DYS Metro Region Community Resource Guide - The ...

METRO REGION 

DYS Metro Region Community Resource Guide: 

Education, Employability and Social Services 

MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES

table of contents 

Boston: City of Boston 

Educational Resources: 

Alternative Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 

GED Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 

Post-Secondary Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 

Employability Resources: 

Career Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 

Workforce Investment Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 

Other Employment and Training Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 

Financial Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 

Social Service Support Resources: 

Pregnancy and Parenting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 

Mental Health/Counseling/Substance Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . .15 

Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 

Domestic Violence/Rape/Sexual Assault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 

Housing, Hunger and Homelessness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 

Immigrant/Refugee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 

Legal Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

Metro North: Arlington, Belmont, Burlington, Cambridge, Chelsea, 

Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, 

Somerville, Stoneham, Wakefield, Watertown, Wilmington, Winchester, 

Winthrop, Woburn 


Alternative Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 

GED Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 


Career Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Workforce Investment Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

Other Employment and Training Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 




Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 




Legal Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 

Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 

Statewide and Other Resources 


Alternative Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 

GED Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 

Post-Secondary Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 


Financial Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 




Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 




Legal Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

The DYS Metro Region Community Resource Guide: Education, Employability and 

Social Services was developed by Commonwealth Corporation in collaboration with 

the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services. Community Resource Guides have 

also been developed for each of the other four DYS regions: Central, Northeast, 

Southeast, and West. 

The Guide contains education resources, including alternative and non-traditional high 

school programs and GED programs, employability resources, including Career 

Centers, job search and training resources, and social services supports. Each Guide 

is organized by the workforce development areas in the Region and also includes a 

listing of statewide resources in the back section. A back flap is included in the Guide 

to store additional resources as they are gathered for use with youth. 

Special thanks in the development of this Guide go to Rebecca Moore, Community 

Monitor, DYS and the DYS Community Resource Specialists who contributed material 

for the development of the Guide. In addition, Andrea Bertucci, consultant and staff at 

Commonwealth Corporation, was instrumental in the data collection and writing of the 

Guide. A piece of student artwork, designed specifically for this Guide by Justin R., is 

included in the statewide section of the Guide. 

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Boston 

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION 

Bay Cove Academy 

156 Lawton Street, Brookline, MA 02446 

617-739-1794 

www.baycove.org/academy 

Description: Bay Cove Academy helps youth aged 12-21 who are placed 

at risk earn their high school diploma and prepare for future 

employment. The program provides a highly structured, 

therapeutic environment for teens whose educational and 

social needs exceed what traditional schools can provide. 

The middle and high school curriculum, which is aligned 

in each subject area with the Massachusetts Curriculum 

Frameworks, is supplemented by electives, community 

job placements, and individual and group therapy. 

Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) 

178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111 

617-348-6000 

William J. Ostiguy High School: 617-348-6070 

University High School: 617-348-6520 

www.bostonabcd.org 

Description: The ABCD William J. Ostiguy High School is an alternative 

high school diploma program for young people with a history of 

substance abuse. The program offers a sober school environment. 

University High School (UHS) is an alternative high school serving 

students who are over age, struggling academically or otherwise 

at risk in the traditional school system. Through UHS, students 

complete courses at ABCD and earn a Boston Public School (BPS) 

diploma from their original high school. 

UHS provides small classes of 15 students or less as well as 

case management. 

Boston Adult Technical Academy (BATA) 

429 Norfolk Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 

617-635-1542 

www.bostonpublicschools.org/node/399 

Description: BATA is a high school diploma program where students learn 

through student-centered instruction. Students compile, present, 

and defend a portfolio that exhibits their learning development 

across core subject areas – Math, English/ESL, Science and 

Social Studies. At BATA, students are connected with opportunities 

outside the school walls. Students earn high school and college 

credits through the Diploma Plus program. After exhibiting 

12th grade proficiency, students are provided an opportunity 

take college courses at Bunker Hill Community College, work 

on career related projects and participate in an internship 

program. College and career exploration is ongoing at BATA, 

through higher education career fairs as well as collaboration 

with the Higher Education Access Center. 

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Boston Day/Evening Academy – Boston Day and Evening Academy 

20 Kearsarge Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119 

617-635-6789 ext. 123 

www.bacademy.org 

Description: The Boston Day and Evening Academy is a year-round public 

high school that serves students who are over-age for grade 

level and at high risk for dropping out. Working through 

a competency-based curriculum, students are able to earn 

a Boston Public School diploma. 

City Roots 


617-635-5261 or 617-635-5226 

www.altedbps.org/school.asp?schooltype+diploma&recordid=CityRoots1 

Description: In addition to using the Diploma Plus portfolio model, which 

focuses on competency-based work and the creation of student 

portfolios to demonstrate mastery of skills, City Roots offers students 

the opportunity for internships and enrollment in college classes. 

Students remain in City Roots for two years working towards 

college readiness and career placement. City Roots works 

closely with parents, social workers, probation officers, and 

guidance counselors. Through collaboration with the University 

of Massachusetts at Boston, City Roots students are mentored 

by students and staff advisors to learn college readiness skills. 

In addition, Boston Centers for Youth and Families provides 

City Roots students with opportunities for after-school employment, 

and community service. 

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 

Community Academy 

25 Glen Road, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

617-635-7734 

Description: Community Academy is a small alternative high school for students 

who do not thrive in a traditional classroom setting. Each student 

has an academic advisor, and tutoring is offered before and after 

school. The student-teacher ratio is 10 students per teacher. MCAS 

support and college prep classes are also offered. 

EDCO Youth Alternative 

650 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02215 

617-262-9562 

Description: The EDCO Youth Alternative provides a full academic program, 

counseling and related support services, and part-time employment 

for students who require a more supportive environment than public 

schools can offer. 

Greater Egleston Community High School 

80 School St, Roxbury, MA 02119 

617-635-6429 

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Description: Greater Egleston Community High School is a small pilot school 

with multiple assessments (portfolios, exhibitions) as well as 

community service internships and vocational training programs 

through City Year and Year Up. They also offer a Post Graduate 

Transition Mentoring Program. 


El Centro Del Cardenal 

76 Union Park Street, Boston MA 02218 

617-542-9292 

www.ccab.org/el_centro.html 

Description: This alternative high school helps out-of-school and high-risk 

youth, who did not thrive in the public school system, earn credits 

toward their high school diploma and advance to post secondary 

education and to a career. Students are generally between 

the ages of 14 and 21. El Centro’s curriculum is designed 

to incorporate career exploration, employment programming, 

and educational services. 

Notre Dame Education Center 

200 Old Colony Avenue, South Boston, MA 02127 

617-268-1912 

www.ndecboston.org/programs.html 

Description: This program is designed for students who need to finish credits 

for a full high school diploma. To be eligible, a student must 

have earned enough credits to be considered a high school 

junior. Courses include: Science, Humanities, Literature, Social 

Studies, and Math. Classes are held Monday through Thursday 

from 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., as needed. Each course meets 

twice a week for two hours. 

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: GED PROGRAMS 

Bridge Over Troubled Waters GED 

47 West Street, Boston, MA 02111 

617-423 9575 

Description: Students study at their own pace to earn their 

GED or to gain basic literacy and math skills. 

Crittenton Women’s Union GED 

10 Perthshire Street, Brighton, MA 02135 

617-782-7600 ext. 2130 

www.liveworkthrive.org 

Description: Crittenton Women’s Union GED program is open to Boston 

residents, aged 16-21, who have dropped out of school 

and are interested in pursuing their GED, as well as college 

and career goals. The program provides free transportation, 

breakfast and lunch for all students. 


El Centro del Cardenal 

76 Union Park Street, Boston, MA 02118 

617-542-9292 

www.altedbps.org/school.asp?recordid=EC1&schooltype=diploma 

Description: Offers both diploma and GED programs. 


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GED Plus 

7 Palmer Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 

617-541-2639 

Egleston YMCA 

Egleston Square, 3134 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

www.esacboston.org 

Description: GED Plus is open to out of school youth between the ages of 

16-24 who have dropped out of school and want to earn their 

GED. The program emphasizes relationship building between staff 

and students, attainment of the GED credential, and goal setting 

beyond the GED. Three levels of classes (ABE, pre-GED and GED) 

are offered in the morning at YOU and evening classes are held 

at the Egleston YMCA. 

GED Plus Promise Mentoring Program 

7 Palmer Street, #2, Roxbury, MA 02119 

617-541-2643 

www.esacboston.org 

Description: The PROMISE Mentoring Program connects youth enrolled in 

GED Plus programming with adult role models to encourage 

the attainment of personal, professional, and academic goals. 

PROMISE matches volunteer mentors with a group of GED Plus 

students to focus on relationship building, goal setting, and career 

exploration activities. Groups meet for the academic school year, 

twice per month in 3 hour mentoring sessions. The PROMISE 

Mentoring Program is a project of GED Plus. 

The Log School GED 

222 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 

617-288-6683 

www.altedbps.org/school.asp?recordid=LS1&schooltype=gedprep 

Description: The Log School GED program provides education, school-to-career 

services, and counseling to youth aged 16-21 who have dropped 

out of high school. The Log School offers a college preparatory 

program for students. Youth have the option of attending classes 

in the morning or afternoon. 

Program Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

or 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

JFY NetWorks 


617-338-0815 

www.jfyboston.org 

Description: GED Students advance at their own pace and take the GED tests 

when they are prepared. All 5 GED subjects are taught. Program 

is open to individuals aged 16 and older. GED program is offered 

free of charge. They also offer a Young Parents Program. 

Open Entry/Exit: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 


Boston Asian: Youth Essential Service 

199 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111 

617-482-4243 

Description: Boston Asian YES serves Asian youth aged 12-22, and their 

families. Boston Asian YES offers youth development programs, an 

alternative education program, prevention and intervention services, 

individual and family counseling, youth leadership programs, and 

social and recreational activities. They offer a drop in service where 

students can come in to talk to a counselor. Y.E.S. also provides 

GED instruction and school-to-career services for income eligible 

Asian youth. There is no fee for programs, although different 

programs have different eligibility requirements. 

ABCD Downtown Adult Literacy Program 

19 Temple Place, Boston, MA 02111 

617-357-6000 ext. 7516 

www.bostonabcd.org/programs/career-development/learning-works 

Description: The Downtown Adult Literacy Program provides adults with 

one-on-one tutoring in the areas of basic computer and 

reading skills, and GED preparation. 

Notre Dame Education Center 

200 Old Colony Avenue, South Boston, MA 02127 

617-268-1912 

www.ndecboston.org/programs.html 

Description: Adult Basic Education (ABE) – ABE 1 offers instruction in basic 

reading to adult non-readers. ABE 2 offers instruction in writing, 

math, reading and computer for students. After successfully 

completing the ABE program, students can choose to continue 

their education in a Pre-GED program provided the grade 

equivalency is appropriate. 

Pre-GED program offers instruction in reading, writing, English, 

math, and computer. This course of study prepares students to 

go on to the GED providing the grade equivalency is 9.0-12.0. 

General Educational Development (GED) – This program prepares 

adult students working at the high school level to take the 5 GED 

tests in literature, writing, math, science, and social studies. The 

intense course of study sharpens critical thinking skills necessary 

to pass these tests. 

YouthBuild Boston 

504 Dudley Street, Roxbury MA 02119 

617-445-8887 

www.ybboston.org 

Description: As a part of the Construction Training program, 18-24 yr olds 

who have not earned their high school diploma or GED are 

able to take classes to earn their GED. 


