Attached is a list of resources obtained from a variety of sources, which may be of assistance to your family or someone you know. La siguiente es una lista de recursos, obtenidos de una variedad de fuentes, que pueden ser de asistencia para su familia o para alguien que conozca. Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. Child Care Choices of Boston is an affiliate of ABCD, Inc. As the largest human services agency in New England, ABCD manages downtown sites and centers in all of Boston’s neighborhoods providing Head Start, child care, housing, education, jobtraining, welfare-to-work, foster grandparent and other critical programs offering selfhelp and empowerment to low-income Boston residents and neighborhoods. ABCD Area Planning Councils (APAC’s) and Neighborhood Service Centers (NSC’s) These organizations offer a wide range of services including fuel assistance, HeadStarts, drug referral programs, computer training, assistance with job training and housing, immigration counseling, and much more. To learn more about the specific services offered at an APAC/NSC or an affiliate near you, contact the program directly: 10/2007 2 Allston/Brighton APAC 143 Harvard Avenue Boston, MA 02134 617-783-1485 J.F. Kennedy Center 27 Winthrop Street Charlestown, MA 02129 617-241-8866 Asian American Civic Association 200 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02111 617-426-9492 Mattapan Family Service Center 535 River Street Mattapan, MA 02126 617-298-2045 Boston Hispanic Center 178 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02111 North End/West End NSC Villa Michelangelo 1 Michelangelo Street Boston, MA 02113 617-523-8125 Dorchester NSC 110 Claybourne Street Dorchester, MA 02124 617-288-2700 East Boston APAC 21 Meridian Street East Boston, MA 02128 617-567-8857 Independent Living Program 110 Claybourne Street Dorchester, MA 02124 617-288-9431 Jamaica Plain APAC 753 Centre Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-4250 Jamaica Plain APAC 295 Centre Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-8530 10/2007 Parker Hill/Fenway NSC 714 Parker Street Roxbury, MA 02121 617-445-6000 Roxbury Multi Service Center 317 Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury, MA 02121 617-541-0186 South Boston APAC 424 West Broadway South Boston, MA 02127 617-269-5160 South End NSC (SNAP) 554 Columbus Avenue Boston, MA 02118 617-267-7400 Women’s Service Club 464 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA 02118 617-262-3935 3 Other Resources for Child Care National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) 1319 F. Street, NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20004-1106 Phone: 202-393-5501 Fax: 202-393-1109 NACCRRA's office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). http://www.naccrra.org/ http://www.childcareaware.org/ As the national network of community based CCR&Rs, NACCRRA gives voice to the child care needs of families and communities. Explore Child Care Aware™ and find the resource and referral agency serving your area. College Student Employment Services These services may be able to refer you to college students looking to provide in-home child care to families (non-licensed providers). As with all childcare providers, it is essential that you interview the applicant and assess whether this person will make a good sitter for your family. Harvard University Student Employment: Boston University: Lesley College: Mount Ida College: Pine Manor: Tufts University: Wheelock College: (617) 495-2585 (617) 353-3594 (617) 349-8550 (617) 969-7000 (617) 731-7108 (617) 627-3573 (617) 734-5200, ext. 190 Parents in a Pinch (617) 739-5437 Provides childcare on a short notice. Sittercity.com www.sittercity.com Sittercity.com is an online service for connecting parents with college sitters. Sittercity can also handle child care for events and parties and has programs for corporate partners and college career services offices. Sitters For Events 10/2007 4 P.O. Box 1355 Boston, MA 02106 617-825-6495 sittersforevents@aol.com Offers a variety of services to meet your needs These “sitters” are not OCCS licensed providers. You should contact the agency directly for more information about their qualifications. Support for parents, grandparents and all types of families Parental Stress Hotline 1 (800) 632-8188 24 hours, 7 days Provides support and referrals for parents with children of any age, as well as for other family members, caregivers, friends and relatives. