Basic needs social services are essential programs and support systems designed to ensure that individuals and families have access to fundamental necessities required for a dignified and healthy life. These services encompass vital aspects like food security, shelter, healthcare, and education.
Food assistance programs provide nutritious meals to those facing hunger and food insecurity. Shelter services offer housing and homelessness prevention initiatives, guaranteeing safe and stable living conditions. Healthcare services encompass affordable medical care, ensuring everyone can access essential treatments and preventive measures.
Basic needs social services also include educational support, such as access to quality schools and resources, empowering individuals to enhance their skills and opportunities. By addressing these fundamental requirements, these services promote equity and equality, safeguarding the well-being and potential of all community members. They play a pivotal role in building a compassionate and inclusive society, where no one is left behind, regardless of their circumstances.
Valley Opportunity Council
- 300, High Street, Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts, 01040, United States
- (413) 552-1554
- https://www.valleyopp.com/
Vineyard Resource Center
- 41 Pottle Street, Kingston, MA 02364
- (781) 585-6897
- info@thevineyardkingston.org
- https://thevineyardchurch.tv/careworks/
Visitation House
- 119 Endicott Street, Worcester, MA
- 508.798.8002
- evelindquist@visitationhouse.org
- https://visitationhouse.org/
Wayland Community Fund
- 297, Boston Post Road, Wayland Center Historic District, Wayland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01778, United States
- 781-531-5435
- https://www.waylandcommunityfund.org/
Wellspring Multi-Service Center
- 814 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA 02045
- (781) 925-3211
- http://www.wellspringmultiservice.org/
Westfield Food Pantry
- 101 Meadow St # 1, Westfield, MA 01085
- (413) 572-0802
WHEAT Community Connections
- 272 High St., Clinton, MA 01510
- 508-370-4943
- https://www.uwotc.org/WHEAT
Wic Program Framingham
- 7 Bishop Street, 1st, floor, Framingham, MA 01702
- (508) 620-1445
WIC Program Springfield
- 1139 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103
- (413) 737-5142
Wildflower Alliance
- 361 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
- 413-539-5941
- info@wildfloweralliance.org
- https://wildfloweralliance.org/pittsfield/
Worcester Pastoral Counseling Center
- 128 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604
- (508) 757-0376
- mtaber@pccofma.org
- https://www.pccofma.org/
Worcester Police Department
- 9-11 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01608
- (508) 799-8696
- https://www.westmercia.police.uk/
Worcester Public Schools
- 24 Chatham Street, Worcester, MA 01609
- (508) 799-3090
- https://worcesterschools.org/
Worcester Senior Center
- 128 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604
- (508) 799-1232
- https://www.worcesterma.gov/senior-center
Worcester State University
- 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602
- (508) 929-8000
- transcripts@worcester.edu
- https://worcester.edu/LEI/default.aspx
Worcester Veterans’ Services
- 455 Main Street, Room 108, Worcester, MA 01608
- (508) 799-1041
- https://www.worcesterma.gov/veterans-services
WRTA (Worcester Regional Transit Authority)
- 60 Foster Street, Worcester, MA
- (508)791-9782
- csfeedback@therta.com.
- https://www.therta.com/