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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION 

TERI College Access (The Education Resources Institute) 

Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 

617-536-0200 

www.teri.org 

Description: TERI College Access offers free assistance with college planning, 

admission applications, and financial aid. TERI College Access 

has several locations around Boston, including the main center at 

the Boston Public Library in Copley Square. Students are met with 

on a first-come, first-serve basis or may call for an appointment. 

Boston Digital Bridge Foundation 

One City Hall Square, Suite 932, Boston, MA 02201 

617-918-4343 

www.dbfboston.org 

Description: The Boston Digital Bridge Foundation is a technical resource 

for both students and families offering free 10 week classes in 

technology in the community and in schools. Upon graduation, 

families are eligible for guaranteed loans as well as financial 

assistance to purchase a high-end computer and printer for 

$21 per month or less dependent upon need. 

Bridges 

www.access.bridges.com 

Description: Bridges is a website where students can create their own portfolios 

around career options, interests, scholarship opportunities. 

Username and password are required. 

Year Up 

93 Summer Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110 

617-542-1533 

www.yearup.org 

Description: Provides urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support 

that will empower them to reach their potential through professional 

careers and higher education. They achieve this mission through a 

high support, high expectation model that combines marketable job 

skills, stipends, internships, college credit, a behavior management 

system and several levels of support to place these young adults on 

a viable path to economic self-sufficiency. 

Gear Up 

English High School, 4th floor, 144 McBride Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

(located in 6 other high schools in Boston and one community center) 

617-556-0561 

www.gearup.mass.edu 

Description: GEAR UP helps 11th and 12th grade students with the college 

application process by organizing college visits, helping with 

the college essay, offering financial aid assistance, and general 

application support. This program is free to students. 


Hyde Square Task Force, Inc 

375 Centre Street, P.O. Box 301871, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

617-524-8303 

www.hydesquare.org 

Description: Hyde Square Task Force offers a Paths to College and Careers 

Program (PCCP), through which youth participate in various college 

and career oriented activities and workshops such as job shadows, 

college campus visits, resume development, and interview skills. 

Bunker Hill Community College 

250 New Rutherford Avenue, Boston, MA 02129 

617-228-2000 

www.bhcc.mass.edu 

Description: Bunker Hill Community College offers day, evening, weekend, 

web-based and distance learning courses and programs in 

more than 65 associate degree and certificate programs. 

Kaplan Career Institute, Charlestown Campus 

570 Rutherford Avenue, Charlestown, MA 02129 

617-580-4010 or 800-989-2378 

www.charlestown.kaplancareerinstitute.com 

Description: Day and evening classes available for Kaplan Career Insttitute full 

time diploma programs. Areas of study include Computer Support 

Technician, Electrician and RHVAC Service Technician. 

Roxbury Community College 

1234 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120 

617-427-0060 

www.rcc.mass.edu 

Description: Roxbury Community College offers twenty-seven degree programs 

of study and 11 certificate programs. 

Urban College of Boston 

178 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111 

617-292-4723 

www.urbancollege.edu 

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 

1-800-4 FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) 

www.fafsa.ed.gov 


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EMPLOYABILITY RESOURCES: CAREER CENTERS 

The Work Place 

29 Winter Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02108 

617-737-0093, 1-800-436-WORK 

www.theworkplace.org 

South Boston Resource Center 

489 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 

617-635-0771 

Roxbury Resource Center 

2201 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 

617-989-9150 

Allston/Brighton Resource Center 

367 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135 

617-562-5734 

Description: The Work Place provides employment and career services 

including job training and placement for youth with a CORI report. 

The Work Place helps clients find job openings, assess skill levels 

and interests, and enter education and training programs. 

The Work Place offers computer skills workshops, employment 

workshops, and access to the internet and other research tools. 

Many basic services are offered at no cost. They have Young 

Adult Drop-In Hours on Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Their Pathways to Success by 21 Program provides services 

to out of school youth, High School graduates not enrolled in 

post-secondary education or working, GED program participants 

and Young Adults aged 17+ transitioning out of DSS or DYS. 

They offer career counseling, job readiness, information on 

alternative education and college, crisis support, as well as 

assistance and advocacy in connecting to programs and resources. 

Boston Career Link 


281 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 

617-536-1888 

www.BostonCareerLink.org 

Description: Boston Career Link offers workforce development services 

for job seekers and employers. Services are available 

to any individual who wants or needs access them. 

Many basic services are offered at no cost. 

Programs and workshops include: Career Exploration, 

The Self-Directed Search, Skills Identification Workshop, 

How to Conduct a Job Interview, Basic Resume Writing, 

Resume Critique and Networking 101. 

Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 


JobNet 

210 South Street, Boston, MA 02111 

617-338-0809 

www.jobnetboston.org 

JobNet Satellite 

1010 Massachusetts Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02118 

617-427-4855 

Description: JobNet programs include resume workshops (Write Your Resume, 

Improve Your Resume, Resume Review, Email Your Resume), 

Computer classes (Computers for Beginners), and Job search 

workshops (Finding Job Leads on the Internet, On-Line Job 

Applications, Interviewing Skills) 

EMPLOYABILITY RESOURCES: WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARDS (WIB) 

Boston Private Industry Council 

2 Oliver Street, Floor 7, Boston, MA 02109 

617-423-3755 

www.bostonpic.org 

Description: The Boston Private Industry Council offers youth employment 

programs including job shadow days, mock interviews, career 

speakers, as well as summer employment opportunities and 

school year internships for Boston Public High School students. 

EMPLOYABILITY RESOURCES: OTHER EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING RESOURCES 

ABCD Career Explorations 


617-348-6545 

www.bostonabcd.org/programs/youth-development/career-explorations 

Description: ABCD Career Explorations provides year round programming 

to Boston residents, ages 16-21, through job placement, career 

development, and comprehensive job readiness services through 

one on one case management. 

Career Explorations offers in school and out of school youth the 

opportunity to receive basic skills and advanced training in one 

of seven career pathways. Through the program youth meet 

professionals from an array of occupations within each pathway, 

participate in workshops and field trips throughout Boston to 

enhance their career development. 

ABCD currently offers education and training in six career 

pathways: Early Childhood Education, Building Trades, Financial 

Services, Multi-Media, Green Jobs, and Health Careers. 


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Hyde Square Task Force – Health Careers Ambassadors Program (H-CAP) 

375 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

617-524-8303 

www.hydesquare.org 

Description: The Health Careers Ambassadors Program (H-CAP) builds the 

leadership and professional skills of youth as they work to create a 

healthier community through education and outreach. H-CAP began 

in 2004 as an employment opportunity for local youth who were 

interested in working in health career fields. Since then, the 

program has expanded to place 15 youth in internships at Southern 

Jamaica Plain Health Center, Brookside Community Health Center, 

Martha Eliot Health Center, and Dimock Community Health Center. 

H-CAP youth also research community health issues and disparities 

and help raise awareness of them through published health guides, 

workshops for local students, and advocacy. 

Hull Lifesaving Museum, Maritime Apprentice Program 

22 Drydock Avenue, Boston MA 02210 

617-443-1900 

www.lifesavingmuseum.org/martimeapprenticeprogram.html 

Description: The Hull Lifesaving Museum’s Maritime Apprentice Program (MAP) is 

a Career Exploration program offering intensive, year-round training 

for young men and women in the custody of the Department of 

Youth Services. MAP operates out of the Museum’s Seaport 

Boatshop in downtown Boston’s Marine Industrial Park. MAP 

creates viable, entry-level employees for the vibrant Marine Trades 

industry in the Port of Boston. 

YouthBuild Boston 

504 Dudley Street, Roxbury MA 02119 

617-445-8887 

www.ybboston.org 

Description: Construction Training Program: YouthBuild Boston’s Construction 

Training Program offers vocational and academic training for 

young people, ages 18-24. Our trainees learn valuable skills for 

beginning successful careers in the building trades. Our curriculum 

addresses all aspects of general construction, including green 

and other emerging technologies that prepare our trainees for a 

competitive job market. Our students learn the value of their hard 

work, and the role they can play in strengthening their communities. 

On our construction sites, students build affordable housing for 

home assistance programs and low-income, first-time homeowners. 

These homes employ various green technologies, including energy 

efficient design, sustainably produced materials, alternative energy 

sources, and more. 

The Construction Training Program meets the needs of students 

who have already earned a high school diploma or GED, as 

well those who are still pursuing one. There are two different 

program tracks, designed to meet the needs of individuals with 

different educational backgrounds. 

Project Advantage: Green Industry Exploration: Project 

Advantage (PA) is YouthBuild Boston’s alternative education and 

workforce development program for young people, ages 16-18, 

offering academic and vocational training through hands-on 

exploration of the Green Industry. 


The Designery: The Designery is YouthBuild Boston’s hands-on 

urban architecture workshop for high school students. Designery 

students hone their problem solving skills through a team based 

approach to real-world architectural problems. Designery students, 

or `Junior Designers’, are urban youth, ages 14-18. They explore 

architectural and landscape design, project and construction 

management principles, and new career opportunities. They 

develop life and job-readiness skills, build self-esteem, and serve 

their communities. 

Youth Options Unlimited (YOU) Boston 

7 Palmer Street, 2nd Floor, Roxbury, MA 02119 

617-541-2600 

www.cityofboston.gov/bra/yoboston/en/contact.asp 

Description: Youth Options Unlimited (YOU) provides case management, 

education, support services and referrals as well career 

development services. YOU Boston works with primarily DYS 

youth aged 14-21, as well as youth detained at South Bay 

House of Correction. YOU provides case management through 

goal setting and completion, while assisting in barrier elimination. 

YOU also offers resources and pre-testing for secondary and post 

secondary education, with a focus on alternative education programs. 

In addition, YOU offers career counseling, job readiness training 

and job placement assistance. 

Bird Street Community Center 

500 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 

617-282-6110 

www.birdstreet.org 

Description: Bird Street is the major provider of intentional programming for 

out-of-school and after school activities. The Youth Development 

Program serves youth members ages 10-22. YD includes the teen 

center, academic support, youth leadership training, workforce 

development (including part-time academic year and summer youth 

employment), life-skills classes, arts and culture, critical thinking 

skills, community service, recreation, organized sports, and youth 

violence prevention. 

JobCorps 

210 South Street, Boston, MA 02111 

617-338-0809 ext. 220 

Description: Job Corps offers no cost training and education to young people 

aged 16-24. Students typically live on campus and earn their 

high school diploma or GED while learning career skills in 

one of more than 60 occupational areas. When they graduate, 

Job Corps helps youth find employment, housing and transportation. 

Year Up 

93 Summer Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110 

617-542-1533 

www.yearup.org 

Description: Provides urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support 

that will empower them to reach their potential through professional 

careers and higher education. They achieve this mission through a 

high support, high expectation model that combines marketable job 

skills, stipends, internships, college credit, a behavior management 

system and several levels of support to place these young adults on 

a viable path to economic self-sufficiency. 


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JFYNetWorks (JFY) 


617-338-0815 

www.jfyboston.org 

Description: JFYNetWorks (JFY) is a workforce and career development 

training center for youth and adults. JFY offers GED preparation, 

computerized MCAS preparation, computer skills, and industry 

based job skills training. JFY trainees come from all city 

neighborhoods and range in age from 16 to over 40. 

