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Health and Social Services From Mass Gov: https://www.mass.gov/topics/health-social-services
Emergency Resources
Emergency Resources
911
Call 911 if you need immediate help
24/7 Mental Health Access Line: 833-222-2030
Open 24 hours.
If you are experiencing anger, depression, suicidal thoughts, emotional outbursts, or a substance use crisis, you can call the Mental Health Access line at anytime during the day or night.
24/7 Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline: 877-785-2020
If you are having a domestic violence crisis, call the hotline. If you are in immediate danger, call 911
During regular office hours, Mondays - Fridays, 9a.m. - 5p.m. call 617-623-5900 to speak with someone at https://www.respondinc.org/.
24/7 Suicide Helpline: Call/Text 988 or 888-628-9454
Open 24 Hours.
The Suicide Helpline has volunteers who will listen to you and support you in whatever feelings you want to share. You do not need to disclose your name if you don't feel comfortable.
For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.
Veterans: call 988 or text 838255.
Contact Samaritans via text or phone: https://samaritanshope.org/
Childcare and Family Support
Childcare and Family Support
Mass 211: https://mass211.org/childcare
To access the Massachusetts childcare subsidy
RESPOND Inc: https://www.respondinc.org/
A domestic violence prevention agency that offers confidential help, including shelter and housing.
Elliot Family Resource Center: https://www.eliotchs.org/family-resource-center/
Housing, education, utility assistance, legal help, summer camps, sports leagues, and more. Includes support of CRA (Child Requiring Assistance) cases and has a school liaison.
Economic Assistance
Economic Assistance
Massachusetts Economic Assistance: https://www.mass.gov/economic-assistance-cash-benefits
How to get cash benefits from the state of MA
Department of Transitional Assisstance: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-transitional-assistance
Assists and empowers low-income individuals and families. Visit the Malden DTA Office at 245 Commercial Street, Malden, or call (781) 338-7300 - can help with rental assistance and connect you to SNAP/other food resources
Worker's Assistance
Worker's Assistance
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): 617-565-6924
Dial 8 for Spanish, Dial 9 for Portuguese
Vocational Rehabilitation: https://www.mass.gov/vocational-rehabilitation
Immigrant Worker Center: https://masscosh.org/programs/immigrant-worker-center/
Brazilian Worker Center: https://braziliancenter.org/
Brazilian Women’s Group: https://www.verdeamarelo.org/bwg/services/
Chinese Progressive Association: cpaboston.org/en/programs/workers-center
Health
Health
Cambridge Health Alliance: https://www.challiance.org/patients-visitors/insurance-and-financial-assistance
Or, call 617-665-1100
They help with providing appointments, applying for insurance - including Mass Health, and financial assisstance in a variety of languages
Health Care for All: https://hcfama.org/health-insurance-help/
Or call 1-800-272-4232.
A help line for all health coverage needs.
Health Connector: https://www.mahix.org/individual/
Mass's marketplace for health and dental insurance
Mental Health and Addiction
Mental Health and Addiction
Behavioral Health Line: 833-773-2445
Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC): https://www.challiance.org/services-programs/mental-health-and-substance-use/psychiatry-crisis-services
Elliot Community Behavioral Health Center: https://www.eliotchs.org/cbhc/
Asian Women for Health: https://asianwomenforhealth.org/
Brazilian Center: braziliancenter.org/health-and-wellness-initiatives
Casa Esperanza: https://www.casaesperanza.org/
Behavioral healthcare for Latine communities
HW Migrants: https://www.hwmigrants.org/
Culturally responsive care to migrant populations
Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers: https://maps-inc.org/
CASPAR (Cambridge and Somerville Programs for Addiction Recovery): https://baycovehumanservices.org/caspar
Offers multiple services including gender-specific transitional and recovery housing, crisis stabilization, community supports, treatment, and outreach. CASPAR also serves children and adults with developmental delays or disabling conditions.
Institute for Health and Recovery: https://www.healthrecovery.org/page/get-help-now
Supports a continuum of care for families and individuals affected by drug use, trauma, and mental health challenges. The Institute for Health and Recovery offers outpatient behavioral health care and other resources.
Addiction Recovery Meetings:
Virtual Resources for Recovery (via Malden Overcoming Addiction)
Staying Cyber – AA Meetings on the WW
Never Alone Club – Online NA meeting everyday
Virtual NA, NA meetings online and by phone
State substance use & prevention resources: www.mass.gov/topics/substance-use-prevention
AA meetings in Massachusetts: https://sober.com/aa-meetings/massachusetts/
Food Insecurity
Food Insecurity
Women, Infants, Children Nutrition: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-the-women-infants-children-wic-nutrition-program
Map to Community Fridges and Food Pantries: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?ll=42.40362550000003%2C-71.12412879999998&z=13&mid=1ldz1Y5R_7F_8nMdE5zOT4NK2Fz-pMgNP
Bread of Life: https://www.breadoflifemalden.org/how-we-help
Residents of any community can access services such as the Malden Food Pantry, Family Care Pantry, and evening meals at various locations in Malden.
Get Help Directory | Project Bread: https://projectbread.org/get-help
Project Bread connects people in Massachusetts to reliable sources of food. Use this directory for food resources and assistance, and call the food source hotline at (800) 645-8333 for assistance in 180 languages.
Start with SNAP: http://startwithsnap.org/
A resource for Massachusetts residents to make it easier to get and keep SNAP.
Fuel Assistance
Fuel Assistance
Utility assistance for residents: https://bostonabcd.org/service/fuel-assistance/
If you make up to 60% of the median income for a household of your size, you are eligible for financial assistance with your winter utility bill. The income boundaries are listed on the table of this website
Important: the bottom of this page has links to know your rights flyers in several languages. Utility companies are not allowed to cut off services if anyone in the household is older than 65, younger than 1, or sick with a long or short term physical or mental illness. For households facing economic difficulties, service cannot be cut off at all in the winter months.
The link to apply: https://www.toapply.org/MassHEAP
Immigration
Immigration
MIRA (Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition): https://www.miracoalition.org/
Greater Boston Legal Services (Immigration Unit): https://www.gbls.org/our-work/immigration
197 Friend Street
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 371-123
(800) 323-3205
Family Welcome Center: https://braziliancenter.org/family-welcome-center/
Provides assistance and resources (including emergency housing) to new arrivals from many countries.
Rian Immigrant Center: https://www.riancenter.org/
Legal services, english classes, visa programs, community, and more!
Pathway for Immigrant Workers: https://www.myimmigrantpathway.org/
Legal Services, Green Card sponsorship, and legal assistance for detainment.
Housing Support
Housing Support
Housing Families: http://housingfamilies.org/get-help/
Referral-only program through the Department of Housing and Community Development
Boston ABCD: https://bostonabcd.org/service_categories/housing/
Workshops, referrals, counseling, and rental assistance.
Employment Assistance
Employment Assistance
Department of Unemployment Assisstance: http://mass.gov/orgs/department-of-unemployment-assistance
Triangle Inc: https://triangle-inc.org/about/
Opportunities and programming for those with disabilites.
Mass Hire: https://masshiremncareers.com/
Operation ABLE: https://operationable.net/
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