Good health requires not only quality medical care, but access to resources that support daily health and wellness. The community resources on this page are provided with the intention of helping all of our community members to access the programs and services they need to ensure a safe, healthy and enriching life.
Additional information and resources can be accessed through:
Abuse can be physical, emotional, or sexual. Children, adults, and seniors can experience abuse or neglect. Health care providers are among the many professionals that are mandated to report any suspected abuse.
| Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child-At-Risk Hotline Hotline for reporting abuse or neglect 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year |
24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-792-5200 |
| Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) Services This state agency receives and responds to child abuse and neglect reports and offers other services for children and families. |
Whitinsville: 508-929-1000 or 800-540-4799 Worcester: 508-929-2000 |
| Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Elder Abuse Hotline 24-hour hotline for reports of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of the elderly (60 and over). |
800-922-2275 press #4 TTY: 800-439-2370 24 hours, including weekends & holidays |
| Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) 24-Hour Hotline 24-hour hotline for suspected abuse or neglect of disabled adults 18-59. |
Phone: 800-426-9009 TTY: 1-888-822-0350 |
| Daybreak Resources for Women and Children (YWCA) Services and shelter for battered men, women and children. |
Abuse Hotline: 508-755-9030 (Serves the greater Worcester, MA area) |
| National and State Domestic Violence Hotlines Talk confidentially 24/7 with highly trained advocates. |
National 24-hour Hotline: 800-799-7233 Connecticut 24-hour Hotline: 888-774-2900 Rhode Island 24-hour Hotline: 800-494-8100 |
| Harrington Self Wellness Program Services for young people 13 – 26 years old, including support groups for domestic violence and teen dating violence as well as resources for healthy relationships and pregnancy prevention information. |
Phone: 508-764-2441 www.harringtonswp.org79 Sayles Street Southbridge, MA |
| Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) Counseling, referral, education, and emergency services for abused or neglected youth. |
Phone: 508-753-2967
108 Belmont Street |
| National Center on Domestic & Sexual Violence Talk confidentially to an advocate regarding your situation. |
24-hour Hotline: 800-799-7233 TTY: 800-787-3224 www.ncdsv.org |
| New Hope Inc. (includes SAFEPLAN Legal Advocacy Program and RESPECT Program) Domestic violence & rape crisis services including emergency shelter, court advocacy, safety planning, counseling, and support groups. Educational program for male abusers. |
24-hour Hotline: 800-323-HOPE (800-323-4673) Counseling and Support Services: Phone: 508-949-0452 Phone: 508-753-3146 Toll Free: 877-222-0083 Opt 1Serving Central and Southeastern Massachusetts www.New-Hope.org |
| Pathways for Change – Rape Crisis Center Free 24-hour crisis intervention for victims of sexual assault, including medical and legal advocacy. |
24-hour Hotline: 800-870-5905 Phone: 508-852-7600 TTY 888-887-7130 Serving Central Massachusetts |
| SafeLink Provides access to available shelters for battered individuals, safety planning, and support. Multilingual counselors available. |
24-hour Hotline: 877-785-2020 TTY: 877-521-2601 |
| Secretary of State Address Confidentiality Program Maintains as confidential the address for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking. |
Phone: 866-723-3233 |
| Tri-Valley, Inc. Elder Services Crisis intervention for elders over 60 years of age, as well as a variety of supportive services and programs for overall health and wellness. |
Phone: 508-949-6640 trivalleyinc.org 10 Mill Street Dudley, MA 01571 |
| Blessed John Paul II Food Pantry Location is the Parish Ministry Center, park behind the church |
279 Hamilton St., Southbridge
Phone: 508-765-0245 |
| Brookfield Ecumenical Food Pantry
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4 Howard St., Brookfield
Phone: 508-867-3891 Wednesday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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| Chip-In
Open to Charlton residents only |
Charlton Town Hall 37 Main St. Charlton, MA Phone: 508-248-3292 Open 3rd Sunday of every month, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
| Mary Queen of the Rosary
For Spencer and East Brookfield residents – only once a month. In basement of church. Proof of residency required. |
7 Church Street, Spencer
Phone: 508-885-3111 Ext.110 Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 12p.m. Call for monthly dates. Has a drive thru.