Young Entrepreneurs Alliance (YEA) 

P.O. Box 190977, Roxbury, MA 02119 

978-369-2400 

www.yeaworks.org 

Description: The Young Entrepreneurs Alliance (YEA) helps income eligible teens 

realize their economic potential and take steps toward financial 

independence by owning and running viable businesses. 

STRIVE Boston Employment Service 

651 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 

617-825-1800 


617-556-4805 

www.massresources.org/pages.cfm?contentID=121&pageID=35&subpages=yes&dynamicID=919 

House of Correction 

20 Bradston Street, Boston, MA 02118 

617-989-6541 

Description: Strive is a re-integration program that provides training for formerly 

incarcerated individuals. After training, formerly incarcerated 

individuals may receive OSHA Safety Certification Training along 

with classroom instruction in Painting, Carpentry and Landscaping, 

followed by a practicum through the Community Works Program. 

Strive’s Placement Specialists provide job leads and coach 

participants in the telephoning and interviewing process. 

Span, Inc. 

105 Chauncey Street, Boston, MA 02111 

617-423-0750 

www.spaninc.org 

Description: Span provides a variety of services to formerly incarcerated 

individuals, including reintegration counseling and a reintegration 

support program, and prevention case management. Span also 

provides youth entering society services for youthful offenders 

between the ages of 18-24. This program provides counseling, 

case management, vocational and career development. 

Project Place 

1145 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118 

617-542-3740 

www.projectplace.org 

Description: Project Place provides career services starting at intake and 

extending two years beyond graduation. Through the provision 

of Career Coaches, individuals in all programs receive 

preparation and support for job placement and advancement. 


Trinity Boston Counseling Center – Still We Rise Culinary Arts Program 

206 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116 

617-536-0944 

www.trinityinspries.org 

Description: Youth participate in a culinary arts program through the 

Haley House Café. Youth receive culinary training in 

12 two-hour sessions. 

Center for Community Health, Education & Research, Inc. (CCHER) 


617-265-0628 

www.ccher.org/index.htm 

Description: Offers a series of social services such as: Housing Search 

and Placement, Home-delivered Meal & Nutrition, and 

Peer Support Program Skill Building & Job Training. 

EMPLOYABILITY RESOURCES: FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

Financial Education Programs 

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Southern New England 

8 Winter Street, Suite 700, Boston, MA 02108 

866-889-9347 

www.creditcounseling.org 

Urban Dreams Youth Development Program 

859 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124 

617-436-7448 

Description: The Urban Dreams program offers youth between the ages of 

12-18 the opportunity to participate in community service, financial 

education, gender specific activities, and varying education 

programs to develop skills in three areas of focus: academic 

preparedness, social and life skill literacy, and economic and 

financial education. The program accepts 140 African American 

and Latino youth who are from demographically challenged areas 

and are typically from a one parent household. 


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SOCIAL SERVICE SUPPORT RESOURCES: PREGNANCY AND PARENTING 

Brigham And Women’s Hospital 

75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115 

617 264-4747 

www.brighamandwomens.org 

Description: Brigham and Women’s Hospital offers teen parenting classes, 

parent and childbirth education. 

Jackson Mann Community Center 

500 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA 02134 

617-635-5153 

Family Service of Greater Boston 

617-523-6400 ext. 5842 

Center for Counseling Intake Coordinator Phone: 617-523-6400 ext. 5926 

Family Independence Teen Living Program: 617-541-0944 or 617-427-9966 

www.fsgb.org 

Description: Programs include: Effective Black Parenting, Los Niños Bien 

Educados,The Parenting Journey, Helping Fathers Be Fathers. 

The Teen Living Program provides a structured group home for 

teen mothers (and their children) who receive public assistance 

and unable to live with their families or the fathers of their children. 

The program helps them move toward independence and economic 

self-sufficiency, graduate high school or obtain their GED, and 

practice good parenting and life management skills. 

Comprehensive School-Age Parenting Program (CSAPP) 

English High School, 1st floor, Room 126A, 144 McBride Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

(located at 4 other Boston Public Schools) 

617-524-4951 

www.csappboston.org 

Description: CSAPP provides expectant and parenting teen mothers and 

fathers enrolled in the Boston Public Schools with year-round 

continuum of care including counseling, case management, 

summer programs, and referrals to other support services. 

This program is offered free of charge. 

MSPCC 

157 Green Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

617-983-5800 

www.mspcc.org/Page.aspx?pid=329 

Description: Serves multicultural children and families across Massachusetts 

with an unmatched range of services designed to respond to 

the individual needs of infants, children, adolescents, and their 

families. Services are provided both in the home and through 

25 community-based locations across the Commonwealth. 

MSPCC services address the needs of linguistic minority families. 

Dorchester Youth Collaborative (DYC) 

1514 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122-1327 

617-288-1748 

www.mydorchester.org/ 

Description: Provides crime, drug, pregnancy prevention services to at-risk 

teens and those deeply involved in delinquent and self-destructive 

behavior with a special emphasis on racially and linguistically 

isolated, low socio-economic youth for whom the more traditional 

social services have proven ineffective. 


Family Nurturing Center and Patch 

200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 

617-474-1143 

www.familynurturing.org 

Description: Patch is collaboration between the Department of Children 

and Families. The Department of Youth Services/Roxbury Youth 

Works, the Dorchester CARES Coalition of the Family Nurturing 

Center, and the Dorchester Community. Services include family 

advocate, parental support, health baby/health child service 

and providing resources to the necessary caregivers through 

a strength-based approach. 

SOCIAL SERVICE SUPPORT RESOURCES: MENTAL HEALTH/COUNSELING/SUBSTANCE ABUSE 

Adolescent Traumatic Stress and Substance Abuse Treatment Center 

A Program of Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University 

648 Beacon Street, 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02115 

617-353-9610 

www.bu.edu/atssa 

Description: Program targets teens aged 13-17 in the Boston area with both 

substance abuse difficulties and a history of trauma such as physical 

or sexual abuse, domestic or community violence, other emotional 

or physical trauma. 

The Boston Center 

14 Fordham Road, Allston, MA 02134 

617-783-9676 

www.arbourhealth.com/tbc.htm 

Description: The Boston Center provides outpatient treatment programs that 

include crisis intervention, short-term treatment, comprehensive 

psychiatric assessments, and a partial hospitalization program 

for adolescents aged 13-18. 

Community Resources For Justice (CRJ) 

355 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 

617-482-2520 

www.crjustice.org 

Description: CRJ’s youth program offer treatment and education in both 

residential and non-residential settings. CRJ clients are nearly 

all males between 13-18 years of age. Most come from families 

which have experienced economic strain, chronic under or 

unemployment, alcohol and other substance addictions, domestic 

violence and other serious issues. 

Programs: Ambrose House 

31-1/2 Dwight Street, Boston, MA 02118 

Ambrose house is a 12 bed, moderately restricted group home 

for adolescent males referred by Dept. of Youth Services and 

Dept. of Social Services. The program offers services in education, 

employment, substance abuse prevention, life skills and anger 

management. 

Sargent House 

577 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston 02118 

Sargent House is a 12 bed group home for adolescent males which 

offers tutoring, skills-building, mentoring and a comprehensive range 

of counseling services geared to prepare youth for independent living. 


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Boston Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs, Inc. 

30 Winter Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02108 

617-482-5292 

www.bostonasap.com 

Description: Boston Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs offers 

outpatient treatment for teens. 

Dorchester Substance Abuse Coalition (DSAC) 

Neponset Health Center, 398 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122 

617-282-3200 

Email: info@mydsac.org 

www.mydsac.org/home 

Description: DSAC is dedicated to reducing, preventing, and eliminating 

substance use and abuse among youth in our community. Their 

services include: capacity building programs to non-profits and 

community based organizations, community surveys/needs 

assessments. They also provide health education and prevention 

programs and facilitates support groups and information sessions 

for youth and adults. 

Dept. of Mental Health (Metro Boston) 

Boston Emergency Services Team (B.E.S.T) 

170 Morton Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

1-800-981-4357 

1-800-981-HELP 

www2.massgeneral.org/allpsych/aps/best.asp 

Description: Provides 24-hour emergency assistance for psychiatric 

crisis intervention. 

Samariteens Help Line 

1-800-252-TEEN (1-800-252-8336) 

www.samaritansofboston.org 

Description: Samariteens is a free, confidential helpline staffed by teenage 

volunteers. The helpline provides confidential peer support 

for youth who are struggling with depression, loneliness, 

stress or suicidal thoughts. The line is staffed by teen 

volunteers from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, 

and from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. on weekends. 

The Arbour Hospital 

49 Robinwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02130 

617-522-4400 

www.arbourhealth.com 

Beth Israel/Deaconess Hospital 

330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 

617-735-2000 

www.bidmc.org 

Description: Psychiatric services include a continuum of care that is integrated 

into the delivery of other clinical services in the medical center. 

Staff collaborates closely with clinicians from other disciplines 

within the medical center, as well as providers from surrounding 

communities, in order to ensure medical and psychiatric treatment 

within the same system of care. Ambulatory services are provided 

at the medical center. 



31 Heath Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

617-523-6400 

www.fsgb.org 

Description: Family Connections service system is flexible, client-centered, 

and strength based. Programs include Strong Start, YouthAim!, 

and Helping Fathers be Fathers to provide a comprehensive 

continuum of services for children, youth and their families. 

Strong Start is an early intervention/prevention program 

that promotes healthy social-emotional development in at-risk, 

disadvantaged children who bring the effects of emotional, 

psychological, and physical trauma into early education settings. 

Youth Aim! focuses on vulnerable teens at a critical, formative 

life stage by providing them skills necessary to make good 

decisions and protect themselves from harmful behavior. 

Helping Fathers be Fathers is a life and parenting skills 

development program promoting responsible fatherhood 

among multi-challenged urban males. 

Pyramid Builders Association 

1960 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118 

617-516-0280 

www.pyramidbuilders.org 

Description: PBA provides community-based psychological and therapeutic 

services to children, adolescents, and adults. PBA was established 

to provide culturally competent services such as: Clinical Services, 

Community Support Project, Family Stabilization, Individual Therapy, 

family Therapy, Group Therapy, Parenting Group Therapy, and 

Home-Based Family Therapy. 

Osirus Group 

184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119-2561 

617-442-2002 

www.osirisgroup.org/ 

Description: Provides Family Stabilization Team (FST) services to NHP-Mass 

Health families in Boston. Also provides home-based wrap-around 

services to urban families with culturally competent health workers. 


31 Heath Street, Boston MA 02130 

617-523-6400 

www.fsgb.org 

Description: FSGB ensures healthy cognitive, physical and social-emotional 

development in children by supporting strong families and teaching 

parents how to be effectively engaged. 

Strong Start is an early intervention/prevention program 

that promotes healthy social-emotional development in at-risk, 

disadvantaged children who bring the effects of emotional, 

psychological, and physical trauma into early education settings. 

Youth Aim! focuses on vulnerable teens at a critical, formative 

life stage by providing them skills necessary to make good 

decisions and protect themselves from harmful behavior. 

Helping Fathers be Fathers is a life and parenting skills 

development program promoting responsible fatherhood 

among multi-challenged urban males. 


