Table of Contents
Program Categories
Advocacy
Adoption Services
Alcoholism/Drug Abuse Service
Child Abuse and Neglect
Children’s Clubs
Family Child Care
Clothing and Furniture
Comprehensive Services
Consumer Services
Counseling Services
HIV/AIDS Services
Dental Services
Dentists
Disability Services
Education
Emergency Services
Employment Services
Transportation
Energy Services
Health and Nutrition Services
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Housing Services
Local Services
Obstetrical /Gynecology
Pediatricians
Senior Programs
Soup Kitchens
Food Pantries
Farmer’s Markets
Hospitals
Walk-In Clinics
Community (libraries)
Fall River Parks
Hotlines
Toll Free Numbers
Housing Developments
Neighborhood Associations in Fall River
Preschools (Fall River, Somerset, Westport)
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ADVOCACY
Coordinated Family and Community
Engagement Program
360 Elsbree Street, FR MA
(508)675-8376 or
(508)235-2619
Supporting Fall River, Somerset, and
Westport families
New Center for Legal Advocacy Inc.
21 South Sixth Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(800)244-9023
Citizens for Citizens
264 Griffin Street
Fall River, MA
(508) 679-0041
(cfcinc.org)
United Neighbors
209 Bedford Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 324-7900
(unitedneighborsoffallriver.org)
Children’s Advocacy Center
139 South Main Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508)674-6111
(cacofbc.org)
People Incorporated
170 Pleasant Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508)679-5233
(peopleinc-fr.ogr)
Catholic Social Services
1600 Bay Street
Fall River, MA
(508)674-4681 (cssdioc.org)
We work to ensure that all families with children prenatal
through 14 years old have access in their community to the
supports and services that are essential to their success.
We provide information on early education and care programs,
state-wide centralized waitlist for child care vouchers, school
readiness activities, Play & Learn groups, parent groups,
Kindergarten registration, family literacy programs, monthly
newsletters, adult literacy programs, and much more. Our
Early Childhood Center is located at Durfee High School, 360
Elsbree Street, First floor
These resources are available only to very low income and
elderly individuals.
People living in poverty often need assistance with emergency
situations and help with their own efforts to improve the
circumstances under which they live. Citizens for Citizens, Inc.
is an antipoverty social services agency, assisting over
42,000 households each year by providing short-term services
that support families during financial crisis situations through
its Fuel Assistance, Food Pantry, and Rental Assistance
programs.
Coordinates and builds on existing resources in an effort to
promote domestic peace and tranquility, optimum growth and
development of our children and secure and stable family
environments. Services: family advocacy, feed our families food
drives, peace by piece summit, foster care support task force,
community focus groups, community partnerships, and
building bridges bags filled with resource materials for families.
Assisting children of abuse and their families.
Offering information, support, technical assistance and
workshops for individuals, families and the professionals who
work with them.
The FACE program provides an array of services and supports
to help families of all abilities reach their goals.
ADOPTION SERVICES
Catholic Social Services is licensed by the state to place children
in adoptive homes. They offer counseling and housing. Fees are
based on a sliding scale.
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ALCOHOLISM/DRUG ABUSE
Lifeline
St. Anne’s Hospital
795 Middle Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 235-5010
(treatmentcentersdirectory.org)
Lifeline is an outpatient program, which offers the following services to the
Massachusetts residents whose lives have been disrupted by the misuse of
drugs. Methadone Treatment Services – Detoxification and maintenance
services are provided to people on a sliding scale fee and Medicaid.
Evaluation and Counseling – these two services are offered to people who
have 3rd party payments. Regular outpatient counseling on any kind of
substance abuse.
SSTAR
386 Stanley Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-1054 (sstar.org)
To provide a quality continuum of care and support to all
people, especially those affected by addiction, by responding to
their mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Programs
include: inpatient, outpatient, project aware, primary
healthcare, and lifeline.
Offers residential, transitional and permanent housing, and
shelter services. Serving hundreds of individuals and families
affected by substance abuse and/or homelessness each year.
Steppingstone Inc. (Men’s)
466 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 674-2788
Steppingstone Inc. (Women’s)
522 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 674-2788 (steppingstoneinc.org)
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Department of Children and Families Anyone who is concerned about child abuse and neglect in their
1561 North Main Street
own family or someone else’s can call this number or Call 1Fall River, MA 02720
800-792-5200. Child at risk hot line 24 hours 7 days of week.
(508) 235-9800 (southcoast.org)
Fax: 672-5404
Their first priority is to support and strengthen family life and
when necessary, to protect children and their families.
Key Program, Inc.
Non-profit social service agency that deals with adolescents, 11
54 Front Street
to 17, on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-0686 (key.org)
Children’s Trust Fund
Children’s Trust Fund leads statewide efforts to keep children
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55 Court 4 Floor
safe from abuse and neglect by strengthening families
Boston, MA 02128
(888)775-4KID (mctf.org)
Parents Helping Parents
Self-help support group for parents under stress and
108 Water Street
overwhelmed with raising their children. Group meets in Fall
Watertown, MA 02472
River and many other locations. Call for local meetings
(800)882-1250
(parentshelpingparents.org)
Parental Stress Line
A program of parent and children’s services. If you are losing
(800)632-8188
control and fear that you might hurt your child, call for a
sympathetic listener. You can call 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Executive Office of Elder Affairs
The Massachusetts Family Caregiver Support Group Program
Caregiver Support
offers caregivers assistance. Are you caring for an adult 60 or
(mass.gov/elders)
older, or are you 55 years or older and raising a grandchild or
caring for a disabled person? There is local help for you.
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Big Friends/Little Friends
United Way Building
101 Rock Street–151 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 730-1138x3244
(volunteermatch.org)
Boys and Girls Club
803 Bedford Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 672-6340
(fallriverbgc.org)
Camp Welch Day Camp
North Main Street
Assonet, MA 02702
(508) 644-5275
(fallriverbgc.org)
Girls Scouts Plymouth Bay
111 East Grove St
Middleboro, MA 02346
CHILDREN’S CLUBS
Eligibility: Boys and Girls 7-14 for Big Friends and Little
Friends Program.
Provides physical, social, and educational facilities to boys and
girls. Hours: Monday – Friday (after school childcare 2:30 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m.) October - May programs for children grades K - 8
in evenings. The L.E.A.D. Mentoring program is also included.
Summer camp at Camp Welch is for boys and girls ages 6-14,
weekly sessions run from June through August.
A contemporary program that meets the needs and interests of
today’s 5 to 17 year old girls. Girls develop self-confidence,
values, and character. Groups in Fall River Community.
Toll Free (800)242-0925 or (508) 923-0734
Narragansett Council of Boys Scouts
Po Box 14777 (Mailing Address)
East Providence, R.I. 02914
(401)351-8700
(info@narragansettbsa.org)
P.A.L.
31 Franklin Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 672-9197 (palfallriver.org)
Young Men’s Christian Assoc.
199 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-7841 (ymcasouthcoast.org)
People Incorporated
170 Pleasant St.
Fall River MA
(508) 837-6902
The Jack Rua Camp for Children with
Diabetes
Diabetes Association Inc.
170 Pleasant Street Suite 100
Fall River, MA 02722
(508) 672-5671
(peopleinc-fr.org)
Services The Greater Fall River and New Bedford areas
comprehensive youth development, character, physical and
mental fitness, education, career exploration, boys age 7 and up
(1st grade), 14 to 20 years (high school coed).
Recreational services for children in the Fall River and
surrounding areas. Boxing, field hockey, wrestling, and teen
dancing. No fee.