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 1 (800) 727-7750 Referrals to support groups for grandparents raising their grandchildren Free resource directory Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools To obtain the MAAPS directory of member schools, please call: 1220 (781) 245- Massachusetts Mothers of Twins Association (781) 646-TWIN Provide referrals to support groups and programs for parents with multiple births. United Way Parent Line (617) 421-1789 Provides information on parenting, child development, child behavior, mental health, health & nutrition, and school issues. Tough Love 1 (800) 333-1069 Parental self-help groups to deal with children’s difficult behavior Parents Helping Parents 1 (800) 882-1250 Alliance For Young Families (617) 482-9122 Support services for young teens. 10/2007 5 Informed Families (305) 856-4886 or www.informedfamilies.org Teen Crisis Hotline 1 (800) 999-9999 Parents without Partners (508) 872-9283 Step Family Associates: (617) 731-5767 Gay/Lesbian Families Help Line (617) 267-9001 Parents & Friends of Lesbian and Gays (617) 547-2440 Children’s Health and Safety The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (617) 965-7771 SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Alliance 1 (800) 221-SIDS or www.sidsalliance.org American Lung Association 1 (800) 586-4872 or www.lungusa.org Brain Injury Association 1 (703) 236-6000 or www.biausa.org American Academy of Family Physicians 1 (800) 274-2237 or www.aafp.org American Public Health Association 1 (202) 777-APHA or www.apha.org American Association for World Health 1 (202) 466-5883 American Academy of Pediatrics 10/2007 6 1 (800) 433-9016, ext. 7871 or www.aap.org Prevent Blindness America: 1 (800) 331-2020 or www.preventblindness.org National Organization for Rare Diseases 1 (203) 746-6518 Maintains database on hundreds of rare diseases. Provides networking opportunities for parents of children with rare diseases or disorders. Burn Prevention Foundation: 1 (610) 481-9810 or www.burnprevention.org National Youth Sports Safety Foundation (617) 277-1171 or www.nyssf.org Consumer Product Safety Commission 1 (800) 638-2772 or www.cpsc.org National Fire Prevention Association (617) 984-7275 or www.nfpa.org Buckle Up Hotline 1 (800) 443-SAFE Provides information on child safety and locations of car seat loan programs Takes reports of improperly restrained children and follows up with information packets. Massachusetts Passenger Safety Program 1 (800) 227-7233 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Provides Information & Education on child and adult motor vehicle occupant protection Technical assistance to groups and individuals. League of American Bicyclists 1 (202) 822-1333 or www.bikleague.org National School Transportation Association 1 (703) 684-3200 or www.schooltrans.com 10/2007 7 National Drugged and Drunk Driving (3D) Prevention Month Coalition 1 (202) 452-6004 or www.ncadd.com Child Protection Services Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 1 (800) 792-5200 Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hotline provides information and referrals for DSS from 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Crisis hotline for DSS is open after hours. It is primarily used to file 51A reports. Children’s Law Center (Located in Lynn, MA) (781) 581-1977 Child At Risk Hotline (Department of Social Services) 1 (800) 792-5200 Bridge Over Troubled Waters (Runaway Hotline) (617) 423-9575 National Runaway Switchboard 1 (800) 621-4000 Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Helps children find shelter. Contacts parents or finds social service agency for protection. Staffed by young volunteers; this hotline is primarily for children. Department of Education Complaint Management 1 (800) 388-3300, ext. 496 Department of Social Services (Child Protection Information) (617) 727-0900 Department of Social Services Omsbudman (Complaints/Concerns) (617) 727-0900, ext. 530 Disabled Abuse Hotline 1 (800) 426-9009 Office for Civil Rights Discrimination Complaints – Education: Discrimination Complaints – Health: 10/2007 (617) 223-9662 (617) 565-1340 8 Children with Special Needs Division for Special Needs 1 (800) 882-1435 For families and providers from anywhere in the Commonwealth who need information and/or referral assistance concerning children with special health care needs. C.H.A.D.D.(Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder) 1 (800) 233-4050 Massachusetts Network of Information Providers 1 (800) 642-0249 or www.disabilityinfo.org Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1 (800) 882-1155 or 1 (800) 439-2370 Monday-Friday, 8:45 a.m.- 5 p.m. Massachusetts Office on Disabilities: 1 (800) 322-2020 Monday- Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Advocacy information and referral service for people with all kinds of disabilities National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities 1 (800) 695-0285 Tourettes Syndrome Association (617) 277-7589 Eric Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education 1 (800) 328-0272 Asperger’s Association (Autism Spectrum) (617) 964-6860 Autism Society of America 1 (800) 328-8476 Autism Support Center 1 (978) 777-9135 Resource and referrals for families Needs Advocacy Network (617) 928-0002, ext. 3 10/2007 9 List of for-free special education advocates Attention Deficit Information Network (Parent Support Network) (781) 455-9895 Collaborative Assessment Program (617) 227-2925 Call for information on eligibility or to find the nearest program. Provides 30-day assessment for children whose behaviors place them at risk for out-of-home placement. A joint program of the Department of Mental Health and Social Services Disability Law Center (617) 723-8455 Information and free legal assistance provided to people with disabilities Family Ties 1 (800) 905-TIES Information and support network for parents of children with special health care needs. International Dyslexia Association 1 (800) 222-3123 Information and request line Learning Disabilities Association of Massachusetts (781) 891-5009 Attention Deficit Disorder information network with local support groups for parents with children who are diagnosed with ADD. Adoption Services Adoption Crossroads: (Post-Adoption Support Services) 1 (800) 972-2734 Adoptive Families Together (781) 749-1106 Special Adoption Family Services (617) 572-3678 Information, Family Support, Referrals) Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange 1 (800) 882-1176 Catholic Charities Adoption Program (617) 625-1920 10/2007 10 Open Door Society 1 (800) 932-3678 AIDS/HIV Aids Hotline 1 (800) 235-2331 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Provides Information & Referral for treatment, support, counseling, and education. Anonymous testing sites (Spanish and English) American Association For World Health 1 (202) 466-5883 Sponsors World AIDS Day Arts & Recreational Programs Boy Scouts of America (617) 522-4000 Offers enrichment and development programs for boys 7-20 years of age. Girl Scouts of America (617) 482-1078 Offers enrichment and development programs for girls 6-17 years of age. Brookline Adult and Community Education Program (617) 730-2700 Offers a diverse selection of programs for children. The Museum of Science, Boston (617) 589-0303 Offers parent/child computer courses for five-week periods. Boston Public Library (617) 536-5400 Offers tutoring, copies of learning standards, and required books for each grade. Boston Children’s Museum (617) 732-2501 Open Tuesday-Sunday, 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m., Fridays until 9:00 p.m. Museum of Fine Arts (617) 267-9300, ext. 300 10/2007 11 Museum of Science/Computer Museum (617) 723-2500 Franklin Park Zoo (617) 442-2002 The Brookline Music School (617) 227-4593 Offers private and group lessons for all ages. Charles River Gymnastics Academy (617) 469-4911 Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts (617) 442-8014 Division of the National Center of Afro-American Artists Classes in fine arts, dance, drama, and music P.B.&J. Dance Company (617) 738-PNUT Boston Police Domestic Violence Detectives Area A-140 New Sudbury Street Boston, MA 02114 Covers Downtown, Charlestown, North End, and Chinatown (617) 343-4807 Area B-2135 Dudley Street Roxbury, MA 02119 Covers Roxbury & North Dorchester (617) 343-4809 Area C-1140 Gibson Street Dorchester MA 02122 Covers Dorchester area (617) 343-4786 Area D-47 Warren Avenue 10/2007 Area A-77 Paris Street East Boston, MA 02128 Covers East Boston (617) 343-4809 Area B-31165 Blue Hill Avenue Dorchester, MA 02124 Covers Dorchester & Mattapan (617) 343-4810 Area C-6101 West Broadway South Boston, MA 02116 Covers South Boston (617) 343-4786 Area D-14301 Washington Street 12 Boston, MA 02116 Covers South End, Back Bay & Fenway (617) 343-4811 10/2007 Brighton, MA 02135 Covers Brighton & Allston (617) 