Resources in Worcester County
Worcester County consists of 81 cities and towns. Mill Towns Public Health works in Warren and West Brookfield which are in Worcester County.
Please see the left column, for a list of numerous social services categories in Worcester County. In each category, there are resources with the organizations name, phone number, and website.
Have a question or need more information? Please reach out to the Shared Services Social Worker, Ashley Jediny by phone at 413-750-8054 (call or text) or by email at ajediny@ludlow.ma.us or Shared Services Coordinator, Erin McMurray by phone at 413-583-5600 ext. 1269 or by email at emcmurray@ludlow.ma.us
Worcester County Domestic Violence Resources
| Organization | Phone/Email | Website |
|---|---|---|
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | 24/7 Hotline: 1 (800) 799-7233 Text “START” to 88788 | https://www.thehotline.org/ |
| SafeLink | 24/7 Hotline: (877) 785-2020 TTY: (877) 521-2601 | https://casamyrna.org/get-support/safelink/ |
| YWCA of Central Massachusetts | 24/7 Hotline: 1 (508) 755-9030 | https://ywcacm.org/ |
| Ware River Valley Domestic Violence Taskforce | (413) 758-0605 wrvdvtaskforce@gmail.com | https://www.waredvtaskforce.org/ |
| Behavioral Health Network (BHN) Domestic Violence Program | (413) 967-6241 | https://www.bhninc.org/dv |
| StrongHearts Native Helpline | 1 (844) 762-8483 | https://strongheartshelpline.org/ |
Worcester County Sexual Violence Resources
| Organization | Phone/Email | Website |
|---|---|---|
| National Sexual Assault Hotline | 24/7 Crisis Hotline: (800) 656-4673 | https://rainn.org/resources |
| Pathways for Change | 24/7 Hotline: (800) 870-5905 24/7 Hotline for Deaf and Hard of Hearing: (508) 502-7681 | https://pathwaysforchange.help/ |
| StrongHearts Native Helpline | 1 (844) 762-8483 | https://strongheartshelpline.org/ |
Have a question or need more information? Please reach out to the Shared Services Social Worker, Ashley Jediny by phone at 413-750-8054 (call or text) or by email at ajediny@ludlow.ma.us or Shared Services Coordinator, Erin McMurray by phone at 413-583-5600 ext. 1269 or by email at emcmurray@ludlow.ma.us
Worcester County Family/Children Resources
| Organization | Phone/Email | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Child at Risk Hotline | (800) 792-5200 | https://www.mass.gov/how-to/report-child-abuse-or-neglect |
| National Runaway Safeline | 1 (800) 786-2929 | https://www.1800runaway.org/ |
| Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program | (800) 942-1007 | https://www.mass.gov/orgs/women-infants-children-nutrition-program |
| MA Department of Children and Families | (617) 748-2000 | https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-children-families |
| Parent Stress Line | 1 (800) 632-8188 | https://parentshelpingparents.org/stressline |
| Family Resource Centers | https://www.frcma.org/ | |
| Ware Family Resource Center | https://www.bhninc.org/frc | |
| Grandparents Raising Grandchildren | (617) 748-2454 | https://www.massgrg.com/massgrg_2019/index.html |
Have a question or need more information? Please reach out to the Shared Services Social Worker, Ashley Jediny by phone at 413-750-8054 (call or text) or by email at ajediny@ludlow.ma.us or Shared Services Coordinator, Erin McMurray by phone at 413-583-5600 ext. 1269 or by email at emcmurray@ludlow.ma.us
Worcester County Food Resources
| Organization | Phone/Email | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | (877) 382-2363 | https://www.mass.gov/snap-benefits-formerly-food-stamps |
| Food Bank of Western Massachusetts | (413) 247-9738 | https://www.foodbankwma.org/ |
| Sharing Cupboard Food Pantry | (508) 867-7078 | https://westbrookfieldcongregationalucc.org/sharing-cupboard/ |
| Spoonfuls | (617) 390-4450 | https://spoonfuls.org/ |
Worcester County Health Insurance Resources
| Organization | Phone/Email | Website |
|---|---|---|
| MassHealth | (800) 841-2900 711 (TDD/TTY) | https://www.mass.gov/topics/masshealth |
| Medicare | 1 (800) 633-4227 1 (877) 486-2048 (TTY) | https://www.medicare.gov/ |
| MA Health Connector | 1 (877) 623-6765 1(877) 623-7773 (TTY) | https://www.mahealthconnector.org/ |
| Prescription Advantage | 1 (800) 243-4636 | https://www.mass.gov/info-details/prescription-advantage |
| Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) Program | 1 (800) 243-4636 SHINE@state.ma.us | https://www.mass.gov/info-details/serving-the-health-insurance-needs-of-everyone-shine-program |
Have a question or need more information? Please reach out to the Shared Services Social Worker, Ashley Jediny by phone at 413-750-8054 (call or text) or by email at ajediny@ludlow.ma.us or Shared Services Coordinator, Erin McMurray by phone at 413-583-5600 ext. 1269 or by email at emcmurray@ludlow.ma.us
