The resources are divided by the bulleted categories 1. Asian Services 2. Disabilities 3. Domestic Violence 4. Elderly 5. Food/Nutrition Assistance 6. Gambling 7. Hospital/ER 8. Hotline/Helpline 9. Mental/Behavioral Health 10. Parenting 11. Police (non-emergency numbers) 12. Sexual Assault 13. Shelters 14. Substance Abuse (Alcohol/Tobacco/Drugs/Narcan) 15. Veterans 16. Youth ASIAN SERVICES -ASIAN AMERICAN SERVICE ASSOCIATION 617-471-9354 Senior Center, Family Outreach 550 Hancock Street Quincy, MA 02170 -QUINCY ASIAN RESOURCES, INC 617-472-2200 1509 Hancock Street, Suite 209 Quincy, MA 02169 -SOUTH COVE COMMUNITY CENTER
Behavioral Health • Psychotherapy • Early intervention • Parent aide services • Intensive family intervention • Case management • Children's collaborative North Quincy Clinic 435 Hancock St. Quincy, MA 02171 (617) 318-3300 88 Holmes St. (across the street from the parking lot of the 435 Hancock St. Clinic) Quincy, MA 02171 (617) 318-3200 DISABILITIES -THE ARC OF THE SOUTH SHORE ww.arcsouthshore.org 781-335-3023 Advocacy for children/adults with cognitive, physical, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities -FRIENDSHIP HOME www.friendshiphome.net PO Box 916 458 Norwell Street Norwell 781-659-8202 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASA MYRNAVASQUEZ Hotline/Support Services/Shelter Location 24/7 The SafeLink number is (877) 785-2020 DOVE, INC. 617-471-1234 Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter
ELDERLY -ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE 1-800-922-2275 Information and Referral Department at 1-781-848-3910 (Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 5:00pm) -DEPT. OF ELDER AFFAIRS 617-376-1240 617-376-1245 Squantum Gardens, 83 Saratoga St Quincy, MA 02171 -HANCOCK PARK ADULT DAY HEALTH 617-773-4222 164 Parkingway Quincy, MA 02169 www.welchhrg.com -N.E. SINAI ALZHEIMER’S DAY PROGRAM 143 York Street Stoughton, MA 02072 781-344-7661 -QUINCY COUNCIL ON AGING 440 East Squantum St. Quincy 02171 617-376-1246 -SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER, INC. 888-869-6295 617-472-6600 50 Quincy Avenue Quincy, MA 02169 FOOD/NUTRITION ASSISTANCE FOOD PANTRY -GERMANTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER Germantown Neighborhood Center; groceries, residential support groups 617-376-1384
-INTERFAITH SOCIAL SERVICES (ISS) 617-773-6203 Fridays 10:00-11:45pm 105 Adams Street, Quincy, MA 02169 -SALVATION ARMY Emergency financial, housing assistance, food pantry 617-472-2345 6 Baxter Street Quincy, MA 02169 NUTRITION ASSISTANCE -FAITH COVENANT Hot Meal Program United First Parish Church (Church of the Presidents), 1306 Hancock Street, Monday through Friday, at 12:00 PM. -FOOD STAMP/WALK IN HELP DTA Outpost at QCAP 1509 Hancock Street, 4th Floor Quincy, MA 02169 Mondays & Thursdays 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM -QUINCY CRISIS CENTER PROGRAMS: (617-847-6967) Food for Families - Food Delivery Program Food for Families - Food Delivery Program; the only one on the South Shore that regularly delivers free groceries directly to the homes of the hungry. Each year, this “food pantry on wheels” serves over 1,300 elderly, disabled shut-ins, and others who cannot access other food pantries. -QUINCY COMMUNITY ACTION (QCAP) Housing, food, tax prep, mulit-lingustic 617-479-8181 Emergency Food Center 1 Copeland Street Quincy, MA 02169 (617) 471-0796 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (No morning appointments on Wednesdays)
People having difficulty stretching their budgets to cover food costs can receive fresh and nonperishable once a month at QCAP’s Emergency Food Center (EFC). The EFC has a large walk-in refrigerator and freezer and stocks many fresh foods that people need for good nutrition. EFC staff also provides help to connect households to other QCAP and community services that will help them make ends meet. Special Holiday Food orders are given four times a year at Thanksgiving, Christmas/Chanukah, Easter/Passover and Asian New Year. GAMBLING -BAY STATE COMMUNITY SERVICES (617) 471-8400 x 121 1120 Hancock St. Quincy 02169 BSCS staff is trained to help individuals and families struggling with compulsive gambling. Counselors help individuals and their families deal with this potentially addictive behavior to help take back control of their lives. -MA COUNCIL ON COMPULSIVE GAMBLING HOTLINE 1-800-426-1234 24/7 *Special Team for Veterans HOSPITAL/ER -SOUTH SHORE HOSITAL & ER Route 18, Weymouth www.southshorehospital.org -STEWARD QUINCY & ER 114 Whitwell St., Quincy (617) 773-6100 HOTLINE/HELPLINE -COMPULSIVE GAMBLING HOTLINE 1-800-426-1234 24/7 *Special Team for Veterans -ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE 1-800-922-2275 -HOTLNE/SUPPORT SERVIICES/ SHELTER LOCATION 24/7 The SafeLink number is (877) 785-2020
