General Resources for all Communities
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
BARCC
24 Crescent St
Waltham, MA 02453
Bilingual Client Services Navigator: Janin Alfonso
Phone: 617-500-2379
Email: jalfonso@barcc.org
Bilingual Client Services Navigator: Alma Huerta Dominguez
Phone: 617-649-1291
Email: ahuerta@barcc.org
Center Based & Family Child Care
Search for child care on the Department of Early Education and Care Website
https://eeclead.force.com/EEC_ChildCareSearch
Childcare Voucher Waitlist Registration
https://mass211-prod.oneeach.dev/child-care-wait-list-registration
Diapers
for families in need
Family ACCESS Pantry
contact Jodi to arrange to receive or pick up diapers
617-969-5906 x 114
Domestic Violence Assistance
National Domestic Violence Hot Line 800-799-7233
REACH Beyond Domestic Violence
REACH provides survivors of domestic violence with safety, shelter, and a path to healing. Our innovative, community-based approach promotes healthy relationships, fosters collaboration, and empowers community members to be agents of change.
Hotline: 800-899-4000
Office: 781-891-0724
Email: info@reachma.org
RESPOND
New England’s first domestic violence prevention agency and the second in the nation. For nearly 50 years RESPOND has provided life-saving shelter, support services, training and education to more than 100,000 members of the community. Services are free, confidential, and available to all survivors of domestic abuse—no matter their age or gender.
info@respondinc.org
(617) 623-5900 Support Line (9AM-5PM, M-F)
(617) 625-5996 Administration
Education
TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual Schooll
on-line learning for students grades K - 12 - Tuition free
MassLINKS Adult Education Free On-Line for MA Residents
School Finder Project
We’re here to help families access Vocational-Technical Schools, Exam Schools, Charter School, Homeschooling, Virtual Schools, Recovery Schools, Inter-District School Choice, and more!
We speak Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, French, Chinese, Vietnamese, and English.
Phone interpretation is available in 250 more languages
English Language Support
English at Large
phone: 781-395-2374
email: info@englishatlarge.org
http://www.englishatlarge.org/conversation-groups/
and visit your local library for additional programs
Family Support
Family TIES of Massachusetts
Driven and staffed by parents of children with special needs; providing emotional and practical support to families
800-905-TIES (8437)
Parent/Professional Advocacy League / PPAL
Improving Mental Health for Children and Families in MA
Find Help
Search and connect to support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help starts here
Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass
Girl Scouts - Cedar Hill Campus
265 Beaver St
Waltham, MA 02452
Phone: 844-306-4736
Grief Support - English and Spanish
Care Dimensions
https://www.caredimensions.org/grief-support/
The Children's Room - Arlington
1210 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington, MA 02476
Phone: (781)-641-4741
Fax: (781) 641-0012
Email: info@childrensroom.org
Legal Services - Statewide
Listed on the following pages are resources that may be able to provide free or low-cost legal/advocacy services. Please note that the services may include some, but not all, of the following: consultation, technical assistance, referral, advocacy, or legal representation.
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/directory-of-legaladvocacy-services
MASS 211
Contact MASS 211 for state resources like: Call 2 Talk - 24/7 mental health, emotional support, suicide prevention program, Child Care Search and Voucher Waitlist.
Call 2-1-1
or visit website https://mass211.org/
Mass Dept of Early Education & Care
Mass Substance Use Hotline
Maternal Mental Health
24 Hour Hotline
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, a 24-hour free and confidential hotline for pregnant women and new moms,
https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline
1-833-852-6262 1-833-TLC-MAMA
Pregnancy and New Parent Support
Jewish Family & Children's Service
Center for Early Relationship Support
https://www.jfcsboston.org/Our-Services/Center-for-Early-Relationship-Support/Support-Groups
phone: 781-647-JFCS (5327)
MCPAP for Moms
Contact number for providers:
855-Mom-MCPAP (855-666-6272)
Providing Maternal Mental Health During and After Pregnancy
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Hotline available 24 hours. Languages: English & Spanish.
Call 800-273-8255
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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The Link Between Substance Abuse and Suicide in Teens Discusses the increase in prevalence of teen substance abuse and the link to teenage suicide
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Co-Occurring Disorders: Substance Abuse & Mental Health a medically reviewed article that explains what is a co-occurring disorder, what causes it, and treatment options
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Alcoholism and Suicide Risk: Discusses how a substance abuse problem increases the risk of suicide and provides contact information for suicide hotlines.
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Suicide Among Veterans Discusses the connection between veteran addiction and suicide
Poison Control Hotline
Rental Assistance
Metro Housing Boston
Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) &
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Visit website to apply
https://www.metrohousingboston.org/what-we-do/specialized-services/raft/
Women's Money Matters
Women's Money Matters, formerly Budget Buddies, builds the financial wellness, confidence, and security of women and girls living on low-incomes through a unique program that combines instructional workshops and personal, one-to-one coaching.