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| Oxford Ecumenical Food Shelf
For Oxford residents or anyone affiliated with an Oxford church. Lower level of Oxford Community Center.
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4 Maple Road, Oxford
Phone: 508-987-1062 Thursdays (except Holidays) 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
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| Sharing Cupboard Food Pantry
For West Brookfield, Warren and West Warren residents only.
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First Congregational Church, 36 N. Main St., West Brookfield
Phone: 508-867-7078 Wednesdays 10 – 11:30 a.m.
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| Senior Supplement Program
For persons 65 years of age and older. |
Phone: 508-765-3704
Call Tuesday before to make appointment 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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| Southbridge Food Share Food pantry / food share; valid ID required |
79 Elm St., Southbridge
Phone: 508-764-6583 |
| St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Open to all St. Joseph’s parishioners and the greater Charlton community. Visitors receive 2 bags of non-perishable groceries. |
10 H. Putnam Rd. Ext. Charlton, MA Phone: 508-248-7862Call for an appointment. Open 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 9 – 11 a.m.
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| St. Joseph’s Food Pantry
For N. Brookfield, Oakham and New Braintree residents only. Photo ID and proof of residence required.
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296 N. Main St., North Brookfield
Phone: 508-867-7756 1st Thursday of the month 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 3rd Thursday of the month 12 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
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| Adult Basic Skills and HiSET/GED Preparation This preparatory program serves individuals ages 16 and older, not currently enrolled in high school, who want to improve basic reading, writing and math skills, or who want to prepare for the high school equivalency test (HiSET) or GED. |
Webster Public Schools Phone: 508-949-8282 webster-schools.org/page/64 |
| Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) The DTA provides individuals with basic skills and education to search for and maintain a job. DTA also helps resolve barriers to employment. |
1 North Main St. Southbridge, MA 01550 Phone: 508-765-2400 |
| MassHire MassHire Career Centers provide a variety of employment-related services for job seekers. They help serve potential employees and employers to bring about economic opportunity. You do not have to be unemployed to use this service. |
5 Optical Drive, Suite 200 Southbridge, MA 01550 Phone: 508-765-6430 mass.gov/masshire-career-centers |
| Mass Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) MRC’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program helps people with physical, psychiatric and learning disabilities find and keep a job. The program also helps individuals face the challenges of the modern workplace. |
5 Optical Drive, Suite 200 Southbridge, MA 01550 Phone: 508-478-0700 mass.gov/masshire-career-centers |
| You Inc. You Inc. Career Pathways program provides structured academic support to those who have dropped out of a traditional high school and want to take the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET), formerly known as the GED, or have graduated and are seeking additional enhanced occupational training skills. |
Phone: 508-552-7300 youinc.org |
There are a variety of resources and services that ensure effective functioning in the home for elder and disabled persons.
Note: A doctor must order home health services in order for them to be covered by insurance. If paying privately, no doctor’s order is needed.
Here, you will find four sets of resources: skilled home health services; certified home services that are private-pay with sliding-scale fees; non-certified home care providers with hourly rates; and adult day health centers.
Contact Harrington Care Management at 508-764-2423 for a complete listing.