-MAKE SMOKING HISTORY HOTLINE - A resource for Massachusetts residents on how to quit tobacco, dangers of secondhand smoke, protecting youth from tobacco use, local data, and more. Those looking to quit are also encouraged to call the free Massachusetts Smokers’ Helpline at: 1-800-QUIT-NOW. For Spanish: 1-800-8-DEJALO. -MSPP INTERFACE REFERRAL SERVICE www.msppinterface.org Online database of mental health resources. The primary goal of the MSPP INTERFACE® Referral Service is to enhance, improve, or develop collaborative efforts between school-based mental health and wellness services and community mental health and wellness systems and services. Helpline Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 617-332-3666 x 1411 -SOJOURNERS Visitation and Advocacy Program -24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE 617-471-7075 This program serves isolated adults, primarily senior citizens or the disabled, who would benefit from a visit by a friendly volunteer -VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION (VIP) SEXUAL ASSAULT Health Imperatives A New Day Toll-free hotline:1-888-293-7273 24/7 Hotline/Support Services MENTAL /BEHAVIORAL HEALTH -ARBOUR HEALTH SYSTEMS (Many sites state-wide) 384 Washington Street Norwell 781-871-6550 www.arbourhealth.com/organizations/arbour-counseling-services/ -BAY STATE COMMUNITY SERVICES 1120 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169 Phone: (617) 471-8400 www.baystatecs.org 1. Community Service Agency (CSA) for Intensive Care Coordination (ICC)617-471-8400 x163 and Family Support & Training (FS&T), Coastal - Imani Z. Seunarine
2.In Home Therapy (IHT)& Therapeutic Mentoring (TM) Home Based 781-556-5172 x19 3.Community Service Agency (CSA) for Intensive Care Coordination (ICC)617-471-8400 x163 and Family Support & Training (FS&T), Coastal - Imani Z. Seunarine 4, In Home Therapy (IHT)& Therapeutic Mentoring (TM) Home Based: 781-556-5172 x19 Services ProgramReferral Pager: 617-647-0439 - Janelle Santos 5.Outpatient Therapy: 617-471-8400 x 121 - Katie Clark -CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INITIIATIVE (CBHI) An interagency initiative of the Commonwealth's Executive Office of Health and Human Services whose mission is to strengthen, expand and integrate Massachusetts state services into a comprehensive, community-based system of care, to ensure that families and their children with significant behavioral, emotional and mental health needs obtain the services necessary for success in home, school and community. Please use this friendly URL to return directly to this page in the future www.mass.gov/masshealth/cbhi. Service Overview & Provider Listing Grid - Click Here -COLLABORATION in CLINICAL CARE, LLP 275 Turnpike Street, Suite 105 Canton, MA 02021 781-821-1760 -DOOR IS OPEN COUNSELING CENTER 485 Nantasket Avenue, Unit C Hull, MA 02045 1245 Hancock Street, Suite 25 Quincy, MA 02169 -MARIA DROSTE COUNSELING SERVICES 1354 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169 “To provide professional counseling and holistic therapies with respect and compassion so that each person may recognize his/her individual worth and find reconciliation with oneself and with others.” -MASS BAY COUNSELING 234 Copeland Street, 3rd floor Quincy, MA 617786-0137 www.massbaycounseling.com/quincy-home.htm -MASSACHUSETTS MENTORING