A United Way Agency is family oriented health, fitness, and
recreational facility. The mission is to help all people improve
their lifestyle through value centered programs. The “Y”
programs offer a wide variety for individuals 6 months and
older. Financial aid is available.
Offering an integrated cub scout group starting in September
2011.
Provides a friendly place where youth with diabetes, ages 5-14,
their siblings and friends benefit from hands-on learning
experiences in diabetes management and support within a fun
and welcoming environment.
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FAMILY CHILD CARE
We offer licensed family childcare providers. All providers are
licensed with EEC, meals are provided. Open door policy as
well as back up care when needed. We also offer non-traditional
hours for parents that work at night or on the weekends.
Child Development and Education
73 Columbia Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508)259-5597
(heather.costa@cdedu.us)
Citizens for Citizens
Childcare in private homes with agency supervision. Sliding
Family Child Care
scale fee.
(508) 324-7517
Coordinated Family and Community
Call for a complete list of private Family Childcare Providers in
Engagement Program
Fall River, Somerset, and Westport. We can fax or mail you this
(508)675-8376
list.
CLOTHING/FURNITURE/TOYS
St. Vincent DePaul
Furniture and clothing plus miscellaneous items
1799 Pleasant Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 672-9129 (manta.com)
Salvation Army
Everyday and holiday assistance with furniture, clothing and
209 Bedford Street
toys.
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 679-7900
(salvationarmy.org)
Marie’s Place
Free clothing for men, women, and children. (call for times of
1791 South Main Street
business)
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 672-2641
Catholic Social Services
Assistance with everyday and holiday items.
1600 Bay Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 674-4681
(cssdioc.org)
Gifts to Give
Assistance with clothes, toys, books, and many miscellaneous
21 Cove Road
items. You must have an agency call to order on your behalf if
New Bedford, MA
you need any of the above items.
(508) 717-8715
(giftstogive.org)
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE AGENCY
Department of Transitional
At DTA, we strive to provide individuals and families with food
Assistance
assistance, job assistance, and cash assistance. You can get
1567 North Main Street
information about your DTA benefits 24 hours a day, seven days
Fall River, MA 02720
a week. Call the DTA automated hotline at 1-877-382-2363.
(508) 646-6200 Fax: (508) 675-3441
(mass.gov/dta)
Salvation Army
290 Bedford Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 679-7900 (salvationarmy.org)
Various programs: Jr. High and Teen Club, Camp Wonderland
(seasonal program), After School Program, Woman and Men
Ministries, Young Parent Residential Program
(sharingweb.org),
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Citizens for Citizens
264 Griffin Street
Fall River, MA
(508) 679-0041
(cfcinc.org)
Child & Family Services Inc.
1061 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-8572
(child-familyservices.org)
Community Development Program
CD REC
72 Bank Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 679-0922
(fallriveryouthzone.com)
Veterans Benefits and Veterans
Services (508) 324-2436
1 Government Center
Fall River, MA 02722
(vets@fallriverma.org)
A Wish Come True
1010 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI
(401)781-9199
(awish.org)
Diabetes Association
170 Pleasant Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(diabetesma.org)
Diabetes Youth Organization
P.O. Box 9592
Fall River, MA 02720
(diabetesyouth.org)
South Coastal Counties Legal
Services
22 Bedford Street
Fall River, MA
(508)676-6265 or (800)287-3777
(sccls.org)
United Way of Greater Fall River
80 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02722
(508)678-8361
(uwgfr.org)
Programs provided: fuel/utility assistance, child care, senior
support, health care, Head Start, emergency services, and tax
preparation. (Operation Christmas - holiday toys for children
up to 12 years of age on a need referral basis. Applicants may
apply by filling out an application at the 264 Griffin Street
office. Medical cards or social security numbers are needed to
apply.)
Our mission”…to heal and strengthen the lives of children and
families. We help children, adults, and families deal with tough
times and struggles they face. We offer more than 20 programs
in the community.
To provide year-round recreational, educational, and cultural
programs. Along with regularly scheduled after school, evening,
and weekend programs, CD REC provides daylong activities for
the youth of our community during summer months as well. CD
REC also sponsors the FREE SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
at six city parks and some school sites.
Support services and benefits for veterans and dependents in
time of need for living and medical expenses.
CONSUMER SERVICES
Grants wishes to children ages 3-18 who have a life threatening
illness.
Serves people of all ages that have diabetes. Provides support,
education and advocacy. Offers Camp Kyle T. Woodruff for
children with diabetes.
Provides legal assistance, advocacy and representation in civil
matters (such as housing, utilities, public benefits, domestic
violence, education, and discrimination) to eligible low-income
residents.
Resource Assistance Center
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MA Commission on the Status
Of Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren
(mass.gov/elders)
Immigration & Naturalization
Assistance
One Government Center
Room 610
Fall River, MA 02722
T:(508 324-2230
F:(508)324-2101
(dcabral@fallriver.org)
Assist grandparents with information on finances, support and
court issues.
If a grandparent has any specific questions
contact:(grandparents@capecoalition.com)
Services are offered in English, Portuguese and Spanish on a
walk-in basis.
Catholic Social Services
1600 Bay Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 674-4681 (cssdioc.org)
Fall River Consumer Program
1 Government Center
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 324-2672 (fallriverma.org)
Provides professional counseling services to couples, families,
and individuals of any age or religion. Fees are based on a
sliding scale.
No one is refused services because of inability to pay.
The consumer service program mediates between consumers
and merchants.
Government Center
1 Government Center
Fall River, MA 02721
508) 324-2672 (fallriverma.org)
Residents of the Greater Fall River area who feel his/her rights
as a consumer has been violated may call for appointment.
Eligibility: Assonet, Berkley, Dighton, Fall River, Freetown,
Lakeville, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Swansea and
Westport. Will give non-criminal legal information to Fall River
residents only.
Referrals to private attorneys, including reduced fee panel. The
first Wednesday of every month you can get free legal help, by
telephone, from 5:30P.M.-7:30P.M. Lawyer volunteers staff
phones to answer questions. Call (617)338-0610
Lawyer’s Referral Service
Call (617)654-0400 or (800)392-6164
e-mail:lrs@massbar.org
To register online, visit
www.massbar.org/lawhelp/
Southeastern Massachusetts Legal
Assistance Corporation
30 Third Street 3rd Floor
Fall River, MA 02720
(800)244-9023
Victim Witness Assistance Program
Resource Numbers:
Fall River District Attorney’s
Office(508)679-1911
Fall River Juvenile District Attorneys
Office
(508)676-0090x236
We Love Children
262 North Marion Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 324-2797
(ishcc.org)
Handles guardianships and family law cases for primary
caretaker. Priority given to cases involving domestic abuse.
The primary goals are to reduce the level of secondary injury
associated with the aftermath of crime and to aid in the
prosecution of criminal cases by ensuring that crime victims and
witnesses are provided with the entitlements and services
mandated by the Massachusetts Victim Bill of Rights and those
additional services provided as a policy of the program within
the Office of the District Attorney.
To help parents in the Greater Fall River area, including
Somerset and Westport, whose children are being treated in outof-area hospitals for serious, often life-threatening illnesses.
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Yours for Children, Inc.
303-313 Washington Street
Auburn, MA 01501
(800) 222-2731
(yoursforchildren.com)
Eliot Community Human Services
P.O. Box 434
Assonet, MA
(508) 314-3142
Forever Paws Animal Shelter
300 Lynwood Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 677-9154
(foreverpaws.com)
The main goal of the program is to assure that nutritious meals
and snacks are served to children in licensed family childcare.