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Home for Little Wanderers 

Administrative Offices: 271 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 

617-267-3700 

(other locations listed on website) 

www.thehome.org 

Description: The mission of the Home is to ensure the healthy emotional, 

mental and social development of children at risk, their families 

and communities. They do this through an integrated system of 

prevention, advocacy, research, and direct care services, 

including: early childhood, adoption, foster care, clinical and 

family support, residential care, special education, independent 

living, and case management. 

Roxbury Multi-service Center 

317 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121 

617-427-4470 

www.roxmulti.org 

Description: Services include family stabilization, clinical case management, 

after school programs, mentoring, computer training, and more. 

Justice Resource Institute (JRI) Inc. 

545 Boylston Street, Suite 700, Boston, MA 02116 

617-450-0500 

www.jri.org/index.php 

Description: Manages a health center and mental health clinic; street youth 

outreach; court and probation consultative services; residential 

schools for mentally ill, cognitively limited, developmentally 

disabled, and behaviorally challenging youngsters and 

comprehensive services for adult developmentally disabled. 

SOCIAL SERVICE SUPPORT RESOURCES: HEALTH CARE 

Sidney Borum Jr. Community Health Center (a division of JRI Health) 


617-457-8140 

www.jri.org/theborum 

Description: The Borum center provides young people between the ages of 

13-27 with primary care services, mental health services (including 

substance abuse treatment), HIV and STD testing as well as 

additional clinical and social services. The center also offers 

women’s health care that includes counseling, GYN and family 

planning services. The center provides snacks, showers, a clothes 

closet and T fare for medical and mental health appointments for 

clients in need. Walk in hours are available 5 days a week. Health 

care services are provided regardless of the client’s ability to pay. 

Fenway Community Health Center 


617-267-0900 

www.fenwayhealth.org 

Description: Fenway Community Health Center offers primary care, HIV/AIDS 

treatment, mental health care, and addiction treatment. 


Codman Square Health Center 

637 Washington Street, Dorchester Center, MA 02124 

617-825-9660 

www.codman.org 

Description: Serves as a resource for improving the physical, mental, and social 

well-being of the community. Provides Primary care, urgent care, 

dental care, eye care, behavioral health, specialty services 

(podiatry, cardiology, sports medicine, nutrition, dermatology, 

smoking cessation, WIC office), substance abuse therapy. Case 

management: Asthma, diabetes, prenatal, HIV. Client support: 

insurance services, interpreter services, on-site childcare, financial 

counseling, legal advocacy, multilingual staff, referral management. 

Also provides community services. 

Brookside Teen Health Center at English High School 

English High School, 2nd floor, 144 McBride Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

617-524-5124 

www.brighamandwomens.org/primarycare/brookside/TeenHealthCenter.aspx 

Description: The Teen Health Center provides basic health care and counseling 

services for individuals, groups and families. The Center is open 

to all English High School Students, no referral process is required 

and services are provided free of charge if students do not have 

insurance. Students will be referred to Brookside Community Health 

Center for care that exceeds the limitations of the Center. 

Dorchester House Multi-Service Center (DHMSC) 

1353 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122 

617-288-3230 

www.dorchesterhouse.org 

Description: The Dorchester House Multi-Service Center is a full-service health 

center that offers a combination of physical and mental health 

services including wellness care, primary care, and specialty 

medical services to the Dorchester community. Basic family care 

services include eye care and dental care. Behavioral health 

programs offer both individual as well as group support programs. 

DHMSC has also begun an after school program for teens and 

other youth to address their specific academic and social needs. 

MSPCC 

157 Green Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

617-983-5800 

www.mspcc.org/Page.aspx?pid=329 

Description: Serves multicultural children and families across Massachusetts 

with an unmatched range of services designed to respond to 

the individual needs of infants, children, adolescents, and their 

families. Services are provided both in the home and through 

25 community-based locations across the Commonwealth. 

MSPCC services address the needs of linguistic minority families. 

Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center 

632 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester MA 02121 

617-822-5500 

www.harvardstreet.org 

Description: Harvard Street Health Center provides primary care including 

adolescent medicine, dental care, and support services including 

WIC, transitional housing, and an emergency food program. 


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Martha Eliot Health Center 

75 Bickford St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

617-971-2100 

www.childrenshospital.org/locations/site1395/mainpageS1395P57sublevel8.html 

Description: Martha Eliot Health Center is a community center offering medical 

care, health education and social and mental health services 

including substance abuse programs, HIV/AIDS education and 

testing, violence prevention, and prenatal and infant health support. 

Referrals for specialty care are also available and eye care and 

dental are provided on site. A physician is available by phone 

24-hours a day. 

Uphams Corner Health Center – Teen Clinic 

500 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125 

617-287-0786 

www.uphamscornerhealthctr.com 

Description: The Teen Clinic provides comprehensive health services to teens 

between the ages of 12-21 without regard to their ability to pay. 

The teen clinic offers medical and nursing health services, mental 

health services, social services, reproductive health services, health 

education, nutrition counseling, as well as an on-site laboratory. 

HIV Counseling and Testing at Children’s Hospital 

333 Longwood Avenue, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02115 

617-355-8127 

www.childrenshospital.org 

Description: Free, confidential, anonymous HIV testing and counseling 

is available for both men and women without age restriction. 

Services are available in Spanish and English, 

Hours: Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 

Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

Women’s Clinic for Health & Safety 

Caritas Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124 

617-296-4000 ext. 4911 

www.caritascarney.org/OPage.asp?PageID=OTH000044 

Description: The Women’s Clinic offers counseling and medical services for 

adult women, their children, and teen women who have suffered 

abuse or violence in either personal or family relationships. The 

clinic provides a space for discussion, medical treatment, support 

groups and individual support services, as well as future safety 

planning. The clinic also offers referrals to a complete range of 

community and legal services. 

Adolescent Center at Boston Medical Center 

One Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA 02118 

617-414-4086 

www.bmc.org/pediatrics-adolescentcenter.htm 

Description: The Adolescent Center offers primary care, counseling, and 

family planning. The Center also provides assistance with housing 

and immigration issues, and offers continuing education and 

career counseling. 

Adolescent Life Options Program at Roxbury Comprehensive Community Health Center 

435 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 

617-442-7400 ext. 379 


Dimock Community Health Center 

55 Dimock Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 

617-442-8800 

www.dimockcenter.org 

Description: Dimock Community Health Center offers medical care including 

adult and pediatric care, women’s health services, mental health 

services including adolescent counseling, HIV testing and 

counseling and case management. 

Latin American Health Institute 

95 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116 

617-350-6900 

www.lhi.org 

Description: LHI offers an array of services and interventions to Latin American 

and other minority communities. Our programs are guided by the 

understanding that Public Health interventions that emphasize health 

promotion and disease prevention are the most important tools to 

reduce and eliminate disparities in health status. LHI’s prevention 

approach transcends the limitations of deficit-oriented models 

frequently used to design health interventions with disenfranchised 

populations. Prevention requires: changing the conditions in which 

people live, improving the quality of the environment, and reforming 

public policy. 

SOCIAL SERVICE SUPPORT RESOURCES: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT 

The Elizabeth Stone House 

P.O. Box 300039, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

617-522-3659, 617-427-9801 ext. 409 

24-hour hotline: 617-522-3417 

www.elizabethstonehouse.org 

Description: Programs at the Elizabeth Stone House include the Therapeutic 

Community, which provides five months of supportive housing 

for women and children; The Battered Women’s Program, which 

shelters women and children fleeing violence; and The Transitional 

Housing Program, available to women and children seeking a 

bridge between shelter and permanent housing. 

There is also a 24-hour hotline providing emergency advocacy 

and referrals. 

Elizabeth Stone House also offers Support Groups and referrals 

for both residents and non-residents, a Personal Economic Planning 

Program, which offers classes on economic literacy and personal 

financial planning, and a Women’s Business Opportunity Program 

which includes training and education on all aspects of micro 

enterprise development, from market research within the community, 

to funding and starting up a business venture 

Jane Doe Inc. 

617-248-0922 

Safelink: 1-877-785-2020 

www.janedoe.org 

Description: Jane Doe offers counseling services, support groups, and 

advocacy services for women experiencing domestic violence. 

The hotline is 24-hours a day, free and multi-lingual. 


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The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) 

99 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139 

617-492-8306 

Boston Office: 989 Commonwealth Avenue 

Hotlines: English: 617-492-RAPE (7273), 1-800-841-8371, Spanish: 1-800-223-5001 

www.barcc.org 

Description: BARCC provides free, culturally sensitive, age-appropriate services 

to rape survivors and/or their families. BARCC offers individual 

counseling for survivors and significant others (family, friends, 

and partners), as well as support groups (including an adolescent 

support group). BARCC services are available in English, 

Spanish, Haitian/Creole and French. 

Casa Myrna Vazquez 

P.O. Box 180019, Boston, MA 02118 

617-521-0100 

Hotline: 877-785-2020 

www.Casamyrna.org 

Description: Casa Myrna Vazquez assists income eligible women and their 

children. The organization serves victims of physical, emotional 

and mental abuse. Casa Myrna Vasquez provides 24-hour 

access to emergency services statewide. 

Center for Violence Prevention & Recovery (Beth Israel) 

330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 

617-667-8141 

www.bidmc.org/violenceprevention 

Description: Services include advocacy, crime victim/witness counseling, crisis 

intervention, family violence counseling, family violence prevention, 

and sexual assault counseling. 


The Network/La Red (for Battered Lesbians, Bisexuals, and Transgendered) 

P.O. Box 6011, Boston, MA 02114 

617-695-0877 

Emergency: 617-742-4911 

www.thenetworklared.org 

Description: Services include emergency shelter and information for lesbian, 

bisexual women and transgender female victims of domestic 

violence by their partners, community outreach, education, 

emergency shelter, advocacy, and an emergency hotline. 

SOCIAL SERVICE SUPPORT RESOURCES: HOUSING, HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS 

City of Boston Emergency Shelter Commission 

Boston City Hall, Room 716, Boston, MA 02210 

617-725-4507 

www.cityofboston.gov/shelter 

Description: The Emergency Shelter Commission coordinates services and 

provides information and referrals to services addressing the 

issues of homelessness and hunger. 


The Bridge Over Troubled Waters 

47 West Street, Boston, MA 02111 

617-423-9575 

www.bridgeotw.org 

Project Place (Massachusetts): 

617-262-3740 Homeless Resource Center 

Description: Bridge Over Troubled Waters (Bridge) offers prevention, 

intervention, health care, and education services, to homeless, 

high risk or runaway young people. They offer a Transitional Day 

Program, survival services such as meals, showers and access to 

laundry, lockers, internet access and assistance with finding 

employment, and 24-hour access to crisis intervention and 

emergency housing through the Bridge Runaway Hotline. The 

Transitional Living Program (TLP) offers life-skills training, personal 

and group counseling, support for education and career 

advancement, and sober recreational activities. The Single Parent 

House (SPH) provides the same supports as well as parenting 

education within a child-centered environment. All residents attend 

high school, college, or a training program and/or work at a 

paying job. Graduates of the TLP and SPH are able to live in the 

affordable Cooperative Apartments for an additional two years. 

Casa Esperanza, Inc 

291 Eustis Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 

617-445-7411 

www. Casaesperanza.org 

Description: Casa Esperanza helps bilingual and bicultural men, women and 

families recover from alcoholism and drug addiction, overcome 

homelessness and become self sufficient. They offer a men’s 

program, Latinas y Ninos Center, supportive housing and 

outpatient counseling and relapse prevention. 

