Upcoming Sunday Worship Services
MIDDLEBOROUGH and LAKEVILLE Area
COMMUNITY AND CHURCH
CENTRAL BAPTIST “LOVE IN ACTION” FOOD PANTRY (508) 947-1189 Serving Middleborough and Lakeville
Contact Judy Forant church secretary. Hours Mon. 4–5 PM & Wed. 10:00-11:00 AM (not open on school snow days & Mon. holidays) Participates in Second Harvest Program through Boston Food Bank.
CENTRAL CONGREGATIONAL FOOD PANTRY Serving Middleborough and Lakeville (508) 947 1256
Pantry hours Mon. 9 - 11 AM (not open on school snow days & Mon. holidays) Contact Rev. DePray/or church sec. during office hrs 8:30 - 11:30
COA TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH (508) 946 2490
Contact Jeannette Littlefield, Andrea Priest for emergency elder services; other services include – food panty for elders, meals on wheels, congregate meals at COA; Emergency transportation on a case by case basis.
PARISH OUTREACH (COMMUNITY BASED) MIDDLEBOROUGH ONLY (508) 947 5526
Contact Lucy Brochu - Provides emergency food vouchers, clothing vouchers, some health & beauty aids, some emergency bill payments,
SOUTH MIDDLEBOROUGH METHODIST (508) 947 6131 & (508) 947 2612
Open Saturday mornings for clothing. Contact Rev. Thelma Nauth.
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPT. TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH (508) 946 2408
Contact office for community services
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH (508) 946-2048
Hours Mon.- Th. 9AM to 10AM & 4PM to 5PM; Fri.
Hours 9AM-10AM & 3PM-4PM. Clinics Mon. & Wed. for blood pressure, lead screening and tuberculosis. More – contact for details. Contact for emergency food vouchers & emergency help paying bills.
FUEL ASSISTANCE TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH
(508) 946 2490
Contact Jeannette Littlefield, Andrea Priest for emergency fuel assistance.
COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES INC. (508) 947-0131
Southeast Alternative School 502.5 placement for High School age children
CONWAY HOUSE (508) 946 8505
Provides temporary housing for women and their under 18 children referred from Brockton Dept. of Transitional Assistance in training for entry into the work force
MIDDLEBOROUGH WIC (508) 0946 0632
Mon & Tues. 8:30 – 4:30 & Th. 11:30 – 7:30 Food vouchers for women, infants, and children
NORTHEAST HEALTH SERVICES
THE MIDDLEBOROUGH COUNSELING CENTER (508) 947 6100 or (508) 880 6666
Psychological counseling, contact for appointment hours.
STS MARTHA & MARY CHURCH FOOD PANTRY (508) 947 2107
Call Kathleen Giberti for services.
GENERAL EMERGENCY
Fire Emergency 911
Police Emergency 911
Ambulance Emergency 911
Poison Control Center (800) 682-9211
TTY: (617) 355-6089
HOTLINES
CDC National AIDS and STD Hotline* (800) 344-7432
Child At Risk Hotline* (800) 792-5200
Department of Social Services (DSS) (508) 531-9500
Child Find Missing Hotline (800) 426-5678
Childhood Lead Poisoning Hotline (800) 532-9571
National Runaway Hotline* (800) 621-4000
Parental Stress Hotline* (800) 632-8188
Parents Helping Parents (800) 882-1250
Samaritan Suicide Hotline* (508) 548-8900
Tough Love Hotline (800) 333-1069
* Indicates 24 hour coverage
ABUSE
BOSTON ALLIANCE FOR GAY AND LESBIAN YOUTH (800) 422-2459 - www.bagly.org
CHILD AT RISK HOTLINE 1-(800) 792-5200
Take reports of abuse and neglect and take care of children in DSS custody when DSS is closed.
MASS. SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION TO CHILDREN (508) 824-1574
WOMAN’S PLACE CRISIS CENTER (508) 588-2041
RAPE CRISIS CENTER 877-301-HELP Fall River
NEW HOPE 1-(800) 323-HOPE (4673) en Espanol
1-(800) 688-4889
24 hours, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, safety planning, support groups, individual counseling.
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
BOSTON ALLIANCE FOR GAY AND LESBIAN YOUTH (800) 422-2459 - www.bagly.org
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHILDREN
(508) 823-2937
Helps working parents of preschoolers pay for child care.
CHILD CARE WORKS 1-(800) 338-1717
Guardians can apply for childcare voucher and childcare referrals are available
OFFICE OF CHILD CARE SERVICES (508) 947-1133
Parents can call and find out if a childcare agency is licensed and ask if there have been complaints against the child care agency and what the complaints were.
