Welcome to the
Wareham Community Resource Directory
2008
Every effort is made to keep contact names and telephone numbers up-to-date.
Please notify the Reference Department at 508-295-2343 extension 1012
if you note any errors or omissions.
Thank you.
Shortly, internal links will be created to improve access to the Directory's contents.
Agencies and organizations located in Wareham are indicated in BOLD type.
Acknowledgements
Thanks go to Mary Jane Sullivan and Frances Riley
of Wareham Community Partnerships for Children
Table of Contents
I Health Care
Counseling/Mental Health
Medical Services
Nutrition
Substance Abuse/Drugs/Alcohol
Abuse & Neglect
Disability
II Education
Pregnant/Parenting & Family Support
Early Care/Education
Family Child Care
Special Education
Adult Education/Lifelong Learning
Employment & Training
III Social Services
Legal Services
Family Assistance/Fuel Assistance
Housing/Shelters
Support Groups
Community Services
Transportation
Food Assistance
Clothing
Recreation
IV Crisis Hotlines
V Government
I HEALTH CARE
A. COUNSELING/MENTAL HEALTH
1. Center for Health & Human Services
71 Christa McAuliffe Blvd.
Plymouth, MA 02360 508-746-6737
The CHHS provides substance and mental health counseling to individuals, families and group counseling services to individuals affected by substance abuse.
2. Community Center for Non-Violence
18 South Water Street
P. O. Box 1312
New Bedford, MA 02741
Center provides group counseling for adult male batterers through the STAR Services, and group counseling for male teen batterers ages 11-17 through the Teen Intervention Program.
3. Cove Counseling Association
110 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360 508-746-8004
Provides counseling for individuals, couples and families.
4. Department of Mental Health
800 Purchase Street
New Bedford, MA 02740 1-508-996-7900
Case management office that oversees home care and other services for their clients.
5. High Point
1233 State Road
Plymouth, MA 02360 508-224-7701
This professional training program allows the community free counseling services for people who are affected either directly or indirectly by alcoholism, addition, co-dependency and/or related issues.
6. Key Program, Inc.
102 Charge Pond Road
Wareham, MA 02571 508-291-0058
Behavioral treatment residence for boys, ages 12-18.
7. Onset Foursquare Church
301 Onset Avenue
P.O. Box 107
Onset, MA 02558 508-291-1595
Spiritual counseling for people with concerns related to mental health and substance abuse. Home base for Wareham Salvation Army volunteers.
8. Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
40 Industrial Park Road
Plymouth, MA 02360 1-508-746-1500
Emergency evaluation and treatment for people having a mental health crisis.
9. Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
888 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 (covering all Wareham) 1-508-993-6255
40 Industrial Park Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 1-508-747-5922
Counseling, employment and vocational training for the handicapped/disabled.
10. National Mental Health Association Resource Center
2001 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311 1-800-969-6642
infocenter@mnha@org Mon-Fri, 9-5 pm
Referrals for mental health providers and information on mental health.
11. Child & Family Services, Inc.
1061 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, MA 02740 1-508-996-8572
Provides an emergency mental health clinic, counseling, educational testing, ADD groups, substance abuse treatment and a full range of mental health services to people of all ages living in Greater New Bedford, Greater Fall River and Cape Cod.
12. Parents Helping Parents
140 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
Telephone counseling and referrals to confidential support groups in Southeastern Massachusetts for parents and caregivers.
13. Psychology Associates
114 High Street
Wareham, MA 02571 508-295-2699
Provides complete mental health services to all ages: children, adolescents and adults.
Accepts most health insurance, including MassHealth.
14. South Bay Mental Health Clinic
60 Industrial Park Road
Plymouth, MA 02360 1-508-830-0000
Provides outpatient therapy, home visits, individual, family/group therapy and counseling.
Accepts most insurances, except HMO Blue.