| Baystate VNA and Hospice Services: skilled nursing, home health aide, social work services, rehabilitation services; physical, occupational and speech therapies; hospice. Most insurances accepted. |
Phone: 413-794-6698 Toll-free: 800-249-829830 Capitol Drive West Springfield, MA |
| Care Central VNA Services: skilled nursing; home health aide; social work services; rehabilitation therapies; homemaker services. Most insurances accepted. |
Phone: 508-943-0612
534 School Street |
| Day Kimball Home Care Services: skilled nursing; home health aide; social work services; rehabilitation therapies; hospice. Most insurances accepted. |
Phone: 860-928-0422 daykimball.org/athome320 Pomfret Street Putnam, Ct. 06260 |
| Overlook VNA & Hospice Services: skilled nursing; home health aide; social work services; rehabilitation therapies; homemaker service; companion service; hospice. Most insurances accepted. |
Phone: 508-434-2440
88 Masonic Home Rd. |
| Summit Eldercare Services: All inclusive medical and social plan for the elderly. Requires Mass Health eligibility. |
Phone: 800-698-7566 TDD/TTY: 800-889-4196 summiteldercare.org 277 East Mountain St. Worcester, MA |
| VNA Care Services: skilled nursing; social work services; rehabilitation therapies; hospice. Most insurances accepted. |
Phone: 800-521-5539
120 Thomas Street |
| Accessible Home Health Care of Central MA Services: In-home senior caregiver services; nursing; respite services; companion service; personal care attendant; homemaker; memory loss care. Insurance and private pay |
Phone: 508-859-1644
319 Southbridge Street Suite 220 |
| Center for Living & Working Services: personal care attendant; services for MassHealth recipients with a long term disability. |
Phone: 508-798-0350 TTY: 508-755-1003484 Main St. Suite 345 Worcester, MA |
| Day Kimball Homemakers Provides services to elder & eligible disabled persons under age 60. Services include: personal care attendant; case management; homemaker; companion service; medical transportation; home meal preparation. Sliding scale, state eligibility criteria. |
Phone: 860-928-5441 daykimball.org/athome32 South Main Street Putnam, CT |
| Elara Caring Services: Private duty nursing; physical, occupational and speech therapy; home health aide; homemaker; personal care attendant. |
Phone: 508-754-5513
85 Prescott Street, Suite 102 |
| Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. Services: personal care attendant; homemaker; Meals on Wheels; companion service; case management; medical transportation; personal emergency response system; money management. Sliding scale, state eligibility criteria. |
Phone: 508-756-1545 Toll-Free: 800-243-5111 www.eswa.org 67 Millbrook Street Worcester, MA |
| Greater Springfield Senior Services Inc. Programs for those under age 60 who have MassHealth insurance. Services include: personal care attendant; homemaker; Meals on Wheels; companion service; case management; medical transportation; personal emergency response system; money management. Sliding scale, state eligibility criteria. |
Phone: 800-649-3641 or 413-781-8800 www.gsssi.org 66 Industry Ave, Suite 9 Springfield, MA |
| Griswold Special Care Services: Private duty certified nursing assistant; home health aide; homemaker; personal care attendant; heavy chore service; 24-hour service. |
Phone: 508-917-6649
490 Shrewsbury Street, Suite F |
| MRC (Mass. Rehabilitation Commission) Home Care Assistance Program Services: Provides homemaker services to eligible disabled adults under age 60 |
Phone: 800-223-2559
600 Washington Street |
| STAVROS Services: personal care attendant program for MassHealth recipients with a long-term disability of any age. |
Phone: 1-800-804-1899 ext 201
227 Berkshire Avenue |
| Tri-Valley, Inc. Services for elders over age 60: personal care attendant; homemaker; Meals on Wheels; companion service; case management; medical transportation; personal emergency response system; money management. Sliding scale, state eligibility criteria. |
Phone: 800-286-6640 or 508-949-6640 www.tves.org 10 Mill Street Dudley, MA |
| Webster Light Services: Group and adult foster care; home health aide; personal care attendant; homemaker; companion service. ADL – Mass Health Provider |
508-449-4064
182 Turnpike Rd Suite 100 |
These are companies that have not gone through the process to become certified. They cannot bill insurance and must be paid privately. They do provide staff covered by liability insurance, screened, & supervised. Harrington HealthCare does not contract with these providers, nor guarantee or endorse their services.