NSTAR
One NSTAR Way
Westwood, MA 02090
(866) 315-2496
(nstar.com)
NSTAR is pleased to offer a new Arrearage Forgiveness
Program for qualified customers. This program is designed to
assist customers with past due electric and/or gas bills. NSTAR
will forgive past due balances over a period of time if the
customer pays the agreed monthly budgeted bill on time. MUST
BE A NSTAR CUSTOMER.
To create and provide inclusive recreation and enrichment
programs, integrated opportunities and differential learning
awareness to Somerset residents and the surrounding area.
Somerset Adaptive and Inclusive
Recreation & Enrichment
Somerset Aire
140 Wood Street
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 343-0573
(somersetmaaire.org)
Project Assist
1700 B President Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 837-6957
(Facebook.com/ProjectAssist)
Boston Medical Center
HealthNet Plan
Commonwealth Care
(800) 792-4355
(bmchp.org)
Parents Helping Parents
108 Water Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(800) 632-8188
(parentshelpingparents.org)
The Massachusetts Department of
Public Health
Youth Central Intake and Care
Coordination (YCICC)
(617) 661-3991 or (866) 705-2807
(healthrecovery.org)
A service that will assist homeless people in need.
Forever Paws shelter is committed to educating our community
regarding responsible pet ownership. We work hard to raise
awareness about animal rights, abuse and animal
overpopulation through our various programs. To become a
volunteer all (508) 679-3063
We are a federally funded program designed to help Fall River
residents in these difficult economic times. The downturn in the
economy has affected everyone. No Matter how bad things may
seem: YOU ARE NOT ALONE
This plan gives you the care you need. BMC HealthNet Plan
Commonwealth Care, your monthly premium could be very low
or even free if you are eligible.
Parents and caregivers can call for support. Trained volunteer
counselors answer the Parental Stress Line. When you call, we
will tell you what groups are nearest you, when they meet, and
who to contact.
This state-funded service helps Massachusetts family’s access
treatment programs specifically for teens. YCICC is a project of
the institute for Health and Recovery.
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UMASS Boston-Institute for
Community Inclusion
Fall River Department of Transitional
Assistance
1567 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 646-6253
(mass.gov/dta)
Social Capital Inc.
165m New Boston Street Suite 233
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 935-2244
(socialcapitalinc.org)
SARGE-The Fall River Shannon
Community Initiative
Community Development Recreation
72 Bank Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 679-0922
(fallriveryouthzone.com)
Resource Assistance Center
72 Bank Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 324-7900
(unitedneighborsoffallriver.org)
Habit Management Institute
22 Front Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 676-1307
(habitopce.com)
The Samaritans
of Fall River & New Bedford
Telephone: 508-673-3777
(Samaritans-fallriver.org)
Email: samsfrnb@aol.com
Stanley Street Treatment &
Resources
386 Stanley Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)324-7763ext.3281
(webmaster@sstar.org)
Arbour Counseling
10 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 678-2833 (arbourhealth.com)
ICI offers training, clinical, and employment services, conducts
research, and provides assistance to organizations to promote
inclusion of people with disabilities in school, work, and
community activities.
To connect citizens to civic engagement initiatives in the
communities we serve.
A collaborative group composed of community organizations,
city agencies, and local law enforcement dedicated to addressing
gang and youth violence in the city of Fall River.
A self-service, one-stop spot for fliers and brochures with
information on services, resources and programs that is
available in the Fall River area.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Habit Management Institute is a Counselor facility in Fall River,
MA.
Samaritans of Fall River & New Bedford is a Counselor facility
and is located in Fall River, MA.
Provide a wide range of mental health services.
Providing easy access to a comprehensive range of behavioral
health services for all patient ages. Accessible network of crisis
services, inpatient and partial hospitalization, outpatient
counseling and community services forms the mainstay of our
system.
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Center For Children
795 Middle Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508)674-5600 ext.2283
(SaintAnnesHospital.org)
Community Care Services
70 Main Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-7777 or (508)824-1934
(communitycareservice.org)
Corrigan Mental Health Center
49 Hillside Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)235-7277 (wellness.com)
Professional services offered: individual counseling, family
counseling, forensic sexual abuse evaluations, specialized
counseling for children with developmental disabilities who have
been maltreated, group counseling (parents of children and
adolescents who have been sexually abused and children and
adolescents who have been impacted by violence, sexually
abused, an impacted by bullying.) crisis response to schools, and
community outreach and education. Services are free and you
must call for and appointment.
Home based services in this area, but must call Taunton for
appointment.
Housing Assistance Program (HTA). Parents homeless meeting
guidelines at the DTA office. Housing Search and help research
housing problems. Taunton #: (508)821-7777ext.210
Clinic only: Attleboro # (508)222-7525
Promotion of mental health, treatment of mental illness,
comprehensive community health, and outreaches crisis
intervention. Open 24 hours. Area includes Assonet, Fall
River, Freetown, Somerset, Swansea, and Westport.
Family Service Association
101 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 677-3822 (frfsa.org)
To provide the following kinds of counseling services: marriage,
family, parent, child and substance/alcohol abuse Day Care at
various Fall River schools on a sliding scale fee. New programs
include -guardianship, geriatric adult day care, REP-payee,
divorcing parent’s education group, 4 adult day health
programs, children who witnessed domestic violence, home
assistance, Big Friends, Little Friends, LIFT, and teens
transition from DCF.
Child and Family Service
66 Troy Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)676-5708(
(childfamilyservices.org)
The Young Parent Support Program
66 Troy Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)676-5708
(childfamilyservices.org)
Healthy Families
636 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 679-3078(mctf.org)
Services provided are adoption, mental health, adult/child
behavioral health, community support youth, and family
outreach and community counseling.
May Institute-Towne House
51 Purchase Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 674-5716
(mayinstitute.org)
Towne House provides services for local men and women living
with mental illness. Offers housing, educational, employment,
and social services that facilitate recovery and rehabilitation.
Help in the areas of health, practical medical knowledge,
nutrition, stress reduction, and proper discipline. Goals: prepare
adolescents to become healthy and well informed and capable of
making responsible decisions involving pregnancy and
parenting.
Provides home visiting for first-time parents under age 21.
Parents are eligible for these services during pregnancy until
their child is three years old. For more information call 617-5028731
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Seven Hills Behavioral Health
1402 Pleasant Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 679-0962
(sevenhills.org)
The Fernandes Center
222 Milliken Blvd.
Fall River, MA 02721
(888)280-KIDS
(SaintAnnesHospital.org)
South Bay Mental Health Center
1563 North Main Street Suite 202
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 324-1060
(southbaymentalhealth.com)
Hope House
795 Middle Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508)674-5600
(caritaschristi.org)
Office of AIDS Ministry
243 Forest Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508)674-5600ext.2295
(endoflifecommision.org)
Project Aware at SSTAR
386 Stanley Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)324-3561
(webmaster@sstar.org)
Step Outreach at Seven Hills
1402 Pleasant Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508)235-1012
(sevenhills.org)
Saint Vincent’s Home Corporation
2425 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)679-8511
(stvincenthome.org)
B.C.C. Dental Clinic
777 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)678-2811 ext. 2139
(bristol.mass.edu)
Provides CARF-accredited behavioral health services, substance
abuse counseling and intervention; community mental health
treatment for children and adults; methadone treatment;
medication management; case management; home-based
counseling; HIV/AIDS prevention, education, testing,
counseling, and case management; family support; educational
programs for first generation and at-risk children; a Safe Child
Visitation Center; outreach; and advocacy.
The Fernandes Center will focus on what children need to
function better. Working together with you and your doctor, we
can provide the help you need.
