SAFE
Services: The Safe Haven Act of Massachusetts (2004) allows a parent to legally surrender newborn infants 7 days old or younger at a hospital, police station, or
manned re station without facing criminal prosecution. The Safe Haven Act is an amendment to Chapter 119 of the Massachusetts General Laws, section 391⁄2. The law becomes effective on October 29, 2004.
Terms
Newborn infant: A baby 7 days old or younger.
Voluntary placed, voluntary placement or voluntary abandonment: Voluntarily
leaving the newborn infant with an appropriate person at a designated facility.
Designated Facility: Hospital (it is preferred that the newborns specifically be taken to an acute care hospital emergency department), police department or manned re station; the locations stipulated by the Safe Haven Law.
Appropriate person: Someone at a designated facility who is able to ensure that the newborn infant is safe; for example, the triage person in a hospital emergency department or duty officer in a police station.
Noti cation: An immediate notice to be led with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) on the voluntary surrender of the newborn infant.
Bar None-Dismas House
P.O. Box 30125, Worcester, MA 01603
cmdismashouse@aol.com
(508) 799-9389
Services: The BAR None program offers legal assistance to citizens with criminal records by addressing civil matters that hinder successful reintegration into the local community. Legal assistance is provided free of charge.
This program addresses this need by assisting clients directly with representation, either by the advocate, or by matching clients with volunteer attorneys to handle issues most commonly encountered by recently re-entered individuals. Referrals to the program are made by local re-entry service providers in partnership with Dismas House to ensure on-site legal support. All assistance is provided free
of charge.
BAR None director and attorneys (10–15 mentors and attorneys) will assist with the following legal issues:
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School
57 Old Muggett Hill Road, Charlton, MA 01507 (508) 248-5971 ext. 1714 or ext. 1715
Adult Evening Classes
Services: This adult technical school offers a wide range of courses that include cooking, business and nance, entertainment, computer technology, health and fitness and a number of other interests. These classes are non-credit courses and are usually not graded. At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance and completion.
Registration: You choose to register either online, by phone, by mail, in person or by fax. There is a registration fee of $5, per person, per semester. Registration is open to individuals 18. The program does run a first come, first serve basis so if you interested in any of the classes please register early.
Schedule: Spring semester runs January 2–June 13. office hours are as follows: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm and Friday, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Summer semester runs June 16–August 22. office hours are as follows: Monday–
Friday, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Additional information: More information of schedules, access the registration form and additional information on services offered is available here: http://www. baypath.tec.ma.us/pdf/ns_catalogue.pdf
Becker College
61 Sever Street, Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 373-9500
Weller Academic Center
Services: Bachelor’s and associate degrees. certificate courses offered. Accelerated and professional studies are available.
Payments: Financial aid is available.
Website: https://www.becker.edu/admissions/ financial-aid
Behavioral Healthcare Services
198 Russell Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 756-8003 (x2 for new clients) or (508) 753-5554 (for Psychiatric care) Services: Behavioral Healthcare Services provides individuals and families with counseling. Children must be ages 4 and up. They also provide physical and sexual abuse evaluations, in addition to medication management and group work. There is a Psychiatrist on staff . This psychiatrist is bilingual and also speaks Arabic.
Payments: Almost all major insurances accepted based on therapist. Mass Health is accepted.
Belmont A.M.E. Zion Church
55 Illinois Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 754-4539
Rev. Clyde D. Talley
Support Groups
Groups Types: Yes We Care After-School Program and a financial literacy program.
Services: Support group for those who wish to gain financial literacy(English only). No childcare or transportation available. Yes We Care After-School Program provides academic and homework support to the parents and their children. Only for children between 1st grade and 6th grade. Eligibility and scheduling: This is open to all families and individuals seeking help in dealing with debt and living debt-free.
Look for scheduled days/times at: daveramsey.com or call the church and ask for Rev. Clyde D. Talley.
Big Brother’s Big Sisters of Central
Mass/MetroWest, Inc.
484 Main Street, Suite 360, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 752–7868
mentor@bbbscm.org
Website: http://www.bbbscm.org
Services: Mentoring for boys ages 6–13 and girls ages 6–12.
Provides programs specializing in mentoring services to children at risk. Children are paired with a volunteer in their area with similar interests, and every volunteer is checked for background information to make sure they are the right match for a child.
Registration and additional Information: Boys ages 6–13 and girls ages 6–12 are able to register.
English and Spanish spoken.
No income guidelines used to determine eligibility.
Service Area: Acton, Ashland, Auburn, Boxborough, Boylston, Charlton, Dover, Dudley, Framingham, Grafton, Holden, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Leicester, Marlborough, Maynard, Millbury, Natick, Northborough, Northbridge, Oxford, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sherborn, Shrewsbury, Southborough, Southbridge, Spencer, Sterling, Stow, Sturbridge, Sudbury, Sutton, Wayland, Webster, West Boylston, Westborough, Worcester.
Boys and Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster
Juniors (children ages 8–12) and Teen Programs (13–18) 365 Lindell Avenue, Leominster, MA 01453
Boys and Girls Club of Worcester
65 Tainter Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 753-3377
32 Great Brook Valley Avenue, Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-7620
Services: Mission is to help youth, especially those who need us most, develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and community leaders, through caring professional staff who forge relationships with our youth members and Influence their ability to succeed in life. Provides after school programs covering academic work, healthy eating, art skills, community outreach, leadership, mentoring programs, and other support services.
Kids Café: The Boys & Girls Club is dedicated to positively in uencing our youth’s lives. While our many programs serve several purposes, one of those purposes is to promote healthy living. Some families who send their children to the Boys & Girls
Club struggle to put healthy food on the table each night. Two nights a week during the school year members and their families are invited to enjoy a nutritious prepared meal right here in our Kids Café. Each meal is nutritionally sound, and is geared toward kids’ likes.
It’s a lot of work to put on a meal for 200 people, and that’s why we need so many helping hands in our Kids Café. From teenage volunteers to companies and organizations, volunteers o er their time and skill as they do everything from set tables, to cook and serve meals.
Bridge of Central MA, The
4 Mann Street, Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 755-0333
Contact: Laura Fanswork, Program Director
Support Groups
Group Types: Safe Home and PFLAG.
Services: Safe Homes GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning & Straight allies youth support group & drop-in center for youth ages 14–23. Transportation not available.
PFLAG is a support group for parents, family and friends of the LGBT community (18+).
Eligibility and Schedule: Third Wednesday of each month from, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, drop-in setting, no cost, no sign up, for GLBTQ youth ages 14–23 (ages 18+)
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Carty Cupboard
114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 799-4191
Food Pantry – Carty Cupboard
Services: Food distribution on the 2nd and last Mondays of the month, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm and Fridays, 10:00 am – Noon.
Catholic Charities
10 Hammond Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 798-0191
GED Classes
Contact: Joanne Chester, (508) 860-2228
Services: GED classes for homeless, recently homeless and at risk individuals from
September – June.
Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
There is on-site childcare. Transportation is offered yet limited. Computer Instruction also available. These courses are intended for those ages 16 and up. Must contact Joanne Chester (508) 860-2215.
Citizenship Classes
Contact: Bob Cronin at (508) 860-2228
Services: 4 hours per week: $30 fee includes all materials. Held during the day &
evening. Tues. & Thurs., 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Wed. & Fri. 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Registration: Registration is free, walk in or call for an appointment. Call (508) 860- 2228 for the citizenship classes and (508) 860-2215 for the GED. Agency follows the Worcester Public Schools schedule. Enter any time. Works with people on their level. Registration is ongoing.
Food Pantry
(508) 860-2237
Services: Food distribution Monday – Friday, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Catholic Charities, Leominster office
(Also serves Fitchburg, Gardner area)
196 Mechanic Street, Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 840-0696; info@ccworc.org
Cedar Street Family Clinic
340 Main Street, Suite 775, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 752-1331
Services: They provide counseling to individuals, couples and families, the children must be older than ve years old. They also provide home-based counseling and medication management. This program also offers psychological testing, medication evaluations. There is a psychiatrist that can prescribe medication monthly. Group counseling is also available.
The Cesar Street Family Clinic also provides a Men’s Group, which should be starting in April. Please call them for more information.
Payment: Accepts, Mass Health (all types), Fallon, Blue Cross /Blue Shield, United, Harvard/Pilgrim, Tufts, Beacon Health Strategies, Nhbd. Health Plan.
Center for Human Development
(Formerly Child and Family Service)
55 Cedar Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 753-1260
CHD.org
Call 1-800-232-0510 or (413) 737-1426 ext. 135 or ext. 151 for new intakes
between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Services: The Center for Human Development provides patients with counseling for adults, children and families, children must be 3 or older. Home visits are available. They will help clients with substance abuse evaluations and counseling. In addition they run a domestic violence group. An Early Intervention Program for developmentally delayed children under 3 years old is also available.
There is a Vietnamese speaking clinician available. In addition to Russian and Spanish interpreters.
Payments: There is no sliding fee schedule at this clinic. Mass Health is accepted along with Mass Behavioral Health Plan and the Children’s Medical Security Plan.
Center for Living & Working, Inc.
484 Main Street, Suite 345, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 788-0350
TTY: (508) 798-0360
VP: (508) 762-1164
Contact: Krista Rancourt, (508) 762-1165 (video phone)
Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP)
Services: Preparing disabled youth to transition to the community and have greater independence. Services are available in English yet, interpreters can be provided if needed for certain languages.
Through this MRC state-funded program CLW provides IL services to Chapter
766 eligible youth to prepare them for transition to adult services. Participants
are between the ages 14–22 and may have a significant disability of any type. The goal of the TAP Program is to prepare youth with all disabilities, including physical, cognitive, sensory or emotional limitations, for their transition to the community and greater independence through the adult human services system.
Eligibility and additional information: This is a free service program. All youth between the ages of 14–22 who have a significant disability of any type
are eligible.
For additional information please visit us at: www.centerlw.org
Support Groups
Types of Groups: In addition to the Transition to Adulthood Program, the Center for Living & Working, Inc. also has a support group for deaf parents called Dead Parenting Group.
Services: Support group for deaf and hard of hearing parents at no cost Transportation and childcare is available if requested ahead of time.
Eligibility and Scheduling: Must be a deaf or hard of hearing parent. Must call for
dates of program.
Center For Recovery
300 West Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 713-4672
Specialties: Substance abuse recovery, sexual addiction, eating disorders
Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance
6 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 752-5519
Fax: (508) 752-5009
Services: counseling on tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities, eviction procedures, code violations, and security deposit law.
Homeless Prevention Center
Services: Families receive emergency assistance, food and help with budgeting skills to prevent homelessness, while others find useable, wearable clothing at the Catholic Charities boutique.
Parents and children find emergency shelter and transitional services at Catholic Charities Youville House and at the Little Brown House through Catholic Charities partnership with St. Mary’s Parish.
Central Massachusetts Recovery Learning Community
209 Shrewsbury Street Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 751-9600
Fax: (508) 751-9601 info@centralmassrlc.org
Services: offers peer-support groups. Meetings are frequently straight-up Peer Support: people coming together to discuss experiences, challenges, symptoms or whatever else comes to mind. Other meetings approach recovery through other channels, helping peers with any aspect of life from Aromatherapy to Zen. Examples include Computer Literacy, Creative Writing, Yoga and more.
These meetings help peers with extreme emotional/mental experiences on many levels. They give us a reason to get out of bed when we’re having a hard time doing so, and a place to go when we need one. They ground us in the “here and now” and give us new ways with which to express ourselves by engaging us in creative activities (drumming, writing, knitting, etc). Most importantly, they provide a network of emotional support, simply by bringing us together.
The RLC holds meetings in locations all throughout Central Massachusetts, in hospitals, community centers, book stores, churches–any place that has opened its space for use of the community.
Our physical home, sometimes referred to as our Resource Connection Center, also hosts numerous meetings throughout the week.
Central Mass Recovery Learning Community
209 Shrewsbury Street Worcester, MA 01604
South Asian Center
484 Main Street, Suite 400, Worcester, MA 01608
Southeast Asian Teen Support and Youth effect
Services: This program runs an after school program for teens in the community.
Contact: Andrew Le, (508) 791-4373
Hours: After School for youth Monday – Friday, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Eligibility/Payment: In order to participate in this program you must be between the ages of 13–19 years old. This program is free of charge.
Centro Las Americas
11 Sycamore Street, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 798-1900 ext. 221
ESL Classes
Services: ESL Classes Food Pantry
(508) 798-1900, ext. 237
Services: Food distribution on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Centro Las Americas – Great Brook Valley Pantry
176 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 (774) 823-3722
Food Pantry
Services: Food distribution Wednesday – Friday, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Channing House (Willis Center)
21 Catherine Street, Worcester, MA 01605 (508) 755-8088
Hours: 24 hours a day, every day of the year
Transitional Housing Programs
Services: The Channing House is a half-way house that focuses on the habilitation of clients with substance abuse and mental health issues. They o er long term and short term treatment.
Visit http://treatment-facilities. findthebest.com/l/16931/Channing-House for more information.
Substance Abuse
Services: Channing House is a treatment center in Worcester, Massachusetts that focuses on mental health and substance abuse services by providing substance abuse treatment and halfway house services. The programs offered are designed for men and DUI / DWI offenders.
Payment forms including self payment are accepted.
Child Care Resources
799 W. Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01606 (508) 856-7930
Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 7:00 am – 4:30 pm;
Wednesdays, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Services: The Child Care Resources (CCR) Program at Seven Hills provides resource and referral services to assist families in locating affordable, quality child care programs, and to:
Services: The Oil Heat Program offers free heating oil to people in financial need who can’t afford to pay their heating bills. Each eligible household is allowed a one-time delivery per heating season of 100 gallons of home heating oil for free.
Eligibility: You are eligible if you have a financial hardship and need help paying your heating bills. There are no citizenship requirements. You do not need proof of immigration status.
How to Apply
Applicants must call 1-877-JOE-4-OIL (1-877-563-4645) to apply for the program.
City Clerk
City Hall, Room 206, 455 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 799-1121, Fax: (508) 799-1194
Email: clerk@worcesterma.gov
Hours: Monday, 8:45 am – 5:00 pm; Tuesday–Friday, 8:45 am – 4:15 pm
Services: Birth certificates, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registration
The City Clerk is elected by the City Council and is the keeper of the City records entrusted to his care. The Clerk, when requested, attests to the validity of City records. These include records of birth, marriage, death, residency, ordinances, City Council actions, voter and business registration and many others.
In addition, the City Clerk acts as the Clerk of the City Council by preparing the agendas for their meetings and those of the Standing Committees of the City Council. The Clerk’s signature is required for all actions of the City as to orders, ordinances and appropriations.
Finally, the City Clerk provides operational and administrative support to the Board of Election Commissioners.
Clark University
950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 793-7711
COPACE ESL Classes
Contact: Contact Jeannie at (508) 793-7794, and ask for ESL classes
Services: ESL classes are available in the fall and spring. They meet two times a week for a total of ve hours a week and 68 hours for a semester. Students have a choice of a Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday classes.
Classes hours are 9:30 am – noon, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Summer day classes meet Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Summer evening classes meet two times a week, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Registration: ESL classes start August – December. Spring Semester starts in January. May call any time to get on list. There is a fee to the services available. Community student fee available. Otherwise, $425 for two, 5-hour classes
per week,
a total of 68 hours.
Clearway
358 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 438-0144
Bethann Morton (Pre-natal Class)
Janet Child (Abortion Recovery)
Joyce Morse (Parenting Class)
Support Groups
Group types: Abortion Recovery Support Group, Pre-natal Classes and Parenting Classes.
Services: No childcare or transportation provided for any of the programs.
Abortion Recovery Support Group: provides assistance with abortion recovery for females and males. Pre-natal classes: one to one pre natal classes provided at no cost to you. Parenting Classes: A Christian curriculum based parenting class.
Eligibility and Scheduling: Must call to make an appointment. Must call for
days and times, but usually groups meet on the third Monday of every month, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. All programs are free. ARSG program is available to men and women in need of abortion recovery assistance. Pre-natal classes are available to expecting mothers while parenting classes are available to any Worcester parent. Must call for meeting information regarding all the programs.
Clinical and Support Options – Satellite
491 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331 (978) 249-9490
Substance Abuse
Services: Clinical and Support Options offers substance abuse treatment that includes psychotherapy and counseling for depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment disorders, trauma, behavioral problems, identity issues, family and relationship conflicts, substance abuse and ways to manage the stress of everyday living. There are driver alcohol education classes (DAE) and DUI second o ender aftercare treatment. Clinical and Support options also offers Early Recovery groups for substance abuse treatment focused on relapse prevention and harm reduction and the START intensive outpatient treatment program aids those in the early phases of sobriety and recovery from substance abuse.
Eligibility: For MBHP clients only. Clinton Adult Learning Center
150 School Street, Clinton, MA 01510 (978) 365-4226
GED and ESL Classes
Services: GED Preparation: Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Evening ESOL classes: Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Morning ESOL classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Child care is offered in the evening only.
Registration: Call for registration information.
Common Ground Resource Center
(SMOC Headquarter)
7 Bishop Street, Framingham, MA 01702 (508) 620-2690
Community Builders of Plumley Village East
16 Laurel Street, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 770-0508
GED and ESOL Classes
Services: GED & ESOL classes are available.
ESOL: Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm GED; for Spanish Speakers: Tuesdays &
Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Registration: Ongoing registration. Registering is fee and GED and ESOL classes are
FREE. GED starts in September. ESOL classes will mostly likely start in October. *Services are only for Plumley Village Residents
Community Legal Aid
405 Main Street, 4th Floor, Worcester, MA 01608 (800) 649 2718
76 Summer Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Services: offers legal advice and representation to clients with domestic violence, divorces, child custody, mental health and disability issues, denied benefits, welfare and public benefits as well as housing discrimination.
Comprehensive Assessment Rehab
& Education Center
26 Cedar Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 754-8780
Services: This program provides assessments, individual, group & family counseling for persons ages 10 and older. They provide help with anger management. Specialized assessments, male groups and individual counseling. They also help sexual abuse survivors, providing groups of adolescent and adult male survivors. Help is also available to sexual addicts with specialized assessments, group and individual treatment. Lie detector services as needed. Services are also available for substance abuse with Specialized evaluations, supervised collections and individual treatment. Client must be active in AA/NA recovery groups.
