No one — regardless of social or economic class — is immune from the myriad of issues of a health and human service nature that can affect people today. Care of an aging elder, obtaining quality childcare for a young child, onset of mental illness, finding quality after-school programs and activities for your teenager, domestic violence, developmental disabilities, family counseling needs, and other concerns do not discriminate on the basis of financial status. These are just a few of the issues that Acton and Boxborough residents face each day — perhaps it’s you, perhaps it’s a neighbor or friend.
To find help for you or someone you know, please call, or click on one of the resources listed below, each of which can lead you to the program or service that addresses your concerns. Please check back often, as this list will be updated regularly.
Download a copy of the new (Spring 2008) Local Resource Directory, compiled by the ABUW's Community Outreach Committee.
Call 211, the new TOLL-FREE Inforamtion & Referral Service provided for residents of Massachusetts through a collaboration of United Ways across the state. This comprehensive service will direct you to a local provider to help meet your needs.
ABIL Resource Directory
(published by the Acton-Boxborough Interfaith Laity) |
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www.abilresources.org |
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| A Caring Community |
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www.abuw.org/caring |
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First Call for Help
• Boston Area
• Fitchburg/Leominster Area
• Framingham Area
• Worcester Area |
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800.231.4377
800.551.2021
888.811.3291 x57
508.755.1233 |
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| Lowell/Lawrence Area Action Center |
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978.566.9273 x125 |
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Parent Line
24-hour service offers prerecorded messages, in both English and Spanish, on various parenting topics |
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800.231.4377 |
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South Middlesex Legal Services Reference
Information |
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www.smlegal.org
800-696-1501 |
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| Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Resources |
| For emergency financial assistance, contact the Department of Transitional Assistance |
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www.mass.gov |
| • Acton residents — contact the Lowell office |
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978.446.2400 |
| • Boxborough residents — contact the Framingham office |
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508.661.6600 |
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