We provide outreach counseling services that are accessible,
community-based, and responsive to the needs of our clients.
HIV/AIDS SERVICES
Hope House is a home AIDS residence located near the St.
Anne’s campus in Fall River.
Support groups for AIDS/HIV individuals.
Providing innovative services to people battling HIV.
We offer a variety of programs geared towards persons living
with or at risk for HIV/AIDS/STDS.
Saint Vincent’s provides residential, in-home, community-based,
outpatient, and educational services throughout Southeaster
Massachusetts. Our Main Campus, Clinic, and Group Homes
are located in Fall River.
DENTAL SERVICES
Cleaning, fluoride and x-ray by “appointment only.”
Services through September-December and January-May
Eligibility : Children and adults (4-seniors)
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Health First Family Care Center
102 County Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 679-8111 (healthfirstfr.org)
Dental Horizons
Swansea Mall Dr.#78
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 678-9047
Alpha Dental
230 Rhode Island Ave.
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 646-9600
Dr. Casazza
1535 South Main Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 235-0499
Ages 5 and up
Health First
102 County Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 679-8111
Medicaid (Mass Health) accepted and sliding scale fee to area
residents. Most 3rd party insurance accepted. Call for more
information & appointments.
General Dentists
General Dentists
DENTISTS
Dr. Donald Forbes
481 South Street
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 679-8669
Dr. Ruiz
304 Pleasant Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 588-0094
Omni Dentix
172 Dartmouth Mall Dartmouth, MA
02714
(508) 996-3360
Dr. Fernando
413 High Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 679-5400
Kool Smiles
933 Pleasant Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 673-3144
Dr. Vannegenmorter
235 Hanover Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 646-9525
Dr. Vasant Kamath
1141 Pleasant St
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 674-5583
Dr.John Gagliardi DMD
(508) 678-2218
Dr. Michael Equi DDS
(508) 674-8811
1120 N.Main St. F.R.,MA
Dr. Carvalho
Dr. Howard
Dr. Sousa
385 Columbia Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 673-9132
Dr. Gould
23 North Pearl Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 588-2320
Taunton Dental
157 High Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 822-7149
Taunton Dental
157 High Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 822-7149
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Southeast Independent Living
66 Troy Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)679-9210
(Secil.org)
Anodyne
315 Pleasant Street
Fall River, MA
(508) 672-0942 (superpages.com)
A.R.C. of Greater Fall River
182 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02722
(508) 679-0001
(specialneedsm.org)
Community Autism Resource
33 James Reynolds Rd. Swansea, MA
02777
(508) 379-0371
DISABILITY SERVICES
Provides training, information, and support to help consumers
achieve individual goals, experience personal growth, and
participate fully in community life.
Family Support and Respite Services
Provides adult foster care, community based day supports, a
resource/drop-in recreational program, representative payee,
guardianship and family, individual and special education
advocacy services.
Community Autism Resource is a family created and oriented
community service organization. Their focus is to assist and
educate families and professionals to better meet the needs of
persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(community-autism-resource.org)
Easter Seals Mass
256 Union Street
New Bedford, MA
(508) 992-3128
(ma.easterseals.com)
Commission for the Blind
800 Purchase Street Suite 290
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 993-6140
(commission-for-the-blind-newbedford-ma.html)
D.E.A.F.,Inc. Independent Living
105 Williams Street, Room 25
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 990-1382
(deafinconline.org)
Greater Fall River E.I.
636 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-5778
(massfamilyties.org)
Rehabilitation Commission
170 Pleasant Street #300
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 324-3200 (superpages.com)
Serves physically disabled and chronically ill of all ages.
Provides nursing and home health aides. Recreational programs
offered.
South Bay Mental Health E.I.
1563 North Main Street #202
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 324-1060
(southbaymentalhealth.com)
This program is for children from birth to 3 years of age and
designed to help children achieve in language, behavior, social
and motor skills development.
State agency which services aid to the blind. Eligibility:
those legally blind are eligible.
D.E.A.F, Inc. encourages and empowers Deaf, Hard of Hearing,
DeafBlind and Late-Deafened individuals to lead independent
and productive lives.
This program services children 0-3 years of age with
developmental delays.
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to disabled
individuals who are interested in obtaining jobs. Serves the
Greater Fall River area.
Ages 16 and over.
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Healthy City Fall River
1 Government Center
Room 422 Fourth Floor
(508) 324-2411
(HealthyCityFallRiver.org)
Community Connections
390 Rhode Island Avenue
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 678-3292
(communityconnectionsinc.org)
May Institution Hyland Clinic
Children’s Services
178 Pine Street #2
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 678-0041
(mayinstitute.org)
B. C. C.
Adult Basic Education
777 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA. 02720
(508) 678-2811 ext. 2274
(bristol.mass.edu)
B. C. C.-Admissions
777 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 678-2811 Ext. 2947
Healthy City Fall River is a collaboration between the Fall
River Health and Human Services Department and Partners for
a Healthier Community, Inc., the local Community Health
Network Area organized by the Massachusetts Department of
Health.
Community Connections provides the highest quality services
and opportunities for people with disabilities.
We provide educational, rehabilitative, and behavioral
healthcare services to individuals with autism spectrum
disorders and other developmental disabilities, brain injury,
mental illness, and behavioral health needs.
EDUCATION
Adult Basic Education:Free G.E.D. preparation, career
counseling, and job placement. Eligibility: 16 years and up.
A fully accredited 2-year degree granting public institution of
higher learning community service. Courses for self enrichment
or continuing education units (CEU’S) are also offered
preparation of G.E.D. testing and course work are offered.
Financial Aid is available.
Even Start is a family literacy program FREE to participants.
In order to qualify for the program, participants must have a
need for GED or ESOL classes, and have a child between the
ages 2.9 years and 7 years old.
Fall River Even Start
777 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 678-2811 Ext. 2373
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Nutrition Education Program Office
To help families apply the principles of the Dietary Guidelines
422 Mariano Bishop Blvd.
for Americans and MyPyramid in their daily lives.
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-7315
(extension.umass.edu)
Fisher College
A fully accredited 2-year degree granting private institute of
777 Church Street
higher learning. Financial Aid is available.
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 998-3254
(infonewbedford@fisher.edu)
SER Jobs For Progress
Childcare available on the premise.
164 Bedford Street
S SER Jobs is community base organization providing GED
Fall River, MA 02720
P preparation, Young Parents Program to deal with parenting
(508)676-1916 (ser-jobs.com)
S skills and job placement training services to area residents.
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Mass Migrant Education
60 Chambers Rd
Taunton, MA 02780
(508)824-7588
(doe.mass.edu/ssce/migrant)
MA School of Information Technology
16 Granite Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-0011
(massinfotech.com)
Fall River School Department
Administration Building
417 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8420
(fallriverschools.org)
Diocese of Fall River Catholic
Education
423 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 678-2828
(dfrcec.com/mission.html)
East Gate Christian Academy
397 Bay Street
Fall River, MA
(508) 730-1735
(mbministries.org)
Antioch School
618 Rock Street
Fall River, MA
(508) 673-6767
(antioch-school.org)
Provides supplemental education programs to children and
families who have worked in agriculture or fishing occupations,
consistently moving from school district to school district prior
to moving to the area. Provides services such as counseling,
transportation, health, and clinics.
Provides educational programs to youth, ages 16-21. It prepares
students for GED and Microsoft Business Application Specialist
certifications, and provides realistic post-graduation planning.
One-on-one tutoring is provided.