Boston Housing Authority – Community Services Department 

125 Amory Street, Boston, MA 02119 

617-988-4333 

www.bostonhousing.org 

Description: The community Service Department is responsible for the delivery 

of programs and services to public housing residents. The mission 

of the CSD is to expand employment opportunities and skills 

training for BHA residents, respond to individual social service 

needs of youth, families and seniors, and help build the capacity 

of local tenants. 

Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) 


617-348-6000 

www.bostonabcd.org/ 

Description: Serves more than 100,000 low-income Greater Boston residents 

through its city-wide network of neighborhood-based organizations. 

Provides innovative, timely programs that promote upward mobility 

and a higher quality of life for people and communities. Programs 

include: career development, early childcare and education, 

financial futures initiative, food pantries, fuel assistance/energy 

conservation, health services, housing and homelessness prevention, 

and youth development. 


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The Greater Boston Food Bank 

70 South Bay Avenue, Boston MA 02118 

617-427-5200 

www.gbfb.org 

Center for Community Health, Education & Research, Inc. (CCHER) 


617-265-0628 

www.ccher.org/index.htm 

Description: Offers a series of social services such as: Housing Search and 

Placement, Home-delivered Meal & Nutrition, and Peer Support 

Program Skill Building & Job Training. 

Living Center Meals Program 

29 Stanhope Street, Boston, MA 02116 

617-236-1012 

www.bostonlivingcenter.org 

Description: The Center provides an HIV/AIDS-specific weekday Meals 

Program. Meals consist of a soup, salad, meat entree, 

vegetarian entree, and fresh breads. 

Hours: Lunch: Tuesday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

Dinner: Monday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

Brunch: Saturday, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Boston Rescue Mission/Meals 

39 Kingston Street, Boston, MA 02111 

617-338-9000 

www.brm.org 

Description: The program provides three meals a day for Post-Detox 

and Life Growth clients, two meals for overflow shelter 

guests, and one daily afternoon meal open to the public. 

Friday Night Supper, Arlington Street Church 


617-536-7050 ext. 22 

www.fridaynightsupper.org 

Description: Friday Night Supper serves nutritious home-cooked meals every 

Friday night from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

Haley House Soup Kitchen 

23 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116 

617-236-8132 

www.haleyhouse.org 

Description: The Soup Kitchen is open to men for breakfast 

from 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 

Paulist Center-Wednesday Night Supper Club 

5 Park Street, Boston, MA 02108 

617-742-4460 

www.paulistboston.com 

Description: Meals are served every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. and on 

the third Saturday of every month at 9:00 a.m. 


Rosie’s Place/Meals 


617-442-9322 

www.rosiesplace.org 

Description: Rosie’s Place serves lunch and dinner seven days a week to 

approximately one-hundred and fifty women and children each 

day. The dining room also serves as a meeting place for outside 

agencies to help provide direct services to the women including 

legal services, housing advocacy, mental health services and 

medical care. 

Salvation Army/Boston Harbor Light Center/Meals 

407 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118 

617-536-7469 

www.salvationarmy.org 

St. Francis House Meals 


617-542-4211 

www.stfrancishouse.org 

Description: St. Francis House provides basic services such as food, clothing, 

daytime shelter, and access to medical care as well as rehabilitative 

services, mental health and substance abuse counseling. They 

also offer legal aid, job-skills training, and transitional and 

permanent housing. 

Women’s Lunch Place 

67 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116 

617-267-1722 

www.womenslunchplace.org 

Description: Women’s Lunch Place offers a breakfast buffet and a lunch consists 

of meat or fish, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, and a vegetarian 

alternative. Menus are planned to emphasize nutritional content 

and diversity. 

Brighton Allston Congregational Church Food Pantry and Community Supper 

404 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135 

617-254-4046 

www.brightonucc.org/about/food-pantry 

Description: Wednesday Community Supper at 6:00 p.m. 

Food baskets distributed on the 2nd and 4th Saturday 

of each month from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

The Home for Little Wanderers 

271 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 

1-888-HOME-321 (1-888-466-3321) or 617-267-3700 

www.thehome.org 

Description: The Home for Little Wanderers offers prevention and intervention 

services to adolescents and adults. The Home for Little Wanderers 

operates residential facilities, group homes and intensive treatment 

facilities. Roxbury House provides services to at risk adolescent 

males aged 11-16. Waltham House serves GLBT youth education 

and/or vocational training. 


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The Homeless Student Initiative 

445 Warren Street, Dorchester, MA 02121 

617-635-8037 

www.bostonlublicschools.org/node/823 

Description: The Homeless Student Initiative provides services and information 

to students who are temporarily without housing. 

Friends of Boston’s Homeless 

c/o Long Island Shelter, PO Box 220468, Boston MA 02122 

617-534-2526 

www.fobh.org 

Description: Job Training, Education and Literacy, Life Skills Development, The 

Farm at Long Island, Transitional Housing, and Affordable Housing. 

Horizons for Homeless Children 

Headquarters:1705 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119 

617-445-1480 

www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org/index.asp 

Pine Street Inn 


617-892-9100 

www.pinestreetinn.org 

Description: The Pine Street Inn operates two shelters in the South End. 

Emergency beds are assigned by lottery each day. Services include 

outreach, health care, addiction counseling and recovery groups, 

job training and referrals to other service providers. Pine Street Inn 

also offers “permanent affordable housing” to adults and families in 

Roxbury Specialized housing is open to tenants with a history of 

mental illness or who are living with HIV/AIDS. 

Roxbury Tenants of Harvard (RTH) 

RTH Community Building, 11 New Whitney Street, Boston, MA 02115 

617-232-4306 

www.roxburytenants.org 

Description: Roxbury Tenants of Harvard Association, Inc. operates 

the RTH Children’s Center, a daycare center for 56 children, 

the RTH After-School Program, and a Computer Learning 

Center. They also offer classes for youth and adults. 

SOCIAL SERVICE SUPPORT RESOURCES: IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE 

Action for Boston Community Development 

617-445-6000 

www.bostonabcd.org/programs/career-development/esol 

Description: Offers ESOL classes at several locations throughout Boston. 

Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. (ABCD) Job Training Center 


617-348-6000 

www.bostonabcd.org 


Haitian Multi-Service Center 


617-506-6600 

www.ccab.org/hmsc.html 

Description: The Haitian Multi-Service Center offers services including basic 

emergency need services, youth counseling services, and adult 

education and ESOL classes. 

Haitian American Public Health Initiative 

10 Fairway Street, Box 260386, Mattapan, MA 02126 

617-298-8076 

www.haphi.org 

Catholic Charities of Greater Boston 

75 Kneeland Street, Boston, MA 02125 

617-451-7979 

Catholic Charities Haitian Multi-Service Center 


617-506-6600 

Description: Catholic Charities of Boston offers a Refugee Resettlement 

Program, legal counseling on immigration for income eligible 

clients, a walk-in immigration clinic, ESOL classes, employment 

training and counseling, case management and counseling, 

information and referrals for housing, food assistance and 

health care, interpreter and translation services, citizenship 

preparation and computer training. 

International Institute of Boston 

One Milk Street, Boston, MA 02109 

617-695-9990 

www.iiboston.org 

Description: The International Institute of Boston offers a range of services 

including job placement services, counseling, ESOL classes 

and legal assistance. Assistance is offered by scheduled 

appointment. For each 30 minute consultation with an attorney 

there is a $35 fee. Legal assistance topics include Citizenship, 

deportation and removal, asylum and family reunification. 

La Alianza Hispana Latino Family Counseling Center 

409 Dudley Street, Boston, MA 02119 

617-427-7175 

www.laalianza.org 

Description: La Alianza Hispana is a multi-service agency 

serving Spanish speaking clients. 

Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center (RIAC) 

31 Heath Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

617-522-8882 

Description: RIAC provides resettlement and support services including: 

a Refugee Resettlement Program, case management and 

counseling, information and referrals for housing, food assistance, 

health care, etc., translations and legal assistance, ESOL classes, 

family reunification, domestic violence awareness, HIV/AIDS 

education, and youth programs. 


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Asian American Civic Association 

87 Tyler Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02111 

617-426-9492 

www.aaca-boston.org 

Description: The Asian American Civic Association offers programs for 

Asian immigrants. The Adult Basic Education English Transitional 

Program (ABE) offers free intermediate English classes (20 weeks, 

four days a week, 2 hours per lesson). Beginner ESOL classes 

last 12 weeks and cost $275. 

MAPS (Massachusetts Alliance of Portugese Speakers) – Allston 

569 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA 02134 

617-787-0557 

Toll-Free: 1-800-232-7725 

Description: Services include advocacy services, ESOL courses, 

citizenship classes and immigrant social services. 

Somali Development Center (SDC) 

203-205 Green Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

617-522-0700 

www.sdcboston.org 

Description: Services include free ESOL classes, youth programs, housing 

and employment assistance, legal assistance, health services 

and information and referrals. 

Vietnamese-American Civic Association 

1452 Dorchester Avenue, 3rd Floor, One Fields Corner, Dorchester, MA 02122 

617-288-7344 

www.vacaboston.org 

Description: Services include ESOL and citizenship classes and assistance, 

health awareness and outreach activities, social services 

counseling, youth programming and employment services. 

SOCIAL SERVICE SUPPORT RESOURCES: LEGAL RESOURCES 

The Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) 

197 Friend Street, Boston, MA 02114 

617-371-1234 

60 Gore Street, Suite 203, Cambridge, MA 02141 

617-603-2700 

www.gbls.org 

Description: The Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) provides free civil 

legal assistance to income eligible people in Boston. Services 

range from legal advice to full case representation, depending 

on client need. GBLS serves families whose yearly income 

does not exceed 125% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines 

($25,813 for a family of four). 

Public Defenders Office (Committee for Public Counsel Services) 

Boston: 617-482-6212 or 617-210-1320 

Roxbury: 617-445-5640 or 617-445-7581 

Juvenile (YAP): 617-445-5640 

Children and Family Law: 617-210-1340 

www.publiccounsel.net/office_locations/public_defender_offices.html 


Youth Advocacy Project (YAP) 

Ten Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury, MA 02119 

617-989-8100 

www.youthadvocacyproject.org/ 

Description: Youth Advocacy Project provides legal representation to young 

people facing delinquency and youthful offender proceedings. 

YAP’s first priority is criminal defense, which it provides using 

a holistic approach. YAP combines social services with legal 

services to better represent clients and incorporates contributions 

from a team of lawyers. 

Boston Bar Association Lawyer Referral Services 

16 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 

617-742-0625 

www.bostonbar.org 

Women’s Bar Foundation 

27 School Street, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02108 

617-973-6666 

www.womensbar.org 

Description: The Women’s Bar Foundation offers a free legal service intake line. 

Citizens for Juvenile Justice 

101 Tremont Street, Suite 1000, Boston, MA 02108 

617-338-1050 

www.cfjj.org 

Description: Legal advocacy for juveniles. 

www.MassLegalHelp.org 

Description: Listing of civil (non-criminal) legal services 

and programs in Massachusetts. 

