988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline at 988 provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals ...
At AdCare, we offer a wide range of addiction treatment programs to accommodate each patient’s unique situation. Our inpatient, outpatient, and family services are run by a compassionate team of addiction treatment professionals who are ready to guide you on the road to recovery.
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Get 24/7 Addiction Help 800-839-1686 Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. A.A. General Service Committee of Western Massachusetts (Area 31), 474 Pleasant Street, PO Box 6818, Holyoke, MA 01040 AA General Service Committee of Eastern MA (Area 30), PO Box 51411, Boston, MA 02205-1411 Worcester Area Intergroup, 100 Grove Street # 314, Worcester, MA 01605 – ...
Athol Hospital is a Critical Access, non-profit acute care hospital serving the nine communities of the North Quabbin Region. The hospital’s service area includes the towns of Athol, Erving, New Salem, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Royalston, Warwick, and Wendell. The hospital opened its doors in 1950, the result of the efforts of community and business leaders ...
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GVNA HealthCare and VNA of Southern Worcester County joined forces to become the newly formed Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc.- Healthcare in Your Neighborhood. This partnership created a stronger, more resilient community VNA that will better serve the 98 communities that make up our new service area. Care Central VNA & Hospice is a ...
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At the Center for Human Development (CHD), we believe in strong families, healthy communities, and human potential. CHD provides a broad range of high-quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. If you receive services or live in Franklin County, please contact crisis at 413-774-5411. ...
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The Central Massachusetts Tobacco-Free Community Partnership supports communities’ efforts to lower smoking prevalence and exposure to secondhand smoke. Tobacco use is the #1 cause of preventable death and disability in Massachusetts. More than 9,000 residents die every year from the effects of tobacco – one person every hour of every day. Thousands more are disabled by ...
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Helping MassHealth children with behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs and their families with integrated behavioral health services and a comprehensive, community-based system of care. Mobile Crisis Intervention MassHealth offers a Mobile Crisis Intervention service. A team trained to work with children and youth in crisis can meet you at your home, school, or another ...
Clinical & Support Options Crisis’s (CSO) mission is to provide responsive and effective interventions and services to support individual adults, children, and families in their quest for stability, growth, and a positive quality of life. To do so, we commit internally to excellence in our services while we collaborate externally with community partners to establish ...
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The Community Health Center of Franklin County’s (CHCFC) mission is to care for the health of our community, that’s why we say “your health, our mission, all welcome.” We are here to provide excellent medical care to all of our patients, regardless of insurance status or income. But it’s more than that… we believe patients ...
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To find a COVID-19 vaccine or booster, visit vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you. For free test kits, visit www.covid.gov/tests, call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489), or contact your local Board of Health: Athol 978-249-7934 Erving 413- 422-2800 x1101 New Salem 978-544-9673 Orange 978-544-1107 Petersham 978-724-0057 Phillipston 978-249-1735 Royalston 978-249-3617 ...
Eating disorders are psychological conditions characterized by unhealthy, obsessive, or disordered eating habits. Eating disorders come with both emotional and physical symptoms and include anorexia nervosa (voluntary starvation), bulimia nervosa (binge-eating followed by purging), binge-eating disorder (binge-eating without purging), and other or unspecified eating disorders (disordered eating patterns that do not fit into another category). ...
Heywood Hospital is a non-profit community-owned hospital licensed for 134 bed hospital, located in Gardner, Massachusetts. The Hospital is located forty-five minutes northwest of Worcester, and just over an hour from Boston. The Hospital is governed by a local community Board of Trustees and has 1,000 employees on staff. The Medical Staff includes 200 active, ...
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LifePath, an Area Agency on Aging, is a private, nonprofit corporation that develops, provides, and coordinates a range of services to support the independent living of elders and persons with disabilities with a goal of independence. We also support caregivers, including grandparents raising grandchildren, in many ways. LifePath serves all of Franklin County and Athol, ...
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LUK is a not-for-profit social service agency located in central Massachusetts dedicated to improving the lives of youth and their families. We offer a full spectrum of programs addressing mental and behavioral health, trauma, addiction and substance abuse prevention, and homelessness. LUK was established on the belief that all people have inherent worth and every ...