Dangerous assessments are specialized assessments for youth involved with school incidents or youth and adults before the Court.
Services are also available for divorce mediation meetings which will result in a fair and equitable dissolution of a marital union.
Payments: Major insurance are accepted including PPO and Century. Fees are on a sliding schedule.
72 Jaques Avenue, Worcester MA 01610
(508) 860-1000 / Intake: (508) 421-4411
Counseling and Assessment Clinic of Worcester, fillC
255 Park Ave Suite 804 Worcester, MA
WORCESTER UNION Street OFFICE
51 Union Street, Suite G02, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 756-5011
Clinic
Services: They provide services for individual, adolescent & family counseling. Group counseling is available. Therapeutic mentoring is available, along with in home therapy and in home behavior therapy services. There is a Community Support Program and Medication Assessment and Management. You must have a referral from your therapist to be eligible for these. There is a Nurse Practitioner on Staff.
Substance abuse counseling is offered at Union Street.
Payments: MassHealth (MBHP, BMC Healthnet, NHP and Network Health) and Fallon Community Health Plan.
Crozier House
10 Hammond Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 798-0191
Emergency Hours: Open 24 hours a day, every day of the year
Services: The Cozier House is a rehab center focusing on alcohol and substance abuse issues. They provide long term sober living treatments. While in the program participants must work or volunteer. There are special groups and programs for men. No special language services are available. Payment assistance is offered on a case by case basis. For more information on these services, must call (508) 797-6727.
Eligibility: Adult males, 18 years of age or older. Must work or do volunteer service while in program. Most clients have a referral from a Detoxification program.
Substance Abuse
Services: Substance abuse treatment available. D
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
(Formerly DSS)
Worcester East Area office
121 Providence Street, Suite 200, Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 929-2000, Fax: (508) 754-9803
Services: Strive to protect children from abuse and neglect and, in partnership with families and communities, ensure children are able to grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
Programs:
Coming Home MetroWest, Central, and Western Massachusetts
Dismas House of Massachusetts, Inc.
• Out of Home Placements
Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
24 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 792-6200
Fax: (508) 792-2223
TTY Phone: (508) 792-7781
Services: The Department is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members.
Department of Mental Health
Central office
25 Staniford Street, Boston, MA 02114
1-800-221-0053 – Information and Referral Line
TTY: (617) 727-9842
Email: dmhinfo@dmh.state.ma.us
Website: www.mass.gov/dm
Services: 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. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets
policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers and communities.
Department of Public Health (DPH)
Massachusetts Department of Public Health 250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108 (617) 624-6000
TTY/TDD: (617) 624-6001
Services: Dedicated to the health and well-being of Massachusetts citizens
Department of Public Utilities
617 305 3500
Services: Provide lower rates for gas, electricity and telephone for low-income families. Prevent the shutoff of gas of senior households, a low-income family with an infant, someone with a serious illness, or a tenant with utilities included in the rent. Worcester Residents may contact their utility companies directly, or contact the
Department of Public Utilities.
For more information visit their website: http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-
tech/electric-power/customer-rights-and-info/consumer-assistance/heating.html
Department of Revenue (Child Support)
Worcester East Area office
67 Millbrook Street, #300, Worcester, MA 01606 1-800-332-2733
Services: The Child Support Enforcement Division of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) stands ready to serve you. However, we cannot properly manage your case(s) if you do not keep us up-to-date regarding changes in your situation. It’s very important that you call us immediately if:
• Select and implement appropriate enforcement remedies, such as bank levies, tax refund intercepts and credit reporting, to collect overdue support if the case meets our criteria for the enforcement action.
Services Not Available
DOR:
Department of Transitional Assistance
13 Sudbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
1-800-445-6604 / (508) 767-3100
Website: http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dta/
300 Howard Street, Framingham, MA 01701 (508) 661-6600/1-877-382-2363 Monday–Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Massachusetts State Supplement Program (SSP)
SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is a federal program of the Social Security Administration that makes monthly payments tofficertain people who are age 65 or older, blind or disabled. Massachusetts adds more money to SSI payments for Massachusetts residents. This is called the State Supplement
Cash Assistance
Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC):Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) is a government program that gives cash and health insurance to needy families with dependent children. It is a state and federally funded program which provides cash assistance to families with children and pregnant women in the last 120 days of pregnancy, with little or no assets
or income.
Requirements
Department of Veterans Services for the City of Worcester
City Hall, 455 Main Street, Room 101, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 799-1041
Veterans and Their Families
Services: Helps Worcester veterans with immediate financial and medical needs.
It also refers veterans to other organizations that can deal with long-term needs, such as cash assistance and housing. Services provided: ordinary and fuel allowances for everyday living expenses such as food, rent, electric, etc. Dept. of Veterans Services for the City of Worcester also provides provide all encompassing medical coverage such as prescriptions, hospitals, doctors, dentist, eyeglasses and payment of existing hospital insurance and additional referrals to other sources of possible income such as the United States.
Department of Youth Services (DYS)
288 Lyman Street, Westborough, MA 01581
(617) 727-7575
dysinfodesk@massmail.state.ma.us
Services: As the juvenile justice agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Department of Youth Services promotes positive change in the youth in our care and custody. Our mission is to make communities safer by improving the life outcomes for youth in our care. We achieve our mission through investing in highly qualified staff and a service continuum that engages youth, families and communities in strategies that support positive youth development.
Dismas House
30 Richards Street, Worcester, MA 01603 (508) 799-9389
Hours: Monday – Friday, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Transitional Housing
Services: This half way home has been serving the Worcester Community for over 25 years. They assist former offenders in the rehabilitation process. Clients must be sober and have no record of sex offenders or arson. There is a minimum 90 day commitment to participate in the program. In order to gain access to the services provided by Dismas House, potential clients must access the application found online.
Website: http://dismashouse.org/about-us/apply/
Donations Clearinghouse of the Central MA Housing Alliance
6 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 791-7265 / (508) 752-5519
Hours: Tuesday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ; Wednesday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ; Thursday, 9:00 am – 11:00 am; Friday, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Services: Donated items of furniture and household goods for families and individuals moving out of shelter to permanent housing, victims of re, or those eeing domestic violence, DCF reuni cation and elders at risk
Dress for Success
484 Main Street, Suite 101, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 796-5660
Worcester@dressforsuccess.org
Services: This international organization helps disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to
help women thrive in work and in life. On her initial visit a woman receives a suit appropriate for the industry in which she is interviewing and, if available, accessories. After a woman finds a job she returns to Dress for Success for additional clothing that can be mixed and matched to make several out ts, providing her with the foundation for a professional wardrobe.
Hours: By appointment only, Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm E
Eastern African Community Outreach
484 Main Street, No. 2, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 754-1176
Services: Helps connect people with community resources.
East Side Community Development Corporation (CDC)
409 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-6942
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Friday, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Services: Since 1987, the CDC has sought to correct the major issues that have had a negative impact on its service area, which includes diverse, low-income
neighborhoods. It has done so by developing holistic programs formulated with the direct input of residents, businesses, and community leaders. The CDC strategically invests significant amounts of leveraged resources and much of its own equity into the community in an effort to address a multitude of issues simultaneously. The ability to act decisively and expediently in these matters has enabled the CDC to purchase property inexpensively and to create programs e ciently.
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center
Behavioral Health Services
19 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 595 1115
Services: The Community Health Center provides outpatient multilingual psychotherapy and psychiatry services for children, adolescents and adults. There is a pharmacy on site. These services are only available for health center patient only.
Payments: Mass Health all plans are accepted along with Medicare and Medicaid, HSNO, CMSP, Commercial Insurances.
Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc.
67 Millbrook Street, #100, Worcester, MA 01606 (508) 756-1545
YWCA, 1 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 756-1545
Toll-Free: 1-800-243-5111
TTY: (774) 312-7291
Services: Our primary goal is to keep eligible elders and younger disabled individuals safe at home for as long as is possible. We do this by providing in home and community services.
• Once services begin, your case manager will visit you to check on your status and to make sure that the services are going well. Your case manager is your main contact person for the services and other concerns you may have, and will visit you on a regular, ongoing basis.
Most of our clients pay a relatively small monthly fee based on their income. The income scale was developed by the Massachusetts Executive office of Elder A airs. Clients who have Medicaid coverage are not charged a fee; otherwise, elders pay a graduated fee based upon their annual income. Elders who are caregivers may be interested in Respite services. Respite services are available regardless of income. We suggest that you contact us with any questions. Click here to learn more about Respite services.
Emanuel Baptist Thrift Store
717 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 756-0009 / (508) 756-5336
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Services: The thrift store has furniture and clothing.
Employment and Training Resources
1671 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 861-7993;
Website: http://www.etrcc.com/
Provides individual training programs and career services such as resume writing and interviewing skills. Accepts referrals from the Department of Transitional Assistance. Provides support for economically disadvantaged clients with financial barriers to employment and provides individual training programs.
EPOCA (Ex-Prisoners and Prisoners Organizing for
Community Advancement)
4 King St, Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 410-7676 / (508) 459-0558
exprisoners.org
CORI
Services: CORI information and referral, assistance with sealing CORIs, leadership development. Ex-prisoners and current prisoners, along with allies, friends and family, working together to create resources and opportunities for those who have paid their debt to society
Epworth United Methodist Church
64 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 752-2376
Website: http://www.epworthworcester.org/medicalservice
Free Health Clinic
The Free Medical Service at Epworth is a clinic open to all uninsured or underinsured adults and children and no appointment or documentation is required.
Services: Physical exams, lab tests, treatment of illnesses, medications, referrals to specialists, physical therapy, nutritional counseling, social services information and other referrals.
Hours: Mondays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Accepts: Uninsured, underinsured. Payments: Free / no fee. Language: English.
ESL and GED Classes–Boys and Girls Club
65 Tainter Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Contact: Deborah Gonzalez – call (508) 579-4464 or email dgonzalez@qcc.mass. edu
Services: ESL – Oct. – Dec. (4 hrs. a week); GED preparation, Tuesday – Thursday, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (12-week program)
Bus passes provided, and Child care details will be provided during the testing dates.
Registration: Required Placement test and orientation sessions for new students. Books & workbooks free.
ESL and GED Classes–Great Brook Valley
180 Constitution Avenue, Worcester, MA 01605 (508) 635-3358
Services: GED classes and ESL classes.
GED classes are available Monday–Friday, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. ESL classes are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm.
Classes are free. Advising for next steps and transitions is offered. Registration: Walk-in Registration and Testing to determine class level. *Open only to great Brook Valley residents
Services are free, Services run on the Public School Schedule.
Hours: Monday– Friday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Ethiopian Dream Center
18 Millbury Street, Unit A, Worcester, MA 01610 Tel/Fax: (508) 762-8085 or (508) 304-8692 Email: info@ethiopiandreamcenter.org Services:
Coming Home MetroWest, Central, and Western Massachusetts
Dismas House of Massachusetts, Inc.
Family Continuity Programs
17 Mechanic Street, 3rd floor, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 755-0556
Services: Services include outpatient counseling and psychiatry. Community Based Services through the Mass Health CBHI Initiative (for ages 3–21). These community services include In-home therapy and Therapeutic Mentoring. There is Community Support Program (CSP) – case management program for all ages.
Medical evaluations available. Clinicians are trained in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
Home-based clinician available who speaks Spanish.
Payments: All forms of Mass Health are accepted. Accepts all private insurances except for Cigna, Aetna and Tufts. There is a waiting list for sliding fee eligibility.
Family Health Center of Worcester
26 Queen Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (First floor)
(508) 860-7700
Website: http://www.fhcw.org/en/HealthServices/WalkInCenter
Free Health Clinic
Services: Sick visits, health insurance assistance, urgent care, social services, dental services.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 7:30 pm; Saturdays, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Accepts: Insured, underinsured, uninsured.
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, others by translation service.
Mental Health Services
Services: The Family Health Center has one psychiatric doctors to prescribe medication. There is a pharmacy on site. This is a Virtual Gateway for persons waiting for insurance.
Spanish & English speaking therapists for children, adolescents & adults.
Payments: MassHealth is accepted in addition to Medicare A&B, Blue Cross / BlueShield – Preferred provider organ, (PPO) with co-pay, Health Safety Net (HSN). There is a sliding fee scale according to income.
Nutrition Support/ Breast feeding Peer Counseling
Services: WIC is a free nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breast feeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services to Massachusetts families who qualify. WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children.
Contact: Edward M. Kennedy Health Center (508) 853-2904. Plumley Village, (508) 799-9392.
Mill Swan Head Start
(508) 755-4750
Hours: Call for an appointment or walk-in Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm. Open Monday & Wednesday, 8:30 am – 7:30 pm and Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
Eligibility: WIC is for all kinds of families: married and single parents, working or not working. If you are a father, mother, grandparent, foster parent or other legal guardian of a child under 5 or a pregnant woman. Mass health standard & DTA recipients automatically qualify.
Family Services of Central Massachusetts
31 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 756-4646
Mediation Program
Contact: Ask for Suzanne Aymes (Mediation Director) or Lori Caravalho (Intake Director)
Services: Mentoring for newly trained mediators.
offers free mentoring to newly trained mediators who have completed the thirty (30) hour Basic Mediation Training. Newly trained mediators observe three mediations and co-mediate with a senior mediator three times.
Mental Health Treatment
Services: There is outpatient counseling for individuals, groups & families with children ages 3 & up available. There is also elder counseling and trauma support. Family Mediation services are also available.
Payments: Accepts Harvard Pilgrim & Fallon & Tufts, Blue Cross/Blue Shield(certain types), Blue Care 65. Does not accept Mass- Health, the MassBehavioral Health Plan or the Children’s Medical Security Plan. There are interns available who will see families free of charge.
Children’s Behavioral Health
Offered via various contracted providers
www.mass.gov/masshealth/childbehavioralhealth
Therapeutic Mentoring Services
Contact: Member Behavioral Health Services 1-888-217-3501 (24 hours, seven days a week)
Services: Therapeutic mentoring program geared to helping children and teens learn new and more effective social skills. Services may be available indifferent languages depending on the provider.
Some children and teens want to get along with others, but need help and practice learning to talk or act in new ways. A Therapeutic Mentor will go with your child to the places where the child has the most trouble and teach him or her new skills, such as better ways to talk or act with other children and adults.
Eligibility: For children under the age of 21 who are on or eligible for MassHealth insurance and who have a mental health diagnosis. Go to: www.mass.gov/masshealth/childbehavioralhealth for additional information and eligibility criteria.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
(FSEOG)
Website: http://studentaid.ed.gov/contact#call
1-800-433-324
The FSEOG program is administered directly by the financial aid office at each participating school and is therefore called “campus-based” aid. Not all schools participate.
Eligibility: Priority is given to students already receiving a Pell Grant.
How to Apply: This grant is handled by the financial aid office of the institution you are applying to; therefore there is no formal application process, but please make sure to fill out the FAFSA in order to be considered.
Fitchburg Community Health Center
326 Nichols Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420 Medical: (978) 878-8300
Dental: (978) 878-8100
Hours: Monday and Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 am – 7:30 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center
155 Airport Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420 978 627 4182
Fitchburg Housing Authority
50 Day Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 342 5222
Fitchburg Learning Center, McKay Campus School
67 Rindge Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3433
Services: Morning ABE, Pre-ASE and ASE Classes, Evening ESOL classes
Footsteps – Alcohol & Drug Free Housing / Sober Housing
7 Woodland Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 469 5104
Substance Abuse
Services: Footsteps offers alcohol & drug Free Housing (Sober Housing). Framingham Adult ESL+
Fuller Middle School,
31 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 626-4282
Free ESL courses
See class schedule and more information: http://www.faesl.org/
Framingham Housing Authority
One John J. Brady Drive, Framingham, MA 01702 (508) 879-7562
Website: http://www.framha.org/
Framingham State University, office of Continuing Education
Dwight Hall 204, 100 State Street, Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-4603
Website: https://www.framingham.edu/academics/continuing-education/
Part-time degrees and certificates, professional development and workforce education, English language program etc.
ESL Program
100 State Street, Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-1510
Website: https://www.framingham.edu/academics/continuing-education/english- language-programs/
Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA)
Website: https://fafsa.ed.gov/
Anyone who wants to receive financial aid from an institution must first fill out the FAFSA. It gives the institution an idea of what your expected contribution should be, based on yours and your family’s income. The FAFSA is available in several formats, including online, PDF and paper versions. Most people do the online version.
How to Apply
• Log on to the website above and create a profile. Remember to write down your pin number, because it will be very important when you try to access your information in the future.
Friendly House, Inc. 36 Wall Street, Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 755-4362, Fax: (508) 793-7800
Pilot Mentoring Program
Contact: Jennifer Lonergan, Program Coordinator, jlonergan@friendlyhousema.org Services: Mentoring for teens ages 13–17.
Geared toward career and college readiness, the program works with at-risk teens ages 13–17 in the Worcester Community.
Registration and other information: There is no cost to participate in this program. Those who wish to participate must complete a registration form and attend a training session. Services are in English, but special arrangements may be made for those who are limited-English or non-English speaking.
Food Pantry
(508) 755-4362
Services: Food distribution on Monday and Wednesdays, 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm and Fridays, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Plumley Village Location
16 Laurel Street, Worcester, MA 01608 (508)-757-3801
Food distribution on Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Clothing
Services: Social service workers help families with food, shelter, clothing
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GAAMHA Inc. – Pathway House
171 Graham Street, Gardner, MA 01440 (978) 632-4574
Substance Abuse
Services: Pathway house is a six month residential treatment program that provides treatment and recovery from substance abuse for males aged 21 years and older. Participants are required to gain full-time employment and contribute to the cost
of their care on a sliding scale fee. Some of the services offered by Pathway House are: A.W.O.L 12-Step group, one-on-one counseling, didactic group, individualized treatment goals, daily living skills training, interpersonal relationships training, Family Day program, as well as participation in outside AA/NA meetings.
Eligibility: Any sober, drug free adult male substance abuser 21 years of age or older, in need of a structured program of recovery.