PLEASE CALL TO VERIFY RATES AS THEY MAY CHANGE
| Elderwood Home Care Homemaker/Companion/HHA: $27 Overnight Care: $25 4 hour minimum |
Phone: 508-865-2170
176 Worcester Providence Tnpk., Suite 205 |
| Family Services of Central MA Homemaker: $24 weekdays/$28 Weekends Personal Care: $26 weekdays/$30 weekends 2 hour minimum |
Phone: 508-756-4646
31 Harvard Street |
| FCP Live In 24 HR LIVE IN CARE $265 per day 14 day minimum |
Phone: 203-377-1844
2573 Main Street |
| Griswold Special Care HHA, Homemaker, Companion: $40 and up, weekdays/weekends Live-in: $350/day 10-hour overnight: $199 |
Phone: 508-917-6649
490 Shrewsbury St., Suite F |
| Home Care Solutions PCA/HHA/Homemaker: $60 / 2 hours Companion: $55 / 2 hours Live-in: $300/day |
Phone: 508-366-1766
176 East Main St. |
| Independence Healthcare Homemaker/PCA/Companion: $25 HHA: $27 24-hour coverage; awake overnight; NO LIVE-IN |
Phone: 508-767-1776
146 West Boylston Drive |
| Seraphic Springs Health Care, Inc. Personal Care, HM: $23 Companion: $21 HHA: $25 |
Phone: 508-634-2401
152 Main St. |
| Visiting Angels Companion/Home Helper/HHA: $26 Live-In: $390/day |
Phone: 508-764-6700
50 Elm St., Suite F |
| Accord Adult Day Health Center Adult Day $65 daily, 2 day per week minimum $15.50 each way by van / Fee is covered for Mass Health patients / Contracts with Fallon, Tri-Valley, Commonwealth Care Alliance |
Phone: 508-949-3598
10 Cudworth Rd. Webster, MA |
| Bellingham Council on Aging Social Day Care $35 daily Transportation is offered for in town patients / $10 fee out of town transportation |
Phone: 508-966-0398
40 Blackstone St. |
| Blaire House Adult Day Health Center Adult Day & Dementia Day $70 – $80 daily, depending on level $15.50 each way for transportation |
Phone: 508-482-7222
20 Claflin St. |
| Families Together, LLC Basic- $58.85, Complex $78.40 Daily |
Phone: 508-892-5210
1601 Main St. |
| Renaissance Adult Day Health Covered by insurance. If patient has no insurance they will work with them to get it. |
Phone: 508-925-0389
1040 Southbridge St. |
| Southbridge Day Habilitation Center of Hope Foundation Accepted by referral from DDS or DMH and MRC |
Phone: 508-764-4085
100 Foster St. |
| St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center $75 daily $18.50 each way by van |
Phone: 508-752-2546
37 Thorne St. |
| Summit Elder Care | Phone: 800-698-7566
277 E. Mountain St. 88 Masonic Home Rd. |
| Salmon Adult Day Health $62 basic, $72 complex One way Transport $15, Round Trip $28.00 Accepts MASSHEALTH |
Phone: 508-234-6481
65 Beaumont Dr. |
| Abby’s House Shelter, affordable housing and support services for homeless or battered women, or women who meet low income guidelines. |
Phone: 508-765-5486 abbyshouse.org 52 High St. Worcester, MA |
| Department of Transitional Assistance Provides emergency temporary benefits for income-eligible households. |
Southbridge: Phone: 508-765-2400Worcester: Phone: 508-767-3100 |
| Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless | Phone: 781-595-7570 Mon – Fr, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. mahomeless.org |
| Massachusetts Housing Authority Section 8 voucher passes |
Phone: 877-868-0040
69 Charlton St. |
| St. Luke’s Guesthouse Provides temporary shelter while getting into or acquiring permanent housing. No smoking, alcohol or drug use permitted. |
Phone: 508-764-9800 stlukesguesthouse.wordpress.com141 Main St. Southbridge, MA |
Listed below are various services and resources that offer support for pregnancy, adoption, financial and health insurance assistance, and SIDS infant loss grief support.
