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General MassResources.org is a public service web site with detailed information about the many resources available to those in need living in cities and towns throughout Massachusetts. It provides practical information on what services are available, where and how to apply for benefits, eligibility requirements, benefit amounts, and answers to commonly asked questions. It includes information about federal, state, and local benefit programs. 2-1-1 Information for the millions of Americans needing help every day from locating financial assistance during a family crisis, to finding adequate care for an aging parent, to searching for the highest-quality child care, 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember, national phone number connecting them quickly to essential community resources. The implementation of 2-1-1 is spearheaded by United Ways and information and referral agencies in states and local communities. United Way of America (UWA) and the Alliance for Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) strongly support federal funding so that every American has access to this essential service Yellowpagesforkids.com is where you can find educational consultants, psychologists, educational diagnosticians, health care providers, academic therapists, tutors, speech language therapists, occupational therapists, coaches, advocates, and attorneys for children with disabilities, in each state.
http://www.rachaelraymag.com/Recipes/special-recipe-collections/gluten-free-recipes This website provides many gluten free recipes for snacks, lunches, dinners, and desserts. Our goods are baked and shipped to your order to ensure the highest quality. All ingredients are gluten and grain free, lactose free and refined sugar free. Our products support a gluten free diet. ALLCANEAT Foods LTD. 937 North Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368 Tel: (866) NO GLUTEN (866-664-5883) Office Fax 781-905-1265 Cornerstone Cafι 67 Main St. Plymouth, MA 02360 (508) 746-7773 Cornerstone Cafι is a local restaurant that offers gluten free products on their menu. Gluten Free Foods at Wal-Mart This website provides a list of gluten free foods available at Wal-Mart. Gluten Free Foods at Ocean State Job Lot Ocean State Job Lot sells Bobs Red Mill products which are gluten free. The following restaurants have a Gluten Free menu option: www.notyouraveragejoes.com www.theolivegarden.com www.pfchangs.com www.rubytuesdays.com www.unos.com
Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) 61 Industrial Park Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 (508) 732-3100 (800) 249-2007 Social Security Administration 198 Columbia Road, Hanover, MA 02339 Local Number (781) 826-6740 National Toll-Free (800) 772-1213 TTY (781)829-9297 www.ssa.gov The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program. Another website that may be helpful is www.DisabilityInfo.gov. Massachusetts State Agencies Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (ESE) 75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148-4906 ESE has one principal goal: to help children learn. This website is designed to provide information for parents, teachers, students, school leaders and community members as well as to create new forums for discussion on educational issues. Department of Children and Families (DCF) Plymouth Area Office, DCF protects children who have been abused or neglected in a family setting and provides preventive services to support and strengthen families with children at risk of abuse or neglect. Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Plymouth Area Office Fax: (508) 732-5747 TTY Phone: (508) 732-5748 Intake Eligibility Coordinator: 508-866-5000 ext 382 Director: Cynthia Miller Child Adolescent Human Service Coordinator: Michael Swanson Phone: (508) 732-5700 DDS is a state agency that provides support to the Commonwealth's citizens who have mental retardation. The DDS strives to create an array of supports, housing options, training and services that are custom-fit to a person's needs and desires. Department of Public Health (DPH) Massachusetts Department of Public Health (617) 624-6000 TTY/TDD (617) 624-6001 DPH is committed to protecting, preserving and improving the health of all the Commonwealth's residents. Department of Mental Health (DMH) Central Office Direct Dial: (617) 626-8000 TTY: (617) 727-9842 The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers and communities. Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) Administrative Offices Main Information numbers: 1-800-245-6543 or (617) 204-3600 Fax (617) 727-1354 MRC-Plymouth Office 40 Industrial Park Road, Suite 206, Plymouth, MA 02360 MRC assists individuals with disabilities to live independently and go to work. MRC is the agency of the Commonwealth responsible for Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Independent Living Services, and for eligibility determination for the SSI/SSDI benefits programs for Massachusetts citizens with disabilities. The Plymouth Area Office serves the following communities: Halifax, Hanover, Marshfield, Pembroke, Plympton, Hanson, Duxbury, Kingston, Carver, and Plymouth. Disabled Persons protection Commission 300 Granite Street, Suite 404, Braintree, MA 02184 The mission of the Disabled Persons Protection Commission is to protect adults with disabilities from the abusive acts or omissions of their caregivers through investigation oversight, public awareness and prevention. Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination Boston Office One Ashburton Place, Sixth Floor, Room 601, Boston, MA 02108 Complaints can be filed Monday through Friday from 8:45 am to 4:00 pm This agency ensures equality of opportunity to people by enforcing the Commonwealth's Anti-discrimination laws through resolution of complaints of discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, services, credit and education. Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Boston Office 48 Boylston Street, Boston MA 02116-4718 MCB provides services to blind citizens of the commonwealth, enabling them to lead more fulfilling and independent lives. The commission offers vocational rehabilitation, independent living social services, home care and respite assistance, radio reading programs, resource information, community systems advocacy and residential and day services. Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) MCDHH-Plymouth Office 61 Industrial Park Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 Toll Free: 800-530-7570 TTY Toll Free: 800-882-1155 Voice MCDHH is a commission, under the Executive Office of Human Services, which serves as the principal agency in the state on behalf of deaf, late deafened, and hard of hearing people. Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) 1150 Hancock Street, Third Floor, Suite 300, Quincy, MA 02169 Telephone: (617) 770-7676 (617) 770-9499 TTY MDDC provides opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families to enhance independence, productivity, integration and inclusion. The Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund (CICRF) Massachusetts Department of Public Health CICRF helps families bear the excessive financial burdens associated with the care of children with special health care needs and disabilities. CICRF is a payer of last resort. It provides financial assistance for Massachusetts families with children experiencing a medical condition requiring services that are not covered by a private insurer, federal or state assistance, or any other financial source. Support Community Autism Resources (CAR) 33 James Reynolds Rd. Unit C, Swansea, MA 02777 Main: 508-379-0371 Toll Free: 800-588-9239 Fax: 508-379-0269 CAR is a Southeastern Massachusetts based Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) project. They are families and professionals strengthened by their experiences of ASD in their lives, and dedicated to supporting individuals with ASD and their families. Their commitment to sharing knowledge, information, and enhancing skills will enable persons with ASD to satisfying and fulfilling lives within the community. The Christopher Donovan Center Inc. 4 Recovery Road, Wareham, MA 02571 Phone: (508) 295-5232 Fax: (508) 295-5233 CDC provides behavioral therapy and educational services for the entire South Shore area. CDC works with children who are struggling with the activities of daily living. Some of our clients have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, Developmental Delays or other social pragmatic disorder. CDC provides services in the home, school or at the center, which is a home style setting. CDC offers direct and indirect services. Aspergers Association of New England (AANE) 85 Main Street, Suite 101, Watertown, MA 02472 Telephone: (617) 393-3824 AANE is committed to providing a supportive, understanding community for individuals, families and professionals throughout New England. They serve adults, teens, families of children, and work with other educators and professionals. Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI) 10 Christys Drive, Brockton, MA 02301 BAMSI is dedicated to improving the quality of life and sense of self-worth for families throughout the state. BAMSI has developed a comprehensive network of services that is effective in supporting and sustaining individuals over time. Services include programs for people with or without disabilities. Family Ties of Massachusetts Program Director: Mary Castro Summers Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Donovan Health Building, 3rd Floor PH: (781) 774-6736 TTY: (781) 774-6619 FAX: (781) 774-6618 EMAIL: mcsummers@fcsn.org Family Ties is a statewide information and parent-to-parent support project for families of children with special needs and chronic illness. It is administered by parent coordinators housed in each of the regional offices of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Mass Family Voices Toll Free: 800 331-0688 x.210 Fax: 617 572-2094 Mass Family Voices is a parent-run, state chapter of Family Voices, a national grassroots network of families, friends and professional partners brought together by a common concern for children and youths with special health care needs. Institute for Community Inclusion The Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) is committed to developing resources and supports for people with disabilities and their families, fostering interdependence, productivity, and inclusion in school and community settings. The Institute for Community Inclusion is based at the University of Massachusetts Boston with additional offices at Children's Hospital Boston.
