ABCD is a nonprofit human services organization that each year impacts 100,000 residents with the tools and resources needed to transition from poverty to stability and from stability to succes
Services: Adult Education Classes (GED preparation, English for Speakers of Other Languages), Employment and Job Training, Health Services, Food Pantries, Fuel Assistance, Housing Assistance, Early Education and Care, Youth Services, Citizenship Assistance, and Elder Services.
Some ABCD neighborhood sites offer assistance with the Earned Income Tax Credit, tax preparation, and financial literacy. Call for further information about each program.
Service hours:
The Downtown office is open Monday through Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Other Locations:Allston-Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center (NOC)
640 Washington Street, Suite 203
Brighton
617-903-3640
Asian American Civic Association
87 Tyler St. 5th Floor,
Chinatown, Boston
617-426-9492
Dorchester Neighborhood Service Center
110 Claybourne St.
Dorchester
617-288-2700
East Boston Area Planning Action Council (APAC)
21 Meridian St.
East Boston
617-567-8857
Roxbury/N. Dorchester NOC
565 Warren Street
Roxbury
617-442-5900
JFK Family Service Center
23A Moulton St.
Charlestown
617-241-8866
Mattapan Family Service Center
535 River St.
Mattapan
617-298-2045
Mystic Valley Opportunity Center
11 Dartmouth St
Suite 104
Malden
781-321-2501
North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center
1 Michelangelo St.
Boston
617-523-8125
Parker Hill/Fenway Neighborhood Service Center
714 Parker St.
Roxbury
617-445-6000
South Boston APAC
424 W. Broadway St.
South Boston
617-269-5160
South End Neighborhood Service Center
554 Columbus Ave. Boston
617-267-7400
All services are available to residents of Boston, Malden, Medford, and Everett. Fuel assistance, Head Start, and some workforce development/job training and senior programs are available in additional suburbs. Suburban residents from towns other than those listed above should call for eligibility.
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Creole, Somali, Arabic, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Vietnamese. Ask about specific languages at program or neighborhood office when calling. Transportation Google MapsThe Age Strong Commission aims to enhance the lives of people 55+ with meaningful programs, resources, and connections.
Services: Information and Referrals, Transportation, Food Resources, Ways to Save, and Housing. Services remain open and available by phone. In-person meetings are made by appointment only.
Service hours:Monday through Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Requirements & Restrictions:Must be 55 or older.
Bay Cove Human Services is a private, non-profit corporation that provides services to individuals and families who face the challenges of developmental and intellectual disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorder, homelessness and/or aging. Call the main office number to be directed to the appropriate program.
Programs: Substance Use Services, Early Intervention Services, Healthcare Integration Services, Housing & Homeless Services, Developmental Services, and Mental Health Services.
Service hours:M - F: 8:30am - 6pm. There are scheduled dosing hours on weekends.
Requirements & Restrictions:Program restrictions may vary. Please call 617-371-3000 for more information.
Transportation Google MapsThe mission of Boston ElderINFO is to be the resource that meets all the information needs of every Boston elder, person with a disability, and caregivers to live with dignity, safety, and independence in our communities.
Services: Information and referral programs are available for those interested in Healthy Aging Classes, Money Management Programs, Counseling Options, and Resources on Home Care Services.
Service hours:Monday through Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Requirements & Restrictions:Must be an older adult.
The mission of Boston Project Rebound Reentry Services, Inc. is to facilitate the successful reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals into the community by assisting with education, employment, support in parole or probation, obtaining benefits, housing, building relationships, spiritual support, and supportive connections to other services in the community post release. Project Rebound serves both formerly incarcerated individuals, and those who are still incarcerated in correctional facilities, including individuals convicted of sex offenses.
Project Rebound recently moved locations but continues to serve individuals statewide, with virtual support options available to all Massachusetts residents.
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Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC) is a private, nonprofit human services agency dedicated to ensuring that older adults and individuals with disabilities, particularly those of limited means, can remain safely in their homes with dignity and independence. Since 1974, BSHC has provided adults 60 years of age and older with affordable in-home care and community-based services. Today, BSHC also offers long-term services and supports for people with disabilities of all ages, education to help individuals maintain a healthy lifestyle and manage their chronic diseases, as well as resources and supports for caregivers.
Their mission is to empower individuals to achieve the highest level of health, wellbeing and social connection by providing a wide range of services and supports, including:
Services: Community Partners Program, Community Transition Liaison Program, Home Care, One Care Program, Adult Family Care, Caregiver Support Program, Supportive Housing, Options Counseling, Senior Care Options, and SNAP Food Assistance Program.
Service hours:Monday through Friday: 9:00 to 5:00
Requirements & Restrictions:Must be an elder or an individual with disabilities above the age of 16 years of age, or a caregiver.
Established in 1871, Cambridge Center for Adult Education is a non-profit organization located in the heart of Harvard Square. They provide exceptional hands-on multidisciplinary educational classes, from art and cooking to theater and life & wellness, to languages and literature. They welcome students from all walks of life to develop their professional skill set, take up a new hobby, or simply to have fun and make new friends in a community of life-long learners.
Services: Virtual Arts & Crafts, Food & Wine, ESL, World Languages, Performing Arts, Humanities, Life & Wellness, Business & Technology.
Service hours:Monday through Thursday: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Friday: 9:00am to 7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am to 4:00am
Must be 18 or older.
Transportation Google MapsThe Cambridge Council on Aging (COA) works to promote and support the health and independence of Cambridge adults age 60 and older. Through the two Senior Centers, located in Central Square and North Cambridge, COA offers a variety of recreational classes, monthly support and discussion groups, special events and guest speakers, trips in and around New England, technology support, and other opportunities that help enhance the lives of older adults. We also offer Medicare consultations and provide referrals to local agencies to support the health, wellness, and safety of seniors.
We welcome seniors to spend time in our Senior Centers connecting with others, enjoying a meal, or engaging in a class or activity. Our staff are happy to assist seniors on a walk-in basis or by appointment.
Services: Meals, Social Services and Support Groups, Activities and Classes
Service hours:Cambridge Senior Center
Monday: 8:30am to 8:00pm
Tuesday through Thursday: 8:30am to 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am to 12:00pm
North Cambridge Senior Center
Monday through Friday: 8:30am to 5:00pm
North Cambridge Senior Center: 2050 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA. 02140
Requirements & Restrictions:Must be a Senior over the age of 60
ESAC is a community based non-profit organization that works with vulnerable residents of many Boston neighborhoods by creating stability in homes and for families. ESAC strives to promote healthy, stable, and integrated neighborhoods and communities by connecting residents with necessary services and resources.
Services: Senior Home Repair and Falls Prevention, Foreclosure Prevention, Senior Housing Stabilization, ESAC Youth Opportunity Collaborative (EYOC), Freedom to Achieve Stable Tenancy (FAST) Program.
Requirements & Restrictions:ESAC provides services to Youth or Older Adults. Some programs require Boston residency or low to moderate income.
The Jamaica Plain Community Centers Adult Learning Program (JPCCALP) is the ideal way to develop skills in English, math, reading, and writing, and make progress towards goals. They offer free day, evening, and online classes convenient for busy adults. ALP is a full-service program where students can begin at any level and advance through the highest levels. Life-long learners gain the basic skills they need to receive their GED, enter job training programs, and apply for higher education and employment opportunities.
Services: Computer Classes | Career & College Counseling | Tutoring | Citizenship Classes | GED/HiSET Preparation | English Classes
Office is open Monday through Thursday, 10:00am to 7:00pm.
Transportation Google MapsThe Kennedy Center is a multi-service nonprofit organization that provides community services, education programs, anti-poverty support, and eldercare services to residents in Charlestown and the greater Boston community.
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Early Education Site: 23 A Moulton Street, Charlestown
Languages: English, Spanish, ChineseLamour Clinic Health Institute is a multi-services community-based agency that is committed to advocating and providing community-based, culturally competent, and comprehensive programming services. Its mission is to provide behavioral health, therapeutic and community-based services that aid individuals, children, and families to achieve optimal daily functioning.
Service:
Monday through Thursday: 8:30am to 7:30pm
Friday 8:15am to 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am to 4:00pm
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging and Independence promotes empowerment and well-being of older people and individuals with disabilities and their families by providing access to services through partnerships with agencies throughout Massachusetts.
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Serving older adults and individuals with disabilities and their families.
The Multicultural AIDS Coalition aims to mobilize communities of color to end the HIV epidemic. They provide integrated HIV/STI testing, including one-on-one counseling, screening for HIV, hepatitis C, syphilis, Chlamydia, and gonorrhea. In addition to testing, they also offer educational and support groups, and follow-up wrap around support services and navigation to treatment.
Services:
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm to 7:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am to 4:00pm
Testing Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10:30am to 4:00pm
Wednesday: 12:30pm to 6:00pm
Saturday: 11:30am to 3:00pm
Women Connecting Affecting Change (WCAC)
157A Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center provides a variety of supports for Boston residents in need. Seniors enjoy a number of programs including a drop-in senior center, health, exercise, and wellness classes, social activities, discounted taxi vouchers, and a supermarket shuttle. The center provides hot meals on Mondays and Fridays, as well as snacks 3 times a week, primarily for seniors, people who are disabled, or people who are homeless. Additionally, they offer a range of educational presentations; job readiness programs; assistance with your search for affordable housing; assistance with your health insurance application (Medicare Part B); translation and interpretation services in Italian, Mandarin, and Turkish, and notary services. During the holidays, they can provide holiday meals, gifts, and participation in their Adopt-a-Family program.
Services: Utility Bill Advocacy, Food Stamps/SNAP, SummerWorks, Food Pantries, Fuel Assistance, Weatherization
Service hours:NorthEnd Center Office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Other Locations:Food Access Center – West End: 75 Blossom Court, Boston, MA (Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 4:00pm)
Requirements & Restrictions:Serves low-income residents in the Boston area. Bring I.D. and proof of income for your first visit.
Languages: English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Turkish Transportation Google MapsSouth Boston Neighborhood House and Senior Center aim to reduce isolation by offering activities and services that maintain dignity, health, independence, and self-confidence for seniors. These services aim to enhance physical, intellectual, and creative well-being through exercise, interaction, technology, and art classes.
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Service hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:30am - 3:30pm
The Veronica B. Smith Senior Center offers two main types of services for seniors: Health and Nutrition, and Direct Services and Programming. Additionally, they publish a monthly newsletter known as the “Senior Spotlight”, where readers can receive updates on topics such as health benefits, upcoming programs and available services at the center. Please see below for additional details.
Services:
Service hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Closed on Weekends and Holidays