| ClearWay Clinic Offers free, confidential resources, pregnancy testing, and counseling. |
358 Shrewsbury St. Worcester, MA 01604 Phone: 508-438-0144 Text: 774-275-3330 |
| Early Intervention Partnership Program, Kennedy-Donovan Center Home visiting support for high risk pregnant women and young children at risk for developmental delays. |
486 Worcester Street Southbridge, MA 01550 Phone: 508-765-0292 |
| Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center Comprehensive medical and social services for expectant women. |
19 Tacoma Street Worcester, MA 01605 Phone: 800-853-2288 |
| Family Health Center of Worcester Family planning, gynecological care, and counseling for high risk, low income pregnant women. |
26 Queen Street Worcester, MA 01610 Phone: 508-860-7700 |
| Harrington Self Wellness Program Education and resources for abstinence, teen support groups, and birth control options for ages 13 – 26. 100% confidential and free services. Evening & weekend appointments offered. |
79 Sayles Street Southbridge, MA 01550 Phone: 508-764-2441 Phone: 508-764-5191 www.harringtonswp.org M – F, 9 am – 5 pm |
| Healthy Families Program (WCAC) Parenting support for parents expecting 1st child or with a child under age of 1. Serves 17 communities in Southern Worcester county. |
61 Pine Street 2nd Floor Southbridge, MA 01550 Phone: 508-909-0061 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts Offers pregnancy testing, counseling, gynecological care, ultrasound and education. |
470 Pleasant Street Worcester, MA 01604 Phone: 1-800-258-4448 |
| Pregnant/Parenting Teen Program (You, Inc.) Pre-natal and parent support groups, and advocacy. Workshops and education for boys also offered. |
328 Main Street Southbridge, MA 01550 Phone: 508-765-9101 Fax: 508-764-4389 Emergency assistance: 800-435-9990 |
| Problem Pregnancy of Worcester, Inc. Offers free pregnancy testing, counseling, and resource assistance during and after pregnancy. |
495 Pleasant Street Worcester, MA 01609 Phone: 888-310-7217 or 508-507-8378 |
| Visitation House Family style home for homeless, low income women 18+ years facing crisis pregnancies. |
119 Endicott Street Worcester, MA 01610 Phone: 508-798-8002 |
| Your Options Medical Center Offers confidential services including free pregnancy testing, counseling, & resource assistance. |
49 Main St, Suite 8 Sturbridge, MA 01566 Phone: 508-764-6404 Text: 508-251-9022 |
| Adoptions with Love Professional supportive counseling, quality medical care and financial assistance. |
246 Walnut Street Newton, MA 02460 Phone: 617-964-4357 Toll-free: 800-722-7731 |
| Ascentria Care Alliance (Formerly Lutheran Social Services of Southern New England, Inc.) Full-service adoption agency. Counseling for pregnant women considering adoption. Free for birth mothers. |
11 Shattuck Street Worcester, MA 01605 Phone: 774-243-3100 |
| Full Circle Adoptions Adoption planning and counseling. Free to birth mothers statewide. |
8 Bridge Street Northampton, MA 01060 Phone: 800-452-3678 |
| Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) Financial and health insurance assistance for pregnant mothers and low income families. |
Phone: 508-765-2400 M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.1 North Street Southbridge, MA |
Today’s’ family faces many challenges, the following resources are supports that aid parents’ to raise safe and healthy children. The common goal of the listed resources is to strengthen families.
Below, you will find two sets of resources one for parenting support and one for child care.
| Catholic Charities Family Services Parenting groups in Southbridge & Webster. No fee. For residents of Southbridge, Sturbridge, Charlton, Dudley, Webster |
Phone: 508-860-2239 ccworc.org/services/family-services 79 Elm St. Southbridge MA |
| Early Head Start (WCAC) Home-based education and social services for parents with children from newborn to 3 years old or pregnant women. |
Phone: 508-765-4738 X328
25 Cole Ave. |
| Early Intervention Partnership Program Kennedy-Donovan Center Provides services to children birth to 3 years old who have or are at risk for developmental delays. PT, OT, Speech therapy, support and information. |
Phone: 508-765-0292 kdc.org 486 Worcester Street Southbridge, MA |
| Healthy Families Program (WCAC) Health and parenting education for first time parents of any age. |
Phone: 508-909-0061
61 Pine St., Southbridge |
| MA Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) Parents First Call Program Support for new and expectant parents from a trained volunteer who is a parent of a Down Syndrome child. |
Phone: 781-221-0024 x206 Toll-free: 1-800-664-6372 E-mail: firstcall@mdsc.org mdsc.org |
| Nurturing Families Network (A Day Kimball Healthcare Family Advocacy Program – Connecticut) Free services for 1st time parents with children < 3 months old, including phone support and home visits. Also services/programs for children up to age 5, as well as older children. |
