Newton
Community Resource Guide
including Towns of Needham & Wellesley
2013-2014
www.BrainBuildingInProgress.org
Published by Communities United, Inc. and funded in part by a
Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care.
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Dear Parent/Guardian,
This resource guide is designed to help you obtain information and locate resources
in your community and in surrounding towns and cities to help meet your individual
or family needs. However, be aware that this list may not include every resource
and there may be other services in your area of which we are not aware. If you
know of any information that may be beneficial to other families, please share it
with us.
We have organized this directory by alphabetic categories so it will be easy to use.
Remember that you can always call us if you need any assistance.
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Newton Community Resource Guide Table of Contents
Adult Education
Child Care
Page 5-6
Pages 7-8
City or Town Office
Needham Directory
Newton Directory
Wellesley Directory
Page 9
Page 10
Page 11
Page 12
Clothing Assistance
Page 13
Crisis Hotlines
Pages 14
Disabilities Services
Pages 15-16
Domestic Violence
Pages 17
Food Assistance
Pages 18-19
Health
Pages 20
Housing Assistance
Pages 21
Jobs and Training
Pages 22
Legal Aid
Pages 23
Mental Health/Counseling
Pages 24-25
Parenting
Page 26
Public Schools
Page 27
Recreation
Pages 28
Substance Abuse
Pages 29
Translators
Page 30
Transportation
Page 30
Utilities
Page 31
Other Resources – Mass 211
Page 32
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Adult Education
Newton Community Service Center
617.969.5906
492 Waltham Street
Newton, Ma 02465
www.ncscweb.org
Newton Community Service Center (NCSC) is a nonprofit, multi-service organization that strengthens
individual, family, and community life through a network of support services and educational programs. We
promote social, emotional, and physical wellness and continuity of care for all ages. The agency serves a
racially, ethnically and culturally diverse population regardless of economic circumstances from Newton,
Waltham, and surrounding communities. We provide service for early childhood education, teen and young
adult mentoring, adult day health care and/or family support and guidance.
Newton Free Library
617.796.1360
330 Homer Street
Newton, Ma 02459
www.newtonfreelibrary.net
Free Class! Applying for a Job Online
The library will be holding a free monthly class called, Applying for a Job Online. What are scannable resumes,
job banks, keywords and guerilla job search tactics? This class will help job seekers as they navigate the online job
search environment. In addition to learning about online job search vocabulary, participants will learn about the
wealth of online and print resources available to guide them through the job search process.
Also stop by the library and sign up for a free one-session computer class in Internet, PC Basics or other topics.
Newton Public Schools/ Newton Community Education/ Lifetime Learning
617.559.6994
140 Brandeis Road
Newton Center, MA 02459
www.newtoncommunityed.org
Newton Community Education is a self-sustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools, open to all students,
regardless of residence. We provide educational, social, cultural, and vocational programs to adults and children
alike, endeavoring to provide high-quality classes at a reasonable cost.
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Needham Public Schools/Adult Education
781-455-0400 x235
FAX 781-455-0417
Emery Grover Admin. Bldg.
1330 Highland Ave.
Needham, MA 02492
Mary_Grace_Summergrad@needham.k12.ma.us
Two terms of classes are offered for regular adult education classes – Fall and Winter/Spring. The catalogs are
mailed to all Needham, Wellesley and Westwood residents at the end of August for fall classes, and midJanuary for winter/spring classes.
The adult education program also includes classes geared for high school students, including SAT Prep and
Driver’s Ed, which are offered throughout the school year and summer. Use the links for those programs for
more detailed information.
Wellesley Recreation Department/Adult Education
781-235-2370
Warren Building
90 Washington St
Wellesley, MA 02481
http://www.ci.wellesley.ma.us/Pages/WellesleyMA_Recreation/AdultPrograms
The Wellesley Recreation Department offers a wide variety of recreational programming and continuing
education classes for adults. We offer everything from aerobics and cooking courses to public speaking, arts &
crafts and online classes. We have something for everyone! If you don’t see something you’re interested in or
you would like to offer a program, please contact the office.