343-4812 13 Area E-517087 Centre Street West Roxbury, MA 02135 Covers West Roxbury, Roslindale & Jamaica Plain (617) 343-4813 Area –133345 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Covers Jamaica Plain & Roxbury (617) 343-5630 Area E-181249 Hyde Park Avenue Hyde Park, MA 02136 Covers Hyde Park and Mattapan (617) 343-4814 Boston Public Schools Parent Information Centers (PICs) The PIC can help you choose a school, register for school, address concerns about transportation, and anything you may want to ask before or after your child enters school. They are open Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. East Zone North Zone 1216 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester 26 Court Street Dorchester 4th Floor, Downtown Boston (Near Fields Corner, behind Burger King) (Near State Street MBTA Station) (617) 635-8015 (617) 635-9010 West Zone 515 Hyde Park Avenue Roslindale (Near Cummings Highway) (617) 635-8040 Multilingual Center 55 Malcolm X Boulevard Roxbury (In Madison Park Complex) (617) 635-6547 Cancer Cancer Information Service 1 (800) 422-6237 Dental Massachusetts Dental Society 1 (800) 342-8747 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. List dentists available in various areas. Also offer referrals for children with special needs. Department of Transitional Assistance (Formerly WELFARE) To locate the DTA office serving your area, go to: http://www.state.ma.us/dta/assist/location/index.htm 10/2007 14 For emergency assistance, contact: 1 (800) 445-6604 (for clients) or 1 (800) 249-2007 (for non-clients) Client Services Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Questions on eligibility guidelines for the public welfare programs TAFDC and Food Stamps Emergency assistance for the elderly, disabled, and children: (Mass Health) Domestic Violence Domestic Violence may be physical or verbal abuse. If you are exposed to any type of abuse, please call 9-1-1 immediately. Listed below are IMPORTANT phone numbers and addresses: Police Emergency: Domestic Violence Unit: Battered Women’s Hotline: 9-1-1 (617) 343-4350 1 (800) 992-2600 Early Intervention Early Intervention in Massachusetts is a statewide, integrated, developmental service available to families of children between birth and three years of age. Children may be eligible for EI if they have developmental difficulties due to identified disabilities, or if typical development is at risk due to certain birth or environmental circumstances. EI provides family-centered services that facilitate the developmental progress of eligible children. EI helps children acquire the skills they will need to continue to grow into happy and healthy members of the community. Bay Cove Early Intervention Program 1394 Dorchester Ave Dorchester, Ma 02122 Phone Number 617-371-3010 Fax: 617-371-3044 Boston EI for Children and Families 77 Warren Street Brighton, MA 02135 Phone Number: 617-254-1140 Fax: 617-789-5496 Boston Metro/Thom EI Program 555 Amory Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Phone Number: 617-383-6522 Fax: 617-383-6520 Children’s Community EI Program 75 Bickford Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Phone Number: 617-971-2470 Fax: 617-971-2490 Dimock Early Intervention Program 55 Dimock Street Roxbury, MA 02119 Phone Number: 617-442-8800 Fax: 617-442-6762 Resources for the ELDERLY 10/2007 15 Department of Elder Affairs 1 (800) 882-2003 Information/Referrals for anyone over the age of 60 Vista: (617) 426-0805 Works with elderly to help them get benefits such as health care, housing, social security, visitation, etc. 10/2007 16 Food and Nutrition WIC (Women, Infant & Children) (617) 624-6100 or (800) 942-1007 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5 p.m. Provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, counseling, health care, and social service, and referrals for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under the age of 5. Referrals made to local WIC programs and guidelines provided. Food Stamp Hotline 1 (800) 645-8333 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Information on eligibility Pre-screening service for clients interested in obtaining food stamps, Requirements and locations for cashing food stamps are also available. Food Pantry Network Grace Community Christian Center 451 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 1-800-645-8333 By Referral and Appointment only Serving the Greater Boston areas Some emergency food assistance available to those who qualify Hours of service: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday –Friday. Dorchester House Food Pantry 1353 Dorchester Ave. Dorchester, MA 02124 617-288-3230 No Referral needed; photo ID is required for services Hours of Service: Mondays and Wednesdays 8:00am -10:00am only Catholic Charities 12 Bicknell Street Dorchester, MA 02121 617-287-1150 Days of service: Thursdays and Fridays 9:00-5:00pm. No Referral needed. Heat Heat Assistance Line (Bureau of Energy) 1 (800) 632-8175 Monday-Friday, 8:45 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Resolves situations for people who receive fuel assistance. 