Gardner Career Center
25 Main Street, Gardner, MA 01440 (978) 632-5050; www.unemploymentoffice.us
Gardner Community Action Committee
294 Pleasant Street, Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-8700; gardner-CAC.org
Website: http://www.gardner-cac.org/contact.html
office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30–4:30 pm; Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Clothing Closet
office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (978) 632-8700
Food Pantry Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Emergency Funds
Provides families and individuals in crisis assistance with emergency needs such as first months rent, one month’s rent to prevent eviction, utility bills with a termination notice and medical prescriptions. Assistance is provided while funds are available. Through this program families and individuals have access to comprehensive case management, advocacy and budget counseling.
Fellowship Table Program
Provides a free nutritious weekly meal at the United Methodist Church, 161 Chestnut Street, Gardner, MA, every Thursday served at 5:00 pm. Transportation to and from the meal site is available at four different locations beginning at 4:15 pm. The meal site is handicap accessible with ample parking and follows the public school schedule.
Provides families and individuals in crisis assistance with emergency needs
such as first months rent, one month’s rent to prevent eviction, utility bills with
a termination notice and medical prescriptions. Assistance is provided while funds are available. Through this program families and individuals have access to comprehensive case management, advocacy and budget counseling.
Food Distribution Program once a month
office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:40 am – 4:30 pm, Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Food pantry Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fuel Assistance Program
The CAC is a seasonal satellite office for the Fuel Assistance Program. A representative from Fuel Assistance arrives weekly, while the program is in effect, to accept applications and answer questions regarding the program. Appointment must be made through the Fuel Assistance Agency prior to your visit.
Medical Transportation Program
Provides medical transportation to the elderly and handicap to medical appointments outside of Gardner, extending as far as Worcester. This program runs Monday through Friday with the earliest pick-up time being 8:30 am and the van returned to Gardner by 4:30 pm. Please note that this program books up very quickly, therefore appointments need to be scheduled ahead of time. For the transportation we ask for a donation, this amount varies upon where the appointment is located.
Gardner MWCC Adult Learning Center
444 Green Street, Room 56A, Gardner, MA 01440 (978) 630-9259
Genesis Club
274 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 831-0100
www.genesisclub.org
Services: This program is offered for adults 18+ with serious mental illness. It provides employment, education and housing supports following the ICCD Clubhouse model. This program consists of a structured work ordered day with full member participation Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Evening and weekend social on Thursday, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm and Saturday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. It is open to adults 18+ with serious mental illness. The provide assistance with recovery through work, friendships, and contributing to the Club.
Payments: There is no fee, visit the website or call to learn how to become a member.
Genesis Counseling Services
24 Union Avenue, Suite 11, Framingham, MA 01702 (508) 620-2992
Website: http://www.genesiscounselingservices.org/
Girl Scouts (of Central and Western Mass)
81 Gold Star Boulevard, Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 852-7674 OR (508) 653-1070 OR 1-800-462-9100 x3634
arich@gscwm.org
Hours: September–June, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (Monday–Friday); 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.)
Summer Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, Closed Saturdays.
Services: Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (GSCWM) is in the forefront of helping girls develop the courage, confidence and character to make a difference in their own lives, in their communities and in the world.
Girls, Inc.
125 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604
(508 ) 755-6455 OR (508) 755-9525
info@girlsincworcester.org
Services: For over 98 years, Girls of Worcester has been serving girls ages 5–18 in Greater Worcester by providing research-based curricula, delivered by trained professionals. We equip girls to lead healthy and physically active lives; achieve academically; manage money; navigate media messages; and discover an interest
in science, technology, engineering, and math. Last year we served over 1,800 girls through our facility based and outreach programs.
Good Neighbor Energy Fund (Salvation Army)
640 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 756-7191
Services: Helps Massachusetts residents pay for winter heating fuel and other energy bills. The Fund is for people who are facing a short-term financial crisis and do not qualify for other fuel assistance programs
Eligibility: The Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund is available to any Massachusetts resident who, because of temporary financial difficulty, cannot meet a month’s energy expense and is not eligible for state or federal energy assistance.
Income for either the prior twelve months or the past month (times 12 months for a total annual gure) must fall between 60 and 80 percent of the state’s median income levels.
How to Apply: You can apply directly at the Salvation Army center.
Website: http://www.magoodneighbor.org/
Good Samaritan Food Pantry
39 Piedmont Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (774) 253-1619
Food Pantry
Services: Food distribution on Tuesday & Friday, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Goodwill Store
25 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 752-4042
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm; Sundays, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Services: Sale of items such as clothing, furniture, and toys. Grafton Job Corps Career Academy
100 Pine Street, N. Grafton, MA 01536 (508) 887-7300
Outreach & Admissions office
61 Harvard Street, 2nd floor, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 890-1999
Contact: In Worcester, call Dave Tirendi at (508) 890-1999.
Those interested can also call the Grafton center at (508) 887-7398 and ask for Kristy.
Services: GED, drivers’ education and vocational training for youth (ages 16–24). Program is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm and is mostly residential with a
smaller commuter component for young parents.
Registration: Job Corps is an open enrollment, year-round, education/vocational training program and registration is on-going throughout the year. Job Corps is free for eligible applicants.
Greater Gardner Community Health Center
175 Connors Street, Gardner, MA 01440 Medical: (978) 410-6100
Dental Service: (978) 410-6100
Greendale Head Start
130 Leeds Street, Worcester, MA 01606 (508) 799 3227
Family Literacy and ESL Courses
Services: They o er family literacy and ESOL courses. Both are offered in the morning Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 am – 11:30 am.
Registration information: On going and free of charge.
Southeast Asian Coalition
484 Main Street, Suite 400, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 791-4373
ESL Classes
Services: Free ESL classes
Our night ESL Level 1 and Level 2 classes are on Monday and Wednesday evenings, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The morning ESL class is on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Placement test needed.
Registration: Free and ongoing registration. Contact the South Asian Coalition at (508) 791-4373 to learn how to register or for more information.
Growth and Opportunities through Applied Learning (GOAL)
Institute
Services: The purpose of GOAL is to o er workshops and seminars which are designed to give relevant, accurate and the most recent information available to help small business owners maintain a competitive advantage in today’s economy. The programs are run consecutively throughout the year.
Additional information: Most of these classes are under $40. Website: http://www.mlkj-bec.org/
Guild of Our Lady of Providence Free Medical Program at St.
Bernard’s Church
282 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605 (508) 798-6818
Free Health Clinic
Services: Adult and pediatric medical care, immunizations, pharmacy assistance, referrals.
Hours: Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Accepts: Uninsured, underinsured Language: English
GVNA Community Services
53 Lunenburg Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3050
Food Pantry: Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
GVNA HealthCare, Inc.
34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1230
1-800-382-7305
GVNA HealthCare, Inc. is a not-for-pro t home healthcare agency dedicated to providing quality care to the community, regardless of their ability to pay. We believe that ALL people have the right to the best healthcare possible, whatever their circumstances, and that they deserve to receive that care in the comfort and security of their homes whenever possible
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Habit OPCO
155 Airport Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-6300 ext. 127 / Intake: (978) 343-6300
Substance Abuse
Services: Substance abuse treatment available such as heroine, painkiller, opiate, methadone and Suboxone addiction treatment. There are over 20 program sites. Services include but are not limited to screening/Intake, orientation to Treatment and Patient Education, initial assessment, initial treatment planning and periodic reviews, medication-assisted maintenance and medically-supervised withdrawal, Individual, group, and family counseling services, case management and referral, medical service, and follow-up and discharge planning.
Eligibility and Payment: Anyone facing substance abuse and wishes to obtain help is eligible. Habit OPCO takes over 15 types of insurance.
Harrington Memorial Hospital-Recovery Services George B
Wells Center
29 Pine Street, Southbridge MA 01550
(508) 765-9167 / Intake: (508) 765-9167 ext. 4222
Substance Abuse
Services: Harrington Memorial Hospital offers substance abuse treatment and Buprenorphine Services. Part of the services they o er are customized initial diagnostic evaluations and treatment recommendations, individual and group therapy, couples and family therapy, dual diagnosis (mental issues coupled with substance abuse), intensive outpatient services, anger management, and Suboxone Treatment Program.
Healthy Families Parent Support Group is for parents who are enrolled in MSPCC Healthy Families Program.
Hector Reyes House
27 Vernon Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 753 4664
Substance Abuse
Services: Substance abuse treatment, halfway house, Buprenorphine services. This program offers in-house medical treatment, along with intensive cognitive behavioral therapy. The program includes a wide range of services such as ESL courses, educational programs for Literacy and GED completion, spirituality support, health Awareness through Physical Fitness programs, nutrition education, and disease management support, access to AA, NA, and other 12 step programs, employment opportunities, with development of labor agreements with local businesses, training in vocational, educational, and social skills. There is a three step process to the program: initial phase, transitional phase, and graduation phase.
Eligibility: The Hector Reyes House is for the Latino population.
Heywood Family Medicine
266 Main Street, Gardner, MA 01440 (978) 630-5030
Heywood Hospital
242 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440 (978) 632-3420
Heywood Rehab Center
3368 #69 Pearson Boulevard, Gardner, MA 01440 (978) 630-6900
Highland Baptist Church
14 Cedar Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-9646
Food Pantry: 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
HOPE Food Pantry
214 Concord Street (Boston Church of Christ Building), Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 848 2400; hopefoodpantry.org
Hours: Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 am, First and third Wednesday of each month 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hope House, Inc.
1601 Main Street, Leicester, MA 01524 (508) 892-1010 / Intake: (508) 892-1061
Substance Abuse
Services: Hope House offers substance abuse treatment while also providing emergency housing. Buprenorphine services are also available.
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India Society of Worcester Free Health Stop
152 W. Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842 3737
Website: http://www.worcesterfreeclinics.org/india-society-of-worcester.html
Free Health Clinic
Services: Physical exams, well visits, sick visits, health insurance assistance, dental services on 1st Wednesday of month
Hours: Wednesdays 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Accepts: Insured, underinsured, uninsured Language: English.
Integrated Treatment Unit
P.O. Box 219, Rutland, MA 01543
(508) 886-4746 Intake: (508) 886-4746 ext. 322
Integrated Treatment Unit
Services: Integrated Treatment Unit is a treatment center in Rutland, Massachusetts that focuses on mental health and substance abuse services by providing substance abuse treatment services. The programs offered are designed for persons with mental and substance abuse disorders, persons with HIV/ AIDS, gays and lesbians, adolescents, and criminal justice clients. When selecting a facility consider their target populations; the better the fit, the better the results. They provide residential long term treatment.
Payments: Payment forms including self payment, medicaid, medicare, and private health insurance are accepted.
Interfaith Hospitality Network
91 June Street, Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 755-2212
FAX: (508) 798-8286
Services: Program staff counsels families to help them identify their needs and develop a comprehensive service plan. The families receive case management, advocacy, assistance in securing housing, employment and other vital services such as obtaining a doctor or health insurance, enrolling in school, day care or counseling. They attend weekly classes on budgeting, parenting and developing employment skills, and they are taught to advocate for themselves and their children. Program guests are required to seek employment (unless receiving disability) or enroll
into school, develop a budget, save money, payoff past due bills and work on the goals of their service plan. Our goal is to provide the guests with the knowledge and skills that they will need to maintain their families in their new homes. Our volunteers provide meals, supplies and grocery gift cards as well as companionship, moral support and encouragement. Volunteers also work in the evening and overnight staffing.
Island Counseling
108 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 753-3220 For new intakes press ext. 107
Services: Services available include Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, TMS Therapy, Couples and Family Therapy, Medication Management and Evaluation, Crisis Intervention Services, Educational Groups, Specialized Groups, Couples and Family Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization(EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Therapy Groups: (offered sporadically) Continuing CareGroup, Suboxone Treatment Group. They also do initial Psychiatric Evaluations. Does not o er one-time parenting, psychological sexual abuse or sex o ender assessments Suboxone treatment is available for opiate addictions.
There are Spanish and Arabic speaking doctors on site.
Payments: They accept most forms of private and public insurance like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Tufts, Harvard Pilgrim, United Health Care, Fallon, Network Health, Neighborhood Health, Aetna, Magellan, Medicare, MBHP, Mass Health, Tri Care. Sliding Fee payment schedule is also offered.
Support Groups
Group Types: Continuing Care Group, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Suboxone Group.
Services: Childcare and transportation not provided. Services provided in English only. Support groups to help those dealing with depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder or drug addiction.
Continuing Care Group: Open forum to discuss depression, anxiety and other
issues in your life. Do not need to call. Walk-ins welcome. Suboxone Group: Narcotic addiction support group
Eligibility and Scheduling:
Continuing Care Group: Insurance based program that is available to anyone who wishes to participate. The program meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:30 am – 11:30 am.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Insurance based program that focuses on treating people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) as well as chronically suicidal individuals. It combines standard cognitive-behavioral techniques for emotion regulation and reality-testing. Group meets on Tuesdays, 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Suboxone Group: Open to anyone with a narcotic addiction. Meets on Thursdays, 11:15 am – 12:00 pm.
Ivy Child International
35 Beharrell Street, Unit 1265, Concord, MA 01742 (508) 299-7905
info@ivychild.org
Mental Health Provider
Services: Multicultural mindfulness-based programs offered through yoga, meditation and music. offers health education and therapeutic care to children, youth, caregivers and health/medical providers. Individual and group assessments available. All programs are offered in various community centers.
Languages: Multilingual services available. Payment: Accepts Mass Health and Harvard Pilgrim
Visit the website at http://ivychild.org/ or email info@ivychild.org for more information.
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Jeremiah’s Inn
1059 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603 (508) 755-6403
Food Pantry
Services: Food distribution on Mondays 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Emergency Services: Jeremiah’s Inn is a community residential recovery program for men. They work to alleviate issues of homelessness, addiction and hunger.
They have a capacity to host 29 men at a time. You must be sober for at least 30
days prior to admission. Guests are asked to make a contribution of $10 per day for program fees. This contribution will provide you with shelter, meals, clothing and the support to reach your goals. Assistance is available for those who cannot afford to pay this fee.
Additional Services: Jeremiah’s Inn operates an emergency food pantry. The pantry provides household with an emergency supply of food once a month for residents in the following zip codes: 01610, 01602 and 01603. In order to receive food you
must bring with you a form of ID, proof of residency, which can be a utility bill, rent receipt or other piece of mail and your Jeremiah’s Inn card, which new members can sign up for the first time you go. The pantry is opened, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Closed on Wednesday. All other services are they are conveniently open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Substance abuse treatment
Residents in this program work with their case manager to develop individual service plans that give focus to their efforts.
Website: http://www.jeremiahsinn.org/
Jewish Family Services of MetroWest
475 Franklin Street, Suite 101, Framingham, MA 01702 (508) 875-3100
Website: http://www.jfsmw.org/
Jewish Family Service of Worcester, Inc.
646 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 755-3101
Services: Outpatient counseling available for adults, children, adolescents, seniors and families. Court approved family mediation is also offered. They operate a “Children Cope with Divorce” Court mandated parent education program.
Guardian and item custody evaluations appointed by the court. They also provide Neuropsychological Assessment and education. Behavioral Medicine, biofeedback is available as well as help with adoption services.
Spanish speaking Clinician available.
Payments: Accepts most insurances including Fallon, Cigna, MassHealth (only MBHP & Fallon), Medicare, UBH, Blue Cross / Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, Aetna, and Employee Assistance Programs. Does take Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO. Accepts the Mass Behavioral Health Plan.
45 Oak Street, Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 366 7191
Services: outpatient counseling, family mediation, custody evaluation, neuropsychological assessment
Job Corps
100 Pine Street, N. Grafton, MA 01536
(508) 887 7300
Website: http://grafton.jobcorps.gov/about.aspx
Services: This is a residential educational and job training program in North Grafton, MA. It helps young people ages 16–24 improve the quality of their lives through vocational and academic training. Job Corps uses a career development training approach which integrates the teaching of academic, vocational, employment skills and social competencies through a combination of classroom, practical and based learning experiences to prepare youth for stable, long-term, high-paying jobs.
Eligibility: At risk youth between the ages of 16–24.
Hours: Please call (508) 887-7300 for more information on the hours. Payment: Free of cost
*To apply for unemployment insurance, go to Workforce Central at 44 Front Street, 6th floor, Worcester, MA 01608, or call
(508) 799-1600. You can also call the TeleClaim center at 1-877-626-6800.
Career Training
Services: Grafton Job Corps provides career technical training in several vocational trades. Job Corps is committed to the development of green job training.
John Street Baptist Church
43 John Street, Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 753-4991
Soup Kitchen
Services: This is a local soup kitchen, which serves meals on Saturdays, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Emergency food distribution is available at the same time.
Food Pantry
Services: Food distribution on Saturdays, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, during lunch meal.
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Kids “Feast” (in Salvation Army Post)
640 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 756-7191
Nekel.may-Speight@USE.Salvationarmy.org
Services: The Kids FEAST After school Program serves children ages 6–12 throughout the Worcester Community. This is a free program for all eligible income families. The Program runs Monday – Thursday, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. We o er homework help and tutoring along with Music, Science, Art, Games & Activities. The Program runs on the same schedule as the Worcester Public School Year.
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Learn to Cope
New Worcester Recovery Hospital
309 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605 (508) 738-5148
www.learn2cope.org
Support Groups
Services: A peer-led support network for families dealing with addiction and recovery in a family member. Services are provided in English.
Eligibility and Scheduling: Parents, family members, spouses and caregivers with a family member who is addicted to opiates, alcohol, or other drugs are eligible to attend. Meetings begin at 7:00 pm and are held weekly but are subject to change.
Leominster Adult Learning Center
110 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA 01453 (978) 534-1563
Evening ABE, Pre-ASE, and ASE classes
Leominster Career Center/ Employment Links, Inc.
