Winchester Event Calendar (for all ages)
Elderly Shopping Times
Stop & Shop (695 Main St, Winchester) 6:00am-7:30am
Whole Foods (400 Cambridge Rd, Woburn) 8:00am-9:00am
Trader Joes (1427 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington) 8:00am-9:00am
Market Basket (43 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington) 6:00am-7:00am
Unemployment
Filing for unemployment
To apply for unemployment visit here
For a video on how to apply with step-by-step instructions, visit here
For directions specific to the COVID-19 emergency, see here
Over the phone, call 1-617-626-6800 or 1-877-626-6800; be advised that many applicants report difficulty accessing representatives over the phone and, applying online will the fastest method
If your hours have been cut due to COVID-19, you qualify for Unemployment Insurance. On March 16, Governor Baker announced emergency regulations that will allow those impacted by COVID-19 to collect unemployment insurance. Emergency legislation is being filed that will waive the one-week waiting period for unemployment benefits. You can learn more and apply here
Accessible Teaching A guide to tools for communication to ensure online courses are accessible at the university level
Children
Free online resources and educational activities for children of all ages: here
Discover The Universe offers free 30-minute online astronomy classes: here
Winchester Public Library's free children's and teen's virtual activities: here
Winchester Recreation Department virtual activities: here
Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence free online class for elementary school class and activities: here
Mental Health
24 Hour Emergency and Crisis Support Hotline: 1 (877) 382-1609
Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline: 1 (800) 327-5050
SAMHSA’s National Helpline 1 (800) 662-4357 (confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations)
Lexington Parent Support therapy and support groups
LGBTQ+ Resources
Queer Hang space in Lexington (ages 12-22)
Empowering and fun (summer, virtual, etc) camps (ages 14-18)
Boston's LGBTQ and allied classical chorus