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CHILD CARE
Child Care Resource and Referral Network
Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
www.mass.gov/eec
Safe, affordable child care is your number-one priority if you are working, participating in a job search/ job
readiness, or attempting an approved training or education program. For information about low-cost, quality
child care assistance, call the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) at 617.988.6600.
Child Care Circuit (serves MetroWest, North Shore, Suburban North)
800.660.2868
190 Hampshire Street
Lawrence, Ma 02139
www.childcarecircuit.org
Is a resource of information and support for families, professional development and small business training for
child care providers, and community collaborations among public and private family-serving agencies. Today,
CCC remains steadfast in its commitment. Our mission is unwavering--to ensure that all children thrive. We
aim to give our young clients and their families every chance to develop and realize their potential.
CCC programs and services include:
Child care resource and referral services
Child care tuition assistance
Health access services
Literacy development and parent-child enrichment programs
Professional development for child care providers
Support for parents
Building community partnerships on behalf of vulnerable populations
Newton Child Care Commission
617.332.6723
225 Nevada St. rm 123
Newton Ma 02460
www.newtonchildcare.org
The Commission provides financial assistance to help low to moderate income Newton families offset the cost
of child care. Each April, eligible families may apply for a scholarship lottery held in May.
Newton Creative Start
Phone: 617-527-6689
Fax: 617-581-6781
573B Washington Street
Newton, MA 02458
www.communitiesunitedinc.org
Newton Creative Start Children’s Center is operated by Communities United, Inc. The Center provides high
quality programs for preschool children as well as toddlers. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying
families.
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Freedman Center
Parent Resource center/ Project Interface /
Continuing professional and career education
617.244.4636 Ext. 411
225 Nevada St.
Newton, Ma 02460
Warmlines: has now been incorporated into the Freedman Center,which provides a centralized source of
comprehensive information which supports parents by connecting them to each other and to resources in their
communities. We are committed to meeting the changing needs of families by providing the highest quality
programs and services. We also provide New Babies/New Moms, bring your infant and meet other new
mothers! Guide to Newton Preschools
Newton Community Service Center
617.969.5906
492 Waltham Street
Newton, MA 02465
www.ncscweb.org
Newton Community Service Center (NCSC) is a nonprofit, multi-service organization that strengthens
individual, family, and community life through a network of support services and educational programs. We
promote social, emotional, and physical wellness and continuity of care for all ages. The agency serves a
racially, ethnically and culturally diverse population regardless of economic circumstances from Newton,
Waltham, and surrounding communities. We provide service for early childhood education, teen and young
adult mentoring, adult day health care and/or family support and guidance.
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City or Town Offices
Newton City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Ave
Newton Centre, MA 02459
Phone: (617) 796-1000
www.ci.newton.ma.us
City Hall is an establishment that houses multiple offices that provide services to city residents. On page 9 is a
Directory for City Hall.
Wellesley Town Hall
525 Washington Street,
Wellesley, MA 02482
Phone: (781) 431-1019
www.ci.wellsely.ma.us
Town Hall is an establishment that houses multiple offices that provide services to city residents. On page 10 is
a Directory for town Hall.
Town of Needham
1471 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
Phone: (781) 455-7500
www.needhamma.gov
Town Hall is an establishment that houses multiple offices that provide services to city residents. You may
access numbers and departments on their town website.
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City of Needham Directory
Fire Department
781.444.0142
The mission of Needham Fire Department is to provide the Town of Needham with a first class team of well
trained professionals to protect the lives and property of its residents through fire suppression, emergency
medical services, emergency disaster preparedness, fire inspections and fire prevention through education, in
the most cost-effective manner possible.
Parks and Recreation
781.455.7521
1471 Highland Ave
Second Floor
Needham, Ma 02492
The Park and Recreation Commission and Department provides year-round recreation opportunities and leisure
services for Needham residents of all ages. The goal is to provide opportunities that are safe and fun, and
promote healthy living.
Park and Recreation is proud of the benefits that recreation and parks provide to our community, including
environmental, economic, community and personal benefits.