Seton Academy
1262 North High Street
Fall River, MA
(508) 672-4274
(setonacademyforgirls.com)
Atlantis Charter School
37 Park Street (508) 646-6410
2501 South Main Street (508) 6721821
Fall River, MA
(atlantiscs.org)
Montessori School of Angels
1180 American Legion Highway
Westport, MA
(508) 636-0200
(tmsainc.org)
Provides instruction, which motivates our students. We are
committed to providing students with educational opportunities
outside the classroom as well.
We are committed to providing quality teaching and learning in
a respectful, safe, healthy, and supportive environment that
links students, parents, and staff in a community of life long
learners and capable problem solvers.
We provide a faith centered, holistic, values-based Catholic
school experience.
East Gate Christian Academy strives to train students who are
distinguished by their Christian character, biblical worldview,
and servant leadership.
Provides its students with strong academic, social skills, and
structured learning with the freedom and creativity of
individual attention responding to each child’s abilities, needs
and interests.
Provide an education second to none yielding academic
excellence and life-long learning skills.
Montessori schools seek to develop culturally literate children
and nurture their fragile sparks of curiosity, creativity, and
intelligence.
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Coastal Career Academy
288 Plymouth Avenue
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 536-5366
(coastalcareeracademy.com)
Coordinated Family And Community
Engagement Program
360 Elsbree Street Suite 100
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8376
Coastal Career Academy is an institution of specialized learning that
leads to fulfilling, highly skilled jobs. As a direct result of the
education and training at our school, you can expect to enter a new
career that provides a better salary and greater benefits.
Young Parents’ Learning Ctr.
360 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8191
(peopleinc-fr.org)
Title I Program
52 Globe Mills Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 491-4827
(fallriverschool.org/title1)
Fall River Public Schools
McKinney-Vento,
Barbara Allard
360 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 565-8367
Resource Center at Durfee Room 251
Rachel Fellows (508) 675-8100
Ext. 1217
Paul Leite (508) 675-8100
Ext. 1224
Katie Brown Educational Program
10 Purchase Street/5th Floor
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)678-4466
(kbep.org)
The center was established to provide childcare for students
enrolled in high school studies.
Special Quest
427 Robeson Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-2151 ext. 205
(specialquest.org)
Collaboration to provide high quality, inclusive services for
young children with special needs and their families.
SMILES Mentoring Program
170 Pleasant Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 676-7645
(smilesmentoring.org)
SMILES is a school based one-on-one mentoring program
working with school, business, and community partners on a
clear mission to affect social change. It helps students achieve
their personal and educational potential by pairing them with
positive adult mentors.
Visit our center to ask questions about childcare, school readiness,
kindergarten registration, developmental screening, etc. Take
resource materials related to child development, early education and
care, high quality childcare programs, available community service
agencies, and much more. Play & Learn programs are offered for
preschool age children throughout the Fall River, Westport, and
Somerset communities. Please call for more information on times and
locations.
This is a Federally funded program. It provides academic and
social services to school children. Eligible for students who need
help in math, language, arts, and reading.
To ensure that each homeless child or youth has equal access to
the same free and appropriate public education.
Teen dating violence prevention program that provides
interactive classroom-based presentations for students in grades
5 through 12.
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S.H.A.R.E.
285 Old Westport Road
N. Dartmouth, MA
(508)999-8482
(share.umassd.edu)
Rehabilitation Commission
170 Pleasant Street #300
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 678-9041
(manta.com)
Mental Health & Addiction Services
1700 President Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 677-0404
(fellowshiphr.org)
Department of Early Education
51 Sleeper Street 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 988-6600
(mass.gov/edu)
American Red Cross Southeastern
Massachusetts Chapter
315 Pleasant Street #8
Fall River, Ma. 02721
(508) 676-8276 (redcrosscwm.org)
F.E.M.A.
264 Griffin Street
Fall River, Ma 02724
(508)679-0041
(cfcinc.org)
Social Security Office
400 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 674-2453
(800) 772-1213
(ssa.gov)
Bristol County Training
Consortium (508)675-1161
1 Government Center – 5th. Floor
Fall River, MA 02722
YouthBuild Fall River
Old Colony YMCA
72 Bank Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(oldcolonyymce.org)
Empowers physically challenged, non-speaking individuals to
express basic needs and achieve self-support using specially
adapted electronic and computer equipment to maximize their
quality of life.
Rehabilitation Commission in Fall River, MA is a private
company categorized under State Government Education
Programs.
The mission of Fellowship Health Resources, Inc. is to assist
people of all ages to improve their behavioral health, well-being,
and quality of life.
If you are a parent, provider, educator or community leader,
you will find resources to give children what they need to thrive
EMERGENCY SERVICES
The American Red Cross helps prepare communities for
emergencies and keeps people safe everyday.
Emergency Only (food and housing help).
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
To deliver Social Security services that meet the changing needs
of the public.
Summer programs: 14 to 21 years of age, for economically
disadvantaged people.
They are working toward the attainment of the GED while
learning vocational skills that will prepare them for future
employment.
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The Youth Connection
139 South Main Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(fallriverzone.com)
The youth connection will serve youths aged 14 to 24 find
information on employment opportunities specific to them.
Fall River Career Center
446 No. Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)730-5000(bristolwib.org)
Assist people with job searching.
SER Jobs For Progress
164 Bedford Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)676-1916
(ser-jobs.com)
SER is a community base organization providing GED
preparation.
basic education supported work program.
(www.indeed.com)
EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE SITES
This site pulls job listings from all other employment websites,
saving you time in your job search.
(southcoast.craigslist.org)
Southcoast craigslist allows for you to search for jobs in Fall
River and surrounding areas.
(jobbankusa.com)
Perform job searches, find job opportunities, review job
descriptions.
Find jobs and post your resume. Search by city or state and
have jobs emailed to you.
Find new employment or work. Fresh jobs listings posted daily.
(americasjobexchange.com)
(careerbuilder.com)
(employmentguide.com)
(federalgovernmentjobs.us)
(flipdog.com)
(hiremenow.com)
(jobcentral.com)
(monster.com)
Able Associates Inc.
1531 Pleasant Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 673-3979
Provides job search resources including job fairs, online degree
programs, and career advice.
Database of federal vacancy announcements searchable by field
or agency. Includes online application and resume building
assistance.
Find new jobs, careers, and employment opportunities.
The first online temporary employment marketplace.
Job central is a free service of direct employers association.
Resources to create a resume, search for jobs, prepare for
interviews, and launch your career.
MORE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Advance Career Service Inc.
1317 South Main Street #1
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 676-6300
Employment 2000
1499 Pleasant Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 646-4544
Kelly Services
10 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 672-3351
Labor Ready
17 Stafford Road
Fall River, MA 02721
(508)672-6300
Mercury Temporary services
10 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
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Mercury Temporary services
10 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)672-3351
Associated Career Network
400 Rhode Island Avenue #4
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 674-2158
Coworx Staffing Service
389 2nd Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 994-5344
Qualified Resources
203 Plymouth Avenue
Fall River, MA
(508) 324-3030
Travelers Aid at United Way
315 Pleasant Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508)676-8276
(unitedwayfr.org)
Heating System Repair
427 Robeson Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-2157
(cfcinc.org)
Replacement
427 Robeson Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-2157
(cfcinc.org)
Weatherization
427 Robeson Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-2157
(cfcinc.org)
Visiting Nurse Association
Administrative Office
200 Mill Road
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 973-3200
(vnasm.org)
Health First and WIC
102 County Street
Fall River, MA 02723
508-679-8111
(healthfirstfr.org)
Monroe Staffing
203 Plymouth Avenue
Fall River, MA 02721
(508)324-3030
L.T. Staffing
373 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 672-9500
Craft & Trade Employment
56 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 672-4567
TRANSPORATION
To advance and support a network of human service provider;
organizations committed to assisting individuals and families
who are in transitions, or crisis, and are disconnected from their
support systems.