100 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA 01453 (978) 534-1481
Leominster Community Health Center
14 Manning Avenue, Leominster, MA 01453 Medical: (978) 847-0110
Dental Service: (978) 847-0110
Leominster Spanish American Center
112 Spruce Street, Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-3145
Basement of SAC office
Hours: Monday and Wednesday–Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Services: Free English Classes every Saturday Morning, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (noon)
Leona E. Fleming Food Pantry Fitchburg/Leominster CAC
62 Normandy Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-8617
Food Pantry: Monday and Thursday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm; Tuesday, 11:30 am – 4:30 pm; Wednesday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Friday, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Lighthouse Mission Food Pantry
165 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01609 Services: Food pantry
Hours: Every Monday (except the 1st): 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Website: http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/cgi-bin/id/foodbank. cgi?foodbank=9306
LIHEAP Fuel Assistance
484 Main Street, 2nd floor, Worcester, MA 01608
1-800-632-8175
Services: The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), commonly referred to as fuel assistance, is a government program to help low-income families and individuals pay their heating bills during the winter.
The amount of fuel assistance you will get depends on your income, your housing status, and your heating costs. Some households qualify for extra help if their heating bills last year were very high. You may also be eligible for weatherization services, heating system repairs, discount utility rates, and Citizens Energy heat assistance programs.
Eligibility: LIHEAP fuel assistance is for low-income tenants and homeowners. Eligibility is based on household gross annual income. If you rent, you may receive fuel assistance even if your heat is included in the rent.
You need to show documentation of income and heating costs when applying.
How to Apply: You may apply any time during the heating season starting November 1. You may apply at the following places: https://hedfuel.azurewebsites.net/
Website: http://www.massresources.org/liheap.html
Literacy Unlimited at Framingham Public Library
49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 532-5574
Email: FraminghamLibrary.org
Literacy Unlimited is a nonprofit organization in the Framingham Public Library and the Morse Institute Library in Natick. It provides free, confidential, one-on- one tutoring for about 400 adult learners in the MetroWest area in basic reading, writing, math, HiSET (GED) preparation, citizenship, and English as a second language. There are also conversation groups and survival English classes. Visit or call the office.
Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area- Fitchburg
Public Library
610 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 829-1783
Trained volunteer tutoring and to empower adults for whom English is a second language. Individual tutoring in basic literacy and English.
Little Store at Urban Missionaries
of Our Lady of Hope, The
242 Canterbury Street, Worcester, MA 01603 (508) 831-7455
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Services: Items such as clothing, shoes, books, tools, furniture, household goods.
Loaves & Fishes Pantry
Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester 90 Holden Street, Worcester, MA 01606 (508) 853-1942 Hours: Tuesday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Wednesday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Thursday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Food Pantry
Services: Food distribution on the 3rd Saturday of the month, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
484 Main Street, 2nd floor, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 754-1176
Fuel Assistance
Services: This program is open to those on SSI and Food stamps. As well as families on TANF. They will verify your assets. Those who reside in subsidized housing are not eligible for this program. Please call their number if you are thinking about applying for the program and are unsure about whether you meet the criteria or not.
Website: http://www.massresources.org/liheap-apply.html
Log onto their website for more information about the application process and required documentation.
LUK, Inc.
Four Locations
545 Westminster Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
40 Southbridge Street, 4th floor, Worcester, MA 01608 99 Day Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
251 Main Street, Webster, MA 01570
1-800-579-0000: contact number for all sites
Main Office #: 987 345 0685
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services; Counseling
545 Westminster Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 Monday–Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
LUK Mentoring Program
Services: Free mentoring for youth between the ages of 6–17 in Central MA. Services available in English. Spanish translation is available.
LUK’s one-to-one community-based and site-based programs serve youth ages 6–17 living in the 65 cities and towns of Central MA. Adult volunteer mentors meet with mentees for at least one hour per week for at least one year, provide support through friendship, and focus on improving mentees’ social competencies, academic engagement and performance and preventing and decreasing offenses.
Mentors, youth, parent/guardians are all interviewed and information gathered helps determine who the mentor and youth will be paired with.
All volunteer mentors agree to a background check and attend training before they are matched with a youth.
Eligibility and additional information: Eligible youth are boys and girls ages 6–17.
The majority of youth involved in the LUK Mentoring Program are youth with a learning, emotional or behavioral disability. We also serve youth living in the foster care system.
Any youth who would bene t by having additional adult support may be a part of the program.
The program is provided free of cost.
SAVE Victim Services
Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Referrals, Information, Advocacy, Outreach, Education surrounding victim rights and the judicial system, phone counseling and support groups.
Support Groups
Group Types: Therapeutic support group and support group for parents/guardians of adolescents who are using or in recovery.
Services: Childcare and transportation is available for both programs. Stipends maybe provided when applicable.
Therapeutic support group helps those who have been impacted by an under the influence incident including, but not limited to, the loss of a loved one while the other support group is for those in recovery.
The other support group is for parents and guardians of adolescents who are using or in recovery.
Eligibility and Scheduling: Therapeutic support group is for anyone affected by someone operating under the Influence incident. All ages encouraged to attend. Program is free. Meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm (at Southbridge location).
The other support group is for parents & guardians of adolescents who are using or are in recovery from substance abuse. Participation is based on a rolling admission. Program is at no cost to you. Date and times are based on location. Every Thursday, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (LUK Worcester office), every Wednesday,
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (LUK Fitchburg office), every Wednesday, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Lowell General Hospital)
Behavioral Health Clinic
Services: LUK Behavioral Health Clinic – Mental Health Services serves youth and families. With Family Counseling, Individual Therapy, Couples Counseling, Expressive Art Therapy, Group Counseling, Psychoeducation Groups, Psychological Evaluations, Medication Management, Psychiatric Consultation, Individual and Family Assessment and Parenting Assessment.
LUK Behavioral Health Clinic also helps with Substance Abuse. The Moving
On Program – Uses the evidence-based Motivational Enhancement Therapy/ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an effective treatment of youth. CLYR (Continuous Learning for Youth in Recovery)
– Using the evidence-based Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach/ Assertive Continuing Care, an effective home-based recovery support and treatment service for youth. CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) – an evidence-based support group for parents of youth in recovery. In addition they provide Substance Abuse Evaluations and Outpatient substance abuse treatment.
Spanish & Portuguese capacity for some programs.
Central Massachusetts Child Trauma Center provides evidence-based trauma- focused treatments for youth ages 0–18 including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Trauma in Schools. They also do training in trauma-focused evidence-based treatment for youth ages 0–18 and training in trauma-informed services.
Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative Services division provides In Home Therapy. An intensive therapy for a youth and family to treat the youth’s behavioral health needs and assist the family as they support the youth in the home. Therapeutic Mentoring is also available and consists of 1:1 coaching and support for youth
to learn social skills, and better ways to interact with other youth and adults. Finally In Home Behavioral Services assist youth and family with specific problem behaviors that get in the way of everyday life.
Victim Services operates the STEP Program, which provides therapeutic services, advocacy, and outreach for individuals (and their friends/families) who have been impacted by an under-the-Influence accident.
Languages: Spanish, Cantonese, Thai, French, French Creole, and Polish capacity .
Payments: Accepts various insurances, including the following MassHealth products: MBHP, Neighborhood Health Plan, Beacon, Network Health, Fallon, Medicaid, Limited Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Tufts, Children’s Medical Security Plan. There is limited funding available for uninsured/underinsured for substance abuse treatment. Private pay with sliding fee scale available. CLYR Program is grant funded through DPH and SAMHSA.
The Victims Services is free for individuals who have been impacted by an under- the-Influence accident.
Transitional Living Program (TLP)
TLP is available for young people between the age of 16 and 21 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Services include case management, job-skill training, legal service and linkages with GED/high school courses.
Maternity Group Home
Maternity Group Home is available for pregnant and parenting young people between the ages of 16–21 throughout Worcester County who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Services include case management, linkages with high school/ GED/ Continuing educational services, job skill training, housing applications etc.
Basic Center Program provides Emergency shelter for youth under 18 years old. Services include transportation to shelter, access to health care, public schools, counseling, meals, case management etc.
Lutheran Social Services
14 East Worcester Street, Suite 300, Worcester, MA 01604
Toll Free 877-500-8263 or (774) 243-3900
Services: Resettlement services, basic needs, and legal advice (including help with citizenship forms) for refugees and immigrants.
ESOL Classes
51 Union Street, Suite 222, Worcester, 01608
(774) 243-3900
Contact: Monica Bond, (508) 754-1121 ext. 440, mbond@lssne.org
Services: ESOL, web-based practice of essential skills and assistance for entering in other programs such as Pre-GED.
ESOL classes (Literacy to Advanced Levels) Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
LSS’s Adult & Community Learning Center Program integrates employability skills, college & career readiness skills in all ESOL Classes, and offers WEB-based practice of skills essential to entering Pre-GED/GED Programs.
Registration: Registration for September, 2013 begins August 26, 2013. Classes are funded to be available Sept. – June at no cost to you. Enrolling Every Monday (except holidays), 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
Everyone is always welcomed!
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Main South CDC
875 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 752-6181
Contact: Robyn Johnston
Public Housing
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Services: This organization helps individuals with rental and home ownership opportunities. Main South CDC aims to create affordable housing. Currently accepting applications to rent one, two, and three bed room apartments.
Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation
90 Madison Street, Suite 300, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 753-0600
mlmfud@gmail.com
Services: Provided in English and Spanish. Child supervision is available.
Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation provided Spanish/English Naturalization support. Naturalization classes are offered in English or Spanish.
Eligibility and Scheduling: Anyone is eligible. Must call to set up an appointment.
Mass 211
Dial 211
info@mass211.org
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Services: Free statewide confidential information and referral help line
Mass 2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers
to information about critical health and human services available in their community. It serves as a resource for finding government benefits and services, nonprofit organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources. Always a confidential call, Mass 2-1-1 maintains the integrity of the 9-1-1 system saving that vital community resource for life and death emergencies. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is an easy way to find or give help in your community.
Massachusetts Substance Abuse Information and
Education Helpline
The Massachusetts Substance Abuse Helpline c/o Health Resources in Action
95 Berkeley Street, Suite 208, Boston, MA 02116 Email: helpline@hria.org
Fax: (617) 292-5085
Services: provides free and confidential information and referrals for alcohol and other drug abuse problems and related concerns.
The Helpline is committed to linking consumers with comprehensive, accurate, and current information about treatment and prevention services throughout Massachusetts. Services are available Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 10:00 pm and on Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Language interpreters are always available.
MassGrant
osfa@osfa.mass.edu
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education – office of Student Financial Assistance 454 Broadway, Suite 200, Revere, MA 02151
(617) 391-6070
The MASSGrant program provides need-based financial assistance to undergraduate students who reside in Massachusetts and who are enrolled in and pursuing a program of higher education in any approved public or independent college, university, school of nursing or any other approved institution furnishing a program of higher education.
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for MassGrant you must t the following criteria: 1. Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $0-$5081.
How to Apply: The first step, like many of the other grant programs, is to fill out the FAFSA. You must submit your FAFSA application before to May 1st to be considered for MassGrant.
MassHealth Transportation Program
1-800-841-2900
Services: MassHealth members who need non-emergency transportation to
and from medical appointments may be eligible for free transportation services. Eligible members who use public transportation can get reimbursement for their transportation expenses. Eligible members who need dial-a-ride services can get van or taxi service free of charge.
Your health care provider must fill out a Prescription for Transportation (PT-1) authorizing your need for transportation services. Your health care provider can fill out the PT-1 online, or send or fax a paper form. The form must be submitted by someone who is authorized to prescribe medications. For urgent requests, your health care provider can call MassHealth for verbal authorization.
For urgent requests your health care provider should call MassHealth at 1-800- 841-2900 and ask for a verbal PT-1 authorization. Your provider must follow up by submitting an online or paper PT-1.
MassHealth will process your request within five days.
Mass Legal Help
MassLegalHelp.org is one of three statewide websites that make up the Massachusetts Legal Websites Project. The project is a collaborative effort of the civil legal aid community of Massachusetts. We are funded by Massachusetts
Legal Assistance Corporation.
Other websites included in this project are:
McLean Center at Fernside
162 Mountain Road Princeton, MA 01541
1-800-906-9531 Intake: (978) 464-2141
Services: The program offers concurrent treatment for addiction and other psychiatric disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Guided by the exceptional clinical care and innovative addiction research at McLean Hospital, the McLean Center at Fernside aims to help adults recover from addiction, maintain abstinence, and gain the insight and skills needed for a full recovery and a life free from drugs and alcohol.
The program offers expert individualized treatment and rehabilitation that includes comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and on-going treatment by an addiction psychiatrist with five-day-a-week availability, along with individual and evidenced-based group therapies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) provided by highly trained clinicians.
Their comprehensive mind and body rehabilitation program includes yoga, mindfulness, individualized fitness programs, general health education, and expressive art and music therapies. Collaboration with referring providers, family education and support, and extensive aftercare planning are also included in the overall addiction treatment plan.
MetroWest Free Medical Program
First Parish Church, 110 Edgell Road, Framingham, MA 01701 General: (508) 656-0834
Vision Appointments: (508) 656-0885
Women’s Health Appointments: (508) 656-0834
By Appointment only; check the schedule here:
http://metrowestfreemedicalprogram.org/
The MetroWest Free Medical Program offers free medical care to those who
are uninsured and underinsured the MetroWest communities. The program connects with volunteer health care providers, educators, interpreters and other volunteers to make these services possible at our evening locations in Sudbury and Framingham. We speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
MetroWest Legal Services
63 Fountain Street, Suite 304, Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 620-1830 / 1-800-696-1501
Website: http://www.mwlegal.org/
Free legal services to low-income clients from 36 area towns. They handle housing evictions, domestic violence, and government bene t appeals, and they represent children with special needs. They do not handle criminal cases or lawsuits.
Portuguese and Spanish translators.
MetroWest Mediation Services
600 Cocord Street, Framinghan MA 01702
(508) 872-9495
Website: http://www.metrowestmediationservices.org/
Impartial assistance in resolving serious disputes arising out of personal, family, social, and business relationships. Separation and divorce mediation also available.
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
15 Blandin Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 935 2222
Dial a Ride: 508 820 4650
MWRTA office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (508) 935-2222
MLK Business Empowerment Center
237 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 756-6330
Services: Participants are provided with one-to-one consultation service. The staff is composed of business counselors, all the consulting staff has an MB degree and valuable business experience, who can provide participants with relevant and accurate business advice. Consultation services are tailored to the individuals’ time table and goals. We realize that most pre-venture business planning can be a timely process. By following the business plan template clients are educated in the areas of business entity declaration, federal and state tax enrollment, product and service development, market analysis, understanding competition and differentiation, forecasting and setting accurate sales goals, human resource issues, understanding financial documents such as cash ow statements, balance sheets and income statements, and risk analysis.
Montachusett Opportunity Council: Fitchburg Community
Connections Coalition
76 Summer Street, Suite 210, Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 829-0163
Montachusett Home Care Corporation (MHCC)
Our mission is to assist elders and disabled persons to remain safely in their own homes through the provision of in-home and community based services designed to prevent unnecessary nursing home placement.
Mosaic Cultural Complex
41 Piedmont Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 963-3878
Brenda Jenkins
Support Groups
Mosaic Circles Groups: Father’s Circle, Peace Circle and the Trauma Circle.
Services: Non-critical support system for men. Helps men recently released from prison and others redirect their lives. Helps them with family reunification and provides mentoring. Services are provided in English and Spanish. Childcare is available sometimes, but transportation is NOT available.
Eligibility and Scheduling: Men only – age 17+ can attend the Mosaic Circles. Program meets on Saturdays at 4:00 pm.
MSPCC
Family Counseling Center
108 Belmont Street Worcester MA, 01602
(508) 753-2967
1-800-442-3035
Services: They are Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative Services for eligible children under the age of 21 years, such as In-Home Therapy, Russian, and Albanian speaking available and Therapeutic Mentoring, Spanish-speaking available. Majority of counseling services are provided within the home. The clinicians are trained in TF-CBT, in working with traumatized children and issues around attachment.
There is support available for military families. Sexual Abuse Treatment and Trauma Services (VOCA) are also available.
There is a Parent Support Group Workshop for non-O ending Caretakers with children who have been either abused or traumatized in the Fall and Spring.
Psychiatry available for ongoing clients in addition to young parent support.
Payments: Accepts various insurances including the following MassHealth Products: MBHP, Medicaid, Neighborhood Health Plan, Network Health, Fallon and Boston Medical Center. Limited BC/BS and Tufts Insurances.
Support Groups
Group Types: Support Group for Teen Girls, Support Group for Caregivers when a Child has been a Victim of Abuse, Healthy Families Parent Support Group.
Services: Transportation and childcare is available for Healthy Families Parent Support Group but not for the other two support groups.
Support groups are for girls who have undergone abuse or neglect, for the parents or caregivers of children who have been abused and for parents who are enrolled in the MSPCC Healthy Families Program.
Eligibility and Scheduling: Support Group for Teen Girls is intended for girls ages 12–16, who have experienced the trauma of sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, and/or neglect. This program is FREE and meets on Thursdays, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm. Program starts on 3/6/2014 and runs for 8 weeks.
Support Group for Caregivers is for all non-o ending caregivers, including biological/foster/(pre)adoptive parents, grandparents, and/or other adults in a care-giving role. This service is free. Program meets on Thursdays, 9:30 am – 11:00 am or on Thursdays 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm. Program starts on 3/6/2014 and runs for 8 weeks.
Multicultural Wellness Center
44 Front Street Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 752-4665
www.multiculturalwellness.org
Services: Individual, Family and Group Therapy are available. They provide
help with Adolescent Issues. They provide psychological, parenting and other assessments. In-home services (CBHI) are available. Therapeutic Mentoring available. They also run a Community Support Program and psychiatry and mediation management. There is an emphasis on Culturally Centered Counseling: African American, Caribbean, Latino & Biracial.
Spanish, Creole, French, Japanese, Russian and African (multiple languages) speaking clinician.
Payments: Accepts Mass Health, Self pay and some private insurance. Accepts MassBehavioral Health Plan, Network health, Fallon, Neighborhood health plan, BMC & Blue Cross/ Blue Shield as well as Harvard Pilgrim.
Support Groups
Services: Services are provided in English and transportation/childcare is not provided. Balancing Life and Recovery support group is an insurance based support group for those in recovery.