Day Kimball Healthcare Family Advocacy CenterPhone: 860-928-6541 X 7109 Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.255 Pomfret Street Putnam, CT |
| Parents Apart Classes GB Wells Massachusetts court mandated program for all parents who are divorcing and have children under 18. |
Phone: 508-909-7260
139 South Street |
| Parents Helping Parents Runs a statewide network of support groups for parents. |
Phone: 1-800-632-8188 parentshelpingparents.org |
| Parent Stress Line | 24 hr Nationwide Hotline: 1-800-632-8188, press 1 |
| Young Parents Support Program (You, Inc.) Supportive services for pregnant women, mothers & fathers up to age 24. Provides childbirth & parent education, budgeting & life skills, GED & vocational programs and links to more resources. |
Emergency assistance: 800-435-9990
Phone: 508-765-9101 X7914 328 Main St. |
| Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Food and nutrition supplement to pregnant women and low income families with children up to age 5. |
Southbridge: 508-765-0139Webster: 508-943-6183 |
| First Candle (Formerly SIDS Alliance) 24/7 SIDS grief support |
Hotline: 800-221-7437 firstcandle.org |
| Child Care Resources Assists families locate affordable quality childcare programs and provide information, resources and referrals to meet their child care needs. |
Phone: 508-856-7930 sevenhills.org 799 W. Boylston Street Worcester, MA |
| Guild of St. Agnes Child Care Center – Charlton Childcare program for children ages 1 1/2 years to 5 years old. Vouchers accepted. |
Phone: 508-434-2345
88 Masonic Home Road |
| Guild of St. Agnes Child Care Center – Webster Early education, child care and after school locations. |
Phone: 508-461-6556
58 Bigelow Road |
| Head Start Free family center-based pre-school for children 3 – 5 years old of low-income families. |
Southbridge: 508-765-4738 X323
Webster: 508-461-5840 |
| Kids Unlimited Child Care Referral Referral system to licensed private day care homes and subsidized day care. $30 referral fee upon acceptance (private pay). Vouchers accepted. |
Phone: 1-800-422-6738
35 Trolley Crossing Road |
| Worcester Comprehensive Education and Care, Inc. (WCEC) Childcare programs for children ages 4 weeks to 13 years. Sliding scale, DCF vouchers accepted. Transportation assistance for DCF cases. |
Phone: 508-852-3792
160 Tacoma St. |
Due to the rising cost of prescription drugs more and more people are finding it difficult to afford the medicine they need to manage their health. The resources listed below provide information and financial support to help meet medication needs.
Here, you will find four sets of resources: help in choosing a prescription drug plan; available drug plans; discount card programs; and informational resources.
| Executive Office of Elder Affairs (SHINE Program) Health insurance counseling to elderly & disabled adults. |
Phone: 1-800-243-4636, Opt. 4 TTY: 1-877-610-0241 800AgeInfo.com |
| MCPHS University Pharmacy Outreach Program (formerly MassMedline) This agency will assist with accessing affordable prescription drug programs. |
Phone: 1-866-633-1617 Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.19 Foster St. Worcester, MA |
| Medicare Part D Plan Provides prescription drug coverage to Medicare recipients for a monthly premium. |
Phone: 1-800-633-4227 medicare.gov |
| Prescription Advantage Prescription assistance for Massachusetts residents age 65 and over, or disabled low income individuals < age 65. |
Phone: 1-800-243-4636 Opt. 3 TTY: 1-877-610-0241 800ageinfo.com |
| AARP prescription discount program Medication discounts. AARP members only. |
Phone: 1-877-422-7718 aarppharmacy.com |
| GoodRx No cost website and mobile phone application that compares medication prices among local and online pharmacies. They also offer coupons that may be downloaded for additional savings. |
goodrx.com |
| NeedyMeds No cost website with programs that help people who can’t afford mediations and health care costs. This site lists pharmaceutical patient assistance programs, coupons and rebates, has a drug discount card, and more. |
needymeds.org |
| Healthcare for All Helpline Healthcare consumer assistance and advocacy. |
Phone: 800-272-4232 hcfama.org |
| Medical Assistance Tool Search engine to help insured and uninsured learn about resources available through biopharmaceutical industry programs. |
Phone: 888-477-2669 mat.org |
| National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Medication Assistance Program Helps people with rare diseases obtain needed medications cost-free or subsidized. |
Phone: 617-249-7300 Toll Free: 800-999-6673 rarediseases.org |
| Needy Meds Database on drug assistance programs. |
Phone: 800-503-6897 needymeds.org |
People of all ages and cultures can be affected by substance abuse. The following resources provide information about prevention, intervention, and treatment. Alcoholism and drug addiction can be treated successfully.
