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The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
MRC helps individuals with disabilities to live and work independently. MRC is responsible for Vocational Rehabilitation, Community Living and eligibility determination for the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) federal benefits programs.
Who Is eligible ? Individuals must have a disability as defined by an impairment in cognitive skills, mental, emotional or learning or physical- that causes substantial barriers to employment.
MRC Transition Aged Youth Flow Chart
Who can make a referral ? Referrals are generally made by school personnel to MRC but may be made by a family member, the student himself/herself or another professional who is familiar with the student.
Contact Information:
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
359 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: 508 754-1757
Web: http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mrc/
Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
DDS creates, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members.
Who is eligible? DDS serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Who can make a referral? Referrals are generally made by school personnel through a 688 Referral but may be made by a family member, the student, or another professional who is familiar with the individual.
Area Office Information:
DDS Area Office Middlesex West
300 Howard Street Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: 508-861-2211
Fax: 508-861-2212
TTY: 508-879-1350
Director Information:
Deb Johnson
Phone: 508-861-2529
Email: Deborah.Anne.Johnson@MassMail.State.MA.US
Assistant Director Information:
Denise Haley
Phone: 508-861-2420
Email: Denise.Haley@MassMail.State.MA.US
Turning 22 Human Services Coordinator Information:
Name (Vacant)
Email Phone
Child Adolescent Services Coordinator Information:
Beth Farwell
Phone: 508-861-2421
Email: Elizabeth.Farwell@MassMail.State.MA.US
Autism Human Services Coordinator Information:
Gwen Johnson
Phone: 508-861-2724
Email: gwen.johnson@massmail.state.ma.us
Web: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-developmental-services
Department of Mental Health (DMH)
Department of Mental Health (DMH)
The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages; enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities.
Who is eligible? DMH services are available to anyone meets the Clinical Criteria for DMH Services outlined under 104 CMR 29. DMH provides mental health services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Applications for services are available online, but it is strongly recommended to contact your insurance provider about mental health services before taking the time to apply for DMH services.
Who can make a referral? If an individual meets the Clinical Criteria for DMH Services outlined in 104 CMR 29, they may be eligible for services through the Department of Mental Health. The individual or guardian can apply by filling out an application and submitting it to the Department of Mental Health.
DMH Central Massachusetts Area Office
Area Director Information:
Sue Sciaraffa
361 Plantation Street 1st Floor
Worcester, MA 01605
Phone: (774) 420-3140
Fax: (774) 420-3165
IPTTY: (774) 420-3155
Assistant: Nicole Palmer-420-3144
Web: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-mental-health
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH)
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH)
MCDHH provides accessible communication, education, and advocacy to consumers and private and public entities so that programs, services, and opportunities throughout Massachusetts are fully accessible to persons who are deaf and hard of hearing.
MCDHH - Central Massachusetts Regional Office
167 Lyman Street
Westborough, MA 01581
Voice/TTY: 413-788-6427
Video Phone Case Management/General: 508-762-1124
Fax - Send Fax with Cover Sheet - Attn: MCDHH/Interpreter Referral: 508-616-3594
Web: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing
Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB)
Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB)
MCB provides the highest quality rehabilitation and social services to Massachusetts residents who are blind, leading to their independence and full community participation.
Central Massachusetts - Region 2
Phone: 508-754-1148
390 Main Street, Suite 620
Worcester, MA 01608
Web: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-for-the-blind
Hopkinton Youth and Family Services
Hopkinton Youth and Family Services
Free Confidential Services including Individual, Group and Family Counseling, Parent Consultation, Crisis Intervention and Support, Information and Referral, Advocacy, and Court Diversion. Community Education, Programs and Activities
Program Director:
Denise E. Hildreth, MSW, LICSW
18 Main Street
2nd floor, Room 204
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Phone: 508-497-9781
Email: dhildreth@hopkintonma.gov
*If you are in crisis, please contact 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
*For psychiatric emergencies, call 800-640-5432 or 508-872-3333.
Web: http://www.hopkintonma.gov/home/government/departments/youth
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) works in partnership with families and communities to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. In most cases, DCF is able to provide supports and services to keep children safe with parents or family members. When necessary, DCF provides foster care or finds new permanent families for children through kinship, guardianship or adoption.
DCF Framingham Area Office
300 Howard St.
Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: 508-424-0100
Fax: 508-872-8340
Web: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-children-families
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
The Department of Transitional Assistance assists and empowers low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and achieve long term economic self-sufficiency. DTA serves one in eight residents of the Commonwealth with direct economic assistance (cash benefits) and food assistance (SNAP benefits), as well as workforce training opportunities.
Framingham Transitional Assistance Office (DTA)
300 Howard Street,
Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: (508) 661-6600
Fax: (617) 887-8765
Web: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-transitional-assistance
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