Scheduling: Program meets on Tuesdays, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The Mustard Seed
93 Piedmont Street, Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 754-7098
Soup Kitchen
Services: Meals at this food pantry are served Monday–Saturday, Winter hours, 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm, and 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm in the summertime. On Sunday meals are reserved at 12:00 pm.
Food Pantry
Services: Food distribution on the third Friday of the month, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm for individuals.
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National Grid and NSTAR
1-800-322-3223 1-866-315-2496
Fuel Assistance
Services: These two programs serve primarily residential customers. To be eligible you must have a balance of at least $300 that has been past due for more than
60 days. If you previously participated in this program you are eligible. When calling please make sure you are the costumer on record and qualify for public assistance. Finally the service must be active. If you have any questions about your eligibility or any of the critics listed above please call their number and ask about arrearage programs.
Neighbors Closet at Christian Community Church
108 Beacon Street, 2nd floor, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 304-6023
Services: Provides new refugee families and families in an emergency crisis situation with clothes, house hold items, and furniture free of charge as needed and upon availability of items (by referral).
New Hope, Inc.
91 Prescott Street, Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 753-3146
Services: New Hope is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is “Ending Domestic and Sexual Violence in Our Community”. While some programs serve only domestic or sexual violence survivors, New Hope is a dual mission agency which addresses both issues together. Since domestic and sexual violence are often intertwined, our clients bene t from the full spectrum of programs
we o er, allowing them to receive domestic and sexual violence services all in one place.
We o er a wide range of services which combine crisis intervention, violence prevention, life transition and self-sufficiency opportunities, while promoting behavioral and systemic changes to reduce violence at the individual and community levels.
Toll-Free, 24-Hour Confidential Hotline
Our trained hotline specialists assist callers with crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning. Callers are also provided with information about New Hope’s services and other community resources to address domestic and sexual violence.
Our hotline is also available to family members, friends, neighbors and co-workers who may be concerned about someone they know that may be a survivor of domestic or sexual violence.
Emergency Shelter
We provide women, men, and children safe haven in New Hope’s two confidential emergency shelters. While at the shelter, clients receive crisis intervention, counseling, economic literacy training, financial advocacy and case management, including a housing plan.
Counseling
Dedicated to supporting both groups and individuals, trained counselors work with children, adolescent, and adult survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
SAFEPLAN
Advocates stationed in seven district courts and one probate court assist individuals with obtaining restraining and harassment orders. These advocates are located in Attleboro, Dudley, East Brook eld, Milford, Taunton (District and Probate), Westborough and Uxbridge. This program is partially supported by the Massachusetts office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) through the 1984 VOCA grant from OVC, OJP, US D.O.J.
New Start Transitional Living Program
The Transitional Living Program (TLP) assists families with securing individual apartments, which they live in for up to 18 months. While in the TLP, these families pay their own utilities and contribute toward the rent, which helps them to
build credit and economic independence. New Hope also assists these clients by providing counseling, job-training, budget management, a housing plan and other life skills to transition towards self-sufficiency in the aftermath of violence.
Community – Based Advocacy
Community advocates assist individuals with finding resources to enhance their safety while staying in their home community. Local assistance aims to minimize future risk and prevents the need to ee to shelter.
Supervised Visitation
Located at the MJ Leadenham Center in our Worcester office, supervised visitation is provided to non-custodial parents due to a prior history of domestic or sexual violence. staff model healthy parenting skills with these adults while they visit their children in a safe, monitored and nurturing setting.
Housing Stabilization
Our housing stabilization program provides individuals with funding for rent, utilities, or other costs necessary for providing stable, reliable housing which was jeopardized as a result of domestic or sexual violence.
Civilian Police Advocate
Our civilian advocate in the Attleboro Police Station provides individuals with services such as crisis intervention, safety planning, and assistance with the criminal justice system.
To inquire about our domestic violence services, please call our Toll-Free, 24- hour hotline at 1-800-323-HOPE (4673).
New Leaf Program at Workforce Central
44 Front Street, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 799-1600
CORI
Services: Program designed by workforce development professionals
and former offenders to create opportunities for people to prove themselves. Informational info sessions available regarding the CORI or tips regarding employment.
Newton Square Counseling Center
338 Highland Street, Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 752-5880
www.nsccinfo.org
Services: Individual, couples and family counseling available. Help with grief and loss issues, physical and sexual abuse, anxiety, depression & stress management.
Alcohol and Drug Counseling offered. EMDR Specialist available for individuals 15 years and older.
Payments: Accepts most major insurance.
North Central Human Services
P.O. Box 449 Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-9400
Services: This center offers substance abuse treatment and Buprenorphine services. Payments: Payment forms including self payment, medicaid, medicare, state insurance (other than medicaid), private health insurance, and military insurance are accepted.
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Oak Hill Community Development Corporation (CDC)
74 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 754-2858
Fax (508) 754.0138
info@oakhillcdc.org
Services: Since 1972, Oak Hill Community Development Corporation has been working to improve the physical condition of the Union Hill, Oak Hill and
Upsala Street neighborhoods of Worcester as we improve the quality of life
and economic status of those that live and work here. We achieve this through focused lines of business goals in housing promotion and preservation with our NeighborWorks® HomeOwnership Center of Central Massachusetts (NW HOCCM), and through our Community Development Agenda, which includes community engagement, rental property & asset management, real estate development, economic development, resident & youth employment, and leadership programming. Our overarching goal is to make the Oak Hill service area a place where people want to invest their time, money and energy to make a better life.
Oasis House
9 Chadwick Street, Worcester, MA 01605 (508) 860-1175
Contact: Father Madden
Hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Transitional Housing
Services: A variety of programs from transitional housing for individuals suffering with mental health issues to food pantry services.
The clinic is open every Wednesday, 8:00 am – 11:00 am.
They also operate a soup kitchen Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 11:00 am. Their food pantry is exclusively for residents in the 01604 zip code and is operated Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. They also operate a Clothing center at 40 Vernon Street, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (noon).
Call the number above if you have any questions about the scheduling of their programs.
Orthodox Food Center
St. Spyridon Cathedral
102 Russell Street, Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 791-7326
Food Pantry
Services: Food distribution on Saturdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Our Father’s House
53 Lunenburg Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-2256
Emergency/ Transitional Shelter for men and women over 18
55 Lunenburg Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 345-3050
Permanent Housing for Homeless Men in Recovery
4 Leighton Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 400-5284
Transitional Housing for Women in Recovery (Elizabeth House)
76 Mechanic Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-5724
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Parents Helping Parents
108 Water Street, Watertown MA 02472 (617) 926 -5008
1-800-632-8188, 24 hours a day hotline
Support Groups
Group Types: Hotline and in support group.
Services: Support for parents and guardians who may feel frustrated or isolated
in their parental role. Parent support and share experiences and get support and encouragement from other parents. Support group services given in English only.
Hotline services are available in any language. Hotline is for parents who may not be able to go to in person support group or need emergency support.
Eligibility and Scheduling: For parents feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, anxious, or isolated in their role as a parent or guardian.
Partial Hospitalization and Day Treatment Program
340 Main Street, Suite 819, Worcester, MA 01608
Services: Include the Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Addiction Program and the Structured Outpatient Addiction Program. Day treatment is also available.
Contacts: Randy Dupell, Intake Liaison, (508) 752-3969 ext. 1211; Tara Carloni, Intake Liaison, (508) 752-3969 ext. 1208; Julie DiLeo, Program Director, (508) 752-3969 ext. 1203
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Eligibility/Payment: This program is for adults male and females age 18+ with
mental illness. Insurance based payment.
Passages (Adult)/ Motivating Youth Recovery Program (Youth)
12 Queen Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 860-1244
Services: This program helps adolescents ages 13–18 that are struggling with substance abuse issues. MYR provides a comprehensive assessment within 72 hours of admissions. Their team is composed of psychiatrists, masters level clinicians, registered nurses and counselors. They provide the patients with daily activities, and group and individual sessions. The treatment is tailored to meet the needs of the individual adolescents. They set medical, psychological, family and social goals to help stabilize the adolescent.
Passages
Services: Their trained substance abuse treatment specialists work with individuals or families and significant others to achieve an alcohol/drug-free lifestyle; improve educational or vocational functioning; improve social/familial functioning; and reduce illegal behaviors. staff are Master’s level clinicians and certified alcohol
and drug counselors. The clinics are located in Worcester and Leominster. Services include: assessment; crisis intervention; health education; individual, group, couples, and family counseling; medical/psychiatric consultation; referral and after-care planning; self-help groups; and treatment planning.
Payments: Accepts Commonwealth, Care Free Services, Health Safety Net (free), Medicare, and HMOs: BMC Health Net, MBHP Partnership, Neighborhood Health Plan, Network Health, United Behavioral Health
Pathways Family Shelter, SMOC
248 Edgell Road, Framingham, MA 01701 (508) 879-5047
Pathways for Change, Inc.
(Formerly Rape Crisis Center of Central MA)
Locations
588 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 285 Nichols Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420 1-800-870-5905 (English) 1-800-223-5001 (Spanish)
Contact Persons
If either Barbara or Heidi Sue is unavailable, please leave message on their confidential voicemail.
Support Groups
Group Types: Sexual Assault survivor groups (Healing Circles). Multiple/Various groups/ topics for: All survivors and non-o ending family, friends, partners of Rape Survivors, Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse/Incest; Teen; College Age; Latino/a (Spanish Speaking) Men; LGBT (adult and youth), Healing Through Creativity (varied survivor experiences), Deaf Survivors, and any all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, ability, sexuality, gender or economic status.
Services: All services are free and given in English, Spanish or ASL. No childcare or transportation is provided. Support group services are provided to sexual assault survivors and non-o ending family. Some programs are geared towards specific groups such as adults, teen, Latino population and deaf survivors.
Eligibility and Scheduling: Anyone who is a sexual assault survivor and non- offending family/friends are eligible for the support groups offered. Must call to inquire about meeting times.
Any questions please email bworthington@centralmasspfc.org or call (508) 852-7600 ext. 112.
Pearl Street Cupboard & Café
(United Way of Tri-County)
46 Park Street, Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 879 2063
Pantry Hours: Monday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm; Wednesday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm; and 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Café Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Pell Grants
Website: http://studentaid.ed.gov/contact#call
1-800-433-3243
A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Federal Pell Grants usually are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or a professional degree.
The maximum amount awarded for the 2013-14 school year is $5,645. The amount you get depends on your family’s economic situation as well as the tuition costs, if you are full-time or part time and if you will be attending school the whole year.
Eligibility: Certain eligibility limitations apply for former offenders. To receive this grant you must demonstrate significant financial need.
How to apply: There is no direct application process for a Pell Grant; every student is considered after completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.
Pernet Family Health Service
237 Millbury Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 755-1228
Chris Nelson
Support Groups
Group Types: There are a variety of programs offered by Pernet Family Health Services. These programs include the Fathers Support Group and a parenting class.
Services: Child care is available for the Fathers Support group but not for the parenting class. Neither programs include transportation. Programs are geared to support fathers and families.
Eligibility and Scheduling: The Fathers Support Group is only for fathers and is held every Tuesday, 5:45 pm – 7:15 pm.
The parenting class is for DCF refereed families only. This class is held every Wednesday. Must inquire about timing. This program run in 8-week cycles.
Pleasant Street Baptist – Brephos Boutique
165 Pleasant Street, Worcester MA 01608
(508) 756 8754
dbruce@edwardstreet.org
Services: The Boutique provides new and gently used children’s clothing, accessories, blankets, books etc.
Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Center
301 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 754-7793
Services: To create a safe, attractive and livable community with people of
varied means and backgrounds. This community will respect, recognize and call upon the talents of all. As neighbors, we will create this community by forging new partnerships among residents, neighborhood organizations, businesses, churches, schools, colleges, financial institutions, human service organizations and government so that we all can share in achieving and sustaining this vision.
PPAL, the Parent Professional Advocacy League – Worcester
40 Southnridge Street #310 Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 767-9725
Support Groups
Group Types: Teen Youth Group: (HOPE) Helping Others Promote Equality, YOU: You are One of Us, and Parent Support Group.
Services: Services in English. Dinner provided during support group times for all the programs except Parent Support Group. Every 4th week supper is provided for PSG, and every 2nd week there is a pot luck dinner. Support provided for teens that are living with emotional, behavioral or mental health needs. Childcare is limited, must register.
Eligibility and Scheduling: Program is intended for teens ages 14–19 years old who are living with emotional, behavioral or mental health needs. No insurance needed & no cost Program meets on Tuesdays 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm. For HOPE, participants must be between the ages of 13–18. For YOU, participants must be between the ages of 13–18.
For Parent Support Group: Parents / caregivers and family members who support children, youth, and young adults with emotional, behavioral and/or mental health needs are eligible. No insurance needed and services are free.
Problem Pregnancy
495 Pleasant Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 507-8378
https://www.problempregnancy.org/
Services provided are as follows:
We provide free help for women facing unplanned pregnancies in Central Massachusetts, including free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and abortion consultations. All services are free, confidential and designed to help you with the choices you may face.
Clothing store
Services: Provides clothing and baby furniture.
Professional Women’s Group (PWG)
Services: offers women ongoing support as they successfully transition into the workforce, build thriving careers and prosper in the mainstream workplace. Once a woman joins the PWG she is a member for life, able to attend meetings at any affiliate throughout the world, and can bene t from additional employment retention and mentoring programs.
Website: http://www.dressforsuccess.org/
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QCC-Adult Basic Education at the Training & Education Center
751 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605
Contact: Kate Anderson at (508) 751-7910 or kateanderson@qcc.mass.edu.
Services: ABE, ESL, Pre-GED, GED, GED math prep, and ESOL All classes are free of charge.
ABE, Pre-GED and GED: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm; Tuesday–Thursday, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
GED math prep: Monday and Wednesday, 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
ESOL for Employment with focus on health professions: Monday–Friday,
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
ESL levels: Beginner, low intermediate, high intermediate and advanced Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm; Tuesday–Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Online GED Prep. Registration: Registration for the GED and ESL programs: 2nd
Thursday of each month -except June and August- either at 10:00 am or 3:00 pm
Quinsigamond Community College
670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01606 (508) 853-2300
College Level Education
Services: Quinsigamond serves over 13,000 full and part-time day and evening students. Over 70 associate degree and certificate career options in Business, Health Care, Technology, Liberal Arts, and Human Services. The College also
offers a wide variety of non-credit courses, workshops, and seminars through
its Training and Education Center. In addition, over 300 noncredit and nearly 35 credit courses are offered online. The College also has program locations at the Senior Center in Worcester (Hospitality & Recreation Management), Burncoat High School in Worcester(Automotive Technology), in Marlborough and 5 Optical Drive in Southbridge.
This college also offers the opportunity to get involved outside of the classroom in a variety of clubs and events.
Registration: Visit the website to register for classes. Website: http://www.qcc.edu/register-classes
Schedule: Summer I Classes begin on May 19, 2014. Summer II Classes begin on July 7, 2014. Fall Classes begin on September 2, 2014.
Payment: Tuition is the lowest in the region at $181 per credit for Massachusetts residents and $387 per credit for non-residents. Financial aid is available.
GED Classes in Spanish
Locations: Worcester Business Center, 67 Millbrook Street, Worcester, MA 01606 QCC Main Campus (Surprenant Building), 670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01606
Contact: Call Deborah Gonzalez to register: (508) 854-7524
Services: GED Classes in Spanish
Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, (at the Worcester Business Center) and Saturdays, 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm. (at the QCC Main Campus) – 12 consecutive sessions.
Registration: The classes cost $245.00. Call Deborah Gonzalez to register: (508) 854-7524
Quinsigamond Village Community Center
16 Greenwood Street, Worcester, MA 01607 (508) 755-7481
Food Pantry
Services: Food distribution Mondays – Thursdays, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm and Fridays, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Rachel’s Table
633 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 799-7699
Food Pantry
Services: Will pick up food from businesses and food institutions in Greater Worcester and deliver it to agencies that have feeding programs for the hungry.
RAFT Residential Assistance for Families in Transition
12 East Worcester Street, Worcester, MA 01604
(978) 630-6600
1-800-224-5124
Services: RAFT (Residential Assistance for Families in Transition) is a state-funded homelessness prevention program. RAFT gives short-term financial assistance to low-income families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. RAFT helps families who are behind on rent, mortgage payments, or utility bills. RAFT also helps families who have to move but do not have enough money to pay a security deposit, utility startup costs, or first/last month’s rent. Families can get up to $4000 within a 12-month period.
The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development are
in charge of the RAFT program. On the local level, RAFT is run by Regional RAFT Administering Agencies (RAAs). The RAAs coordinate their efforts with the regional Housing Consumer Education Centers (HCECs) that provide screenings and referrals for emergency housing assistance.
Eligibility
Your RAFT agency will give you all of the forms you need and will let you know which proofs you must provide.
RCAP Solutions
90 Madison Street, Suite 303, Worcester, MA 01608 Toll-free: 1-800-488-1969
(508) 792-5230
Section 8 Housing
Services: Aimed to help families gain access to affordable housing and prevent homelessness. You must complete a Section 8 Pre-Application in order to receive a RCAP Solutions section 8 voucher. Call the toll-free number to obtain a pre- application and more information about the application process.
Recovery Learning Community
91 Stafford Street, Worcester, MA 01603 (508) 751-9600
Support Groups
Group Types: Various peer support and learning groups for adults with mental health conditions: Healthy Living, Wellness Wednesday, recovery story, coffee hour, and more.
Services: Services are available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Childcare and transportation is not available. The support groups are for adults with mental health conditions.
Eligibility and Scheduling: Must be 18 or older and with mental health experience (a mental health condition). Must call for time and date of programs.
Red Cab & Yellow Cab
Red Cab: (508) 792-9999
Yellow Cab: (508) 754-3211
Services: Families on MassHealth may receive funds for transportation services for health care services via Yellow or Red Cab. (Includes mental health appointments and some after school programs). Must call and request a prescription for Transportation (PT-1) form to be faxed to your medical MassHealth Provider.
Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center
340 Main Street, Suite 802, Worcester, MA 01608 Tel: (508) 756-7557
Fax: (508) 756-7708
riac@riacboston.org
Services: Refugee Resettlement, Post-Resettlement Support Services, Community Education and Outreach, Counseling Services.