Offers innovative programs to children with emotional and behavioral challenges and their families, and to adults and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities and medically complex needs. Through a range of personalized supports,thery empower individuals and families to learn, grow and thrive. Therapeutic Mentoring(TM) 508-824-1355 x13 -MASSACHUSETTS SUBSTANCE INFORMATION & EDUCATION HELPLINE 800-327-5050 The Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS) funds the Massachusetts Substance Abuse Helpline. Responsibilities include: licensing programs and counselors; funding and monitoring prevention and treatment services; providing access to treatment for the indigent and uninsured; developing and implementing policies and programs; and, tracking substance abuse trends in the state. -MSPP INTERFACE REFERRAL SERVICE www.msppinterface.org Online database of mental health resources. The primary goal of the MSPP INTERFACE® Referral Service is to enhance, improve, or develop collaborative efforts between school-based mental health and wellness services and community mental health and wellness systems and services. Helpline Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 617-332-3666 x 1411 -NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Support and family support 617- 580-8541 www.namimass.org -NEW LIFE COUNSELING & WELLNESS 400-402 North Main Street, Randolph 781-986-4800 newlife@newlifecounselingcenter.org -NORWOOD HOSPITAL/STEWARD Behavioral Health 800 Washington Street Norwood, MA 02062 781-278-6670 www.steward.org/Behavioral-Health/Our-Centers/Behavioral-Health-at-Norwood-Hospital
-SOUTH BAY MENTAL HEALTH 541 Main Street #303 South Weymouth, MA 781-331-7866 69 Libbey Industrial Highway East Weymouth, MA 781-682-1060 In Home Therapy (IHT), Therapeutic Mentoring (TM),In Home Behavioral 781-331-7866 Services ( IHBS) and Outpatient - Kristin Koch Intake Line: 508-427-5362 -SOUTH SHORE MENTAL HEALTH Founded in 1926, South Shore Mental Health is a leader in providing services for children, teens, and families experiencing serious emotional problems, behavioral issues, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse. In a crisis: Call 617.774.6036 or 800.528.4890 For an appointment: Call 617.847.1914 For general information: Call 617.847.1950 -SOUTH SHORE MENTAL HEALTH / BAYVIEW ASSOCIATES Treatment, support 617-847-1950 www.ssmh.org PARENTING Communicating with your children is the first step in sending a clear message of no drug use. Learn how to talk to your children and set rules to keep them safe and drug-free. The following websites can help: -THE PARTNERSHIP FOR DRUG FREE KIDS/JOIN TOGETHER http://www.drugfree.org/join-together/ On this website, families can find the information they need to understand the ever-changing drug landscape, which now includes abuse of prescription drugs and over-the-counter cough medicine. Their national action campaign, The Medicine Abuse Project, rallies parents, educators, health care providers, communities and law enforcement to collectively help end this epidemic and prevent half a million teens from abusing prescription drugs and over-the-counter cough medicine. POLICE
Non-emergency numbers: 1.Braintree 781-794-8600 2.Canton781-821-5090 3.Cohasset781-383-1055 4.Hingham781-749-1212 5.Hull781-925-1212 6.Milton617-698-3800 7.Norwell781-659-7979 8.Norwood781-440-5100 9.Quincy 617-479-1212 10.Randolph781-963-1212 11.Scituate781-545-1212 12.Sharon781-784-1587 13.Weymouth 781-355-1212 SEXUAL ASSAULT -VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION (VIP) SEXUAL ASSAULT Health Imperatives A New Day Toll-free hotline:1-888-293-7273 24/7 Hotline/Support Services (508)-588-8255 SHELTERS -CASA MYRNAVASQUEZ Hotline/Support Services/Shelter Location 24/7 The SafeLink number is (877) 785-2020 -ESTHER R. SANGER CENTER for COMPASSION, INC. 282 Billings Rd, Quincy MA, 02170 617-847-6967 We focus on women (ages 18-24) who have not received their high school diploma and who have children (ages 0-4). Our program is designed to equip each family with the tools they need to ensure future success. -FATHER BILL’S PLACE/MAINSPRING HOUSE 38 Broad Street Quincy, MA 02169 617-770-3314
Main Spring House 54 North Main Street Brockton 508-587-5441 -FRIENDS OF THE HOMELESS OF THE SOUTH SHORE 781-340-1604 8 Driftway Weymouth, MA 02191 -INTERFAITH SOCIAL SERVICES 105 Adams St., Quincy 02169 Food pantry, homelessness services; thrift shop 617-773-6203 -PINE STREET INN 617-892-9100 444 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02118 -ROSIE’ S PLACE 617-442-9322 889 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02118 -SALVATION ARMY Emergency financial, housing assistance, food pantry 617-472-2345 -SOUTH SHORE WOMEN’S CENTER 781-582-0078 P O Box 6237 No. Plymouth, MA 02362 Our Mission: Mary-Martha Learning Center is a residential educational program where young women and children who would otherwise be homeless are provided training and services for an improved future. SUBSTANCE ABUSE -ADCARE Outpatient for Alcohol and Drug Abuse 1419 Hancock Street Suite 301
Quincy, MA 617 328-0639 -ADCARE Hospital 95 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01603 Guided by foremost experts in the field of addiction treatment, AdCare Hospital offers nationally recognized inpatient treatment for individuals and families affected by alcohol and drug diseases. Choosing treatment takes courage, but getting help is the first step toward recovery. -ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS The primary purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous is to help individuals stay sober and achieve sobriety. Meetings in your area can be found on the website. 617-426-9444 www.aaboston.org -ARBOUR HEALTH SYSTEMS (Many sites state-wide) 384 Washington Street Norwell 781-871-6550 www.arbourhealth.com/organizations/arbour-counseling-services/ -BAY STATE COMMUNITY SERVICES Overdose Prevention / Adult and Adolescent Outpatient Substance Abuse Counseling 1120 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169 Phone: (617) 471-8400 www.baystatecs.org -The CASTLE - Clean And Sober Teens Living Empowered Detox / Acute Treatment for Youth 20 Meadowbrook Road, Brockton, MA 02301 Phone: (508) 638-6000 Fax: (508) 638-6099 www.hptc.org Region: Southeast Treatment: Detox / Acute Treatment for Youth -LEARN TO COPE SUPPORT GROUPS 508-801-3247 learn2cope.org For families who have a loved one with an Opiate Addiction: Learn to Cope’s mission is to support with kindness, care, compassion and empathy. Parents find they are not alone. Treatment resources and meetings in your area can be found on the website.
-MARIA DROSTE COUNSELING SERVICES 1354 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169 “To provide professional counseling and holistic therapies with respect and compassion so that each person may recognize his/her individual worth and find reconciliation with oneself and with others.” -MOAR (MASSACHUSETTS ORGANIZATION FOR ADDICTION RECOVERY 877-423-6627 MOAR’s mission is to organize recovering individuals, families and friends into a collective voice to educate the public about the value of recovery from alcohol and other addictions. MOAR envisions a society where addiction is treated as a significant public health issue and recovery is recognized as valuable to all our communities. -MA SUBSTANCE ABUSE INFORMATION & EDUCATION HOTLINE Support / Just Need to Talk 1 (800) 327-5050 -NARCAN/NALOXONE Opiate overdose has become the leading cause of injury deaths in Massachusetts. To save lives, the Department of Public Health launched a project to distribute nasal narcan, a medication that can reverse an opiate overdose. Narcan Temporarily takes away the “high” giving the person overdosing a chance to breathe. To obtain nasal narcan and learn how to save the life of a family member or friend contact: Warren Nicoli Prevention Specialist Manet Community Health Center 857-939-4108 (Leave a message and Warren will return your call ASAP) -SOUTH SHORE MENTAL HEALTH Founded in 1926, South Shore Mental Health is a leader in providing services for children, teens, and families experiencing serious emotional problems, behavioral issues, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse. In a crisis: Call 617.774.6036 or 800.528.4890 For an appointment: Call 617.847.1914 For general information: Call 617.847.1950