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Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline: 1-800-327-5050 BSAS oversees the statewide system of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services for individuals, families, and communities affected by gambling and substance addiction. We are responsible for: Licensing substance use disorder treatment programs and counselors Funding and monitoring prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery services Providing access to treatment for ...
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Many people experience problem gambling – gambling that can cause anxiety, depression, or problems with relationships, work, or money. And like other disorders, gambling can be treated, and people can recover. We’re here to help you understand the risks and signs of problem gambling, and offer treatment and other resources to help you or your ...
Mass 211 is the centralized hub for comprehensive information about and referral to the complete spectrum of services in Massachusetts that address the social determinants of healthy lives and communities. We provide a stigma free 24/7 contact center and public portal website that empowers people with the information they need to make informed decisions and ...
The Department of Mental Health (DMH), 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. Most mental health services, including medication and therapy are provided through health insurance – MassHealth (Medicaid), ...
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The Department of Public Health (DPH) keeps people healthy and communities strong. We make it safe to eat and drink in Massachusetts, we prevent illness and disease, we give children a healthy start, we help respond to emergencies, and we promote wellness and health equity for all people. DPH also oversees a wide range of ...
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The Health Connector is a state-based health insurance Marketplace that makes shopping for affordable health and dental coverage easier for Massachusetts individuals, families, and small businesses. We offer plans from the state’s leading insurers that have been awarded the state’s Seal of Approval, so you can be sure the plan you choose meets both state ...
In Massachusetts, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are combined into one program called MassHealth. MassHealth members may be able to get doctors visits, prescription drugs, hospital stays, and many other important services. Visit https://www.mass.gov/topics/masshealth for: Applying for MassHealth, the Health Safety Net, and the Children’s Medical Security Plan. Info on health and ...
Are you looking for a local aging or disability service? MassOptions will connect you to the care you need in your community. MassOptions will find the local organization that can best meet your needs. A service of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. 4 Easy Ways to Reach Us: Call us anytime, ...
We are a non-profit organization along with our dedicated volunteer members and leaders that work tirelessly to raise awareness and provide essential education, advocacy, and support group programs for people in our Western Massachusetts community living with mental illness and their loved ones. All programs are offered at no cost to the public. We also ...
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If you want to talk with someone, call our helpline 1-866-NA-HELP-U (1-866-624-3578) and leave a message. We will get back to you. NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. Ours is ...
Grounded in research and fueled by creativity, we meet people where they are, and then provide the highest quality services to address their needs. ServiceNet works with people who are living with mental illness, developmental disability or autism, brain injury, substance use or addiction issues, or the hardship of homelessness. We work with individuals and families, with ...
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Tapestry trusts our clients to make the best choices for their health care when given a supportive and compassionate place to make their decisions. Whether you need overdose prevention training or birth control, we meet you where you are in your lives and provide personalized, non-judgmental care that you can rely on. When you come ...
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The Counseling & Psychotherapy Center, Inc. (CPC) is a private agency comprising clinicians, criminal justice professionals, and business professionals. We operate specialized offender management and treatment programs for criminal justice involved clients with problematic sexual offending behavior, mental illness and /or substance use. We work with clients in secure, transitional, and community based settings in ...
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The RECOVER Project is a safe, welcoming community that supports recovery by sharing the wisdom of our lived experience and strengthens our community through full participation. We create resource connections, advocate to overcome barriers, and promote the reality that recovery is possible for all. The RECOVER Project (RP) provides trauma-informed supports based on the guiding ...
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Expertise with touchpoints across health and human services Commonwealth Medicine’s primary focus is to help Medicaid and other human service agencies accomplish their missions. As the health care consulting and operations division of UMass Medical School, we draw on the academic knowledge and public health service expertise of Massachusetts’s only public medical school to provide ...
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Confidential Support Is a Call Away at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1. If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, there are caring, qualified VA responders standing by to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, anonymous, confidential resource that’s available to anyone, even if ...
The Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program keeps pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids under 5 healthy. WIC is a nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services, free of charge, to Massachusetts families who qualify. Visit https://www.mass.gov/wic-information-for-participants for more information. Orange WIC Program, Community ...