10/2007 17 ABCD Fuel Assistance Program (617) 357-6000 Ext. 6606 Homelessness Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless (617) 737-3508 Boston Housing Authority 52 Chauncy Street Boston, MA 02111 Metropolitan Boston Housing 125 Lincoln Street, 5th Floor (South Station) Boston, MA 02111 Metro Listing (617) 635-3221 Boston City Hall, Room 966 ABCD/Housing Services (617) 357-6000, ext. 6647 105 Chauncy Street, 8th Floor Boston, MA 02111 Hospitals Boston Medical Center 818 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02118 Emergency: (617) 534-4075 Pediatric: (617) 534-4991 Faulkner Hospital 1153 Centre Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (617) 522-5800 Brigham & Women’s Hospital 75 Francis Street Boston, MA 02120 (617) 732-5636 (617) 732-6000 10/2007 Carney Hospital 1400 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester, MA 02124 (617) 296-4000 MA General Hospital 55 Fruit Street Boston, MA 02114 (617) 726-2000 Children’s Hospital 300 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02120 (617) 735-6000 18 Immigration Services (BIA Accredited Agencies in the Boston Area) American Red Cross 285 Columbus Ave Boston, MA 02116 Phone 617-375-0700 Year Accredited 9/22/00 Legal Services Center 3529 Washington Street Jamaican Plain, MA 02130 Phone 617-522-3003 Year Accredited 12/29/83 Centro Presente 54 Essex Street Cambridge, MA 02139 Phone 617-497-9080 Year Accredited 8/31/84 Greater Boston Legal Services 197 Friend Street Boston, MA 02114 Phone 617-371-1234 Year Accredited 3/22/93 East Boston Ecumenical Community Council 28 Paris Street East Boston, MA 02129 Phone 617-567-0006 Year Accredited 4/14/99 International Institute of Boston 1 Milk Street Boston, MA 02109 Phone 617-695-9990 Year Accredited 6/20/58 Latino Health Institute 95 Berkley Street. 6th Fl. Boston, MA 02116 Phone 617-350-6900 Year Accredited 10/22/97 (No longer offer immigration svcs) International Rescue Committee (originally out of NYC, in Boston since 1979) 162 Boylston Street, Ste 50 Boston, MA 02116 Phone 617-482-1154 Year Accredited 11/20/96 Irish Immigration Center 59 Temple Place Boston, MA 02111 Phone 617-542-7654 Year Accredited 11/3/00 10/2007 19 Legal Aid Services Community Legal Counseling Services 1 West Street (Basement Level) Cambridge, MA 02139 617-661-1010 Hale & Dorr Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School 122 Boylston Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-3003 Harvard Legal Aid Bureau Baker House 1587 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138 617-496-2687 Greater Boston Legal Services 197 Friend Street Boston, MA 02108 800-323-3205 or 617-371-1234 Volunteer Lawyers Association Center 29 Temple Place, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02111 617-423-0648 Children’s Legal Services, Inc 18 Tremont Street, Suite 527 Boston, MA 02108 617-227-3232 Medicaid/MassHealth MassHealth Enrollment Center 1-888-665-9993 (TTY: 1-888-665-9997 for the deaf and hard of hearing) Children’s Medical Security Plan 1 (800) 909-2677 Health insurance to eligible children 18 and under for primary care Limited emergency and prescription drugs. Mental Health Services Alliance for the Mentally Ill (800) 370-9085 Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at B.U. (617) 353-9610 Department of Mental Health (617) 727-5600 Department of Mental Retardation (617) 727-5608 Department of Mental Health HelpLine 1 (800) 221-0053 Information & Referrals Department of Public Health (617) 624-6000 Early childhood & special health care needs 10/2007 1 Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health 1 (703) 684-7710 National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (Mental Illness/Mental Retardation) 1 (800) 331-5362 Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee (617) 