Police Department
99 School Street
Needham, Ma
781.455.7570
EMERGENCIES 9-1-1
Public Schools
1330 Highland Ave
781.455.0400
Town Clerk
781.455.7510
Town Manager
781.455.7500
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City of Newton Directory
Unless otherwise noted, Offices are located in City Hall
617.769.1000
Child Care Commission
225 Nevada Street
617.332.6723
Consumer Advocates
617.796.1292
Fire Department
1164 Center Street
617.796.2210
Health and Human Services
1297 Centre St
617.796.1420
Human Resources
617.796.1260 RM 218
Law
617.796.1240 RM 214
Parks and Recreation
70 Crescent Street
617.796.1500
Police Department
1321 Washington Street
617.796.2100
School Administration
617.559.6000
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Town Departments
Department
Contact
Phone (781)
Animal Control
Sue Webb
235-8460
Assessors' Office
Donna McCabe
431-1019 x 2275
Building Department
Michael Grant
431-1019 x 2228
Community Preservation Committee Jack Morgan
Council on Aging
Gayle Thieme
235-3961
Department of Public Works
Michael P. Pakstis
235-7600
Finance Department
Sheryl Strother
431-1019 x 2214
Fire Department
Chief Richard A. DeLorie 235-1300
Health Department
Mary Suresh
235-0135
Human Resources
Susan Adler
431-1019 x 2244
Library
Janice Coduri
235-1610
Moderator
Margaret Ann (Peg) Metzger 237-2067
Natural Resources Commission
Janet Hartke Bowser
431-1019 x 2294
Network and Information Systems Thomas J. D'Orazio
431-1019 x 2280
Parking Clerk
Bonita Legassie
431-1019 x 2296
Planning Department
Meghan C. Jop
431-1019 x 2232
Police Department
Chief Terrence Cunningham 235-1212
Recreation
Jan Kaseta
235-2370
Wellesley Public Schools
Bella Wong
446-6200
Selectmen's Office
Hans Larsen
431-1019 x 2201
Town Clerk
Kathleen Nagle
431-1019 x 2252
Treasurer / Collector
Marc V. Waldman
431-1019 x 2266
Veterans Services
Stanley Spear
431-1019 x 2209
Wellesley Municipal Light Plant
Richard F. Joyce
235-7600 x 3380
Youth Commission
Maura B. Renzella
446-6274
Zoning Board of Appeals Office
Lenore Mahoney
431-1019 x2208
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Clothing Assistance
Salvation Army
33 Myrtle Street
Waltham, Ma 02453
781.894.0413
www.salvationarmy.org
Salvation Army is a program that provides clothing supplies and house hold goods at a reasonable price for both
children and adults.
Needham Community Council
51 Lincoln St.
Needham MA, 02492
781.444.2415
office@needhamcommunitycouncil.org
The Needham Community Council is a private non-profit organization which supports people in Needham who
have under-met health, educational or social needs including clothing and food, and promotes volunteerism,
community and a sense of shared responsibility.
Goodwill
520 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, Ma 02139
617.868.6330
www.goodwill.org
Goodwill Industries International enhances the dignity and quality of life of individuals, families, and
communities by eliminating barriers to opportunity and helping people in need reach their fullest potential
through the power of work. They provide clothes and house hold goods at a reasonable price.
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Crisis Hotlines/ Help lines
Parental Stress Hotline
1.800.632.8188
Parental Stress Hotline is a toll-free, 24-hour anonymous hotline for parents under stress. The Parental Stress Line
provides assistance to more than 10,000 Massachusetts parents and childcare providers annually.
Massachusetts Substance Abuse Information and Education Helpline
1.800.327.5050
617-292-5065
TTY: 617-536-5872
www.helpline.online.com
The Helpline is a Massachusetts resource providing free and anonymous information and referral for alcohol
and other drug abuse problems and related concerns. The Helpline is committed to linking consumers with
comprehensive, accurate, and current information about treatment and prevention services throughout
Massachusetts. Information on over 600 programs can be accessed through the Helpline website or visitors may
call the Helpline 24 hours a day, every day, to talk with a referral specialist. Helpline services are anonymous
and free.
Children-At-Risk
1.800.792.5200
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the Massachusetts state agency responsible for protecting children
from child abuse and neglect. To report abuse or neglect, call the Child-at-Risk Hotline anytime of the day or night.