Old Colony Elder Services 144 Main St # 2, Brockton, MA 02301 Old Colony Elderly Services mission is to provide services which will support the dignity and independence of elders by helping them maximize their quality of life, live safely and in good health, and prevent unnecessary or premature institutionalization. Advocacy Mass Advocates Standing Strong 1-866-426-2253(1-866-IamAble) Operated by individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities, their mission is to empower self-advocates through education so they can make choices to improve and enrich their own lives. Massachusetts Association of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils 1135 Tremont Street, Suite 420 | Boston, MA 02120 MASSPAC, the Massachusetts Association of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils is a growing grassroots organization. They promote a network for parents of children with disabilities to work towards the understanding, respect, support and appropriate education for all children with special needs in their communities. The Federation for Children with Special Needs 1135 Tremont Street, Suite 420 Phone: (617) 236-7210, (800) 331-0688 (in MA) Fax: (617) 572-2094 Federation for Children with Special Needs is a center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families. Organized in 1975 as a coalition of parent groups representing children with a variety of disabilities, the Federation operates as a parent center in Mass. which offers a variety of services to those who are concerned with children with special needs. Parents PLACE Parents PLACE is a Massachusetts statewide parent information and resource center, in conjunction with the Federation for Children with Special Needs. They are located at: The Federation for Children with Special Needs United Way of Greater Plymouth County 10 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 231 The United Way of Greater Plymouth County is a locally run chapter of the United Way of America that supports non-profit agencies. They work with children and youth centers around child care assistance, social and emotion needs and learning, positive relationships with adults inside and outside the family. They also work to strengthen focus on addressing basic needs, assisting people in finding long-term employment and helping people find permanent housing support. They also advocate for social issues, convene community leaders to solve local human services problems, study and address long-term solutions to emerging social challenges, and raise funds through campaigns and individual donors. Food pantries are organizations that distribute food to a wide variety of families that are in financial need. Generally, each city/town has at least one food pantry available to its residents. Some food pantries also offer assistance to neighboring towns. Some local food pantries are listed below: |
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265 South Meadow Road Plymouth, MA 02360 1-877-886-5066 (utilities) 1-800-392-6066 (telephone) Utility and telephone discounts are lower rates charged to low-income customers for gas, electricity, and telephone service. Massachusetts law requires regulated gas and electric utility companies to offer discounted rates to customers who receive public assistance benefits and meet income limits. |
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Utilities Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund You may apply by directly contacting your local Salvation Army Service Center. For more information about eligibility criteria and where to apply, please call: 1-800-334-3047 (serving area codes 508, 617, 781 and 978) or The Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund is available to any Massachusetts resident who, because of temporary financial difficulty, cannot meet a month's energy expense and is not eligible for state or federal energy assistance. |
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Plymouth Housing Authority 69 Allerton St. Plymouth, MA 02360 (508) 746-2105 Please note that there is also information available on affordable housing on the MassResources.org website under Housing Programs. |
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South Shore Housing 169 Summer St. Kingston, MA 02364 (781) 422-4200 South Shore Housing helps provide decent, safe and affordable housing for eligible families. |
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MassHealth is a public health insurance program for eligible low and medium-income residents of Massachusetts. MassHealth is the name used in Massachusetts for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), combined in one program. There are many different aspects of the MassHealth Program. www.massresources.org is a very informing website that will answer many questions that you may have about the program.
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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Plymouth WIC Program WIC is a food and nutrition program for low-income women and children who are not getting all the nutrients they need. WIC gives free healthy food and nutrition counseling to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children. WIC's goal is to help women and children eat better and stay healthy. WIC also provides support for breastfeeding mothers. Single Fathers are also encouraged to apply. |
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Department of Transitional Assistance-DTA 61 Industrial Park Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 (508) 732-3100 (800) 249-2007 |
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Angel Food Ministries-Local Chapters New Hope Chapel of Plymouth, 89 Court St. Plymouth, MA 02360 (508) 830-4644 North River Community Church 334 Old Oak St. Pembroke, MA 02359 (781) 264-8430 Angel Food Ministries is an organization that provides food relief to communities throughout the United States. Families are provided with approximately $65 worth of groceries for $30. This will feed a family of 4 for about a week or a single senior citizen for about a month. Angel Food Ministries participates in SNAP program. There are no qualifications, minimums, income restrictions, or applications. Everyone is encouraged to participate. |
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Project Bread Project Bread is dedicated to alleviating, preventing, and ultimately ending hunger in Massachusetts. For more information about Project Bread, SNAP benefits, food pantries, soup kitchens, summer food programs and more, please contact us. The Food Source Hotline: (800) 645-8333 Info@projectbread.org |
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SVDP/ST. PATRICKS SVDP/ST. PETER'S CHURCH Spring and Winter 4PM-5PM THRIFTY PILGRIM Serving Plymouth and adjacent towns. VINEYARD CHRISTIAN/CAREWORKS ZION LUTHERERAN CHURCH 388 Court Street, Plymouth 508-746-3041 Tuesday 10AM-12PM, Thursday 5PM-7PM ST. BONAVENTURE ST. MARY'S CHURCH Parishioners only |
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CARVER COUNCIL ON AGING PANTRY Serves Carver residents only CHRIST CHURCH DAMIEN'S PLACE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HALIFAX HELPING HANDS PANTRY HANSON FOOD PANTRY Home delivers USDA product. Nutrition info/counsel. LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE |
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SVDP/Blessed Kateri 126 South Meadow Road, Plymouth 508-746-4926 Tuesday 9:30AM-11AM, Friday 5PM-6PM SVDP/ST. JOSEPH'S SALVATION ARMY
Home deliveries available. Serves Marshfield residents - proof of residency required. ONSET FOUR SQUARE PANTRY OUR LADY OF LOURDES PEMBROKE FOOD PANTRY |