SOCIAL SERVICE SUPPORT RESOURCES: TRANSPORTATION 

MBTA 

www.mbta.com 


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Metro North 


Alternative Education Program, Woburn Memorial High School 

88 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801 

781-937-8210 

Arlington High School – The Workplace 

869 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476 

781-316-3579 

Description: Program for students in grades 9-12 who have been frequently 

truant, involved with DSS or DYS, have a poor academic record, or 

are retuning from having dropped out. Program includes academic 

tutoring, community college participation, and counseling services. 

Cambridge High School Extension Program 

15 Upton Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 

617-349-6880 

www.cpsd.us/hsep 

Description: The High School Extension Program (HSEP) allows students to learn 

in an alternative setting. Course curriculum, academic requirements 

and eligibility for graduation are in alignment with Massachusetts 

state guidelines. 

Grades Served: 9, 10, 11, 12 

Eligibility: Expelled, Frequent Truancy, Involved with DSS, Involved 

with DYS, Pregnant or Parenting, Poor Academic Record, 

Returned Dropout, Suspended 

Component: Behavior Management Training, Community College Participation, 

Community Service – Learning, Conflict Resolution Training, Core 

Academic Classes, Crisis Intervention, Drug/Substance Abuse 

Prevention, Elective Classes, In-House Counseling, Life Skills 

Training, Parent/Family Involvement, Peer Mediation, Referrals to 

External Counseling, School-Based Work and Learning, Partnership 

with a Community-Based Organization, Social Skills Training, 

Technology-Based Instruction, Partnership – Not Connected with 

School-Based Learning 

Hours: After School – Afternoon 

Malden Alternative High School 

781-397-7345 


Eligibility: Frequent Truancy, Involved with DSS, Involved with DYS, Pregnant 

or Parenting, Poor Academic Record, Returned Dropout, Suspended 

Component: Academic Remediation or Tutoring, Community College 

Participation, Conflict Resolution Training, Crisis Intervention, 

Elective Classes, Peer Mediation, Partnership with a 

Community-Based Organization 

Hours: Before School 


Medford-Curtis Tufts Alternative School 

437 Main Street, Medford, MA 02155 

781-393-2343 

www.medfordpublicschools.org/schools/curtistufts-alternative-school/about 


Eligibility: Expelled, Frequent Truancy, Involved with DSS, Involved 

with DYS, Pregnant or Parenting, Poor Academic Record, 

Returned Dropout, Suspended 

Component: Academic Remediation or Tutoring, Conflict Resolution 

Training, Core Academic Classes, Drug/Substance 

Abuse Prevention, Elective Classes, Life Skills Training, 

Peer Mediation, Partnership with a Community-Based 

Organization, Technology-Based Instruction 


Chelsea High Alternative Program 

299 Everett Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150 

617-466-5000 


Eligibility: Frequent Truancy, Involved with DSS, Involved 

with DYS, Parenting, Poor Academic Record 

Component: Academic Remediation or Tutoring, Community Service – 

Learning, Conflict Resolution Training, Elective Classes, Life 

Skills Training, Parent/Family Involvement, Peer Mediation 


Clark Ave Alternative Program (Middle School) 

8 Clark Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150 

617-466-5100 

Description: For students in grades 5-8 who have been frequently truant, 

involved with DSS or DYS, are parenting, or have a poor 

academic record. In addition to core academic classes, the 

program offers behavior management training and conflict 

resolution training. 

Bay Cove Academy 

156 Lawton Street, Brookline, MA 02446 

617-739-1794 

Description: Bay Cove Academy is a small day school serving adolescents, 

aged 12-21. The school provides a highly structured, therapeutic 

environment for teens whose educational and social needs exceed 

that which traditional schools can provide for them. The school 

provides a core academic curriculum, along with electives, community 

job placements, and individual and group therapy. Each subject 

area is aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. 


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Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experiences 

SCALE GED – General Educational Development 

167 Holland Street, Somerville, MA 02144 

617-625-6600 ext. 6935 or ext. 6924 

www.somerville.k12.ma.us/education/dept/dept.php?sectionid=144 

Description: The GED Program offers GED classes focused on 5 subject areas: 

Language Arts-Reading, Language Arts-Writing, Mathematics, 

Science, and Social Studies. Students work at their own pace. 

Both day and evening classes are available. GED classes meet 

twice per week, Monday through Thursday. All subjects are 

available during daytime classes that begin at 9:00 a.m. or 

evening classes that begin at 6:00 p.m. SCALE is also an 

official GED Testing Center. 

LARE/American Training – GED with VEPS 

100 Everett Avenue, Unit 8, Chelsea, MA 02150 

617-884-5125 

www.harborkids.org/chelsea/adulted.htm 

Description: Programs include GED preparation, basic education, computer 

skills, parenting & life skills, career development, and placement 

assistance into skills training programs, certificate programs, 

and job placement. 

Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Community Learning Center 

19 Brookline Street, 2nd Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139 

617-349-6363 

www.cambridgema.gov/dhsp2/clc.cfm 

Description: Offers GED, Pre-GED, ABE and ESOL and Citizenship classes. 

Most programs are open to residents of Cambridge or surrounding 

communities (Arlington, Belmont, Watertown) that do not have an 

ABE center. 

Centro Latino de Chelsea (merged with Concilio Hispana) 

267 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150 

617-884-3238 

www.centrolatino.org 

Cambridge Site: 105 Windsor Street, Cambridge MA 02139 

617-661-9406 

Description: Adult Basic Education, Workforce Development, Computer 

Technology classes, and Citizenship & Immigration Services. 

Woburn Adult Evening School 

Woburn High School, 88 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801 

781-937-8210 ext. 315 

Description: Offers ABE, GED, Pre-GED, ESOL and other classes. 

Cost varies by subject. 


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EMPLOYABILITY RESOURCES: CAREER CENTERS 

Career Source (incl. School to Career program) Cambridge 

Fresh Pond Mall, 186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Suite 310, Cambridge, MA 02138 

617-661-7867, 1-888-454-9675 

www.yourcareersource.com 

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

1935 Revere Beach Parkway, Everett, MA 02149 

617-389-8025 


Description: Career Source services include workshops on interview techniques, 

resume writing and job search skills, computer and internet use, 

job search fairs, and access to free or low cost training for eligible 

job seekers. 

The Career Place 

Trade Center Park, 100 Sylvan Road, G100, Woburn, MA 01801 

781-932-5500 

Toll-Free: 1-888-273-WORK (1-888-273-9675) 

www.CareerPlaceJobs.com 

Description: Services include job fairs, youth services including a Career 

Launch Summer Jobs program and a Youth in Transition program, 

and WorkSmart training programs for those who meet income 

eligibility guidelines. 

Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Unemployment Insurance Counseling Walk-in Hours: 

Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m 

EMPLOYABILITY RESOURCES: WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARDS (WIB) 

Metro North REB (Regional Employment Board) 

125 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140 

617-864-1500 

www.mnreb.org 

Description: The Youth Council oversees and evaluates the effectiveness of youth 

programs and providers and coordinates all youth workforce 

activities under WIA and other state and federal grants. 

EMPLOYABILITY RESOURCES: OTHER EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING RESOURCES 

YouthBuild USA 

58 Day Street, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 440322, Somerville, MA 02144 

617-623-9900 

www.youthbuild.org 

Description: YouthBuild is a youth development program that provides education 

(GED prep and instruction) and occupational training (construction 

trades) for income eligible youth aged 16-21 who have dropped 

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YouthBuild/Just A Start A Program of Just-A-Start Corporation 

1175 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 

617-492-1460 ext. 10 

www.justastart.org/youth.shtml#teen 

Description: The YouthBuild program is for youth who are eligible to work in the 

US, are between the ages 17-24, and who have dropped out of 

school. The Youth Employment Center (YEC) provides referrals to 

employment and youth development programs, as well as job 

readiness training and career development services. 

Somerville Youth Workers Network 

530 Mystic Avenue, Suite 103, Somerville, MA 02145 

617-591-6940 

Description: The Somerville Youth Workers Network works to connect youth 

workers from over 30 different agencies with community resources 

and training opportunities. The Network is supported and led by 

various community organizations and agencies with the support 

of Tufts University. 

TeenWork 

432 Columbia Street, Suite 12, Cambridge, MA 02141 

617-494-0444 ext. 315 

www.justastart.org/youth.shtml 

Description: Teen Work is a job placement program that helps Cambridge 

high school students aged 16 and older secure after-school jobs 

and summer jobs. Employment readiness training, job matching 

and counseling are provided. Participants must be in high school 

with an overall passing grade of 75% (C+) or better and a school 

attendance record of 85% or better. 

Roca, Inc. 

101 Park Street, Chelsea, MA 02150 

617-889-5210 

Description: The Roca Transitional Employment Project (TEP) is designed to 

provide young people with work experience and help them 

develop necessary employment skills. Participants who lose their 

transitional employment jobs may re-apply and enter the program 

as many times as necessary. Case management, life skills training 

and an “alternative” adult program for literacy, GED and ESOL are 

also provided. 

The Work Force (Cambridge Housing Authority) 

Jefferson Park: 617-499-7110 

Roosevelt Towers: 617-499-7169 

119 Windsor Street: 617-499-7107 

Description: The Work Force is a year-round program offering work and 

community-based learning experiences for youth aged 13-19 

who live in Cambridge Housing Authority public housing. 

The program teaches job and life skills, offers college 

preparatory activities, supports students in school and 

provides jobs and workplace mentoring. 


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Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) 


617-547-1063 

www.ccrcinc.org 

Description: The Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) assists families in 

obtaining child care, either by referral to an agency or through 

the Tuition Assistance Program, a voucher system which can 

be used to help fund child-care. Vouchers are available based 

on income. The CCRC also offers training on best practices 

in child-care to both parents and providers. 

Adolescent Parenting Program at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School 

459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138 

617-349-6713, 617-349-6740 

Description: The Adolescent Parenting Program is specifically designed 

to meet the needs of teenage mothers and fathers, and 

teenagers who are pregnant. Students who are interested 

in this program should see their counselor. 

Drop-In for Mothers and Caregivers of Infants and Toddlers 

5 Callender Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 

617-547-6811 

Description: The Drop-In for Mothers and Caregivers of Infants and Toddlers 

offers programs for mothers and caregivers of infants and toddlers. 

Futures for Young Parents 

16R Butler Drive, Somerville, MA 02145 

617-623-6667 

Description: Program offers GED classes, vocational training, case management 

and referral services, and counseling. Eligible candidates must be 

on TAFDC and must be at least 6 months pregnant, or must be 

parenting. Futures for Young Parents is a program of Just A Start 

Corporation, which is located at 432 Columbia Street, Suite 12, 

Cambridge, MA 02141. 

Parent Support Groups 

108 Water Street, Watertown, MA 02474 

617-267-8807 

www.parentshelpingparents.org 

Peabody Ames Child Care Center 

277 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145 

617-623-5510 

Description: Program offers full and part time slots, and accepts private payment 

and vouchers from voucher eligible families. The Center provides 

breakfast, lunch and snacks. 


Cambridge Family & Children’s Service (CFCS) 

60 Gore Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 

617-876-4210 

www.helpfamilies.org 

Description: Offers programs including adoption services, developmental 

disabilities services, intensive foster care and family support 

and stabilization. 


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Families First Parenting Programs 

99 Bishop Richard Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139 

617-868-7687 

www.families-first.org 

Description: Families First Parenting Programs conducts parenting education 

workshops Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

Programs focus on communication, limit-setting, and self-esteem. 