Massachusetts Poison Control Center
1-800-222-1222
Emergency number for medical professionals and individuals for advice about drugs, pesticides, and other toxins.
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Disabilities Services
Early Intervention
Riverside Early Intervention @ Needham (services Needham, Newton, Wellesley, and Weston)
255 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02494-3023
(781) 449-1884
Thom Charles River Early Intervention (services Belmont, Waltham, and Watertown)
411 Waverly Oaks Road
Building #3 suite 305
Waltham, MA 02452
781.894.6564
Wayside/ Beaverbrook (services Belmont, Waltham, and Watertown)
118 Central Street
Waltham, Ma 02454
781.891.0555
Early intervention programs provide comprehensive, integrated services, utilizing a family- centered approach to
facilitate the developmental progress of eligible children ages 0-3.
Carroll Center for the Blind
617.969.6200
770 Centre Street
Newton, MA 02458
The Carroll Center serves the needs of blind and visually-impaired persons by providing rehabilitation, skills
training, and educational opportunities to achieve independence, self-sufficiency, and self-fulfillment and by
educating the public regarding the potential of persons who are blind and visually-impaired.
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Voice 800.882.1155
TTY 800.530.7570
Our commitment is to leverage experience and know-how from people of all ages who are deaf, hard of hearing,
and late-deafened, to the point where everyone’s opportunities for interpersonal communication and
information exchange are both readily accessible and supported effectively with assistive technology.
Federation for Children with Special Needs
617.236.7210
www.fcsn.org
The Federation for Children with Special Needs provides information, support, and assistance to parents of
children with disabilities, their professional partners, and their communities. We are committed to listening to
and learning from families, and encouraging full participation in community life by all people, especially those
with disabilities.
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Communicative Health Care Associates Inc.
(Allied Rehabilitation Associates)
781.891.0452
ASL for adults and children 781.899.4709
977 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02451-7406
www.alliedrehabilitation.com
Communicative Health Care Associates Inc. provides comprehensive and multidisciplinary rehabilitation
services for adult, adolescents, and children.
Needham Youth Service (Town Hall)
781.455.7500
1471 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
www.needhamma.gov
Needham Youth Services operates as a mental health resource providing professional and confidential clinical
and programmatic services. We provide support, information, and direction to youth and families on issues such
as family, social, peer, stress, loss, alcohol, drug, and other youth-related concerns.
Human Relations Service, Inc. (HRS)
781-235-4950 (weekdays)
11 Chapel Place
Wellesley, MA 02481
HRS is a private, non-profit community mental health agency providing Wellesley, Weston, Wayland, and
nearby towns with clinical, consultation, community education, and employee assistance services. HRS's
clinical staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers have experience in child and family therapy and
are available to see clients promptly. Residents of Wellesley, Weston, and Wayland not covered by insurance
are eligible for sliding-scale self-pay fees.
Community Education: HRS provides speakers for audiences of all sizes on child and adolescent development,
schooling, family, personal, and work life.
Health and Human Services (Newton)
617-796-1420
Health and Human Services provides services that are focused on addressing the needs of the community’s
health and well-being.
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Domestic Violence
Reach Beyond Domestic Violence
Refuge Education Advocacy Change
24 hour hotline 1-800-899-4000
Outreach office 1-781-891-0724
Reach is committed to advancing the safety, healing, and empowerment of those who experience domestic or relationship
violence, through direct services and education while promoting social justice for individuals and families of all
backgrounds.
Jane Doe Inc.
Crisis Hotline
627-248-0922
14 Beacon Street Suite 507
Boston, Ma 02108
Jane Doe Inc., The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence brings together
organizations and people committed to ending domestic violence and sexual assault. We create social change by
addressing the root causes of this violence, and promote justice, safety and healing for survivors. JDI advocates
for responsive public policy, promotes collaboration, raises public awareness, and supports our member
organizations to provide comprehensive prevention and intervention services.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE(7233)
Help is available to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hotline advocates are available for victims and
anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to
agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Assistance is available in English and Spanish
with access to more than 170 languages through interpreter services.