ENERGY SERVICES
Assistance to low income systems, breakdowns and
improvements, and assistance to eligible tenants and owners.
HEALTH and NUTRITION SERVICES
It is a privilege to be your community home health care and
hospice provider. The VNA is a not-for-profit, Medicare and
Medicare certified home health care organization. Services are
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Provides comprehensive health care for families regardless of
age or income, and to provide healthcare to those who would not
otherwise seek it.
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Birthright of Greater Fall River
398 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02741
(508) 996-6744
(choosebirth.com/ma)
Board of Health/Clinic
1 Government Center (Rm.431)
Fall River, MA 02722
Tuesday call: (508) 324-2401
Friday call: (508) 324-2429
(fallriverma.org)
Family Planning
337 Hanover Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 679-0198
(cfcinc.org)
The Fernandes Center for Children
and Families
795 Middle Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 235-5285 (caritaschristi.org)
Hospice Outreach Inc.
502 Bedford Street #4
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 673-1589 (vnasm.org)
Project Bread Hotline
Hotline:(866)950-3663
(projectbread.org)
(SNAP)Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program
1567 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 646-6200
(mass.gov./snap)
University of Mass.
Lead Prevention
4 Park Place
New Bedford, MAQ 02740
(508) 993-4918 (mass.gov)
Partners for a Healthier Community
Charlton Memorial Hospital
363 Highland Avenue
Jackson Conference Room
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 679-3131
(gfrpartners.com)
Purpose: To help any girl/woman in any stage of pregnancy in
any way; free and confidential pregnancy testing.
Immunization and Lead Tests (Tuesday and Thursday)
Tuberculosis Testing (Tuesday)
Citizens for Citizens Family Planning provide GYN exams, free
pregnancy testing, birth control, community education, sexually
transmitted diseases screening, and referral. Call for an
appointment.
The Fernandes Center has four divisions of service: specialty
medical and developmental clinics, pediatric rehabilitation,
community consultation services, and behavioral health.
The word Hospice is used to designate a philosophy of caring for
the dying, a way of giving loving care and support to patients
and their families during the final stages of terminal illness.
Project Bread is dedicated to alleviating, preventing, and
ultimately ending hunger in Massachusetts.
SNAP (formerly the Food Stamp program). If you live in
Massachusetts, you can complete the screening tool to see if you
are eligible to apply for SNAP online. To apply in person go to
your local Transitional Assistance Office.
Provides lead tests (a finger prick blood test) for children. Tests
homes for lead paint. Serves the Greater Fall River Area.
It is our vision to expand resources and services to better meet
the needs of all residents in the Greater Fall River area and
ultimately build a healthier community.
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Network Health
101 Station Landing 4th Floor
Medford, MA 02155
(888) 257-1985
(network-health.org)
Our health plan improves the health and well-being of our
members and their diverse communities.
HOUSING SERVICES
Transitional housing for the homeless.
L.O.F.T.
209 Bedford Street Suite 403
Fall River, MA 02721
(508)672-2037
Department of Housing &
Community Development
1567 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)884-5356 (mass.gov)
Stone Residence
177 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-4159
(steppingstoneinc.org)
Homelessconnections
Ferry Street Ministries
125 Mason Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(774)644-6988 or (508)916-2472
(ferrystreetministries.org)
Tenancy Preservation Program
1 Taunton Green
Taunton, MA 02780
(508)208-5906
(masshousing.com)
SINGLES ONLY
First Step Inn
175 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)679-8001
Project New Beginnings
175 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720(508) 675-4159
Community Housing Board
209 Bedford Street and
4232 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)679-1769
Southeast Regional Network
Fall River Family Center
257 Cherry Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 679-2109 (smfamilycenter.org)
Services for the homeless and the homeless shelters.
Offers residential, transitional, permanent housing: ambulatory
and emergency shelter services.
Homelessconnections is our outreach to the homeless in and
around Fall River, MA
We work to prevent someone from becoming homeless. TPP was
started in response to the large number of people who were
being evicted due to physical or mental disabilities.
The First Step Inn shelter serves homeless men and woman.
A program for clients who are guests at the First Step Inn who
are working on reunitication.
Instruction and guidance on housing and other housing
activities.
The Fall River Family Center provides homeless families with
emergency shelter, including case management and assistance in
obtaining sustainable permanent housing, with 18 months of
supportive follow-up services. NO DIRECT SERVICES. MUST
BE REFERRED.
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Home Rehabilitation Program of F.R.
111 Durfee Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)677-2220
(gfrpartners.com)
Fall River Housing Authority
85 Morgan Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-3500 (fallriverha.org)
Minimum Housing Standard Code
Enforcement
1 Government Center
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 324-2000 (fallriverma.org)
Shared Apartment
(508) 324-0736
Apartments (Fall River)
Palumbo Properties
(508) 678-6118
Tom Martin (508) 676-1301
Rusty (508) 676-1023
Bill’s Apartments (508) 672-7104
G & J Properties (508) 678-0518
The Fall River Affordable Housing Corporation provides
assistance to area homeowners in the form of low interest loans
to renovate, remove lead paint, and repair septic systems.
Homeownership counseling is also provided for first-time
homebuyers.
Provides housing for the low to moderate-income families.
Housing is also provided for the disabled as well as those over 62
years old. Support service program.
Set up to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of people
living in housing.
This list of agencies has vacancies throughout the year.
LOCAL SERVICES
Assessor (508) 324-2300
Public Works (508) 324-2584
Board of Health (508) 324-2401
Tax Collector (508) 324-2240
Board of Elections (508) 324-2630
Television (888) 633-4266
City Hall (508) 324-2000
Veteran’s Service (508) 324-2432
City Clerk (508) 324-2200
Water Department (508) 324-2335
Council on Aging (508) 324-2401
Fire Department (508) 324-2740
Mayor’s Office (508) 324-2600
Planning Department (508) 324-2561
Police Department (508) 676-8511
Public Library (508) 324-2700
Public Schools (508) 675-8420
OBSTETRICAL AND GYNECOLOGY SERVICES
GYNOB Associates
373 New Boston Road
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 679-0911
(gynob.org)
Healthfirst Family Health Center
102 County Street
(508) 679-8111
(healthfirstfr.org)
Obstetical Associates
1565 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)730-1666
(oba.ma.com)
Highland Obstetrics & Gynecology
484 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)672-3700
(highlandobgyn.net)
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Southcoast Woman’s Care
300 Hanover Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 679-7770
Truesdale Obstetrics and Gynecology
1030 President Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 676-3411
PEDIATRICIANS
Pediatric Associates
829 South Main Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 324-6800
(healthcare.com)
Dr. Eduardo Leonardo
1030 President Avenue
Fall River, 02720
(508) 676-3411
Highland Pediatrics
1030 President Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 679-6833
(508) 676-3411
(highlnadped.com)
Foster Grandparents
264 Griffin Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 679-0041
(cfcinc.org)
Retired Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP)
264 Griffin Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 679-0041
(cfcinc.org)
Tural Pediatrics
387 High Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 674-1717
Health First
102 County Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 679-8111
Swansea Pediatric
2200 GAR Highway
Swansea MA 02777
(508)379-9605
(swanseapediatrics.com)
SENIOR PROGRAMS
The Foster Grandparent Program serves children throughout
Fall River who have special needs and at the same time
provides low income elderly with the opportunity to work with
these children and improve their income. Must be 55 or older
and meet income guidelines.