Regional Adult Education Center (Mount Wachusett Community College)
444 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440 (978) 632-6600
Coming Home MetroWest, Central, and Western Massachusetts
Dismas House of Massachusetts, Inc.
Registry of Motor Vehicles
611 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 (857) 368-8000
Monday–Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Services: All license, registration & title transactions, license plate returns, learner’s permit testing and Class D road tests. Class M road tests at Millbury Park &
Ride. Written tests for Class D or M given 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (10:00 am – 5:00 pm on Thursdays for branches with extended hours).
Salvation Army (6 Month Program and Store)
72 Cambridge Street, Worcester, MA 01603 (508) 799-0528
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
The Citadel
640 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 765-7191 (x227)
Sally’s Place
739 Water Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420-6479 (978) 342-3300
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Salvation Army Thrift Store, Gardner
8 Union Street, Gardner, MA 01440
Transitional Housing
Services: The Salvation Army offers a six month program for individuals in recovery. offers a holistic approach to assist men and women; provide spiritual, social and emotional assistance the center offers residential housing, work, and group and individual therapy.
Eligibility: Every potential participant undergoes a comprehensive intake interview to ensure the ARC program is the best possible match for them. If the interview process determines it’s not, we’ll make every effort to refer them to a program that will be. If interested in applying or referring someone, may call the Intake office at 1-800-SA-TRUCK (728-7825) or the number provided above ((508) 799-0528).
Samaritans
41 West St., 4th Floor Boston, MA 02111 (617)-536-2460
Email: info@samaritanshope.org
Group Type: Survivors of Suicide
The Worcester SafePlace Group
Services: This program runs a peer led support group for survivors of suicide. Grief counseling is also available. The meetings are sponsored by the Samaritans and provide an atmosphere of acceptance, space to share each person’s story at their own pace and support around coping with their loss.
Contact: Debbie DiMasi Director of Grief Support Services (617) 674-5237 Hours: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Eligibility: Anyone who has experienced suicide loss or survivors of suicide is invited to attend.
Savers
490 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 853-3653
Clothing
Services: Sale of used and new clothing among other items.
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9:00 am -9:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Shepherd’s Place
54 Queen Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 757-5198
office hours: 24 hours, every day of the year
Services: Provides shelter for single parent families, females only, age 18 or older with DHCD referral.
Savers Thrift Store
500 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA 01701 (508) 875-0225
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
SMOC Behavioral Health Services
300 Howard Street, Framingham, MA 01702 (508) 879-2250
SMOC Substance Abuse Treatment Residential Programs
7 Bishop Street, Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 872-4853
Website: http://www.smoc.org/substance-abuse-residential.php
SMOC Daycare Programs
7 Bishop Street, Framingham, MA 01702 (508) 620-2373
SMOC Child Care provides quality, full-day/full-year, center-based and family child care, early education and care services to children ages infant through the 5th grade. Classrooms generally operate Monday through Friday, 7–7:30 am until 5:30–6:00 pm. After school programs operate from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm during school vacations and during the summer. Family child care homes are open Monday– Friday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm.
SNAP: Food Assistance/ Food Stamp
13 Sudbury Road Worcester, MA
(508) 767 3100
office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
1 North Street, Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 765-2400
office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Social Security Administration
51 Myrtle Street, Madison Place, Worcester, MA 01608 1-866-331-9069 / (508) 753-4105
www.ssa.gov
Cash Assistance
Supplemental Security Income: The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. Persons age 65 and older that meet the financial criteria are eligible regardless of disability status. Visit https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-over-ussi.html for more information.
Supplemental Security Disability Income: The Supplemental Security
Disability Income (SSDI) program is a federal insurance program that protects workers who become totally disabled and cannot work for a year or more.
Visit https://www.ssa.gov/planners/disability/dqualify.html for more information.
Social Security and Medicare benefits (Framingham)
1 Clarks Hill, Suite 305, Framingham, MA 01702 1-844-587-1390/ 1-800-325-0778
South Bay Day Services
340 Main Street, Suite 819, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 752-3969
Randy Dupell, Intake Liaison (x 1211)
Tara Carloni, Intake Liaison (x 1208)
Julie DiLeo, Program Director (x1203)
Support Groups
Group Types: Partial Hospitalization and Day Treatment programs such as the Partial Hospitalization Program, the Intensive Outpatient Addiction Program, Structured Outpatient Addiction Program and Day Treatment.
Services: Care for adults (18+) who have a mental illness. Transportation may be provided depending on their insurance.
Eligibility and Scheduling: Must call between the office hour times (Monday– Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm) to inquire about programs and their scheduling times. To request services, visit https://www.southbaycommunityservices.com/contact-us/ and fill out a form.
All these programs are insurance based and are for adult males and females who are 18+ and have with mental illness.
South Bay Early Childhood,
548 Park Avenue, Suite B, Worcester, MA 01603
Parent Step Curriculum Group
Services: Focuses on practical skills you need to help your children from the start. Also provides effective discipline strategies that promote both self-esteem and mutual respect.
Contact: Merrie Mackenzie, M. Ed. (774) 823-1500 Hours: Starting June 19th Wednesdays, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Eligibility: Open to any parents looking for support.
Toddler Play Group
Services: Playgroups o er children a safe, leader-led time where they can explore their world and develop new friendships. They are a wonderful opportunity to play and interact with your child and meet new friends.
Contact: Merrie Mackenzie M. Ed. (774) 823-1500
Hours: Please call for days and times.
Eligibility: This service is available for children 18 mo – 3 yrs and it is free of charge.
South Bay Mental Health
340 Main Street, Suite 818, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 791-4976 or 1-800-244-4691
southbaycommunityservices.com
Mental Health Providers
For intakes call (508) 427-5362
Services: Outpatient counseling is available for children and adults. Substance abuse counseling is also provided. This program will do home visits. Psychiatric evaluations available for adults and children. They also provide In-Home Therapy (IHT) & therapeutic mentoring services as part of CBHI. Urgent Care Services available. Kincoaching (services for kinship foster parents) is provided. Additionally they provide behavioral health interventions for medical disorders.
They operate a Partial Hospital Program/ Intensive Outpatient Program that includes a Mental Health Track, Dual Diagnosis Track and Mindfulness Track.
The Day Treatment Program follows a Mental Health Track, Dual Diagnosis Track, Life Skills Track and Vocational Rehabilitation Track.
Programs are available Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. There is no waiting list. You have the option to tour the facility prior to admission.
Payments: Accept various insurance such as Mass Health, Fallon, Network Health. Does accept the Mass Behavioral Health Plan. The programs are free of charge.
Southeast Asian Center
484 Main Street, Suite 400, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 791-4373
Andrew Le
Support Groups
Group Types: Southeast Asian Teen Support and Recreation Group, ‘Youth effect’.
Services: Provided in English and Southeast Asian languages. Southeast Asian Center provides all sort of support for the Southeast Asian youth community through its teen support program and the recreation program called Youth Effect.
Eligibility and Scheduling: Services (after school programs) are available Monday – Friday, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. This program is for youth of Southeast Asian decent between the ages of 13–19.
South Middlesex Opportunity Council-Rhodes to Recovery
5 Rhodes Street, Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 581-7821
Eligibility: Any woman who is over the age of eighteen years of age with a desire for living a drug free lifestyle may voluntarily enter the Rhodes House Program. This program also accepts section 35 referrals.
Services: Rhodes House is a social model recovery home dedicated to providing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment to women in recovery. Primarily funded through the Department of Public Health, the program serves abroad cross-section of the community, including those that have a long history
of homelessness.
Rhodes House provides treatment and case management services for up to 27 women. Comprehensive services include: individual service planning, group education, skill development, 12-Step fellowship, vocational training, employment search and housing placement. Case managers provide advocacy and for medical, dental, mental health and legal issues that the client may have. The program supports a comprehensive approach to independent living and economic self- sufficiency.
South Worcester Neighborhood Center
Food Pantry
South Worcester Neighborhood Ctr.
47 Camp Street, Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 757-8344
Services: Food distribution Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
Green Island
50 Canton Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 753-4661
Services: Food distribution Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
Lakeside Center
54 Circuit Avenue South, Apt. 1, Worcester, MA 01603
No Phone on Site ; Call (508) 757-8344 (SWNC Camp Street)
Services: Food distribution Monday – Wednesday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, and Thursdays and Fridays, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.
176 Main Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 (508) 765-5940 ext. 5201
Website: http://www.spectrumhealthsystems.org/
Services: Spectrum has a few locations and its network provides a range of services from primary care to outpatient services, including counseling and medication- assisted treatment, at clinics located across the state. In addition, Spectrum offers affordable drug-free housing and peer recovery support services for adults at varying stages of recovery. Spectrum’s full range of services presents individuals with mental health and substance abuse disorders the opportunity to transition to less intensive treatment modalities as their recovery progresses.
They provide acute treatment, residential treatment, clinical stabilization services, transitional support services, outpatient counseling, peer recovery support, opiate treatment, as well as drier alcohol education and services for women and children.
Other locations and services:
Outpatient Services
200 East Main Street, Milford, MA 01757
(508) 634-1877 ext. 3102, Intake: (508) 854-3320 ext. 1161
Services: Substance abuse treatment, Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Outpatient Services
585 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 854-3320, Intake: (508) 854-3320 ext. 1161
Services: Substance abuse treatment, Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Outpatient Services
105 Merrick Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 797-6100
Intake: 1-800-464-9555 ext. 1161
Services: Substance abuse treatment, Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
Prevention of Abuse and Violence through Education (P.A.V.E.) Program
585 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605
1-800-464-9555 or (508) 854-3320 ext. 1156
Services: Spectrum’s Prevention of Abuse and Violence through Education (P.A.V.E.) program is a 40-week psycho-educational program designed for men who
batter their partners. The program helps clients recognize violent and controlling behaviors, take responsibility for their actions, and learn non-violent ways to resolve
con ict with others. Clients are required to attend forty 2-hour group sessions. Intervention may also require referrals to develop a sober and drug free lifestyle, obtain employment training or acquire parenting skills.
Primary Care
154-155 Oak Street, Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 898-1570 ext. 2100, Intake: 1-800-366-7732
Services: Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Transitional Support Services
154 Oak Street, Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 898-1570 ext. 2197
Services: Substance abuse treatment, Methadone Maintenance, Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
SRofficentral MA Housing Alliance
6 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 791-7265
Website: http://www.cmhaonline.org/index.php
Shelter
Services: They provide single room occupancies for single individuals. CMHA’s Housing Assistance Program (HAP) provides homelessness prevention, housing stabilization services, and housing search assistance to low-income families. CMHA also provides resources. Must call or access their website in order to gain more information on how to apply.
St. Anne’s Free Medical Program
130 Boston Turnpike Road (Rt. 9), Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Website: http://www.worcesterfreeclinics.org/st-annes.html
The Street Anne’s Free Medical Program provides health care services to the uninsured and underinsured in Worcester.
Services: School physicals, sick visits, immunizations, tuberculosis testing, medications for the uninsured, seasonal u shot clinics, dermatological services (1st Tuesday of the month only), pediatrician available (1st Tuesday of the month only), podiatric services (last Tuesday of the month only), psychiatric services, health insurance help and assistance.
Hours: Tuesdays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Accepts: Uninsured, underinsured. Payments: Free /no fee. Languages: English.
St. Bernard’s Church Rectory Marie Anne Center
236 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605 (508) 736-6986
ESL Classes
Contact: For additional information call Monde: (508) 425-9254 Contact: Sister Michelle
Services: ESL classes Monday & Thursday evenings, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, GED classes are not offered.
Registration: Registration is on-going. There is a registration fee of $20. There is also a book fee of $30.
Classes start in September and January.
Refugee Apostolate
242 Canterbury Street, Worcester, MA 01603 (508) 831-7455
Beginner ESL Classes
Contact: Kathy, (508) 831-7455
Services: ESL – Beginner level course Saturday, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (noon). offered in
the spring only.
Registration: $2 per session, 10 weeks. Sign up prior to starting date is required. Sign up can be done via phone at (508) 831-7455 or by email: mailbox@urbanmissionaries.com.
St. Francis Adult Day Health
101 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 752-2546 Pat Fanjoy, LCSW or Lisa Pontbriand, LSW
Support Groups
Services: Support group of those who are caregivers of the elderly or disabled adults. During support group, refreshments are provided yet transportation and childcare is not included.
Eligibility and Scheduling: Services are for Caregivers of Elders of Disabled Adults. Program meets the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
St. Francis & St. Therese Catholic Worker House Hospitality
52 Mason Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 753-3588
Emergency
Services: Housing
Hours: Volunteers are there to assist you twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
Services: They provide housing for emergency shelter in addition to two meals a day and laundry twice a week. The program is available from anywhere between two and three weeks. Must be sober.
St. John’s Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen
44 Temple Street, Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 756-7165
www.stjohnsfoodforthepoor.org
Hours: Serves breakfast Monday–Friday, 7 :00 am – 11:00 am, food pantry open Monday–Friday, 11:00 am – 1 :00 pm.
Services: Provides free morning meals every weekday. Also, has a food pantry that gives out free food packages and food boxes. All poor and homeless citizens (men, women, and children) may receive services.
St. Paul’s Outreach
19 Chatham Street, Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 791-8455
Food Pantry
Services: Food distribution on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00 am – 11:30 am, pantry is also open on Thursday, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
St. Peter’s Church
929 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 752-4674
Services: Food distribution on Wednesdays, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm After School Mentoring Program
Contact: Elizabeth Koroleski mentoring@assumptionsisters.org.
Services: Mentoring for children ages 6–15. Services in English and Spanish.
Mentoring is every Wednesday and Thursday, 2:30 pm – 4:45 pm in the St. Peter’s meeting room. Children are matched with college volunteer mentors for homework help, arts and crafts, sports in the gym, games and much more!
Eligibility and Cost: Free mentoring to children ages 6–15.
Clothing
507 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA 01603 (508) 752-4232
Services: Providing clothing.
ESL Course
Contact: Amy Neville
Services: ESL courses are available during the Fall, Winter and Spring. Fall: Sept.–Dec., Winter: Jan.–March, Spring: April–June
There are four different levels of English: basic, intermediate 1,intermediate 2 and advanced. Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm (Only for Spanish speaking learners). These classes takes place year round.
Registration: For future registration dates contact Amy Neville at (508) 752-4674. There is a $20 fee for enrollment.
St. Stephen’s Thrift Store
20 Hamilton Street, Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 755-3165
Services: used clothing available for sale
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00AM-3:00PM; Saturday’s 9:00AM-3:00PM
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Locations
St. Anthony’s Pantry
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
596 Cambridge Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 753-2555
Services: Food distribution on Thursdays, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm and Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
St. Peter’s Church
929 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 752-4674
Services: Food distribution on Wednesdays, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Clothing
507 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA 01603 (508) 752-4232 saintvincentstore@gmail.com
Services: Providing clothing.
Utility Assistance
507 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 752-4232
Services: offers assistance with emergency new or gently used general clothing, utility or electric bill payment assistance and medical bill payment assistance
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Tempo Young Adult Resource Center
68 Henry Street, Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-1424
Monday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Tuesday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Wednesday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm; Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Website: http://tempoyoungadults.org/
Thom Worcester Area Early Intervention and Family
Support
239 Mill Street, Suite B, Worcester, MA 01602 (508) 752-8466
Fax Number: (774) 243-6611 Kelly.brennan@thomchild.org
Services: Early Intervention Program (EI): In Massachusetts is a statewide, family- centered, developmental service. Thom Child & Family Services offers the earliest possible intervention and support for children birth to three years old who have developmental difficulties due to identified disabilities or whose development is at risk due of certain birth or environmental circumstances.
Pregnancy and Newborn Support: Thom Child & Family Services offers free home visits to pregnant women, new mothers and their infants who live in the Spring eld and Greater Lowell areas of Massachusetts.
Regional Consultation: Regional Consultation Programs (RCPs) provide consultation, family support, and community-wide workshops and training in Massachusetts.
Training Resources of America
Worcester
2 Foster Street, 3rd floor, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 753-2991
Fitchburg
435 Main Street, Suite 2500, Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 343-4452 www.tra.inc.org
ESL and GED Classes
Contact: Cynthia Vlasapy (Coordinator)
Services: Free ESL and GED courses. Other programs also available through TRA such as ACHIEVE, Young Parents, Youth Build and Career Pathways course. Programs
are guided to help Worcester residents improve language skills, obtain a GED (equivalent to a high school diploma)among other services.
Hours: ESL & GED evening classes ESOL Monday & Wednesday, 4:30 pm – 7:45 pm, GED Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Registration: Registration is on-going. Must call to schedule an intake (interview and testing) or to request information on the other services available through TRA. Most services are for those 16 and older, with the exception of Young Parents.
ACHIEVE
Services: Serves out-of-school youth between the ages of 16–21, assisting with Adult Basic Education/GED preparation and more.
Young Parents
Services: offers pregnant and parenting out-of-school youth, aged 14–21, who have not achieved a high school diploma with a variety of educational and life skills training.
Youth Build
Services: Provides low-income, out-of-school youth, aged 16–24 with on-the-job, hands on construction skills training and GED preparation.
Career Pathways Course
Services: offered Monday – Thursday for ESOL students who want to improve their English, work on their job skills and find a career in manufacturing.
Tri-Valley, Inc.
10 Mill Street, Dudley, MA 01571 (508) 949-6640
Turning Point Single Adult Shelter, SMOC
3 Merchant Road, Framingham, MA 01701 (508) 875-6429
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UMass Medical School
365 Plantation Street, Suite 100, Worcester, MA 01605 (508) 320-0314
Toll Free: 1-800-842-9375
Website: http://www.udiscovering.org/
Services: To help with early intervention, the Shriver Center team of national experts in the fields of autism, applied behavior analysis, psychological sciences, and instructional technology work together, and with NIH grant support,
have developed a number of innovative courses for parents and professionals. These courses are distributed through an online portal called UDiscovering. Developed by the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Shriver Center, UDiscovering offers a new line of online training tools, products, and services
to help families and professionals touched by or working in the elds of autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Shriver Center is a nationally and internationally recognized research, education, and public service center dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Established 30 years ago, it became a part of UMass Medical School in 2000. The Center offers a wide range of resources:
UMass Memorial
55 N. Lake Avenue, Worcester, MA 01655
Website: http://www.umassmemorial.org/
Health Insurance
Services: The UMass Memorial Patient Financial Services Department helps people enroll in free and low-cost Massachusetts health insurance plans, and helps them choose healthcare providers. Language services provided.