North Suburban WIC Program 

239 Commercial Street, Malden, MA 02148 

781-338-7578 

Description: WIC is a free program that provides healthy foods and nutrition 

and health information to Massachusetts’ families who qualify. 

WIC is for all kinds of families: married and single parents, working 

or not working. If you are a father, mother, grandparent, foster 

parent or other legal guardian of a child under 5, you can apply 

for WIC for your child. WIC’s goal is to help keep pregnant and 

breastfeeding women, new moms, and kids under age 5 healthy. 

Provides personalized nutrition information, consultations and 

support, checks to buy free, healthy food, tips for eating well 

to improve health, referrals for medical and dental care, health 

insurance, child care, housing and fuel assistance, and other 

services that can benefit the whole family. Also offers immunization 

screening and referral, breastfeeding support, and nutrition and 

health workshops on a variety of topics. 


HIV and Substance Abuse Prevention Peer Leadership 

127 North Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472 

617-926-3600 ext. 309 

www.waysideyouth.org 

Description: The focus of the program is learning about HIV and substance 

abuse prevention. Peer leaders also present in venues around 

Somerville and Greater Boston. They have art-based programs 

focused on gang prevention as well. 

Services for Adults, Adolescents and Children 

(a program of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health) 

2400 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140 

617-626-4800 

www.dmh.state.ma.us 

Riverside Youth Assistance Program 

338 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880-5030 

781-246-2010 

www.riversidecc.org/noreast.html 

Description: The Substance Abuse Prevention program for pre-teens and 

adolescents provides training in conflict-resolution, violence 

prevention, resisting peer pressure, and other skills to prevent 

substance abuse. 


Arbour Counseling Services – Malden 

6 Pleasant Street, 6th Floor, Malden, MA 02148 

781-322-1503 

Arbour Counseling Services – Woburn 

500 West Cummings Park, Suite 3900, Woburn, MA 01801 

781-932-8114 

Description: Services include evaluation, crisis stabilization, treatment of 

anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses, dual diagnosis, 

and substance abuse treatment. 

Somerville Mental Health 

167 Holland Street, Somerville, MA 02144 

617-623-3278 

www.somervillementalhealth.org 

Important phone numbers: 

Clinical services/assistance with mental health or substance abuse problem: 617-623-3278 

Early Head Start: 617-629-6652 

In-school Consultation: 617-629-4456 

Homelessness Prevention: 617-629-6609 

Description: Somerville Mental Health provides services that promote health and 

wellness, prevent serious problems, and assess, treat, and manage 

serious problems. 

North Suffolk Mental Health Association 

301 Broadway Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150 

617-889-4860 

www.northsuffolk.org 

Description: North Suffolk provides comprehensive community based services 

to children, adults and families who are confronting emotional 

difficulties, mental illness, developmental disabilities, and mental 

retardation, substance abuse or other challenges in daily living. 

BEST (Boston Emergency Services Team) 

25 Staniford Street, Boston, MA 02114 

800-981-4357 

Description: BEST provides 24 hour emergency psychiatric services to adults, 

families and organizations to the communities of Chelsea, Revere, 

Winthrop, and many Boston communities. 

The Guidance Center 

Main Office/Family After School Program: 

5 Sacremento Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 

617-354-2275 

Somerville Offices: 

61 Medford Street 

617-629-3919 

111 South Street 

617-284-5130 

DSS Family Networks Lead Agency Office: 

810 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139 

617-520-8700 

www.gcinc.org 

Description: The Guidance Center offers a continuum of Family Services 

including Early Childhood Services, Child and Adolescent 

Services and Intensive Family Services. 


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Health Access Project 


617-547-1063 ext. 295 

www.ccrcinc.org/health.shtml 

Description: The Health Access Project offers medical care to children 

and adults who are uninsured or underinsured. 

Women’s Health Services (a program of Cambridge Health Alliance) 


617-665-1660 

www.challiance.org/services/services.shtml 

Description: The Obstetrics/Gynecology and Women’s Health Program 

provides women of all ages with a full spectrum of obstetrical 

and gynecology care. 

Teen Health (Cambridge Health Alliance program) 

Somerville High School – Teen Connection 

81 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143 

617-575-5690 

www.cha.harvard.edu/locations/teen_health_som.shtml 

Teen Health Center – Cambridge Health Alliance at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School 

459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA. 02138 

617-665-1548 

www.cha.harvard.edu/locations/teen_health_cam.shtml 

Description: The Teen Health Center offers primary care for adolescents and 

children of adolescents, HIV testing/counseling, reproductive health 

education, gynecology, and nutrition therapy. Mental health and 

addiction services are also offered. 

Asperger’s Association of New England (AANE) 

85 Main Street, Suite 101, Watertown, MA 02472 

617-393-3824 

Email: info@aane.org 

www.aane.org 

Description: Offers local support groups, activities, and workshops to individuals 

with Asperger’s Syndrome, their extended families, and the 

professionals who assist them. Also serves people who have other 

neurological differences. AANE works in close partnership with 

other Asperger’s, Autism organizations, and other disability 

organizations throughout New England. 

Cambridge Cares About AIDS 

17 Sellers Street, Cambridge, MA. 02139 

617-661-3040 

www.ccaa.org 

Description: Cambridge Cares About Aids provides case management, peer 

leadership, housing services, services for women transitioning out of 

incarceration, a needle exchange, free and anonymous HIV testing, 

services for the LGBT community and services for homeless youth. 



Dating Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) A Program of Transition House 

649 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite #6, Cambridge, MA 02139 

617-868-1650 

www.transitionhouse.org/youth-family-services/dating-violence-prevention 

HarborCOV, Inc. 

148 Shawmut Street, Chelsea, MA 02150 

617-884-9799 

Hotline: 617-884-9909 

Description: HarborCOV provides a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, 

individual and group counseling and support, legal advocacy, 

and a therapeutic program for children. They provide support 

in Spanish, Khmer, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Italian, ASL 

and English. 

Respond Inc. 

66 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143 

617-623-5900 

www.respondinc.org 

Description: Services include a 24-hour information and referral hotline, group 

and individual counseling, children’s services, and legal advocacy. 

Services available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole and French. 

Transition House Cambridge 


617-661-7203 

Administrative Offices: 1035 Cambridge Street, Suite #B10, Cambridge MA 02141 

617-868-1650 

www.transitionhouse.org 

Description: Transition House offers a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, 

a Transitional Living Program, a Permanent Housing Program, legal 

and housing advocacy, safety planning and parenting support and 

children’s services. 


Salvation Army Emergency Shelter 

402 Mass Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 

617-547-3400 

Description: The Salvation Army Emergency Shelter offers a Drop-In Day Shelter, 

an Emergency Overnight Shelter, a 90-Day Therapeutic Counseling 

Program with Housing, a Single-Room Occupancy Housing 

Program in Arlington, and Transitional & Independent Housing. 

Medical and mental health care, clothing assistance, food/grocery 

store vouchers, rental/mortgage assistance, counseling, referrals 

and case management are also available. 


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Summer Food Service Program for Children (SFSP) 

181 Washington Street, Somerville, MA 02143 

617-625-6600 ext. 6080 

www.meals4kids.org/sfsp/sfsp.html 

Description: Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides free meals 

to children, aged 18 and under, when school is not in 

session. Meals are offered at community sites, which are 

posted on the website. For more information, go to 

www.meals4kids.org/sfsp/sfspsites-citycounts2007.asp 

Youth On Fire A Program of Cambridge Cares About AIDS 


617-661-2508 

www.ccaa.org/youth_on_fire.html 

Description: Youth on Fire is a center for homeless and runaway 

youth aged 14-24. The center offers hot meals, clothing, 

showers, laundry, lockers, computer access and benefits 

applications. They also offer weekly medical care, mental 

health counseling and referrals to community services. 

Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 

Thursday, 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 

Hot meals are served from 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

Faith Lutheran Church/Faith Kitchen 

311 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 

617-354-0414 

www.faithkitchen.org 

Description: Dinner served 2nd and last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. 

Harvard Square Churches Meal Program 

c/o Christ Church, Zero Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 

978-454-9119 or 617-876-0200 

Description: The Meals Program, housed at Christ Church across the Cambridge 

Common, provides a free hot meal every Thursday night. 

Loaves & Fishes Meals Program 

35 Magazine Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 

617-868-7509 

Description: Hot meals served Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. 

Mass. Ave. Baptist Church Meals 

146 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 

617-868-4853 

Description: Dinner served Mondays and Fridays at 6:00 p.m. 

Site is handicap accessible. 

Project Uplift of Union Baptist Church 

874 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 

617-864-6885 

www.ubccambridge.org/ministries/project-uplift 

Description: Dinner served Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 


Salvation Army/Cambridge Meals 


617-547-3400 

Description: Dinner served Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. 

Lunch is served Weekdays at 12:00 noon, 

Saturdays at 11:30 a.m., Sundays at 1:00 p.m. 

Site is accessible 

Transition to Independent Living 

A Program of Cambridge Family and Children’s Service 

60 Gore Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 

617-876-4210 

www.helpfamilies.org 

Description: Program offers services to young adults aged 16-22 who 

are in need of transitional housing and related services. 

Just A Start Teen Living Program 

432 Columbia Street, #12, Cambridge, MA 02141 

617-494-0444 or 617-776-8353 

www.justastart.org/youth.shtml#living 

Description: Just-A-Start House (JASH) is an independent living program 

for pregnant and parenting teenage mothers aged 13-20, 

and their children. Services include case management support, 

life and parenting skills, money management and housing search 

assistance. Enrollment is year-round. Referrals are made through 

the Dept. of Transitional Assistance or the Dept. of Social Services. 

Bread and Jams 

50 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 

617-441-3831 

www.breadandjams.org 

Description: Bread and Jams offers food and case management, 

as well as access to phones. Bread and Jams is 

located near Harvard Square, off of Kirkland Street. 

Short Stop Transitional Housing 

1323 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144 

617-776-3377 

www.shortstopinfo.org 

Description: Short Stop Transitional Housing is a transitional 

housing program that serves youth aged 18-22. 

Cambridge Housing Authority 

675 Mass Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 

617-864-3020 

www.cambridge_housing.org 

Description: Cambridge Housing Authority owns and manages over 2,700 units 

of affordable houses, and administers over 2,300 Housing Choice 

vouchers. The CHA also provides a range of tenant services. 

Woburn Housing Authority 

59 Campbell Street, Woburn, MA 01801 

781-935-0818 

Description: The Woburn Housing Authority offers public housing and programs 

to help residents obtain affordable housing. 


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Project Bread Food Source Hotline 

1-800-645-8333 


Ethiopian Community Mutual Assistance Association (ECMAA) 

552 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 201, Cambridge, MA 02139 

617-492-4232 

Description: The Ethiopian Community Mutual Assistance Association provides 

intake and referral services. They provide referrals to health care, 

legal services, education, employment, housing, day care, and 

ESOL classes. All services are free. 

Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) 


617-864-7600 

MAPS – Somerville 

92 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143 

617-628-6065 

www.maps-inc.org 

Description: MAPS provides services including advocacy, translation services, 

and language and citizenship classes. 

City of Chelsea Refugee Services Program 


617-889-0745 

Somali Development Center – Chelsea 


617-884-3238 ext. 225 


Cambridge and Somerville Legal Services 

60 Gore Street, Suite 203, Cambridge, MA 02141 

617-603-2700 

www.gbls.org 

Description: Cambridge and Somerville Legal Services provides free civil legal 

assistance to income eligible people in Cambridge and Somerville. 