Allows approximately 300-400 seniors over the age of 55 to be
placed in worthwhile activities in public and private non-profit
agencies throughout our service area.
FALL RIVER SOUP KITCHENS
SUNDAY
SUNDAY
1st & 3rd Sunday of the month
Salvation Army
Continental Breakfast
290 Bedford Street
Sharing A Blessing
(508) 679-7900
Corner of Pearl and Spring Streets
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Lighthouse Christian Center at St.
Church of the Holy Spirit
Mark’s Episcopal Church
(winter time only)
125 Mason St.
160 Rock Street
744-644-1551
(508) 672-5571
11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
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MONDAY
Sacred Heart Church
160 Seabury Street
(508) 673-0852
5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Salvation Army
290 Bedford St.
508-679-7900
TUESDAY
Fall River Community Soup Kitchen
at Catholic Social Services
1600 Bay Street
(508) 324-1323 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
Last Thursday of the month at
Holy Trinity Church
951 Stafford Road
(508) 672-3200
5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
SATURDAY
Every other Saturday
Church of the Holy Spirit
160 Rock Street
(508) 672-5571
FRIDAY
2nd Friday of the month at
Church of Our Saviour
2112 County Street (Somerset)
(508) 678-9663
5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m
SATURDAY
SATURDAY
nd
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2 & 4 Saturdays of the month
3rd Saturday of the month
Third Baptist Church
St. Michael Parish Hall
260 Stafford Road (508)673-5535
189 Essex St. (508)672-6713
FOOD PANRTY, FOOD DISTRIBUTION
(subject to change)
Bank Street Armory (For Seniors Only)
72 Bank Street
2nd Tuesday of each month
(508) 679-0922
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Citizens for Citizens
264 Griffin Street
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
(client can receive food once per month)
(508) 679-0041
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Church of Our Saviour
2112 County Street (Route 138)
Somerset
Last Saturday of the month (9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.)
Second Friday of the month (7:p.m. call
for details)
(508) 678-9663
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
951 Stafford Road
Daily after Mass
(508) 672-3200
9:00 a.m. or call rectory
Bethany Gospel Chapel
Lindsey Lane, Swansea
3rd Saturday of the month
(508) 675-0273
9:00.-11:00 Am.
Christ the Rock Assemble of God
414 Rock Street
3rd Sunday of the month
(first come, first served)
(508) 617-8245
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Greater Fall River Community Food
Pantry at First Baptist Church
228 North Main Street
Tuesday and Thursday
(508) 672-5381
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
(client can receive food once per month)
Portuguese Seventh-Day Adventist
3538 North Main Street
2nd Wednesday of the month
(508) 675-2332
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
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Third Baptist Church
260 Stafford Road
Monday-Friday
(508) 673-5535
(Call for appointment)
Veterans Association of Bristol County
755 Pine Street
Monday-Thursday (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
Friday (8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)
(client can receive food once per month,
for veterans or their spouses)
FALL RIVER FARMER’S MARKET Thursday 11:00-6:00 p.m. City Hall
Local farmers’ set up in various sites in the city to sell their fresh fruits and vegetables at a low cost. You
can pay with cash, WIC
FMNP coupons and senior coupons
Kennedy Park
Ruggles Park
May-November
June-November
Saturday 7:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
HOSPITALS
Saint Anne’s Hospital
Saint Anne’s mission is to care for you. Advance treatment
795 Middle Street
and compassionate care. Pediatric affiliations with: New
Fall River, MA 02721
England Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Boston.
(508) 674-5600
Saint Anne’s Hospital also provides a Comprehensive Cancer
(caritaschristi.org)
Care in partnership with: The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
and the Joint Center for Radiation Therapy
Arbour-Fuller Hospital
Comprehensive Adolescent and Adult Behavioral Health
200 May Street
Services 24-Hour Admissions Call:1800-222-2237
So.Attleboro, MA 02724
(arbourhealth.com)
(617)390-1311
Bradley Hospital
To provide a range of family-focused, high quality mental
1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway
health care to infants, children, adolescents and young adults
E. Providence, R.I. 02915
with emotional disorders and/or developmental disabilities.
1(401) 432-1000
(lifespan.org)
Charlton Memorial
Complete Medical Services including 24 Hour Emergency
363 Highland Ave.
Care, Maternity Level II Nursery, Pediatrics, Surgery,
Fall River, MA 02720
Psychiatry, Transitional Care, Home Care, Rehabilitation and
(508) 679-3131
Wellness Programs.
(southcoast.org)
Morton Hospital & Medical CT.
Staff consists of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists. The
88 Washington Street
clinic offers services to both children and adults on either an
Taunton, MA 02780
in-patient or out-patient basis. Serves all communication
(508)824-6911
disorders, speech, language, hearing evaluation and treatment.
Women & Infants Hospital
One of the nation’s leading specialty hospitals for women and
101 Dudley Street
newborns.
Providence, R.I.
(401) 274-1100
(womenandinfants.org)
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
“All for One” is our promise to the community. It means that
593 Eddy Street
all of our knowledge, experience, and passion for healing are
Providence, R.I. 02909
devoted to each child in our care. Our experts come together
(401)444-4000
as a team focused on each child. A promise that we
(lifespan.org)
demonstrate every day to our patients and their families.
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True Med Walk-In
528 Newton Street
Fall River, Ma. 02724
(508) 675-1522
Express Care
363 Highland Avenue
Fall River, Ma. 02720
(508) 674-2273
Somerset/Swansea Walk-In-Center
67 Gar Highway
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 675-1522
Fall River Public Library
104 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 324-2700
(sailsinc.org/fallriver)
Branches:
1310 South Main Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 324-2708
1386 Pleasant Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 324-2709
Father Kelly Park
South Main Street
Fall River, MA
Ruggles Park
Locust Street
Fall River, MA
North Park
President Ave,
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Small School Playground
North Quarry Street
Fall River, MA
Griffin Park
Fourth Street
Fall River, MA
Massasoit Tot Lot
Quequechan Street
Fall River, MA
Britland Park
Wordell Street
Fall River, MA
WALK-IN CLINICS
Route 6 Walk-In
1589 Fall River Avenue
Seekonk, Ma. 02771
(508) 336-455
Hci Metro Medic Walk-In
427 Plymouth Avenue
Fall River, MA 02721
(508)672-4679
LIBRARIES
Somerset Library
1464 County Street
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 646-2829
Westport Public Library
408 Old County Road
Westport, MA 02790
(508)
FALL RIVER PARK LIST
Fall River Heritage State Park
Davol Street
Fall River
JFK Memorial Park
Bradford Ave.