Contact: (508) 334-9300
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Emergency Mental Health
Services: UMass Memorial operates a 24/7 emergency mental health hotline that is available to individuals regardless of their insurance or ability to pay.
Contact: 866-549-2142 (24/7 hotline)
Free Health Clinic
Services: The UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile provides preventive medical and dental services to people without health or dental insurance on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 different community sites. Medical services include physical exams for children, adolescents and adults, sports physicals, immunizations, lab tests, blood pressure tests, health education, vision referrals, hearing tests and care for serious or ongoing illnesses. Dental services include dental health care, sealants, and dental cleaning.
Contact: (508) 334-6073
Hours: Call for hours and locations.
Accepts: Uninsured, underinsured, insured, Medicare, Medicaid. Payments: Financial assistance available.
Languages: English.
Substance Abuse
Services: Located at 55 Lake Avenue North, The Mental Health 8 Eat unit helps with Substance abuse treatment, Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services.
Mental Health Treatment
Services: 24-hour psychiatric emergency service.
This is an emergency service open to those in the area who believe they have a
psychiatric emergency.
Contact: (508) 334-1000 or (508) 334-3562
Payments: UMMMC accepts payment from most insurers, Medicare and MassHealth whether unmanaged or managed. However, please check with the clinic before accepting a scheduled appointment. Those without coverage may meet with our Financial Counselors toward enrollment in MassHealth or Common health Plans.
Urgent Care Center Fitchburg
275 Nicols Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 343-5072
Urgent Care Leominster
510 North Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453 (978) 466-8820
United Neighbors of Cleghorn
18 Fairmount Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(972) 890- 7142
A free community dinner is held every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Cleghorn Youth Center After school Programs
Monday–Friday, 1:45 pm – 5:00 pm
CYC KIDZ
Youth ages 5–11. Daily homework help and one-on-one tutoring assure academic success.
CYC Teens
Youth ages 11–18.
United Way of North Central Massachusetts (Fitchburg)
649 John Fitch Hwy, Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 345-1577; www.uwncm.org
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
United Way of Central Massachusetts (Worcester)
484 Main Street, No. 300, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 757-5631
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
USDA Free Summer Meal Program
145 Border Street, Boston, MA 02128
Project Bread: 1-800-645-8333 or (617) 723-5000
Services: With the help of our community partners and policy makers, we promote the Summer Food Service Program to help ensure that no child is hungry when school is out
In 2013, over 50,000 students in Massachusetts enjoyed healthy meals at one of nearly 900 sites. And summer meal programs do more than just provide children with a healthy meal. They are also paired with enriching activities that keep kids active and safe: physical activity, arts, and educational lessons—giving them the boost in health and energy and the leg up they need as before returning to school in September. Program is run through Project Bread.
US Veterans Administration Boston Health Care System
Locations
605 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605 (508) 865-0104
691 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 753-7902
Veterans and Their Families
Services: Primary and preventative health care for returning veterans. Services available include optometry, cardiology, mental health services, neurology, podiatry, dermatology, rheumatology, geriatrics, laboratory test, physical therapy, radiology, rehabilitation medicine nutrition counseling, preventive services such as annual u and pneumonia shots, electrocardiograms (EKGs) preventative health and access
to a pharmacy. Services in the Grafton Street location include but are not limited to readjustment counseling and mental health services
Eligibility: Veterans
Utility Assistance
507 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 752-4232
Services: offers assistance with emergency new or gently used general clothing, utility or electric bill payment assistance and medical bill payment assistance
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Mental Health Provider
Services: In clinic and home-based counseling. Mediation management, medication evaluations, psychological testing. Individual and family counseling, dual diagnosis, and dialectical behavior therapy. Psychiatrists on staff . Therapists on staff speak Vietnamese, Spanish, French Haitain/Creole.
Payments: Accepts Network Health, Medicare, MassHealth, MBHP, Health New England. Sliding fee scale for payment. Does not accept Children’s Medical Security Plan or HMO’s.
Website: http://valleypsychiatric.com/
VA’s Veterans Suicide Prevention Line
1-800-273-TALK
Veterans and Their Families
Services: The Veterans Suicide Prevention Line connects Veterans in crisis with qualified, caring Department of Veterans A airs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.
Veteran Homestead
Northeast Veteran Training and Rehabilitation Center (NVTRC) is the first and only facility in the United States to serve affected veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and their families by combining housing, physical therapy, counseling and college course for PTSD, TBI, amputees and burn patients.
Veteran Homestead Hospice, Gardner
Corporate office:
69 High Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 353-0234
Support services and housing, Fitchburg
Veterans, Inc.
69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605 (508) 791-1213 ext. 108
Food Pantry
Services: Food distribution on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Veterans Identification is required.
Homeless Shelter
Hours: Open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Services: The Veterans, Inc. is the largest provider of services to veterans and their families in New England. They are work hard to assist veterans using a clinical case management approach which allows them to assist veterans in job training and employment, health and wellness and legal advice. They also run a homeless shelter. You must be veteran to apply.
Log onto their website for resources like the Resident Application:
Website: http://www.veteransinc.org/contact-us/
Veterans and Their Families
Services: Operates a dry emergency shelter and many other supportive services for veterans including nutritional aid, counseling, referrals, relapse prevention groups, work therapy, medical help, education, and legal aid. Other services available such as family support.
Veterans’ Services
455 Main Street, Room 108, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 799-1041
Contact: Karen Greenwood
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Shelter
Services: Veterans’ Services provides cash assistance to pay for basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, housing supplies, and medical care. The amount you get depends on your personal situation and needs.
In order to apply for these services you must meet with the Veterans’ Service officer at City Hall.
Website: http://www.worcesterma.gov/ocm/veterans-services for additional information.
ESL Classes
Contact: Pastor Muriel Sanborn pastormurielvic@aol.com
Services: Free ESL classes and citizenship classes for ADULTS (Childcare is not provided)
ESL Classes are offered in three levels: Beginner, Advanced Beginner/Intermediate and Advanced). Classes are every Thursday, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. ESL classes Starting October 3rd and will end November 21.
Citizenship Classes: For those interested in becoming a citizen. Basic understanding of English is required. Classes do not run at the same time as ESL.
Visitation House
119 Endicott Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 798 8002
is a welcoming home for women facing unplanned pregnancies with no other place to turn. The house serves up to 12 women at a time with a caring 24/7 staff and volunteers to mentor and model successful working-family life. Visitation House nurtures women to better care for themselves and their babies in a supportive family-like setting providing private rooms, food, clothing, as well as educational programs and coaching to build important life and career skills. Women stay at the house any time during their pregnancy until 6 months after their baby is born. This program is offered at no charge to the mother and is funded primarily by individual donations. Visitation House receives no government funding.
Contact: Eve Lindquist evelindquist@visitationhouse.org
Learn more at visitationhouse.org.
Voices Against Violence
24-hour hotline: 1-800-593-1125 or (508) 626-8686
Voices provides free and confidential services to victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence in the MetroWest area. Services are provided in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and are available to everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.
Services include a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, confidential short term emergency shelter, counseling and support groups, information and referrals, and medical, legal and criminal justice advocacy.
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WCCA TV 13 –“The People’s Channel”
415 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Services: Community Public Access Center- TV Production classes, volunteer opportunities. Youth Media programming, non-profit outreach, grassroots television journalism and more. Helping support groups to educate and inform the public through use of a television and web forums.
Contact: Mauro DePasquale Executive Director (508) 755-1880 ext. 11 Hours: Scheduled basis: 9:00 am – closing
Eligibility: Anyone who lives, works, or studies in Worcester
Webster Public Schools: Adult Basic skills Program
77 Poland Street, Webster MA
(508) 943-0104: Administration Office Directory
Free GED preparation program on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Wesley United Methodist Church
114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 799-4191
Free Health Clinic
Services: Vision and hearing services. Low cost glasses (all Mondays), vision tests with low cost glasses (2nd and 4th Mondays), hearing test and low-cost hearing aids (3rd Monday).
Hours: Mondays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Accepts: Uninsured, under-insured. Payments: Free/ no fee.
WIC Programs, SMOC
7 Bishop Street, 1st Floor, Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 620-1445
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides free food and nutrition information
to help keep pregnant women, infants, and children under five healthy and strong. Participants receive nutrition counseling and financial support to purchase food staples and infant formula. Receiving WIC benefits will not prevent you from getting a green card. Eligibility is based on income level.
Worcester Adoptive Families Together
335 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 753-2967
For more info contact Lori Baeumler (617) 587-1522 or lbaeumler@mspcc.org Group meets 3rd Thursday of every month, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Services: Adoptive Families Together (AFT) provides education, advocacy, training, and support to families, professionals and communities about the unique circumstances inherent in the adoption experience. Our groups include parents who have adopted children of all ages and races, domestically and internationally, children of kin, and children with special needs. We also welcome adopted individuals, birth parents, foster parents, guardians and pre-adoptive parents.
Meetings are free.
Worcester Common Ground
5 Piedmont Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Public Housing
Services: For over twenty years this organization has been helping people with issues of housing in Worcester. Log onto their website to get access to additional forms with information and housing applications.
Worcester Community Action Council, Inc.
484 Main Street, Suite 203, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 754-1176
Website: http://www.wcac.net/
Services: WACA provides eligible households, homeowners or renters, with help in paying a portion of the winter heating bills.
Eligibility: Eligibility is based on household size and the gross annual income of all the members of the household that are 18 or older. Immigrants and persons without social security are eligible to apply for this program.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm How to Apply
First time applications can send in their application between November 1 and April 30, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9:00 am – 11:00 am and 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm.
In addition to the services listed above you may also be eligible for weatherization and heating repair programs appliance programs, that provide you with
energy saving information, replaces light bulbs and refrigerators with energy efficient models.
GED Glasses
Contact: Michelle Ramirez ext. 146, Linda Taylor ext. 158, Alan Tubman ext. 181
Services: The Worcester Community Action Council, offers GED preparation for young adults ages 16–25. Test fee is covered for program participants. Classes are free. Additionally they provide computer training and job placement assistance. Registration information: Ongoing registration, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Visit their website, WCAC.net, for more information.
Fuel Assistance
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Services: WACA provides eligible households, homeowners or renters, with help in paying a portion of the winter heating bills. Eligibility is based on household size and the gross annual income of all the members of the household that are 18 or older.
Immigrants and persons without social security are eligible to apply for this program.
Additional information: First time applications can send in their application between November 1 and April 30, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 am – 11:00 am and 12:30 am – 3:30 pm.
In addition to the services listed above you may also be eligible for weatherization and heating repair programs appliance programs, that provide you with
energy saving information, replaces light bulbs and refrigerators with energy efficient models.
Worcester Community Connections
484 Main Street 4th Floor,Suite 460, Worcester, MA 01608
(508)-796-1411
Website: http://worcestercommunityconnections.org/our_programs/ WCCCResourceAndReferralCenter.html
Nurturing Parenting Program
Services: A 16-week curriculum for building healthy and caring families by enhancing self-worth, empathy, discipline, and empowerment.
Contact: Pat Strong, (508) 796-1417
Hours: 16-week sessions; one in the Fall and one in the Spring.
Eligibility/Payment: All parents or caregivers. Free of charge.
The following support groups at offered at 484 Main Street, Suite 460, Worcester, MA 01608.
Parenting Journey
Services: The Parenting Journey is a 12-week journey designed for parents who want to learn more about themselves, their childhood relationships and the relationships with their children. Participants will also learn about resources to help with parenting.
Contacts: English: Olga Lopez Hill, (508) 796-1412; Spanish: Rosa Salazar, (508) 796-1416
Hours: 12-week sessions; one in the Fall and one in the Spring. Eligibility/Payment: All parents or caregivers. Free of charge.
effective Co-Parenting
Services: Program focuses on ways to co-parent when you are not living together; ways to improve communication skills and reduce conflicts.
Contact: Amanda Beeso, (508) 796-1411
Hours: 5-week sessions; one in the Fall and one in the Spring. Eligibility/Payment: All parents or caregivers. Free of charge.
Parenting With Love and Logic
Services: Gives parents practical strategies for reducing behavioral problems, increasing motivation, building responsibility and resiliency.
Contact: Catalina Delaney, (508) 799-3225; Linda Jackson, (508) 799-3252 Hours: 5-week sessions; one in the Fall and one in the Spring. Eligibility/Payment: All parents or caregivers. Free of charge.
Family Needs Parent Group
Services: Provides activities to promote parent leadership and peer support. Contact: Anne Bureau, (508) 796-1418
Hours: The 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 pm
Eligibility/Payment: All parents or caregivers. Free of charge.
Worcester Community Housing Resources
11 Pleasant Street, Suite 300, Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 799-0322
Public Housing
Contact:
Jini Henderson (Property Manager)
(508) 799-0322 ext. 104
jhenderson@wchr.org
Services: This program creates and preserves housing opportunities for low income individuals and have assisted living apartments as well. To learn more about program and services, contact Jini Henderson or access the Worcester Community Housing Resources website located below.
Website: http://www.wchr.org/Property_Management.html
Additional housing information
If you are having problems with housing discrimination because you are being discriminated against, contact the Fair Housing Project at Community Legal Aid by calling (508) 799-8589 or visit their offices at 405 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.
How to apply: You may apply online by accessing the online application. The link is located below. This link will provide you with the general application, the emergency application, additional documents and general information.
Website: http://www.mass.gov/hed/economic/eohed/dhcd/public-housing- applications-and-documentation.html
Worcester Division of Neighborhood and Housing
Development
City Hall 4th Floor, 455 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 (Formerly Located at 44 Front Street)
(508) 799-1400, Fax: (508) 799-1406 development@worcesterma.gov
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Services: The mission of the Neighborhood Development Division is to develop and
administer programs to improve the quality of life in the neighborhoods of the city.
This office provides neighborhood-based Public Services that focus on the provision of enhanced physical and human infrastructure systems in Worcester’s most challenged neighborhood areas. In addition to coordinating inter- governmental programs and projects in these areas, the Division facilitates neighborhood redevelopment in collaboration with the neighborhood-based non-profit organizations, numerous neighborhood institutions and stakeholders, regulatory authorities and other City departments to address neighborhood needs and concerns.
Worcester Family Partnership
130 Leeds Street, Worcester, MA 01606 (508) 799-3136
Fax: (508) 799-3129 vietze@worc.k12.ma.us
Services: Worcester Family Partnership is offering you the opportunity to participate in a FREE Screening for your child. The AGES & STAGES Questionnaire only
takes a few minutes and will give you important information about your child’s development. See yer below
WFP Opportunities include:
Worcester Housing Authority (WHA)
40 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605 (508) 635-3000
Public Housing
If you are interested in applying for the public housing programs administered by the Worcester Housing Authority, you must le a written application. The application must be led at our Admissions Department located at 40 Belmont Street in Worcester.
To determine your eligibility you will need:
If you are having problems with housing discrimination, contact the Fair Housing Project at Community Legal Aid by calling (508) 799-8589 or visit their offices at 405 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.
The first step of the process for obtaining a voucher is to fill out the Centralized Waiting List Pre-Application, which can be found online or at the WHA.
Section 8 Housing
Application Steps
There are three ways to apply.
Only one application per family. The application must be complete and
signed/dated.
You will receive preference for a WHA Section 8 Voucher if:
GED/ESL Classes
32 Great Brook Valley Avenue, Worcester, MA 01605 (508) 635-3000
Contact: Ruben Lopez, (508) 635-3306
Services: WHA offers GED and ESL courses for WHA Residents only. The program is free of charge as long as the person currently resides in a WHA apartment. ESL classes are offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
GED classes are offered Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Registration information: On going registration, free of charge. Placement test is required for the GED classes. Registration takes place between September through mid-June. They operate on the public schools schedule.
Worcester Pastoral Counseling Center
128 Providence Street, Suite 301,Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 757-0376
7 Church Street, Westborough, MA 01581 (508) 366-4000
34 Felton Street, Hudson, MA 01749 (508) 366-4000
Website: http://pccofma.org/
Mental Health Providers
Services: Outpatient counseling for adults, youth & children, outpatient counseling for Individuals, Couples, Marriage and Family, Grief & Loss, Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Anxiety, Depression & Stress Management. Group therapy – offered sporadically for divorce support, caregivers, grief & loss, meditation, midlife, women’s spirituality. Also offers EMDR (eye movement desensitization).
Payment: Accepts most insurance agencies, but does NOT accept MassHealth, MBHP or Children’s Medical Security Plan. Sliding fee scale.
Clothing
Services: Clothing, etc.
Hours: Monday– Saturday, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm; Sundays Closed
Soup Kitchen
Services: Salvation Army offers breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday – Friday. Closed on Saturdays. Dinner only on Sunday.
Food Pantry
Services: Food distribution Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 12:45 pm – 2:00 pm
Worcester Police Department
9-11 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01608
The Clergy Police Youth Partnership Program
Contact: Sgt. Miguel Lopez Program Supervisor
(508) 799-8696
Locations: Mentoring takes place at 10 local places of worship and at the South East Asian Coalition.
Mission: The mission of this collaboration is to reach, assist, and transform youth, especially those whose lives have been affected or Influenced by alcohol and other drugs, crime, and/or violence. Through a collaboration of faith leaders and police, the aim is to improve the personal development of youth, build a system of community support and create healthy and safe neighborhoods.
Eligibility: Serving any 5–21-year-olds at no cost.
Worcester Public Library
3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 799-1655
Literacy Volunteers of Worcester
(508) 754-8056
Litvolworc@gmail.com
Services: ESL classes for adults
Levels: Survival, Beginner, high beginning, and intermediate.
Classes run for 12-week sessions in fall and spring, 6-week sessions in late spring and summer. One-on-one tutoring sessions are free, meet once a week for 2 hours. Students can attend group classes and tutoring if desired.