CRISIS CENTERS
WOMAN’S PLACE CRISIS CENTER (508) 588-2041
RAPE CRISIS CENTER 877-301-HELP Fall River
NEW HOPE 1-(800) 323-HOPE (4673)
en Espanol 1-(800) 688-4889
24 hours, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, safety planning, support groups, individual counseling.
FINANCIAL AID
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHILDREN (508) 823-2937
Helps working parents of preschoolers pay for childcare.
HEALTH CARE
BOSTON ALLIANCE FOR GAY AND LESBIAN YOUTH (800) 422-2459 - www.bagly.org
FAMILY PLANNING (508) 823-6924
Family Planning
STD Testing for Women!
MASSACHUSETTS EATING DISORDER ASSOCIATION (617) 558-1771
MASSHEALTH 1-(800) 841-2900
Provides access to medical benefits for families, disabled individuals, and elders in the community who meet eligibility requirements.
MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (MADD):
1-(800) 633-6233
OFFICE OF CHILD CARE SERVICES (508) 947-1133
Parents can call and find out if a childcare agency is licensed and ask if there have been complaints against the child care agency and what the complaints were.
SMOKE CHECK 823-5400 x1810
Free Smoking Cessation for individuals
or in group sessions
Small fee for nicotine replacement treatment
SMOKER’S QUITLINE 1-(800) 879-8678 *en Espanol: 1-(800) 833-5256 - www.trytostop.org
A free, confidential service by the American Cancer Society.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE HOTLINE 1-(800) ALCOHOL
Referral to alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs. Transportation provided if necessary.
TAUNTON HIGH STUDENTS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS (SADD):(508) 821-1125
HIV/AIDS
CDC NATIONAL AIDS and STD HOTLINE
1-(800) 342-AIDS 24 hours
*en Espanol: 1-(800) 344-7432
CDC NATIONAL AIDS and STD HOTLINE
1-(800) 344-2666
STD CLINIC BROCKTON (508) 584-1200
Free testing and counseling. (donations welcome) M & Th. 4:30-6:15 PM
THE YO-LINE AIDS HOTLINE (800) 788-1234
Hours M-F 3 PM-9 PM
FREE TAUNTON WALK IN CLINIC
Community Counseling of Bristol County 59 Broadway (Front) (508) 884-8264
HIV Testing Hours: Tues. 9:00 AM-12:00, Wed. 1:00 -4:00 PM
Free Anonymous HIV Testing for ages 13+
Pre and Post test counseling
Free Hepatitis C Testing: F 9:30-12:30 PM
For another time call Patricia Medeiros (508) 822-1311
*Testing is free and confidential*
ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS (AA):(508) 775-7080
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA):(617) 884-7709
BOSTON ALLIANCE FOR GAY AND LESBIAN YOUTH (800) 422-2459 - www.bagly.org
LEGAL SERVICES
LCSSI PLYMOUTH AREA OFFICE (508) 746-2777 or 1-(800) 585-4933
TAFDC, MassHealth, Food Stamps, Emergency Assistance to the Elderly, Disabled and Children, Unemployment Compensation, Emergency Assistance, Fuel Assistance, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Veterans Services
CHILDREN’S LAW CENTER (781) 581-1977
Deals with parental rights, children’s rights, juvenile delinquent, care and protection, and special education.
MENTAL HEALTH
BOSTON ALLIANCE FOR GAY AND LESBIAN YOUTH (800) 422-2459 - www.bagly.org
COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES (508) 821-7777
Provides a vast array of mental health and general health services. Call to inquire about a specific service.
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (508) 977-3000
Hearing Impaired TTD/TTY: (508) 285-8096
24 Hour Crisis Line: (508) 285-9400
Comprehensive mental health services for adults and children.
NORTHEAST HEALTH SERVICES
THE MIDDLEBOROUGH COUNSELING CENTER (508) 947 6100 or (508) 880 6666
Psychological counseling, contact for appointment hours.
ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS (AA):(508) 775-7080
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA) (617) 884-7709
ALATEEN/ALANON 1-(800) 344-2666
Gives information and meeting times/places.
RESPECT: (508) 226-8286
Program for males who abuse
PARENTING FOR TEENS (UNDER 20)
TAUNTON YOUNG PARENT PROGRAM 1 (800) 526 8400
FOR MORE INFORMATION If you are a teen and pregnant or parenting call for information
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
CASE MANAGEMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS (508) 947 1231
Help for parents to direct them to services for complicated health needs, financial aid in purchasing limited home care services
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS (508) 823 9416
With referral from Dept. of Mental Health or Dept. of Mental Retardation provides residential or individual support to adults living independently.
EARLY INTERVENTION CENTRAL DIRECTORY
1 (800) 905 TIES (or 8437)
Home visits to assist parents of children with possible development disabilities prepare for kindergarten – speech, late development etc.
MENTOR, INC. (508) 824 1355
Works with mentally retarded individuals; provide foster care for mentally retarded adults and children.