Think of your informal supports
What are my Family/ Friends
Think of your informal supports
What is a family/friend
You go here to receive multiple services (housing, counseling, psychiatry, case management, and substance abuse treatment)
What is the Community Services Board
What agency specializes in giving out free clothing?
What a clothing bank
Where can you get affordable eye care?
What is the PCP, Lions' Club, or, A Gift of Sight
Public Transport options
What is the TROLLEY or BUS SYSTEM
Someone who requires appointments to spend a lot of time talking with you
What is a Counselor/ Therapist
You can find housing options online, here, but, need to be very careful about what options are posted, as some are scams
What is craigslist, apartmentfinder.com, or, facebook marketplace
Where can you get a free meals?
What is the Rescue Mission, or, the RAM House
Where can you get affordable dental care?
What is Commonwealth Dental Clinic, or, New Horizons' Dental Clinic
Do you have insurance?
What is Medicaid transportation
This person can adjust your medications
Who is a PCP, Psychiatrist, or Nurse Practitioner
This is where you can go to get information on Group Homes and Assisted Living Facilities
What is the Community Service Board
Who can you call if you have no food at home, and, can't afford to buy more?
What is a food bank
How can you obtain a free cell phone?
What is Contact Assurance Wireless
A formal support that works with you 1:1
What is MHSS/ Mental Health Skillbuilders
This is a phone or internet-based service that is available 24/7 to help when you're in crisis
What is CONNECT, or, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline
This agency handles housing vouchers such as Section 8
What is the Department of Social Services
Where can you apply for food stamps, heating, and, cooling assistance?
What is the Department of Social Services
This agency advocates for everyone's rights, and, facilitates support groups on inclusivity
What is the Diversity Center
This agency may help with transportation costs
What is the Community Service Board
Who do you call in case of an emergency
What is 911
Who can direct you to subsidized and section 8 housing options, M-F 8-12PM?
What is The Homeless Assistance Team
Who can help refugees and immigrants find interpreters and resources?
What is Commonwealth Catholic Charities
Where you go for sexual health education and free testing?
The Drop-In Center