The Second Step
617-969-3354
P.O. Box 600231
Newtonville, Ma 02460
www.thesecondstep.org
The Second Step (TSS) is a comprehensive program for survivors of domestic violence. Founded in 1992, TSS
offers transitional housing, advocacy, safety planning, mentoring, children’s programs, legal case management,
and an array of supportive services for families transitioning away from abuse.
The Support Committee for Battered Women
1-800-899-4000
www.ci.newton.ma.us/womenscomm/support_committee.htm
Offers groups and individual services for women who have experienced domestic violence.
Casa Myrna Vasquez
P.O.Box 180019
Boston, Ma 02118
617.521.0100
www.casamyrna.org
Provides counseling and education to stop domestic violence
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Food Assistance
The Newton Food Pantry
617.527.2394
The pantry is located at the former Waban branch library located at 1608 Beacon Street at the corner of Beacon
and Woodward Street in Waban Square.
Food is distributed every Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 pm EXCEPT the third Wednesday of the month. The
pantry is open on the 3rd Saturday from 11:00 am to 12:00 p.m. The pantry provides a three day supply of
food, one time per month, for eligible Newton residents.
HELLENIC GOSPEL CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
The Hellenic Gospel Church Food Pantry/Clothes Closet is a non-profit organization run by volunteers from the
church, community, Boy Scouts troops, YMCA, and Eliot House. The Pantry is located at 187 Church Street,
Newton, MA 02458.
Food and clothing is distributed the second and fourth Friday of each month from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The
pantry provides a three day supply of food, one time per month for eligible Newton residents
For a referral please contact your local Clergy or the Community Social Worker at (617) 821-6765 .
Wellesley Food Pantry (781) 235-3960
The food pantry is located in the basement of the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church at 207 Washington Street
(across the street from the Wellesley Hills Branch Library).
People needing assistance from the food pantry must pre-register in person at the Wellesley Friendly Aid office, located at
219 Washington Street. For questions about registration, please call. The food pantry is open for clients on Tuesdays
from 9:00-11:00 AM, as well as the second Tuesday evening of the month from 6:00-7:00 PM.
WIC
1.800.WIC.1007
www.fns.usda.gov/wic/
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - better known as the WIC
Program - serves to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, & children up to age 5 who are at
nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating,
American Red Cross of Mass Bay
John C & Mary L. Collins Food Pantry
11 Francis Street (off Main Street, behind the American Red Cross Building)
Waltham, MA 02453
Telephone (781) 642-7000
Open every Thursday from 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
1st Time Visitors Must Provide:
Written proof of income (pay stub, SSI, SSDI, Unemployment, etc.)
Picture I.D. for Head of the Household
One form of I.D. for all household members (Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, MassHealth Card, etc)
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Needham Community Council Food Pantry
For more information call the Council @ 781-444-2415.
We are open for shopping on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m. Clients
receive food, paper goods, bread and pastry. Food is generously donated by Roche Brothers, Sudbury Farms, Trader Joe's, Needham's
houses of worship, Needham elementary schools, Boy Scouts and Postal Workers' food drives, social organizations and individuals.
The Council is also a member of the Greater Boston Food Bank. The Food Pantry is the Council's only program that requires a client's
income eligibility either from the Needham Housing Authority or the Needham Board of Health.
School lunch and breakfast program
1.781.338.3000
www.mass.gov/doe or www.doe.mass.edu
Programs provide free or reduced price nutritionally balanced meals/snacks to children in participating schools.
Food Stamps
1.866.950.3663
www.mass.gov/dta
Food stamp benefits help you buy nutritious food that you need for your family.
Project Bread Food Source Hotline
1.800.645.8333
www.projectbread.org
As the state’s leading anti-hunger organization, Project Bread is dedicated to alleviating, preventing, and ultimately ending hunger in
Massachusetts. Project Bread funds over 400 food pantries, soup kitchens, and food banks all over Massachusetts. We run the only
statewide hunger hotline that answers 37,000 calls a year from families in need. We work with schools to offer breakfast programs,
and fund summer programs so that kids get a nutritious meal when school's out.
Food Banks
Eastern Massachusetts: Greater Boston Food Bank
1.617.427.5200
Central Massachusetts: Worcester County
1.508.842.3663
Western Massachusetts:
1.413.247.9738
Massachusetts food banks offer emergency assistance by providing food pantries and other food programs with
emergency supplies.