338-2345 National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association 1 (800) 969-6642 National Mental Health Association: 1 (800) 969-6642 (Information Line) Poison Prevention Poison Information Line 1 (800) 682-9211 Emergency number for medical advice about drugs, pesticides, and other toxins. Lead Paint Hotline: 1 (800) 532-9571 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Provide information about licensed lead inspectors, home inspection, public education, and screening programs in high-risk communities. Pregnancy Healthy Start Pregnancy Hotline 1 (800) 531-2229 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Assists pregnant women applying for welfare insurance coverage (Health Start or Mass Health) Referrals to doctors or nurse midwives, WIC (Women, Infant, & Children) and other services. Substance Abuse Mass Substance Abuse Information and Education Help Line 1 (800) 327-5050 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Provides Information and Referral for substance abuse services, including crisis intervention & referrals for inpatient/outpatient treatment. Also provides referrals on where to go when uninsured. Smokers Quit Line 1 (800) TRY-TO-STOP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Provides counseling, support and referrals for individuals trying to quit smoking. 10/2007 2 Alcoholics Anonymous (617) 426-9444 Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (617) 727-2183 Assists adults with transitioning. National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence, Inc. (212) 206-6770 TOM SCOTT Boston Public Commission 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 4th Floor Boston, Massachusetts 02118 Tel: (617) 534-4338 Fax: (617) 534-2480 Supplemental Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI): 1 (800) 772-1213 Programs Especially for TEENS The Boston College Experience (617) 552-3457 Six weeks on campus for high school seniors Boston University Summer High School Programs (617) 353-5124 Engineering, science, and honor programs for high school students CityYear (617) 451-0699 A private Peace Corps for U.S. cities (for youths 17 to 21 years of age) Community Boating on the Charles River (617) 523-1038 Offers a junior program for those between 10 to 17 years of age. For just $1.00, a teen can join and discover sailing. Detours (617) 426-6500 An organization based at the Children’s Museum Offers teens from 11-14 years of age fun suggestions and encouragement for touring Boston by public transportation. Harvard Career Discovery Program (617) 495-5453 A summer program for students 16 and older that introduces them to careers in Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Urban Planning (Harvard Graduate School of Design) 10/2007 3 MIT High School Studies Program (617) 253-4882 Offers a program for teens in grades 7-12. College students conduct programs in SAT preparation, computers, performing arts, social sciences, and math. (Evenings Only) Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office District Court Division (Victim/Witness Advocate Assistance) Boston Municipal Court Victim/Witness Advocate District Attorney Office: (617) 725-8727 Room 273, Pemberton Square (617) 725-8745 Boston, MA 02106 Court for Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Chinatown, North & South End Dorchester District Court Victim/Witness Advocate District Attorney’s Office 510 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Court for most of Dorchester and Mattapan Roxbury District Court Victim/Witness Advocate 85 Warren Street Roxbury, MA 02119 Court for Roxbury & some parts of Back Bay (617) 445-8618 West Roxbury District Court Victim/Witness Advocate 445 Arborway (near Forest Hills MBTA Station) Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Court for Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, Roslindale, West Roxbury, & some parts of Roxbury & Dorchester (617) 524-8081 Brighton District Court Victim/Witness Advocate 52 Academy Hill Road Brighton, MA 02135 Court for Brighton & Allston (617) 782-5236 East Boston District Court Victim/Witness Advocate 37 Meridian Street East Boston, MA 02128 Court for East Boston & Winthrop (617) 567-8650 or (617) 567-8651 South Boston District Court Victim/Witness Advocate 535 Broadway South Boston, MA 02127 Court for South Boston (617) 269-7777 See the attached “Quick Guide to Important Numbers” but visit the site for further information and assistance. 10/2007 4