Below, you will find four sets of resources for substance abuse disorders: helplines and online services; outpatient support services; detox, inpatient and intensive outpatient services; and residential programs.
| Alcoholics Anonymous | Phone: 508-752-9000 aaworcester.org |
| Al-Anon/Alateen of Massachusetts Self-help groups for adults & teens affected by another person’s drinking. |
Phone: 508-366-0556 ma-al-anon-alateen.org |
| Cocaine Anonymous of Massachusetts | Phone: 617-539-6090 caofma.org |
| CT Mental Health & Addiction Services | Phone: 860-418-7000 ct.gov/dmhas |
| Massachusetts Smokers’ Helpline | Phone: 800-784-8669 Spanish: 800-833-5256 makesmokinghistory.org |
| Massachusetts Substance Abuse Information & Referral Helpline | Phone: 800-327-5050 TTY: 800-439-2370 helplinema.org |
| Narcotics Anonymous | Phone: 866-624-3578 na.org centralmassna.org |
| SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) Face to face and online meetings 24/7 for all types of addictive behaviors. Alternative to 12 step program. |
Phone: 440-951-5357 www.smartrecovery.org |
| VA of Central/Western Massachusetts | Call center: 800-893-1522 centralwesternmass.va.gov |
| Behavioral Services at the Griswold Center Substance abuse counseling, addiction recovery programs, Suboxone program, and self-help groups |
Phone: 413-284-5285
42 Wright Street |
| Harrington Outpatient Recovery Services – Southbridge Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Program: Daily structured groups, 1 p.m – 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri Substance abuse counseling, medication evaluation and management including Suboxone & Vivitrol 1st & 2nd Offender DUI classes Anger Management Ages 18 and up |
Central Intake Phone: 508-765-2207 After hours: 508-765-9167 harringtonhospital.org/behavioral176 Main Street Southbridge, MA |
| Harrington Outpatient Recovery Services – Webster Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Program: Daily structured groups, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Mon – FriPartial Hospitalization Program 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mon – FriMedication evaluation and management including Soboxone & Vivitrol, recovery and dual diagnosis support groups |
Central Intake Phone: 508-765-2207 harringtonhospital.org/behavioral340 Thompson Road Webster, MA |
| Harrington Outpatient Recovery Services – Brookfield Substance abuse counseling |
Central Intake Phone: 508-765-2207
367 E. Main Street |
| Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. Substance abuse counseling Methadone Clinic Suboxone Program DUI classes |
Phone: 508-854-3320 Phone: 800-464-9555 X1161585 Lincoln Street Worcester, MA |
| Substance Abuse Parole Re-Entry Unit Community support services for active or recent ex-offenders |
Phone: 508-753-7252
340 Main Street, Suite 380 |
| AdCare Hospital | Worcester, MA Phone: 1-800-252-6465 www.adcare.com |
| Bay State Medical Carlson Recovery Center | Springfield, MA Phone: 1-413-733-1431 www.bbninc.org |
| Community Healthlink | Worcester, MA Phone: 1-800-750-9009 www.communityhealthlink.org |
| Emmerson Hospital | Concord, MA Phone: 978-287-3520 www.emersonhospital.org |
| Providence Behavioral Health Hospital | Holyoke, MA Phone: 1-800-274-7724 www.mercycares.com |
| Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. | Worcester, MA Phone: 508-854-3320 Phone: 1-800-464-9555 X1161 www.spectrumhealthsystems.org |
| Channing House (Willis Center) For adult males, 18 years of age or older, in recovery. Spanish and hearing impaired assistance available.Payment assistance on case by case basis. |
Worcester, MA Phone: 508-755-8088 |
| Crozier House (Catholic Charities) For adult males 18 years and over. Weekly sliding scale fee. |
Worcester, MA Phone: 508-860-2216 |
| Faith House, Inc. For homeless, chemically dependent women 18 years and over. Sliding scale fee. |
