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
- (413) 552-1554
- https://www.valleyopp.com/
- 300, High Street, Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts, 01040, United States
Vineyard Resource Center
- (781) 585-6897
- https://thevineyardchurch.tv/careworks/
- info@thevineyardkingston.org
- 41 Pottle Street, Kingston, MA 02364
Visitation House
- 508.798.8002
- https://visitationhouse.org/
- evelindquist@visitationhouse.org
- 119 Endicott Street, Worcester, MA
Wayland Community Fund
- 781-531-5435
- https://www.waylandcommunityfund.org/
- 297, Boston Post Road, Wayland Center Historic District, Wayland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01778, United States
Wellspring Multi-Service Center
- (781) 925-3211
- http://www.wellspringmultiservice.org/
- 814 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA 02045
Westfield Food Pantry
- (413) 572-0802
- 101 Meadow St # 1, Westfield, MA 01085
WHEAT Community Connections
- 508-370-4943
- https://www.uwotc.org/WHEAT
- 272 High St., Clinton, MA 01510
Wic Program Framingham
- (508) 620-1445
- 7 Bishop Street, 1st, floor, Framingham, MA 01702
WIC Program Springfield
- (413) 737-5142
- 1139 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103
Wildflower Alliance
- 413-539-5941
- https://wildfloweralliance.org/pittsfield/
- info@wildfloweralliance.org
- 361 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Worcester Pastoral Counseling Center
- (508) 757-0376
- https://www.pccofma.org/
- mtaber@pccofma.org
- 128 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604
Worcester Police Department
- (508) 799-8696
- https://www.westmercia.police.uk/
- 9-11 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Worcester Public Schools
- (508) 799-3090
- https://worcesterschools.org/
- 24 Chatham Street, Worcester, MA 01609
Worcester Senior Center
- (508) 799-1232
- https://www.worcesterma.gov/senior-center
- 128 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604
Worcester State University
- (508) 929-8000
- https://worcester.edu/LEI/default.aspx
- transcripts@worcester.edu
- 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602
Worcester Veterans’ Services
- (508) 799-1041
- https://www.worcesterma.gov/veterans-services
- 455 Main Street, Room 108, Worcester, MA 01608
WRTA (Worcester Regional Transit Authority)
- (508)791-9782
- https://www.therta.com/
- csfeedback@therta.com.
- 60 Foster Street, Worcester, MA