Assistance ranges from legal advice to full case representation, 

depending on client need. GBLS serves families whose yearly 

income does not exceed 125% of Federal Poverty Income 

Guidelines ($25,813 for a family of four). CASLS handles cases 

for victims of domestic violence and contested custody and visitation 

cases that involve child abuse or neglect. They also handle cases 

which involve a custodial parent seeking child support. 


Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) 

197 Friend Street, Boston, MA 02114 

617-371-1234 

www.gbls.org 

Description: The Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) provides free civil 

legal assistance to income eligible people in Boston. Services 

range from legal advice to full case representation, depending 

on client need. GBLS serves families whose yearly income 

does not exceed 125% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines 

($25,813 for a family of four). 

Adolescent Consultation Services (ACS)/Juvenile Court Clinic 

A Program of Adolescent Consultation Services 

40 Thorndike Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 

617-494-0135 

www.kidsandthelaw.org 

Description: Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) provides services to 

court-involved youth and their families including evaluations 

(of individual youth and entire families), psychological and 

educational testing, counseling for individual youth and for 

family members, group education and treatment, client 

advocacy, consultation to court personnel, schools, Department 

of Youth Services, Department of Social Services, and community 

agencies. Support groups include an Adolescent Issues Group, 

Anger Management Group, Substance Abuse Group, Firesetter’s 

Group, Young Women’s Group and a Parenting Group. 

www.MassLegalHelp.org 

Description: Listing of civil (non-criminal) legal services 

and programs in Massachusetts. 

SOCIAL SERVICE SUPPORT RESOURCES: TRANSPORTATION 

MBTA 

www.mbta.com 


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STATEWIDE & OTHER RESOURCES

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Massachusetts Dept of Education 

profiles.doe.mass.edu/alt_ed.asp 


Massachusetts Adult Literacy Hotline 

Hotline: 1-800-447-8844 

www.sabes.org/hotline/ged.htm 

GED Information Bulletin (not statewide) 

www.abeged.com 

Training Resources Of America 

www.tra-inc.org 

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION 

One Family Scholars 

www.onefamilyinc.org 

Description: One Family Scholars is a statewide program that offers income 

eligible and formerly homeless women with college scholarships, 

mentoring and leadership development opportunities. 

TERI College Planning 

1-877-332-4348, 1-877-ED-AID-4U 

www.tericollegeplanning.org 

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 

1-800-4 FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) 

www.fafsa.ed.gov 


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EMPLOYABILITY RESOURCES 

Massachusetts One-Stop Career Centers 

www.mass.gov/?pageID=elwdmodulechunk&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Government&L2= 

Departments+and+Divisions+(EOLWD)&L3=Massachusetts+One-Stop+Career+Centers 

&sid=Elwd&b=terminalcontent&f=dcs_cc_services_career_centers_listing&csid=Elwd 

The Ticket to Work Program and Youth in Transition 

Toll-Free: 1-866-968-7842 

www.yourtickettowork.com/youth 

(individuals w/disabilities) 

Departments of Labor and Workforce Development 

One Ashburton Place, Room 2112, Boston, MA 02108 

617-727-6573 

www.mass.gov/eolwd 

The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) 

877-871-0744 

www.ncwd-youth.info 

Massachusetts School to Career Website 

781-338-3902 

www.doe.mass.edu/connect/stc 

Training Resources Of America 

www.tra-inc.org 

Job Search Websites: 

www.jobbankinfo.org America’s Job Bank 

ma.jobsearch.org TED Internet – Massachusetts Department of Employment & Training listings 

www.careerpath.com Career Path – job listings from Boston Globe, among others 

www.monster.com Jobs of all kinds 

www.hotjobs.yahoo.com 

EMPLOYABILITY RESOURCES: FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

Credit Bureaus 

Experion: 710 Experion Parkway, Allen, TX 75013 

972-390-3000 

Credit Report Requests: 1-800-422-4879 

www.experion.com 

Equifax: P.O. Box 4081, Atlanta, GA 30302 

404-885-8000 

Free Credit Report: 1-800-448-2821 

www.equifax.com 

Trans Union: P.O. Box 360, Springfield, MA 19105 

610-690-4909 

www.transunion.com 

Massachusetts Division of Banks 

Consumer Assistance Unit 

One South Station, Boston, MA 02110 

1-800-495-2265 ext. 1501 

617-956-1500 ext. 1501 

Description: For questions or complaints about credit or debt collection. 


Consumer Credit Counseling Services 

Boston, Brockton and New Bedford: 617-426-6644 

Worcester: 508-795-1444 

Western MA: Pioneer Valley Consumer Credit Counseling Service, Springfield: 413-788-6106 

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Southern New England Toll-Free counseling line: 1-866-889-9347 

www.creditcounseling.org 


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Massachusetts Child Care Resource & Referral Network 

www.massresources.org/massachusetts_child_care_d.html 

1-800-345-0131 

Description: Information about child care subsidies for teen parents. Applicants 

must be living at home and in school or GED program to qualify. 

Parental Stress Line 

Toll-Free: 1-800-632-8188 

Parent Support Groups: 1-800-882-1250 

www.parentshelpingparents.org 

Description: 24-hour confidential and anonymous helpline for parents who 

need to talk about problems they are having with their children. 

Child Care Resource & Referral 

1-800-345-0131 

www.masschildcare.org 


Massachusetts Substance Abuse Referral Hotline 

1-800-327-5050 

www.helpline-online.com 

Self Mutilators Anonymous 

1-800-DONT-CUT (1-800-366-8288) 

www.selfmutilatorsanonymous.org 

www.selfinjury.com 

Description: “Self Mutilators Anonymous” is a 12-step group that has meetings 

in numerous cities in the US as well as online. A “beginners 

guide” can be accessed through the following website: 

www.selfmutilatorsanonymous.org/user/BeginnerPacket.pdf 

Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups 

1-888-425-2666 

www.aa.org 

www.ma-al-anon.alateen.org 

Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP) 

1-800-495-0086 

www.masspartnership.com/ 

Description: Flexible support services for youth with serious emotional 

disturbances and their families. Must be referred through 

a mental health agency. 


MassHealth Enrollment Center Phone Numbers 

1-888-665-9993 

MassHealth Customer Service Center: 1-800-841-2900 

Charlestown: The Schraft Center, Boston, MA 02129 

617-248-4200, 1-800-662-3300 

Springfield: 311 State Street, Springfield, MA 01105 

413-785-4100, 1-800-332-5545 


Mass Health Service Center at the Department of Medical Assistance 

1-800-841-2900 

Children’s Medical Security Plan 

1-800-909-2677 

Health Care for All 

30 Winter Street, Suite 1007, Boston, MA 02108 

617-350-7279 

Health Helpline: 1-800-727-4232 

Consumer Health Helpline: 1-800-272-4232 

www.hcfma.org 

Aids Action Committee 

617-437-6299 (24-hours) or 1-800-235-2331 

Hepatitis help: 1-888-443-4372 

www.aac.org 


National Domestic Violence Hotline 

1-800-799-SAFE (7233), 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) 

Respond (local): 617-623-5900 

www.respondinc.org 

www.ndvh.org 

Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) 

One Ashburton Place, Room 1101, Boston, MA 02108 

617-727-5200 

mova.state.ma.us 

SAFEPLAN Massachusetts – Civil Court Advocacy Program 

1-877-785-2020 

mova.state.ma.us/what-we-do/mova-services-programs/safeplan/safeplan-programs-a-courts 

Description: The SAFEPLAN Court Advocacy Program operates in the following 

Massachusetts counties: Barnstable, Bristol, Berkshire, Franklin, 

Hampshire, Hampden, Middlesex, Plymouth, and Worcester. 

Jane Doe Inc. 

617-248-0922 

Safelink Hotline: 1-877-785-2020 

www.janedoe.org 

Description: Jane Doe offers counseling services, support groups, and 

advocacy services for women experiencing domestic violence. 

The hotline is 24-hours a day, free and multi-lingual. 


Mass Coalition for the Homeless 

288 “A” Street, Boston, MA 02210 

617-737-3508 (complete listing of homeless shelters) 

15 Bubier St, Lynn, MA 01901 

781-595-7570 

www.mahomeless.org 

Description: Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless (MCH) works to address 

the broad economic and social issues that lead to homelessness. 


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Massachusetts Department Of Housing And Community Development 

www.mass.gov/dhcd 

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) 

1-800-WIC-1007 (1-800-942-1007) 

www.mass.gov/wic 

Description: WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutrition 

and health education, healthy food and other services 

at no cost to eligible Massachusetts families. 

Project Bread FoodSource Hotline 

1-800-645-8333, 617-723-5000 

www.projectbread.org 

United Way of Massachusetts Bay 

1-800-211-MASS (6277), 617-624-8000 

supportunitedway.org 

Food Stamps 

www.gettingfoodstamps.org 

Description: Find out if you qualify for food stamps. This website 

provides a confidential calculator that will allow you 

to determine eligibility and estimate benefits. 

Runaway Hotline 

24-hour Toll-Free National Runaway Switchboard: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) 

Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) 

DTA central office: 617-348-8500 

Application Info Unit: 800-249-2007 

Recipient Services Unit: 800-445-6604 

mass.gov/dta 

Description: The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) is 

responsible for administering public assistance programs 

and ensures that the emergency and transitional needs 

of individuals and families are met. 

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance 

781-338-6294 

781-338-6330 

www.doe.mass.edu/mv/?subsite 

Description: A federal grant to facilitate the enrollment, attendance, supplement 

enrichment activities, support professional development and support 

the well being of homeless children and youth in school. The 

priority is to identify and provide services such as: appropriate 

medical, dental, mental and other health services, transportation 

and parent education for homeless children, while other at-risk 

students may also be served. Grant money also provides tutoring, 

including shelter tutoring, supplemental educational services, 

summer programs, and pre-school programs. 



Armenian Relief Society 

617-926-5892 

www.ars1910.org 

Asian American Civic Association 

617-426-9492 

www.aaca-boston.org 

Cambodian Community of MA, Inc. 

617-884-8004 

Department of Employment and Training Multi-Cultural Affairs 

(Helping linguistic minorities access job training) 

617-727-6482 

Ethiopian Community Mutual Assistance Association 

617-884-4375 

MA Office for Refugees and Immigrants 

617-727-7888 

www.mass.gov/ori 

MA Indochinese American Association 

(job placement; crisis intervention) 

617-426-6653 

Vietnamese American Civic Association 

617-288-7344 

www.vacaboston.org 

Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) 

617-350-5480 

www.miracoalition.org 

Online ESOL resources 

www.englishmedialab.com 

Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers 

617-864-7600 

www.maps-inc.org 


Mass Commission Against Discrimination 

617-727-3990 

www.state.ma.us/mcad 

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Massachusetts 

211 Congress Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02110 

617-482-3170 

Description: The ACLU offers legal assistance in cases involving 

constitutional and civil rights and discrimination. 


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Gay and Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) 

1-800-455-GLAD 

www.GLAD.org 

Massachusetts Bar Association Dial-a-Lawyer 

617-338-0610 

Description: On the first Wednesday of each month, from 

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., volunteer attorneys from 

the Massachusetts Bar Association provide free, 

basic legal information by phone to callers. 

Questions cover a wide range of legal topics. 


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