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If you have any questions or are in need of other resources contact
If you have any questions or are in need of other resources contact
Si tienen alguna pregunta o necesitan otros recursos, comuníquense con
Si tienen alguna pregunta o necesitan otros recursos, comuníquense con
Samira Lopes, Family Liaison, 617-635-9914
Samira Lopes, Family Liaison, 617-635-9914
slopes@bostonpublicschools.org
slopes@bostonpublicschools.org
Housing
Housing
MCH HomeLink
MCH HomeLink
Housing advocates are working remotely and can help people navigate to resources and programs that can help with stabilizing a housing crisis. HomeLink housing advocates will also assist people with filling out screening tools and applications for these programs and benefits, many of which can be accessed online.
Guissella DeLeon- 781-595-7570 ext. 24: Charlestown High https://www.mahomeless.org/get-help
Health and Medical Assistance
Health and Medical Assistance
Charlestown High School Health Center
Charlestown High School Health Center
DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN ACCESS FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE AT CHARLESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL?
Open 7:30am to 3pm Monday - Friday during the school year
Health Office, 1st floor behind Main Office
Call or Text 1-855-WELL-CHS to book an appointment
All students enrolled at the Charlestown High School Health Center can access health resources at any NEW Health Center location.
North End - 332 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02113
Charlestown - 15 Tufts St., Boston, MA 02129
For more information call 617-241-0209
Flu Clinic Information
Flu Clinic Information
Health Insurance
Health Insurance
Residents who need health insurance can call 877-623-6765
Go to MAhealthconnector.org to complete application, those who qualify will be offered subsidized plans with low premiums and co-pays, and no deductibles for all services
Internet Access
Internet Access
Internet Essentials
Internet Essentials
During the Covid-19 Emergency, Comcast has increased their data speeds and they are giving customers two free months of Service. This is the BEST option for those who are eligible. Families should apply for the free 60 days while we wait for the vouchers to come in. Here are a few tips:
Households are eligible for this program if they:
Qualify for programs like the National School Lunch Program, housing assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and others
Live in an area where Comcast Internet service is available
Have not had Comcast Internet in the last 90 days
Households who owe money to Comcast may still qualify if approved by 12/31/20
Be sure to call the correct phone number (see below). DO NOT call the regular service line.
English: 1-855-846-8376 or InternetEssentials.com
Spanish: 1-855-765-6995 or es.InternetEssentials.com
If you have an outstanding balance, you must call to sign up to waive that balance. State that you are a Boston Public Schools family at Charlestown High School
Amnesty for bad debt/past debt forgiveness is in place through 12/31.
Families should elect to get the self-install kit first. If they ask for a technician to come and install, they will be charged an installation fee. However, if they call after they've received the self-install kit, they will send a technician at no charge.
This service is free for the first 60 days
BPS will be providing coupons to continue to use the service for free until June 2020
More information can be found HERE
Durante la emergencia Covid-19, Comcast ha aumentado sus velocidades de datos y les está dando a los clientes dos meses gratis de servicio. Esta es la MEJOR opción para quienes son elegibles. Las familias deben solicitar los 60 días gratis mientras esperamos a que lleguen los cupones. A continuación, se ofrecen algunos consejos:
Los hogares son elegibles para este programa si:
Califican para programas como el Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares, asistencia de vivienda, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI y otros
Viven en un área donde el servicio de Internet de Comcast esté disponible
No han tenido Internet de Comcast en los últimos 90 días
Los hogares que deben dinero a Comcast aún pueden calificar si se aprueban antes del 31/12/20
Asegúrese de llamar al número de teléfono correcto. NO llame a la línea de servicio regular.
Inglés: 1-855-846-8376 o InternetEssentials.com
Español: 1-855-765-6995 o es.InternetEssentials.com
Si tiene una cuenta sin pagar, necesita llamar para registrarse y renunciar a esa cuenta. Indique que es una familia de las Escuelas Públicas de Boston en Charlestown High School
El perdón por deudas incobrables o deudas pasadas está vigente hasta el 31 de diciembre
Las familias deben optar por obtener el kit de autoinstalación primero. Si piden que un técnico venga y lo instale, se les cobrará una tarifa de instalación. Pero, si llaman después de haber recibido el kit de autoinstalación, enviarán a un técnico sin cargo.
Este servicio es gratuito durante los primeros 60 días.
BPS proporcionará cupones para continuar usando el servicio de forma gratuita hasta junio de 2020
Se puede encontrar más información AQUI
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Mental Health Resources
In Case of Emergency
In Case of Emergency
Accessing mental health services during school closure. Follow this guidance from BPS.
In case of emergency:
Call the BEST team: 1-800-981-HELP (4357) The Boston Emergency Services Team (B.E.S.T.) sends mobile crisis clinicians to homes, schools, outpatient clinics, and many other community locations.
Call or text Samaritans’ 24/7 Helpline at 877-870-4673 Whatever the reason, you will get help from a trained volunteer offering non-judgmental support. Samaritans’ 24/7 crisis Helpline based in Massachusetts is confidential and free.
For Parents and Families
For Parents and Families
NASP Handout about talking to children about COVID-19. (Available in English, Spanish, Amheric, Chinese, Korean, French & Vietnamese)
NASP Handout about Countering Coronavirus Racism and Stigma geared for parents (Available in English and Spanish)
Common Sense Media reviewed several apps to support Mental Health
Additional Resouces
Additional Resouces
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