Worcester County General Resources
| Organization | Phone/Email | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Phone/Email Website Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) | (877) 382-2363 | https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-transitional-assistance |
| Mass 211 | 211 or (877) 211-6277 | https://mass211.org/ |
| 413Cares | lhomstead@publichealthwm.org | https://www.413cares.org/ |
| MassHire Career Center | Southbridge Office: (508) 765-6430 Worcester Office: (508) 799-1600 | https://www.mass.gov/masshire-career-centers-for-jobseekers |
| Health & Social Services | ||
| MA Gambling Helpline | (800) 327-5050 (Call) Text “GAMB” to 800327 | https://gamblinghelplinema.org/ |
| AIDS Project Worcester | (508) 755-3773 | https://www.aidsprojectworcester.org/ |
Have a question or need more information? Please reach out to the Shared Services Social Worker, Ashley Jediny by phone at 413-750-8054 (call or text) or by email at ajediny@ludlow.ma.us or Shared Services Coordinator, Erin McMurray by phone at 413-583-5600 ext. 1269 or by email at emcmurray@ludlow.ma.us
Worcester County Grief Support Resources
| Organization | Phone/Email | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Rick’s Place | (413) 279-2010 | https://ricksplacema.org/ |
| Comfort Zone Camp | (804) 377-3430 info@comfortzonecamp.org | https://comfortzonecamp.org/ |
| Alliance of Hope | (847) 868-3313 | https://allianceofhope.org/ |
| The Sun Will Rise Foundation | (781) 789-4604 | https://www.thesunwillrise.org/ |
Have a question or need more information? Please reach out to the Shared Services Social Worker, Ashley Jediny by phone at 413-750-8054 (call or text) or by email at ajediny@ludlow.ma.us or Shared Services Coordinator, Erin McMurray by phone at 413-583-5600 ext. 1269 or by email at emcmurray@ludlow.ma.us
Worcester County Housing Resources
| Organization | Phone/Email | Website |
|---|---|---|
| MassHousing | (617) 854-1000 | https://www.masshousing.com/ |
| MA Housing Assistance | (617) 573-1100 | https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-housing-assistance-emergency-and-long-term-help |
| Section 8 Housing Choice | (617) 573-1250 | https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-the-section-8-housing-choice-vouchers-program-hcvp |
| West Brookfield Housing Authority | (508) 867-5891 | https://wbrookfield.com/housing-authority/ |
| Housing Navigator Massachusetts | https://search.housingnavigatorma.org/ |
Worcester County Hoarding Resources
| Organization | Phone/Email | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Office of Health and Human Services- Hoarding | (617) 573-1600 | https://www.mass.gov/hoarding |
| International OCD Foundation | (617) 973-5801 | https://iocdf.org/ |
| MassHousing | (617) 854-1000 | https://www.masshousing.com/en/programs-outreach/housing-stability/partnership-programs/hoarding |
Have a question or need more information? Please reach out to the Shared Services Social Worker, Ashley Jediny by phone at 413-750-8054 (call or text) or by email at ajediny@ludlow.ma.us or Shared Services Coordinator, Erin McMurray by phone at 413-583-5600 ext. 1269 or by email at emcmurray@ludlow.ma.us
Worcester County Legal Resources
| Organization | Phone/Email | Phone/Email |
|---|---|---|
| Community Legal Aid | (855) 252-5342 | https://communitylegal.org/ |
| MetroWest Legal Services | (508) 620-1830 | https://mwlegal.org/ |
Worcester County Disability Resources
| Organization | Phone/Email | Website |
|---|---|---|
| MA Office on Disability | (617) 727-7440 (800) 322-2020 | https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-office-on-disability |
| MA Commission for the Blind | (617) 727-5550 | https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-for-the-blind |
Have a question or need more information? Please reach out to the Shared Services Social Worker, Ashley Jediny by phone at 413-750-8054 (call or text) or by email at ajediny@ludlow.ma.us or Shared Services Coordinator, Erin McMurray by phone at 413-583-5600 ext. 1269 or by email at emcmurray@ludlow.ma.us
Worcester County Legal Resources
| Organization | Phone/Email | Website |
|---|---|---|
| MA Elder Abuse | (800) 922-2275 | https://www.mass.gov/info-details/report-abuse-of-adults-aged-60 |
| Warren Senior Center | (413) 436-5662 | https://www.warren-ma.gov/council-aging |
| West Brookfield Senior Center | (508) 867-1407 | https://wbrookfield.com/senior-center/ |
| Alzheimer’s Association Helpline | (800) 272-3900 | https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline |
| Tri-Valley, Inc | (508) 949-6640 (800) 296-6640 | https://www.trivalleyinc.org/ |
