Health/ Medical Services

My Ombudsman : https://www.myombudsman.org/ 

• Assists individuals and families through care coordination

• Community Liaisons help individuals navigate the healthcare system, speak with providers, and find necessary resources/ services. 

• Additional Information Here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/ombudsman-programs 

DPH Care-Coordination: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/about-dph-care-coordination 

• Assists individuals with coordinating care between providers, insurance, and resources. 

Family Support Program (FSP): https://www.mass.gov/info-details/about-family-support-family-support-programs-for-people-of-all-ages 

• Offers families assistance in navigating healthcare and community systems.

• Can assist in helping families with food insecurity, fuel assistance, finding health providers, etc.  

MCPHS Eye & Vision Center :https://www.mcphs.edu/patient-centers-and-clinics/eye-and-vision-center 

• Offers comprehensive eye exams, myopia treatment, and vision therapy: https://www.mcphs.edu/patient-centers-and-clinics/eye-and-vision-center/services  

20/20 Onsite: https://www.2020onsite.com/schools 

• Provides on-site vision screenings often at schools

VSP Vision Care: https://www.vsp.com/choice searchBy=location&zip=01752&pageNum=1&pageSize=10&distance=10&frameBrand=LR,M,NI 

• Provides vouchers through local organizations (e.g., Lions Club) for eyeglasses. 

LensCrafters: https://www.lenscrafters.com/onesight 

• Offers vouchers for glasses and free vision screenings. 

• Free eye glasses program search: https://www.1degree.org/opp/get-free-glasses-onesight-mason-oh 

Lions Club International: https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/explore-our-clubs/eyeglasses-and-hearing-aids-recycling 

• Can search for your local Lions Club and ask for recycled glasses.

UMass Ronald McDonald Care Mobile: https://www.ummhealth.org/about-us/our-commitment-to-our-community/community-benefits-programs/umass-memorial-medical-center/ronald-mcdonald-care-mobile?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp-listing 

• Offers mobile dental cleanings.

Grotto International Humanitarian Foundation: https://hfgrotto.org/programs/ 

• Special Smiles program aims to provide/ support dental care for children with disabilities. 

Mass Dental Society: https://www.massdental.org/for-the-public/access-to-care-2/

• Offers resources and suggestions on how to  find affordable dental care.

Lions Club International: https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/explore-our-clubs/eyeglasses-and-hearing-aids-recycling 

• Can search for your local Lions Club and ask for recycled hearing aids. 

Family Health Center: https://fhcw.org/health-services/ 

• Provides several services, including:

  • Dental Care

  • Behavioral Health

  • Primary Care

Shriners Hospitals for Children- Boston: https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/locations/boston 

• Help children who have various conditions (burns, cleft-lip, scoliosis, orthotics, etc.)- Known for Burn Clinic 

Shriners Hospitals for Children- Springfield: https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/locations/new-england 

• Help children who have various conditions (burns, cleft-lip, scoliosis, orthotics, etc.)- Known for Orthotics Clinc