Worcester, MA Phone: 508-438-5625 |
| Linda Faye Griffin House (Willis Center) For women, 18 years and over, in recovery. |
Worcester, MA Phone: 508-755-8990 |
| Salvation Army For homeless adults, male or female, 18 years or older, in recovery. At least a six-month commitment. |
Worcester, MA Phone: 508-799-0520 |
| MassHealth Prescription for Transportation (PT1) If you are a member of MassHealth or BMC Health, you may be eligible for non-emergency transportation to and from your MassHealth covered services when you are unable to access public or private transportation. |
Phone: 800-841-2900 |
| SCM Elderbus Provides transportation in 22 communities in Massachusetts. All residents age 60+ as well as residents with disabilities are eligible for the service. Low-cost fares: All in-town rids are $1.50. Out-of-town fares are $1.50 plus a $0.25 fare for each additional town traveled to. If you are traveling with a Personal Care Attendant (PCA), that individual rides for free. Out-of-town. Medical transportation is provided to each town three days per week. |
Phone: 800-321-0243 scmedlerbus.org |
| WRTA (Worcester Regional Transit Authority) Reliable, comfortable and safe transportation for traveling to work, shopping, school, medical appointments and leisure activities. Reduced fare/passes available for the elderly and disabled by showing a valid ID at time of boarding. Full Cash Fare (ages 14+): $1.75; Reduced Cash Fare: $0.85; Reduced Fare One Day Pass (ages 5 to 13): $2.25 Other options available |
Phone: 800-841-2900 therta.com |
The following provides information about everyday household necessities such as heat, energy, and telephone service. Families and individuals that may be having a difficult time meeting their utility costs may benefit from the following resources. The following programs offer subsidized or free services.
| Citizens Energy Oil Heat Program Program allows one time hundred gallons for free. |
Phone: 877-563-4645 (Call in January) citizensenergy.com |
| Department of Public Utilities, Consumer Division State agency protects gas/electric shutoffs. |
Phone: 877-886-5066 8 mass.gov/dpu |
| Discounted Rate (gas & electric company) Helps lower the cost of energy for low income families |
Phone: 866-861-6225 eversource.com |
| The Good Neighbor Energy Fund Provides help to families who are slightly over income for Fuel Assistance Program and have a temporary financial difficulty during winter. |
For Area Codes 508, 617, 781, 978: Phone: 800-334-3047For Area Code 413: Phone: 800-262-1320 magoodneighbor.org |
| National Grid Discount rates for low-income customers. |
Phone: 800-322-3223 |
| State Energy Assistance Programs / Heatline Provides heating system repair & replacement services to homeowners who receive fuel assistance. Helps pay the cost of heating. Provides phone number to your local fuel assistance agency |
Phone: 800-632-8175 Heartwrap LIHEAP State Heatline mass.gov/dhcd |
| Valley Opportunity Council Fuel Assistance Program Helps with winter heating bills for low income households in Brimfield, Holland, Palmer, Wales and Monson. |
Phone: 413-552-1554 valleyopp.com 300 High Street Holyoke, MA |
| Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. Fuel Assistance Program Energy and heating financial assistance in the Central & Southern Worcester area.Weatherization Assistance Program Weatherization services to low income households (tenants or homeowners) |
Phone: 508-754-1176 press 2 wcac.net |
| Safelinkwireless.com (Lifeline Program) Qualifying customers can receive discounts on monthly telephone services |
Phone: 1-800-977-3768 |
| Verizon Discounts to eligible low income households. (Lifeline program) Free or reduced rates for assistive telephone equipment for the disabled |
Phone: 1-800-234-9473 TTY: 1-800-974-6006 Number for assistive equipment: 1-800-300-5658 |
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