General

Social Emotional Health & Wellbeing

TOWN SUPPORTS

Town Social Worker: Alison Christopher - 978-399-2325

Town Community Wellness Coordinator: Nicole Laviolette - 978-399-2503

Town Outreach Coordinator: Annette Cerullo - 978-399-2326

STATE SUPPORTS

** Network Of Care - Massachusetts recently introduced the Network of Care which directs constituent’s to a range of behavioral health and social service resources including resources for navigating the COVID 19 outbreak.

** Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC): Find out if you are eligible & Apply online

** Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled, and Children (EAEDC): Find out if you are eligible & Apply online

OTHER IN-TOWN SUPPORTS

St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) is an organization offering person-to-person service to families in need within our local community, who are experiencing temporary difficulty due to illness, unemployment, personal tragedy or other unexpected challenges. You do not need to be a parishioner of St. Catherine Church or Catholic to receive these services, and all communication is treated confidentially.

Examples of services offered by SVdP include:

Rent/mortgage assistance
Food/meals programs
Transportation
Utilities
Urgent home repair/maintenance
Shopping/errands
Assistance with funeral expenses

Call (978) 320-4214 or email st.catherine.westford.svdp@gmail.com

FOOD ASSISTANCE

Food Assistance

FUEL ASSISTANCE

LIHEAP (Winter Heating Assistance):

Call Community Teamwork at 978-459-6161 to schedule a phone application appointment or go to https://www.commteam.org/how-we-help/housing-utilities/liheap/ to schedule your appointment online

UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

** Unemployment Benefits

HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION ASSISTANCE

** Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) - The RAFT program provides short-term emergency funding to help with eviction, foreclosure, loss of utilities, and other housing emergencies

** National Low Income Housing Coalition: COVID-19 and Housing/Homelessness

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS

** Town Mobile Clinician - If you, a loved one or fellow community member is experiencing a mental health challenge and currently awaiting care, Westford may be able to help. This is a free resource.

To complete an intake, contact:

Nicole Laviolette, Town of Westford Community Wellness Coordinator 978-399-2503
Alison Christopher, Town of Westford Social Worker 978-399-2325

** Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Mass Behavioral Health Helpline - 24-hour: (833) 773-2445
Main number: (617) 626-8000 M-F 9-5
Voicemail Box: 1-800-221-0053 (checked regularly, calls returned within 48 hrs.)

** Massachusetts Department of Mental Health - Handhold - COVID-19 is putting incredible pressure on families. You might be noticing your child is struggling in new ways, or that old problems are getting worse. Should you worry about your child’s behavioral health, we’re here to help you figure that out.

** COMPASS Helpline - Information and referral helpline at NAMI Massachusetts. They provide resources and support to help people navigate the complex mental health system, answer a wide range of questions, and refer to community resources.

CALL: 617-704-6264 or 1-800-370-9085
Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm
EMAIL: compass@namimass.org

CRISIS HOTLINES

** National Domestic Violence Hotline - Our advocates are available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential. You might feel anxious about reaching out for help. Here’s what to expect when you contact us.

** SafeLink - Statewide, toll-free, domestic violence hotline, operated by Casa Myrna - 1-877-785-2020

** Voices Against Violence - provides free and confidential services to victims of domestic and sexual violence in the Metrowest area. Services available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

24-hour hotline - 1-800-593-1125 or 508-628-8686 (TTY)

** National Sexual Abuse Hotline
Advocates available 24/7 at 1-800-656-4673

** Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, 24/7, about any type of crisis.
A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform.

** The Trevor Project (For LGBTQ students) - Trained counselors available 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386.

** Veterans Crisis Line - 24/7 crisis support for veterans and their loved ones
Dial 988, then Press 1

** If you, or someone you care about, is feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or others call

911
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 (TTY 1-800-846-8517), or text TalkWithUs to 66746.

** National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Free, confidential, and always available

988
1-800-273-TALK (8225)

PARENT SUPPORTS

** Parents Helping Parents

** National Parent Helpline

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