Fall River, MA
Maplewood Park
Albert Street
Fall River, MA
Thomas Chew Field
Globe Street
Fall River, MA
Jose Silva Park
Locust Street
Fall River, MA
Turner Playground
Locust Street
Fall River, MA
Pulaski Park
Warren Street
Fall River, MA
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Lafayette Park
County Street
Fall River, MA
Dumont Park
County Street
Fall River, MA
Columbus Park
Bedford Street
Fall River, MA
Bank Street Tot Lot
Bank Street
Fall River, MA
Desmarais Park
McGowan Street
Fall River, MA
Department of Children
& Family (800) 792-5200
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
(800) 532-9571 or (781) 774-6611
Fall River Police
(508) 676-8511
Saint Anne’s Hospital
(508) 674-5600
Charlton Hospital
(508) 679-3131
Poison Center (800) 222-1222
Abbott Court Playground
King Philip Street
Fall River, MA
Davis Playground
Meridian Street
Fall River, MA
Bicentennial Park
Davol Street
Fall River, MA
Aetna Street Playground
Aetna Street
Fall River, MA
Father Travassos Park
Alden Street
Fall River, MA
HOTLINES
Parental Stress Line (800) 632-8188
MA Smokers Quit Line (800) 879-8678
UMass/Dartmouth Lead Program
(508) 993-4918
MA Adult Literacy (800) 447-8844
Center for Disease Control (800) 458-5231
Medicaid/MassHealth (800) 841-2900
MA Substance Abuse Helpline
(800) 327-5050
Grandparents Resource Guide
(mass.gov/elders)
Elder Abuse (800) 252-8966
Alzheimer’s Association
(800) 621-0379
National Child Abuse (800) 422-4453
National Youth Abuse (800) 442-HOPE
Samaritans Suicide (508) 673-3777 Toll free (866) 508-4357
Crisis Intervention (800) 448-1833, (800) 448-3000
(800) 999-9999
Child Support Customer Service
(800) 332-2733
Child-At-Risk Hotline
(800) 792-5200
Our Sister’s Place
P.O. Box 4236
Fall River, MA 0272
(508) 677-0224
(sboard.org/SHELTERS/MA.)
MassHealth Member Customer Service
(800) 841-2900 Dental (800) 207-5019
Eating Disorders (847) 831-3428
National Mental Health Association (800) 969-6642
Family Planning(emergency contraception within 120 hours)
(508)673-2400
Shelter for battered women and their children. The location is
confidential. We also provide a Hot Line, 24 /7 for anyone who
would like to just talk.
Safelink: (877)785-2020
HOT LINE: Collect calls accepted from anywhere!
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Poison Information Center
(800) 222-1222
(Toll Free 24 Hours)
(aapcc.org)
(617) 232-2120 & (800) 682-9211
For emergencies, also for general information about poison
prevention.
TOLL FREE NUMBERS (1-800)
Commission for the Blind (800) 392-6480
Public Safety (800) 223-0933
Commission for the Deaf (800) 882-1155
Department of Revenue (800) 392-6089
Disability Determination (800-882-2040
Social Security (800) 772-1213
Elder Affairs (800) 243-4636
Telecomm. & Energy Department (800)392-6066
IRS (800) 829-1040
US Postal Service (800) 275-8777
Logan Airport (800) 23-Logan
Mass Health: Medicaid (800) 841-2900
Medicare (800) 633-2273
HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
Sunset Hill (508) 675-3575
No. Rocliffe Apartments (508) 675-3264
Heritage Heights (508) 675-3566
Fordney Apartments (508) 675-3553
Diafario Village (508) 675-3555
Bennie Costa Plaza (508) 675-3537
Oak Village (508) 675-3567
Pleasant View (508) 675-3570
O’Brien Apartments (508) 675-3524
Maple Gardens (508) 675-3562
Holmes Apartments (508) 675-3573
Barresi Heights (508) 675-3543
Oliveira Apartments (508) 675-3558
Doolan Apartments (508) 675-3540
Medeiros Towers (508) 675-3553
Chor Bishop Eid (508) 675-3536
Cottell Heights (508) 675-3545
Bates & Tower Street (508) 675-3510
Mitchell Heights (508) 675-3565
Riley Plaza (508) 675-3547
FALL RIVER NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS IN FALL RIVER
Bank Street: (508)-679-4119; meets monthly
Copicut: (508)-673-6976; meets regularly throughout the neighborhood
Corky Row: (508)-558-7557; meets second Tuesday of the month
Lower Highlands/Historic Downtown: (508)-679-8871; meets first Wednesday of the month
Father Kelly: (508)-679-1513; meets last Tuesday of the month
Flint Merchants: (774)-526-2221
Flint: (774)-526-2221; meets the last Wednesday of the month
Highlands: (508)-675-7480; meets the second Thursday of the month
Maplewood: (508)-673-8892; meets third Wednesday of the month
Niagara: (508)-673-7314; meets last Monday of each month
North End: northendneighborhoodassociations@aol.com; meets every third Wednesday of the month
Sandy Beach: (508)-672-0539; meets periodically
Steep Brook/Far North End: (508)-674-4592; meets third Tuesday of the month
Saint Anne’s: (508)-567-4646; meets the first Monday of the month
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PRESCHOOLS (FALL RIVER)
Antioch School 618 Rock Street (508) 673-6767
Children’s Learning Ctr. 201 Whipple Street (508) 675-5860
Children’s Paradise 278 President Avenue (508) 646-1230
Community Development Ctr. 450 Locust Street (508) 679-8531
Durfee Vocational 360 Elsbree Street (508) 675-8178
East Gate Christian Academy 397 Bay Street (508) 730-1735
Espirito Santo 253 Alden Street (508) 672-2229
Fall River Public School Program 360 Elsbree Street Suite 100 (508) 675-8376
Head Start Program
Citizens for Citizens 427 Robeson Street (508) 675-2151
Aldrich 295 Harrison Street (508) 324-7509
Bennie Costa 300 Amity Street #506-2 (508) 324-7521
Early Head Start 571 Second Street (508) 678-5287
Heritage Heights 100 Green Street (508) 324-7513
Maple 427 Robeson Street (508) 324-7520
Swansea 439 Ocean Grove (508) 324-7512
Westport 154 Gifford Street (508) 324-7514
Holy Name School 850 Pearce Street (508) 674-9131
Holy Trinity 64 Lamphor Street (508) 673-6772
John E Boyd Center 63 Carl Street (Main Street) (508) 672-0183
John E Boyd BCC 777 Elsbree Street (508) 678-2811 Ext. 2145
John E Boyd RAMCO 1 Fr. Devalles Blvd. (508) 677-0811
John E Boyd Rodman 2028 Rodman Street (508) 675-2628
John E Boyd South Main 2501 South Main Street (508) 676-7748
Kids World Learning Ctr. 225 Robeson Street (508) 673-1900
KinderCare Learning Ctr. 620 North Main Street (508) 673-5363
King Philip Preschool 334 Tuttle Street (508) 672-6082
Ninth Street Day Nursery 533 Highland Avenue (508) 672-7723
Noah’s Ark Preschool 4321 North Main Street (508) 679-2776
Rainbow Bears Preschool 45 Bayview Street (508) 674-1123
Sts. Peter and Paul 240 Dover Street (508) 6727258
W.O.R.D. Inc 951 Slade Street (508) 673-4421
ABC Preschool 372 Grove Street (508) 675-0988
St. Michaels School 209 Essex Street (508) 678-0266
St. Stanislaus School 37 Rockland Street (508) 674-6771
Atlantis Charter School 2501 South Main Street (508) 672-1821
Young Parents Learning Center-Durfee 360 Elsbree Street (508) 675-8164
PRESCHOOLS (SOMERSET)
Crayon Campus 144 Francis Street (508) 673-3600
Little Red School House 115 Wood Street (508) 677-0066
Or
1333 County Street (508) 675-5811
Almost Home Daycare 133 Crestview Avenue (508) 567-3263
Early Minds Child Care 885 Buffington Street (508) 678-8525
Somerset Children’s Center 1411 County Street (508) 679-4211
Preschools (Westport)
Macomber Primary School 157 Gifford Road (508) 678-8671
Codimonk Nursery School 856 Main Road (508) 636-6879
Westport Country Day 1128 State Road (508) 636-8404
Montessori School of the Angels 1180 American Legion Highway Westport, MA (508) 636-0200
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