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City-provided Support
City-provided Support
Multilingual resource hotline: 781-475-5644.
Call this number for help with any of the city’s resources in your preferred language. They will call back with translation services available.
Community Resources: https://www.medfordhousing.org/resources/community_resources_and_provider_links.php
Family Support
Family Support
Mutual Aid Mamas: https://linktr.ee/mutualaidmamas
Medford Family Network: https://www.themedfordfamilynetwork.org/
A no-cost parenting education and family support organization at Medford High School for kids up to age 8
Library Social Worker
Library Social Worker
Jason Stone: City Social Worker
Can help connect you to resources for mental health, substance use, housing, food, grief, heating assistance, and more
“Office hours” every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at the Medford Public Library
Number: (781) 654-5635
Email: jstone@medford-ma.gov
Medford Connects: https://www.medfordma.org/departments/health-department/municipal-vulnerability-project
Call to ask about resource connection or to advocate for community changes you might need
Community Health
Community Health
Public Health Department Community Liaisons: https://www.medfordma.org/departments/health-department/community-liaisons
Community connections, helping with forms, and climate emergency assistance
Pediatricians within 5 miles of Medford that accept MASS Health.
Public Schools
Public Schools
Medford Public Schools: https://www.mps02155.org/
Enrollment: https://www.mps02155.org/about/registration
Medford Family Network: https://www.themedfordfamilynetwork.org/
A no-cost parenting education and family support organization at Medford High School for kids up to age 8
Housing
Housing
Medford Housing Authority: https://www.medfordhousing.org/public_housing/how_to_apply/index.php
Administers state and federally aided affordable housing programs for low-income households. Also offers community resources to residents.
Information from the public health department on housing rights:
Child Care
Child Care
Parenting supports: https://medfordhousing.org/resources/community_resources_and_provider_links.php#ParentingSupports
After-school programs for children and parenting education programs
Food Assistance
Food Assistance
Medford Farmers Market: https://medfordfarmersmarket.org/
Thursdays: 3-7pm, June-Oct; matches EBT/SNAP benefits
Mystic Community Market: https://mv-ymca.org/food-security/mystic-community-market
Weekly free bags of food, produce, and dry goods; pre-register or walk-in
Mystic Valley Elder Services: https://live-mves.pantheonsite.io/services/nutrition/
These services include Meals on Wheels deliveries to eligible older adults, senior dining sites, and Mystic Tea for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults. Click on the link for more details, and call (781) 324-7705 to find out if you are eligible for nutrition services.
Immigration
Immigration
Immigrant Learning Center: https://www.ilctr.org/
Located in Malden, English classes and citizenship resources
Safe Medford: https://www.safemedford.org/resources
A resource guide with information, Medford policies, and lawyers.
Justia: https://www.justia.com/lawyers/immigration-law/massachusetts/medford/legal-aid-and-pro-bono-services
Legal aid and pro-bono lawyers
Legal Resources: https://medfordhousing.org/resources/community_resources_and_provider_links.php#LegalServices
Medford's compiled list of legal services.
Mutual Aid
Mutual Aid
Mutual Aid Medford & Somerville (MAMAS): https://mutualaidmamas.com/
Worker's Rights
Worker's Rights
City of Medford Employees: https://www.medfordma.org/departments/human-resources/collective-bargaining-agreements
Collective bargaining agreements for employees of the city of Medford.
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse
Office of Prevention and Outreach, Recovery Coach:
85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA 02155.
Free recovery coaching, overdose prevention training, and naloxone to residents of Medford.
Peer recovery group from 4:30-5:30 in room 201 of Medford City Hall
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