Registration: Registration is ongoing for these timeframes: Sept. – Dec., Jan. – April, May – June, July – August.
Cost of classes is free. Donations are gratefully accepted.
Visit office to register: Monday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm; Tuesday & Wednesday,
9:00 am – 2:30 pm; Thursday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Friday, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cost of tutoring is free. Must make an appointment and undergo testing for tutoring.
Worcester Public Schools
24 Chatham Street, Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 799-3090
WPS Adult Learning Center
Services: The WPS Adult Learning Center offers a variety of programs at this main location and other branches throughout the city. The Family Literacy Program runs Tuesday and Thursday for daytime hours, 9:00 am – 11:30 am and evening hours are 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays.
They also o er GED & ESL courses, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am – 11:30 am. The evening classes take place Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.
Citizenship Classes are also available, please call for more information. Registration Information: Free of charge.
Website: http://adult-education.worcesterschools.org/modules/groups/integrated_home. phtmlgid=1509019&sessionid=b74f8990e7abb2f1229c8ae6d89560e6
Head Start (added to Worcester public schools post)
770 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3237
Fax: (508) 799-3633
Recruitment & Enrollment Information: (508) 799-3608
Services: Head Start is a federally funded preschool program whose focus is to provide quality instruction and education with an emphasis on early literacy and mathematics. Children leave Head Start prepared for elementary school and a successful transition to kindergarten. Teachers use research based curriculum. Instruction is provided in both individual and small group settings. The classroom environment and teacher instruction provide opportunities for each child to develop at their own pace in a stimulating and challenging setting.
Comprehensive services are provided to both the child and their family. These services include:
Worcester Senior Center
128 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604
Services: The Worcester Senior Center is a welcoming place for all seniors, their families and caregivers, elder service providers and the community. The Center is on two bus routes and has free parking. There is a strong emphasis on health and wellness programming, in addition to fitness, intergenerational events, support groups, arts & crafts classes, multi-cultural programs, computer classes and various other educational and recreational activities. Lunch is provided every day, as well as dinner. In addition to scheduled programs, elders enjoy a spacious library, computer lab practice, games, art exhibits and landscaped grounds. They also provide such services as veterans’ assistance, health insurance counseling, food stamps, tax return preparation, legal assistance and individual client advocacy. The SeniorScoop is a free monthly newsletter listing activities, menus and programs for the month.
Services: Vision support group.
Hours: 3rd Friday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (noon)
Eligibility / / / Payment: Anyone with low vision. No cost.
Services: Alcohol abuse support group. Hours: Fridays from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Eligibility / Payment: Open Meeting. No cost.
Worcester State University
486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602 (508) 929-8127 www.worcester,edu
Intensive English Language Institute
Contact: Leah Guzman and Susan Siebel, (508) 929-8120
Services: The Intensive English Language Institute by Worcester State University
offers ESL courses.
The Intensive program is offered by semester. There are Spring, Fall and Summer sections that run of the following schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:15 am – 12:15 pm ; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
The Community Program is a small program using integrated skills with ESL courses. They are for people in levels 1–4. Courses are offered in the day or evening.
Pronunciation and Conversation classes are offered in the evenings. These courses are exclusively for those in level 4 and higher.
Business English and Grammar through Writing classes are also offered in the evenings and only for those in level 4 or higher.
In addition, they provide TOEFL training courses for level 4 and up, in the evenings.
Registration information: The registration fee may vary depending on the course. It can range from$700 to $3250 for the Intensive Semester Program. The other programs also have a registration fee that ranges from $375 to $475. Discounts and payment plans are available, please call for more information regarding these options.
Worcester State University Intergenerational Urban Institute
486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 929-8978
Services: The Intergenerational Urban Institute offers a variety of services including free conversational English tutoring. The classes run on the following schedule:
Tuesdays, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Worcester Housing Authority, 425 Pleasant Street. Wednesdays, 11:30 am – 12:20 pm at Worcester State University, 486 Chandler Street.
Thursdays, 10:00 am – 11:00 am at Nu Café, 335 Chandler Street, Elderly persons are especially welcomed.
Registration information: There is no registration fee. Classes begin the week of 9/23.
Latino Education Institute
537 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602 Contact: Coordinator Jose na, (508) 414-2590
Services: ESL Adult Learner Program held on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Registration: Must be at least 18 years of age, undocumented OK.
No Cost Registration on-going classes are September–November and March–
June. Enrollment dependent upon waiting list and program numbers.
Worcester Triage and Assessment Center (SMOC)
701 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 872-4853 (SMOC)
Shelter
Services: The Worcester Triage and Assessment Center (SMOC) help people in crisis, with or without substance abuse problems. SMOC also provides other housing services. Must call to learn about emergency housing.
Worcester Youth Center
326 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602 (508) 791-4702
GED Classes
Contact: Laura Suroviak
Services: The Worcester Youth Center offers free, small GED preparation courses. This program pays for the GED testing fee. In addition they o er a bilingual program to prepare for the test in either English or Spanish. Upon earning their GED participants will receive $100. This program is for people between the ages of 16–24.
Hours: Monday – Fridays, 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Eligibility: Youth Ages 14–24. No cost, membership form.
Work, Inc.
18 Mill Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 342-0337
Mass Hire
44 Front Street, 6th floor, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 799-1600 / (508) 799-8000; workforcecentralMA.org
Services: Through the Job Seekers services Workforce Central Worcester is there to provide assistance to those who are beginning their work history or those who are looking for a new job. They provide job training and financial aid is available to assist clients in their career path. The program also operates a Youth Services and Veterans Services division.
Eligibility: Workforce Central Career Centers can provide financial assistance for re-training to eligible applicants 18 years and over, you must reside or have been currently laid o their service area.
To participate in the program you will be asked to provide two documents:
New Leaf Program
Services: This program has been designed by job experts and ex-offenders to help clients land the job that they want. The first step is to apply for the Career Center Seminar, in which the client will have the opportunity to meet with job-readiness expert and talk about history and develop career goals.
Youth Services
Services: Assistance with work readiness and job search assistance, work experience in the form of internship opportunities, training, counseling and mentoring.
Career development is also available with adult mentoring and follow-up services. Additional Youth Services include GED preparation, MCAS preparation and summer youth employment.
Veterans Services
Services: Veterans receive top priority services. Clients have the opportunity to meet with a Veterans’ Representative that will provide job assistance. Additionally they can o er job leads, career planning, career training, resume services, use of personal computers, internet access, workshops and ongoing support, community outreach and other veterans’ resources.
Unemployment Insurance
Services: Walk-in customers may use the dedicated UI Online computer stations on a first-come, first-serve basis. Basic computer skills are needed for you to enter all personal and confidential claim information yourself when using the Online system.
Stop by the front desk to sign up. UI Online computer stations and printers are available Monday – Thursday, 8:45 am – 3:00 pm and Fridays, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm. If you require assistance to fill out this application, please be advised that staff are available on the following days and times: Monday – Thursday, 8:45 am – 3:00 pm and Fridays, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm.
Older Worker Services
Services: offers mature workers assistance in re-employment, including coaching and counseling, internships, job referrals, on-the-job training at non-profit and government agencies and much more. To participate you must first attend a Careers Services Seminar, and then ask for a referral.
Website: http://www.workforcecentralma.org/
WRTA (Worcester Regional Transit Authority)
WRTA Customer Service Center
60 Foster Street, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 791-9782
Website: http://www.therta.com/
Services: Call to obtain NEW route information and to find out where bus schedules are distributed.
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YEATEAM (Youth Empowerment and Activism)
23 Ferdinand Street, Worcester, MA 01603
Contact: Raquel Castro, (774) 242-6461; Marianna Islam (774) 641-1132
Services: A Worcester-based collective of young people in solidarity with their adult allies who creatively and strategically fight racism in all forms.
YEA is a volunteer-driven collective for youth ages 13–18 and their adult allies. No members are paid, rather we all, youth and adult commit to this work out of our personal thirst for racial justice and our dedication to a better tomorrow. All members go through a rigorous application and induction process that occurs in September of each year. YEA collaborates with many organizations within and outside of Worcester who share a similar commitment to racial justice and youth empowerment.
Eligibility:
YOU, Inc.
81 Plantation Street, Second Floor, Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 849-5600
GED Classes
Contact: Kate Mallet, (508) 849-5600 ext. 7303
Services: In addition to their GED program they also o er an Education for
Employment program. Both services are available for persons ages 16–21 that qualify. Hours: They are open Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Registration Information: They have an ongoing registration. There is no fee. Please call for more information and to set up a placement test.
Mental Health Treatment
Contact: For referrals, (508) 849-5600 ext. 421 or 855-4YOUINC
Services: Counseling available for children, adolescents, adults and families. They help adolescents with Substance Abuse. Psychological testing, neuropsych screening, risk assessments, ADHD evaluations, trauma evaluations are available. After-school programs, Group therapy for parents, grand-parents, teens and kids, Parent Resource Rooms and Prevention Specialists are offered. In- home services are provided.
Sexual Abuse treatment & evaluations, Medication management &evaluations for clients receiving services at YOU, Inc. Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Services, Community-Based Services, Adult Case Management, GED programs, Fire-setters’ Prevention program, In Home Behavioral Services, Positive Parenting, and Therapeutic Mentoring available.
Spanish speaking clinicians available.
Payments: Accept all private insurances (except CIGNA or TriCare). Limited sliding fee. Accepts all Mass Health plans and the Children’s Medical Security Plan.
Parenting Psychotherapy Support Group
Services: The program provides affect management, communication and discipline.
Contact: Centralized Referral Department, (508) 849-5600 ext. 421 Hours: Accepting referrals Tuesdays, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Eligibility: Mass Health, some private insurances or private pay. Adults: Parenting Skills for Spanish Speaking Parents
Services: This program conducted in Spanish helps the participants develop and tone their parenting skills.
Contact: Centralized Referral Department, (508) 849-5600 ext. 421
Hours: Accepting referrals Fridays, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Eligibility: Mass Health, some private insurances or private pay. Adults 18+
Services: A movement based group using martial arts and mindfulness to support stress reduction and emotional regulation.
Contact: Centralized Referral Department (508) 849-5600 ext. 421 Hours: Accepting referrals Tuesdays, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Eligibility: Mass Health, some private insurances or private pay.
Young Adults Support Group
Services: Helping young adults navigate sexuality & relationships. Contact: Centralized Referral Department
(508) 849-5600 ext. 421
Hours: Accepting referrals Mondays 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Eligibility: Young adults ages 16–21 co-ed.
Adolescent Substance Abuse Services
Services: A group treatment that focuses on substance abuse treatment for those who have a history of either experimental or significant substance abuse and addiction.
Contact: Centralized Referral Department (508) 849-5600 ext. 421 Hours: Rolling admission.
Eligibility/ Payment: Must be between the ages of 11–18. Accepts Mass Health, some private insurances or private pay.
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Services: Anger management for adolescent and pre adolescents (11+) who have difficulties managing their anger in any situation.
Contact: Centralized Referral Department (508) 849-5600 ext. 421 Hours: Rolling admission.
Eligibility/ Payment: Must be between the ages of 11–18. Accepts Mass Health, some private insurances or private pay.
LGBTQ Support Group
Services: Assisting clients struggling with issues related to gender and/or sexuality.
Contact: Centralized Referral Department, (508) 849-5600 ext. 421
Hours: Accepting referrals Thursdays, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Eligibility/ Payment: Open to persons struggling with the issues listed above. Accepts MassHealth.
JSI
Services: Group for boys with sexual o ending or harmful behavior (ages 13–17)
Contact: Centralized Referral Department, (508) 849-5600 ext. 421
Hours: Meets on Tuesdays, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Eligibility/ Payment: Open to persons struggling with the issues listed above. Accepts MassHealth.
Harmony/Aikido
Services: Building self-regulation and interpersonal relationship skills through movement and martial arts; co-ed ages 8–12.
Contact: Centralized Referral Department, (508) 849-5600 ext. 421
Hours: Meets on Tuesdays, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Eligibility/ Payment: Open to persons with the above criteria. Accepts Mass Health.
Youth Central Intake and Care Coordinator, The
349 Broadway Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 Tel: (617) 661-3991
Fax: (617) 661-7277
Toll Free: 1-866-705-2807
TDD: (617) 661-9051
Services: IHR’s programs facilitate access to a range of services for Massachusetts youth with substance use issues, including residential and outpatient treatment. Access Coordinators orient parents and professionals to care services, conduct phone assessments, make referrals to residential or outpatient treatment, work closely with referral sources, and provide support to youth and their families throughout the process. staff members are committed to promoting a positive, strengths-based substance use treatment approach when working with young adults. IHR also assists young people and their families in accessing substance use treatment and resources through individual and family outpatient counseling and case management, which can occur in schools, community settings, homes, and IHR’s clinics. Youth under the age of 18 who receive a citation for possessing marijuana register for the requisite drug awareness classroom instruction through IHR. IHR staff also provide training and technical assistance to the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services on understanding substance use issues.
Youth Net
125 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 755-6455
Girls, Inc. Program
484 Main Street, Suite 560, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 791-3181
Services: YouthNet is a year-round program in collaboration with YOU, Inc. for middle school girls. YouthNet girls help shape their own program here at Girls, Inc. based on their interests. offered after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Activities include: Cooking, Dance, Gymnastics, Swimming, Arts, and much more!
Youville House
133 Granite Street, Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 753-3084
Services: Catholic Charities Services helping elders, families and children in need:
The Young Parents Program
Contact: Brenda Safford, (508) 767-2505 ext. 3028
Services: The Young Parents Program offers pregnant and parenting out-of-school youth, aged 14–21, who have not achieved a high school diploma with GED preparation along with a variety of educational and life skills training.
Registration: Registration is on going. Please call to schedule an appointment if you interested.
Sober Housing
Services: Sober housing available for women. Housing available from four weeks up to two years.
Eligibility: Women in need of short-term housing, full time student and/or working, 18 or older.
Young Parent Program (YPP)
Services: This program provides teen parents and pregnant teens the opportunity
to complete their high school education through a GED program. Teen parents also receive community-based assistance while preparing for their GED such as childcare, case management, life and parenting skills training, job search assistance, health services, career exploration and more.
Contact: Alyson Whalen, (508) 767-2505 ext. 3028
Hours: Mondays–Fridays, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Eligibility: DTA referred Parents under 21 years old, pregnant or with children.
Breast / Reproductive Cancer Support Group
Services: Water Exercise, Health and Wellness
Contact: Maureen Burdulis ENCORE Plus Facilitator, (508) 767-2505 ext. 5509
Hours: Water Exercise component held every Tuesday, 11:00 am – 11:30 am, Support Group at noon.
Eligibility: Free and open to any woman diagnosed with breast cancer or reproductive cancer.
Daybreak Domestic Violence
Services: Domestic violence services are designed to meet the needs of women and children whose lives are affected by interpersonal violence. All services are confidential and free of charge. All services can be accessed by calling the 24-hour hotline in your geographic area.
Contact: Hotline (508) 755-9030
Hours: Call for dates, times, & location
Eligibility: Adult victims of domestic violence. No cost.
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Emergency Services:
If you are homeless the MA Department of Housing and Community Development may be able to help. They are located at 9 Walnut Street, Worcester and their phone number is (508) 767-3189. Their offices are open from 8am–4pm. Arrive early in the day in order to guarantee you are seen that day.
For one-on-one counseling, information, referral and workshops related to income security and housing stability go to RCAP Solutions Housing Consumer Education Center located at 12 East Worcester Street or call them at 1800 -488-1969.
Department of Housing and Community Development
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02114
617-573-1100
Shelters:
Common Ground Resource Center (SMOC Headquarter)
8 Bishop Street, Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 620-2690
Jeremiah’s Inn
1059 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 755-6403
Services: Community residential recovery program for men.
LUK, Inc.
Main office:
545 Westminster Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 Monday–Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
(978) 345-0685
LUK Toll Free: 1-800-579-0000
Webster Office:
251 Main Street, Webster, MA 01570
(508) 640-0011
Fitchburg Office:
99 Day Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-0685
Transitional Living Program (TLP)
(508) 762-3200
MIHN Montachusett Interfaith Hospitality Network
923 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 342-9501
Our Father’s House
55 Lunenburg Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3050, (978) 345-2256
Emergency/ Transitional Shelter for men and women over 18
Pathways Family Shelter, SMOC
248 Edgell Road, Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-5047
St. Francis & St. Therese Catholic Worker House Hospitality
52 Mason Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 753-3588
Services: Emergency shelter in addition to two meals a day.
SRO Central MA Housing Alliance
6 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 791-7265
Services: Provide single room occupancies for single individuals.
Turning Point Single Adult Shelter, SMOC
3 Merchant Road, Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 875-6429
Veterans, Inc. Homeless Shelter
69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 791-5348 or (508) 791-1213
Services: Housing for homeless veterans, and the families of veterans that were killed in combat.
Worcester Triage and Assessment Center (SMOC)
701 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 872-4853
Services: The Worcester Triage and Assessment Center (SMOC) help people in crisis, with or without substance abuse problems.
Transitional Housing Programs:
Channing House (Willis Center)
21 Catherine Street, Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 755-8088
Services: Half-way house that focuses on the rehabilitation of clients with substance abuse and mental health issues. They o er long term and short term treatment.
Crozier House (Catholic Charities)
10 Hammond Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 797-6727
Services: Rehab center focusing on alcohol and substance abuse issues. Provides long term sober living treatments.
Dismas House
30 Richards Street, Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-9389
Services: Transitional housing for former o enders facing homelessness.
Oasis House
9 Chadwick Street, Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 860-1175
Services: Transitional housing and services for homeless adults dealing with mental illness.
Permanent Housing for Homeless Men in Recovery
4 Leighton Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 400-5284
Transitional Housing for Women in Recovery
76 Mechanic Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-5724
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
72 Cambridge Street, Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-0528
Services: Six month program for individuals in recovery.
133 Granite Street, Worcester, MA 01604
Phone: (508) 753-3084
Website: http://www.ccworc.org
Office hours: 8–5, Monday-Friday
Services: provided through Catholic Charities Services which help elders, families and children in need with:
Catholic Charities Services helping families who seek independence and community support:
Catholic Charities Services helping families faced with developmental disabilities: