CENTRAL MIDDLESEX POLICE PARTNERSHIP
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Connect with some of your town's service providers.
Acton
Community Resources, services for people under 60
Laura Ducharme, Community Resources Coordinator, lducharme@acton-ma.gov
Acton Human Services Department - 30 Sudbury Rd. Rear, Acton, MA 01720
978-929-6651
http://www.acton-ma.gov/116/Community-Resources
Description of Services: Food Assistance, Fuel Assistance, Assistance with MassHealth Applications via online program, Screening for limited financial assistance programs, Substance Abuse Resource Information for youth/adults, Domestic Violence Resources, Assistance with applications for subsidized/affordable housing programs, Legal and Behavioral Health Resources
Acton Council on Aging (COA), services for people over 60
Sharon Mercurio, Director, smercurio@acton-ma.gov
Bev Hutchings, Senior Services Coordinator, bhutchings@acton-ma.gov
COA - 30 Sudbury Rd. Rear, Acton, MA 01720
978-929-6652
Description of Services: Referrals to area agencies, Caregiver support, Home visits, Friendly visitors & drivers, Housing referrals, Support groups, Fuel assistance resources, Financial & food assistance resources
Acton Veterans Services
James MaCrae, Veterans Services Coordinator
Acton Human Services Department - 30 Sudbury Rd. Rear, Acton, MA 01720
978-929-6654
Bedford
Bedford Youth and Family Services
Chris Bang, LICSW
Community Social Worker
Town Center - 12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730
781-275-7727
Fax - 781-275-7767
cbang@bedfordma.govhttps://www.bedfordma.gov/youth-family
Description of Services: Bedford Youth and Family Services provides counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families; adult and youth information and referral; prevention services, tobacco, alcohol, drug education and diversion; middle school after school programming; community education, peer mentoring and support, job match program, fuel assistance, veterans services.
Bedford Council on Aging
Alison Cservenschi, Director
Wendy Aronson, Elder Services Coordinator
Town Center - 12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730
781-275-6825
https://www.bedfordma.gov/council-on-aging
Description of Services: Senior service evaluation and coordination, Senior-related crisis intervention, Assistance in choosing housing, including assisted living and nursing facilities, Transportation to medical appointments, Help in obtaining public benefits, Health benefits counseling, Job placement through the Town and in the private sector, Home Safety evaluations to identify: potential fire, crime, falling, and other hazards, Legal counseling by an attorney, Tax preparation by AARP/IRS volunteers
Veterans Services
William Linnehan, Director
781-275-1328
Concord
Concord Carlisle Youth Services
Jennifer Clarke, Youth Services Coordinator, Concord and Carlisle, jclarke@concordma.gov
105 Everett St., Concord, MA 01742
978-318-3043
http://www.concordnet.org/861/Youth-Services
Concord Carlisle Social Services
Bonny Wilbur, Community Services Coordinator, Concord and Carlisle, bwilbur@concordma.gov
978-318-3034
http://www.concordnet.org/946/Social-Services
Concord Council on Aging
Ginger Quarles, Director
Harvey Wheeler Community Center - 1276 Main St. Concord, MA 01742
978-318-3020
http://www.concordma.gov/916/Council-on-AgingSenior-Services
https://www.facebook.com/ConcordCOA/
Description of Services: The Concord Council on Aging (COA) Outreach/Social Services staff consists of skilled professionals who are available to provide consultation, assessments, advice and referrals to Concord seniors and their family members. Staff is available to speak by phone, office appointment or home visit, as appropriate. Our goal is to assist seniors to live safely and independently at home for as long as possible.
Town Of Concord Social Services Resource Guide - http://www.concordma.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/3270
Veterans Services Officer
Dick Krug
978-318-3038
Carlisle
Concord Carlisle Youth Services
Jennifer Clarke, Youth Services Coordinator, Concord Carlisle, jclarke@concordma.gov
105 Everett St., Concord, MA 01742
978-318-3043
http://www.concordnet.org/861/Youth-Services
Concord Carlisle Social Services
Bonny Wilbur, Community Services Coordinator, Concord and Carlisle, bwilbur@concordma.gov
978-318-3034
http://www.concordnet.org/946/Social-Services
Veterans Services Officer
Kenneth Buffum
(978) 671-0968
Lincoln
The Lincoln Council on Aging
Carolyn Bottum, Director
15 Bedford Rd. Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-8811
Description of Services: For residents 60 and over, their families, and their caregivers of all ages: information and referral to area resources for elder-related services, care management (answers to questions about and assistance in evaluating in-home care and locating elder services, well being check-ins, crisis intervention and more), SHINE health benefits counseling, free home safety evaluations, assistance with veterans benefits, transportation to medical appointments and other essential destinations.
For residents of all ages: medical equipment loan, assistance in financial crises, help applying for Fuel Assistance
Veterans Services Officer
Priscilla Leach
781-259-4472
Lexington
Youth and Family Services
Charlotte Rodgers, Director of Human Services
Phil Doyle, Social Worker
Community Center - 39 Marrett Rd. Lexington, MA 02421
781-698-4840
https://www.lexingtonma.gov/youth-and-family-services
Description of Services: Information and referral, Needs assessment and service coordination, Mental health needs, Financial needs and programs, Case management services, Crisis intervention, Collaboration with Town departments and community-based youth and family service providers, Community service opportunities for youth, Intergenerational programming, School consultation services, Youth programs: Planning and facilitating programming and substance free recreational activities for youth, Parent programs and support, Community outreach, Veterans' assistance
Senior Services
Charlotte Rodgers, Director of Human Services
Community Center - 39 Marrett Rd. Lexington, MA 02421
781-698-4840
https://www.lexingtonma.gov/human-services/senior-services
Description of Services: Senior programming and activities, Information and referral, needs assessment, crisis intervention and service coordination, Financial Assistance, Senior Health Outreach Programs: Nursing consultation, home visits and assessments, Blood Pressure Screenings offered in conjunction with the Fire Department, Nutrition/Meals on Wheels: The Senior Service's nutrition program, in collaboration with Minuteman Senior Services, offers lunch Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a required donation. For individuals who have difficulty shopping and cooking on their own, Meals on Wheels are home delivered daily by volunteers, Senior Service Program: Seniors volunteer to work for town and school departments in exchange for property tax abatements.
Veterans Services
Gina Rada, Director
781-698-4848
Town of Lexington Resource Guide - https://www.lexingtonma.gov/sites/lexingtonma/files/uploads/resourceguide.pdf
Town of Lexington Red Flags and Resources Booklet - https://www.lexingtonma.gov/sites/lexingtonma/files/uploads/red_flags_resources.pdf
Stow
Community Services
Lauren Abraham, Community Services Coordinator, townsocialworker@stow-ma.gov
Pompositticut Community Center, 509 Great Rd. Stow, MA 01775
978-897-2638
Description of Services: The Community Services Coordinator provides comprehensive professional social work services to assist Stow town residents with social, emotional, and economic needs. Services include transitional case management, consultation, information and referral, advocacy, and crisis follow up. Services are confidential and open to town residents of all ages and income. Most residents self-refer, but the Community Services Coordinator also responds to referrals from schools, police and fire department, clergy, doctors, hospitals, and medical agencies. The Community Services Coordinator can work in collaboration with other community agencies and can meet with residents in the office or the home setting.
Stow Council on Aging
Pompositticut Community Center, 509 Great Rd. Stow, MA 01775
Alyson Toole, Executive Director
Sharon Funk, Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator
Suzanne Howley, Outreach Worker
Gigi Lengienza, Front Desk and Transportation Coordinator
978-897-1880
Description of Services: The Council on Aging oversees a wide range of programs and services for the Senior Citizens of Stow. Programs include Meals on Wheels, a drop-in Center for socialization, exercise classes, arts and crafts groups, day trips and lunch outings, local transportation, SHINE counseling for Medicare, home visits, referral to elder care agencies, and more.
Veterans Services Officer
Joseph Jacobs - veteransofficer@stow-ma.gov,
979-897-1880 extension 26
www.stow-ma.gov/veterans-service-officer
Maynard
Maynard Council on Aging
Maynard Senior Center - 50 Brown St. Maynard MA, 01754
978-897-1009
http://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/senior-center/
Maynard Community Chest Resource Guide - http://www.maynardchest.org/community-resource-guide/
Veterans Service Officer
Wayne Stanley - wstanley@townofmaynard.net
978-897-1361
Hanscom Air Force Base
Description of Services: There are a number of base helping agencies that support military members of all services and Department of Defense civilians. They work to provide comprehensive, effective, and accessible needs-based programs and services that cultivate and sustain a resilient Team Hanscom community.
http://www.hanscom.af.mil/Units/Support/
Community Wide Support
Eliot Community Human Services
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Eliot Clinic - 86 Baker Ave Ext.
Concord, MA 01742
www.eliotchs.org
Description of Services: Multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors and other professionals administer a full range of clinical and support services, resulting in a comprehensive collaborative approach to treatment. Services may include individual, couples, family, and group therapy, medication assessment and management, psychological and cognitive testing. Treatment is goal-oriented and often short term, but flexible to meet each person’s needs.
26 Crosby Drive
Bedford, MA 01730
781-212-7177
Description of Services: Helping older adults and adults with disabilities with support and resources. Elder protective services: call Minuteman if you think someone over 60 is being abused or neglected.