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Health
Mass Health
1.800.841.2900
www.mass.gov/masshealth
MassHealth offers a broad range of health-care services for low and moderate income people in Massachusetts.
It pays for part or all of a MassHealth member's health insurance, or paying medical providers for services
given to MassHealth members.
Children’s Medical Security Plan
1.800.909.2677
www.cmspkids.com
CMSP is a program funded by MassHealth and administered by UniCare.
Caritas Medical Group
231 Moody Street
Waltham, Ma 02453
781.899.3334
Joseph Smith Community Health Center
287 Western Ave. Allston
617.783.0500
Tufts University Pediatric Dentistry
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
1 Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
Free and low cost dentistry
617.636.6791
Harvard Dental School
188 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
617.432.1000
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Housing Assistance
Boston Emergency Shelters
617.635.4507
Bristol Housing Services
781.891.9510
Provides housing advocacy to homeless, near-homeless, and low-income families
Department of Housing and Community Development
1.617.573.1100
You may also apply for RAFT a short term financial assistance to low- income families who are homeless or at
risk of becoming homeless.
Housing Authorities
Newton – 617.552.5501
Needham- 781.444.3011
Wellesley- 781.235.0223
Waltham- 781.899.6363
Mass Coalition for the Homeless
781.595.7570
www.mahomeless.org/
Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless is committed to ensuring that everyone has a place to call home. The
Coalition's policy work and programs address this issue on three fronts. First, the Coalition provides bridges
over short-term crisis, helping homeless and at-risk people to relocate quickly into new housing or avoid
homelessness altogether. Second, the Coalition works to ensure adequate and appropriate shelter if
homelessness is unavoidable. Third, the Coalition advocates for long-term solutions to the housing crisis,
promoting government support for income and housing resources so that all Massachusetts residents can obtain
and maintain safe, affordable housing.
Newton Housing Rehabilitation Program
617.796.1120
Funds are available in the form of grant land loans to be used for a variety of projects for home owners
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Jobs and Training
Career Source Cambridge
Fresh Pond Mall
186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Suite 310
Cambridge, MA 02138
617.626.6800
www.yourcareersource.com
At Career Source, we are committed to providing all members of our community with continuous and seamless
work force development services. By promoting career services that strengthen and assist individuals,
employers, and community partners in the attainment of their social and economic goals, Career Source is a
one-stop resource for all employment needs.
International Institute of Boston
1 Milk Street #4
Boston, Ma 02109
617.695.9990
www.iiboston.org
The Institute provides newcomers with direct and practical assistance in the form of English & literacy courses, Refugee Resettlement
services, Citizenship Education, Economic Development, Employment Training & Placement, Legal Aid and Social Services (e.g.
crisis intervention, mental health counseling, human trafficking prevention).
The Employment and Training Resources One Stop Career Center
449 Newtonville Ave,
Newtonville, Ma 02460
617.928.0530
www.etrcc.com
is available to help individuals identify resources, develop strategies related to job search, resume and cover
letter preparation, and interviewing, as well as assisting job seekers with placement assistance.
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Legal Aid
Boston College Legal Assistance Bureau
24 Crescent Street
Suite 202
Waltham, Ma 02453
781.893.4793
We advise and represent clients with a variety of legal problems, including primarily domestic violence
prevention, family law, landlord-tenant disputes, and Social Security disability appeals.
Greater Boston Legal Services
197 Friend Street
Boston, Ma 02114
617.371.1234
www.gbls.org/
Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to low-income people
in Boston and thirty-one additional cities and towns. The help we offer ranges from legal advice to full case
representation, depending on client need.
House of Justice of Jewish Family and Children’s Service
1430 Main Street, Rt. 117
Waltham, Ma 02451
781.647.5327
Bet Tzedek provides access to free civil legal services for low-income individuals throughout Greater Boston. A
network of volunteer attorneys and law firms provides direct legal representation to clients, as well as ancillary
legal services.
Mass Commission Against Discrimination
617.994.6000
www.mass.gov/mcad/
The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination is the state's chief civil rights agency. The Commission
works to eliminate discrimination on a variety of bases and areas, and strives to advance the civil rights of the
people of the Commonwealth through law enforcement, outreach and training.