| MA Senior Legal Helpline | (800) 342-5297 | https://www.mass.gov/legal-help-for-elders |
Have a question or need more information? Please reach out to the Shared Services Social Worker, Ashley Jediny by phone at 413-750-8054 (call or text) or by email at ajediny@ludlow.ma.us or Shared Services Coordinator, Erin McMurray by phone at 413-583-5600 ext. 1269 or by email at emcmurray@ludlow.ma.us
Worcester County Substance Use Resources
Worcester County Mental Health Resources
| Organization | Phone/Email | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | 988 (Call or Text) | https://988lifeline.org/ |
| Riverside Community Care (Crisis Services) | (800) 294-4665 | https://www.riversidecc.org/adult-services/mental-health/menta-health-crisis-services/ |
| Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line | (833) 773-2445 (Call or Text) | https://www.masshelpline.com/ |
| The Trevor Project Suicide Prevention & Crisis Intervention for LGBTQ+ Young People | (1) 866-488-7386 (Call) 678-678 (Text) | https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/ |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | 1 (800) 950-6264 (Call) Text “Helpline” to 62640 | https://namimass.org/ |
| Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) Central Massachusetts Area | (774) 420-3140 (774) 420-3155 | https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-mental-health |
| The Jed Foundation | (212) 647-7544 | https://jedfoundation.org/ |
| National Institute of Mental Health | 1 (866) 615-6464 | https://www.nimh.nih.gov/ |
Have a question or need more information? Please reach out to the Shared Services Social Worker, Ashley Jediny by phone at 413-750-8054 (call or text) or by email at ajediny@ludlow.ma.us or Shared Services Coordinator, Erin McMurray by phone at 413-583-5600 ext. 1269 or by email at emcmurray@ludlow.ma.us
Worcester County Support Groups Resources
| Organization | Phone/Email | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Learn to Cope | (508) 738-5148 | https://learn2cope.org/ |
| The Sun will Rise Foundation | (781) 789-4604 | https://www.thesunwillrise.org/ |
Have a question or need more information? Please reach out to the Shared Services Social Worker, Ashley Jediny by phone at 413-750-8054 (call or text) or by email at ajediny@ludlow.ma.us or Shared Services Coordinator, Erin McMurray by phone at 413-583-5600 ext. 1269 or by email at emcmurray@ludlow.ma.us
Worcester County Utilities Resources
| Organization | Phone/Email | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Home Energy Assistance (Fuel Assistance) | (877) 382-2363 | https://www.mass.gov/info-details/home-energy-assistance |
| Worcester Community Action Council | (508) 754-1176 | https://wcac.net/fuel-assistance/ |
| Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) | (617) 357-6086 | https://www.masscap.org/ |
Worcester County Transportation Resources
| Organization | Phone/Email | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Regional Transit Authority | (508) 791-9782 | https://therta.com/ |
| MassHealth PT-1 | (800) 841-2900 | https://www.mass.gov/how-to/request-transportation-for-a-member |
| Quaboag Connector | (413) 544-3401 | https://rideconnector.org/ |
| ADA Paratransit | (413) 732-6248 ext. 2237 | https://www.pvta.com/mobility.php |
| SCM Elderbus | 1 (800) 321-0243 | https://therta.com/demand-response/coas-elderbus/ https://www.elderbus.org/ |
Have a question or need more information? Please reach out to the Shared Services Social Worker, Ashley Jediny by phone at 413-750-8054 (call or text) or by email at ajediny@ludlow.ma.us or Shared Services Coordinator, Erin McMurray by phone at 413-583-5600 ext. 1269 or by email at emcmurray@ludlow.ma.us
Worcester County Veterans Resources
| Organization | Phone/Email | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Crisis Lifeline | CALL: 988, Press 1 TEXT: 838255 | https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ |
| U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | (800) 698-2411 TTY: 711 | https://www.va.gov/ |
| Warren Veterans Center | (413) 436-5701 Ext 103 | https://www.warren-ma.gov/veterans-services |
| West Brookfield Veterans Center | (413) 364-7576 | https://wbrookfield.com/veteran-services-officer/ |
| Veterans Employment and Training Services | 1 (866) 487-2365 | https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets |
| New England Center for Homeless Veterans | (617) 371-1800 | https://nechv.org/ |
Have a question or need more information? Please reach out to the Shared Services Social Worker, Ashley Jediny by phone at 413-750-8054 (call or text) or by email at ajediny@ludlow.ma.us or Shared Services Coordinator, Erin McMurray by phone at 413-583-5600 ext. 1269 or by email at emcmurray@ludlow.ma.us