-SOUTH SHORE MENTAL HEALTH / BAYVIEW ASSOCIATES Treatment, support 617-847-1950 www.ssmh.org In Home Therapy (IHT) & Therapeutic Mentoring (TM) 617-847-1937 - Beth Burlingame Outpatient Therapy 617-847-1950 - Thomas Faxon Mobile Crisis Team 617-774-6036 - Pam Weissman, Program Director -SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT DEFINITIONS The following services are covered by most health insurance policies or accept private pay: -Individual Counseling - Outpatient 1 - 2 hours per week -Group Counseling – Outpatient 1.5 hours per once time per week -Group Counseling – Intensive Outpatient 3 – 5 hours, 2-5 times per week -Day Treatment with Substance Abuse Track Participants are predominantly Dual Diagnosed 3 – 5 groups a day, 2 - 5 days per week 9am – 3pm 2 – 3 groups substance abuse 2 – 3 mental health groups -SOAP Programs – Substance Abuse Focused Day Treatment 3 – 5 groups a day, 2- 5 days per week 9am – 3pm -Partial Hospitalization Similar to Day Treatment - Additional supports include: Case Management to connect with aftercare resources Psychiatric medication evaluation as needed Detox – Medically Supervised 3 – 5 day (over-night) Must be active user Transitional Program 30 day (overnight) Must come from Detox -Halfway/Recovery/Sober House
-12 Step Residential Days free/able to work Not covered by insurance – sliding scale rent -TOBACCO -Make Smoking History A resource for Massachusetts residents on how to quit tobacco, dangers of secondhand smoke, protecting youth from tobacco use, local data, and more. Those looking to quit are also encouraged to call the free Massachusetts Smokers’ Helpline at: 1-800-QUIT-NOW. For Spanish: 1-800-8-DEJALO. -TRANSFORMATION CENTER Program: Metro-Suburban Regional Learning Center (RLC) - Regional Learning Communities (DMH) These peer-operated “hubs” coordinate peer-run peer support, education, advocacy and other regional peer-run activities. Eligibility: Persons who are currently not utilizing, or have difficulty accessing, traditional substance abuse treatment services, and persons with histories of chronic relapse. Address: 460 Quincy Avenue, Quincy, MA 02120 Phone: (888) 752-5510 VETERANS SERVICES -BROCKTON V. A. MEDICAL CENTER 508-583-4500 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301 -DEPT. of VETERANS SERVICES SAVE TEAM Accesses resources for veterans and helps develop crisis management planning 888-844-2838 or save@massmail.state.ma.us Veterans' Services Officer @ 781-794-8217 71 Cleveland Avenue Braintree, MA 02184 -DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS 617-727-2974 State House, Room 546 Boston, MA 02133 -JAMAICA PLAIN V. A. MEDICAL CENTER 617-232-9500
800-865-3384 150 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02132 -MA DEPT. OF VETERAN’S SERVICES 617-210-5480 600 Washington Street, Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02111 -WEST ROXBURY V. A. MEDICAL CENTER 617-323-7700 1400 V. F. W. Parkway 1-800-865-3384 West Roxbury, MA 02132 Quincy Veteran Services 617 376-1192 -VETERAN’S AFFAIRS 800-827-1000 Regional Office J.F.K. Federal Building, Room 1425, 15 New Sudbury Street, Boston, MA 02203-0393 -V. A. OUTPATIENT CLINIC AT QUINCY MEDICAL CENTER 617-376-2010 114 Whitwell Street 2nd Floor Quincy, MA 02169 www.steward.org/quincy YOUTH -Above the Influence.com Empowering young people to recognize and face the influences around us, including the pressure to abuse drugs and alcohol. -AL-ANON & ALA-TEEN FAMILY GROUPS 508-366-0556 www.al-anon.org (888) 425-2666 The message of Al-Anon and Ala-teen is one of hope. Learn what to do to help yourself as it can indirectly help your relatives, loved ones, and friends, whether sober or not. Meetings in your area can be found on the website. -MSPP INTERFACE REFERRAL SERVICE
www.msppinterface.org Online database of mental health resources. The primary goal of the MSPP INTERFACE® Referral Service is to enhance, improve, or develop collaborative efforts between school-based mental health and wellness services and community mental health and wellness systems and services. Helpline Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 617-332-3666 x 1411 -NIDA (NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE) FOR TEENS http://teens.drugabuse.gov/ the NIDA for Teens website, IS a project of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH). Created for middle and high school students and their teachers, this website provides accurate and timely information for use in and out of the classroom. -THE84.ORG the84.org The 84 is a statewide movement of youth fighting tobacco in Massachusetts. The 84 represents the 84% of Massachusetts youth who did NOT smoke.