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Mental Health/Counseling
Riverside Community Care Agency
Early Intervention- 781.449.1884
Life Skills Center- 781.433.0672
Emergency Services- 800.529.5077
Outpatient Treatment- 617.969.4925
www.riversidecc.org
We offer a broad range of health and human services, including mental healthcare, developmental disability and
traumatic brain injury programs, substance abuse treatment and early childhood services.
Dept of Mental Health
25 Stanford Street
Boston, Ma 02114
800-221-0053
The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services
and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and
participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally
competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human
rights and supports mental health training and research.
Child Witness to Violence Project at the Boston Medical Center
91 East Concord Street, 5th floor
Boston, Ma 02118
617.414.4244
www.childwitnesstoviolence.org
Counseling and advocacy project that focuses on young children who have witnessed or been victims of
violence
Children’s Charter Trauma Clinic
77 Rumford Ave
Waltham, MA 02453
781.894.4307
www.key.org/childrencharter.asp
Grounded in a strength-based philosophy, Key focuses on unlocking the potential of youth and families.
Through a variety of residential and non-residential program models and settings, Key provides direct services
each day to over 600 adolescents from the child welfare, mental health, juvenile justice, and educational
systems. We create opportunities for those in our various programs to learn new skills and approaches to
problem solving.
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Good Grief Program
Boston Medical Center Department of Pediatrics
Good Grief Program
Vose Hall 403
92 East Concord Street
Boston, Ma 02118
617.414.4005
617.921.4008
http://www.bmc.org/pediatrics/special/goodgrief/overview.html
The Good Grief Program, now in our twentieth year, offers clinical, training and consultation services to
families, educators and health providers and communities
In order to help ADULTS help CHILDREN facing life’s speed bumps. When children and families face any of
life’s stressors, they can feel overwhelmed. …Whether it’s acute or on-going, due to illness, a disruption in the
family, a death or a divorce, a difficult diagnosis, or any of life’s speed bumps.
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Parenting
Parents Helping Parents Parental Stress Line
800.632.8188
Counseling and service for parents and caregivers. Open 24/7.
Families First Parenting Programs, Inc.
99 Bishop Richard Allen Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139
617.868.7687
www.families-first.org
Families First Parenting Programs builds positive relationships between parents and their children by educating both
families and the professionals who serve them through inspiring, hands-on workshops. Our skilled workshop leaders stand
beside parents and caregivers to lead them through the crucible of child rearing by transforming their experiences, doubts
and fears into the knowledge and confidence they need to build positive discipline, communication, and self-esteem in
families.
Parental Line
617.624.8020
For questions about pregnancy, parenting, child behavior, child development, mental health, health and nutrition
call the parental line.
United Way of Massachusetts Bay
51 Sleeper Street
Boston, Ma 02210
617.624.8000
www.uwmb.org
United Way of Mass. Bay offers many services including topics on parenting, child development, legal, health, school
issues, human services, and support groups.
Parent Child Home Program PCHP
617.969.5906. x113
PCHP is a free program offering home visits for income eligible families. Participants receive books and toys that
promote literacy.
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Public Schools
Newton Public Schools
617.559.6000
www.newtonpublicschools.com
Needham Public Schools
781.455.0400
www.needham.k12.ma.us/
Wellesley Public Schools
1.781.446.6200
www.wellesley.mec.edu
Waltham Public Schools
781.314.5440
www.city.waltham.ma.us/school/webpage/tofc.htm
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Recreation
Newton Parks and Recreation
70 Crescent Street
Newton, MA 02466
617.796.1500
Newton Public Library
330 Homer Street
Newton, Ma 02459
617.796.1360
John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club
675 Watertown Street
Newtonville, Ma 02462
www.newtonbgc.com
617.630.8999
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Massachusetts Bay
617.542.9090
75 Federal Street, 8th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
www.bbbsmb.org
Promotes the healthy development of
children through the nurturing of continuing,
one-to-one friendships with caring,
responsible adults, supported by trained
professional staff.
Call to register your child to be matched
with a Big Brother or Big Sister!
YMCA
276 Church St.
Newton Corner, MA 02458
617-244-6050
Wellesley Parks and Recreation
Warren Building
90 Washington Street
Wellesley, Ma 02481
781.235.2370
Wellesley Free Library
530 Washington Street
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482
781.235.1610
Needham Parks and Recreation
500 Dedham Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
781.455.7521
Needham Free Library
1139 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02494
781.455.7559
Charles River YMCA
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863 Great Plain Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
Phone: 781.449.6646
Substance Abuse
Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Abuse
250 Washington Street
3rd floor
Boston, Ma 02108
They help make referrals to housing and detox facilities for individuals who need it.
1.800.327.5050
Genesis II
Newton, MA 02458
617.332.9905
www.ccab.org/locations/metro-boston/genesis-2
Genesis II is a family treatment shelter, which allows homeless mothers and fathers struggling to maintain
sobriety receive inpatient treatment without having to place their children in foster care. Residents also receive
assistance with housing, parenting skills, job readiness skills, budgeting, household management, nutritional
planning, and medical care.
The Newton Partnership
617.559.9064
The Newton Partnership aims to foster safe, healthy, drug-free environments and promote social skills for all
Newton children. It provides services, programs, education, and training for all children, parents, and educators.
Hotlines:
American Council on Alcoholism
1.800.527.5344
Cocaine Anonymous
1.800.347.8998
Drug Abuse and treatment referral hotline
1.800.662.HELP
Mass Bureau Substance Abuse Service
1.800. 327.5050
Marijuana Anonymous
1.800.766.6779
Mothers against Drunk Driving
1.800.633.6233
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
1.888.554.COAS
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence
1.800.NCA.CALL
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
1.877.SAMHSA-7 www.samhsa.gov
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TRANSLATORS
Arabic Advanced Technical
(617) 723-9766 165 Friend St # 2
Boston, MA
Arabic Translation Experts (ATE) offers professional technical translation services from English to Arabic through its
qualified team of native Arabic technical translators.
Chinese Institute of Language
(617) 350-7566 30 Kneeland St # 3
Boston, MA
CILA provides affordable, quality language and cultural training in a warm, motivating environment. We offer:
Experienced native instructors
Mandarin or Cantonese
New England Translations
617.426.1299
High Quality Translations- any language
Transportation
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Main switchboard
617.222.5000
MBTA “The Ride”
Provides advance notice transportation to those who, because of mental, physical, or sensory disability, are
unable to use general public transportation.
617.222.5123
888.844.0355
www.mbta.com
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Utilities
The Horace Cousens Industrial Fund
1000 Commonwealth Ave
Newton Centre, MA 02459
617.552.7028
Help to Newton residents with severe income problems
Good Neighbor Energy
617.796.1280
Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund has provided energy assistance to hundreds-of-thousands of
residents in temporary crisis who are struggling to pay their energy bills and do not qualify for federal or state
energy funds.
NSTAR Electric
1.800.592.2000
Programs assisting with paying electric bills
ABCD Fuel Assistance Program
178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111
617.357.6012
ABCD Fuel Assistance helps more than 15,000 low-income households in Boston, Brookline and Newton pay
fuel bills during the heating season.
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Mass 211
If you need any further resources that are not listed in this packet, you can either call the Massachusetts
statewide referral service at 211, or log on to www.MassResources.org, which provides useful information
about a wide range of assistance programs for people in need living in Massachusetts. It provides information
on what programs are available, how to apply, eligibility requirements, benefit amounts, and answers to
commonly asked questions.
If you are unable to reach 211 due to your phone service carrier, you can call 1-877-211-MASS (6277);
Hearing Impaired: 508-370-4890 TTY.
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Published by
Communities United, Inc.
63 Pleasant Street
2nd Floor
Watertown, MA 02472
617-744-6076
Fax 617-744-6075
www.communitiesunitedinc.org
www.BrainBuildingInProgress.org
CUI operates Creative Start Children’s Centers
in Arlington, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, and Woburn
In providing services to children and their families, Communities United Inc. and its Creative Start Children’s
Centers do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, cultural heritage, national origin, gender, political
belief, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.
This directory has been funded in part by a
Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Grant
from the Mass. Dept. of Education & Care.
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