15. Southcoast Hospitals Clinical Social Work Services
Tobey Hospital
43 High Street
Wareham, MA 02571 508-295-0880
Provides assessment, counseling and referral services to assist patients with mental health issues, substance abuse, neglect/abuse situations and to help with situations that may develop as a result of hospitalization.
16. South East Human Resources Association
118 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360 1-508-747-6302
Outpatient mental health clinic.
17. Bayview Associates, Wareham - a program of South Shore Mental Health
(formerly The Wareham Clinic of Franciscan Children’s Hospital)
215 Sandwich Road
Wareham, MA 02571 508-295-3600
A not-for-profit outpatient mental health clinic with counselors who serve children, adults, couples, and families. Therapists are experienced in treating the full spectrum of emotional and mental health issues including depression, anxiety, phobias, relationship conflicts, substance abuse, reactions to trauma, grieving, issues of aging, and major mental illness.
Payment: Most insurances are accepted including HMOs, MassHealth, Medicare, and many commercial insurers. Reduced fees are available for eligible individuals.
Hours are by appointment, six days a week and evening appointments are available.
18. Sippican Counseling
191 Main Street, Suite 213A
Wareham, MA 02571 508-291-2007
Provides practical solutions for couples, individuals and families experiencing conflict.
19. Gosnold-Thorne Center
Plymouth, MA 02360 1-800-930-0006
20. Tri-Town Counseling
19 County Road
Mattapoisett, MA 02739 1-508-758-3754
B. MEDICAL SERVICES
1. American Cancer Society
Brockton, MA - all services are handled out of this location
Hyannis, Boston, Natick and Byfield, MA 1-800-ACS-2345
Provides information 24 hours a day to recently diagnosed patients; provides information on services in your area, free literature, financial assistance, will help with medical treatment and equipment that is not covered by insurance; provides area screening at low or no cost.
2. American Diabetes Association
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311 1-800-342-2383
Provides information on diabetes and gives referrals on education and doctors; raises money for research.
3. Community Nurse and Hospice Care, Inc.
62 Centre Street
Fairhaven, MA 02719 1-508-9926278
Home care for terminally ill patients and support for families, skilled nursing, rehabilitation services and home health aides.
4. CURA/VNA
89 Court Street
Plymouth, MA 02360 1-508-746-0215
Maternity and child care intervention, health supervision and education, pregnancy and parenting counseling.
5. Gateway Adult Day Health Center
2621 Cranberry Highway
Wareham, MA 02571 1-508-291-3232
Adult day health program designed to serve individuals, 18 years and older, who need a medically supervised environment in which to maintain or regain their independent functioning.
6. Jordan Hospital
275 Sandwich Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
7. National Information Center for Youths with Disabilities
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013-1492 1-800-695-0285
Referral and information clearing house for disability information focusing on special education. Printed information and information in Spanish.
8. National Multiple Sclerosis Society
3119 Cranberry Hwy. - 5E
East Wareham, MA 02538-4804 1-800-493-9255
Provides information and referrals, educational programs and counseling groups for persons affected by multiple sclerosis.
9. Plymouth County Medical Center
345 Court Street
Plymouth, MA 02360 1-508-747-6411
Medical services by appointments and some walk in services.
10. St. Luke’s Hospital
A Division of Southcoast Hospital Groups
Physician Referral
101 Page Street
New Bedford, MA 02740 1-508-997-1515
11. Southcoast Home Care
28 Sconticut Neck Road
Fairhaven, MA 02719 1-508-984-0200
Home health aid, rehabilitation therapy, bereavement groups and hospice services.
12. Southcoast Mobile Van
c/o Charlton Hospital
363 Highland Avenue 1-508-679-7131
Fall River, MA 02720 1-508-671-3131
Provides blood pressure and cholesterol screening, basic vision screening, pregnancy screening, teen clinics, children immunization as well as vaccines, health education services and medical referrals. Schedule changes on a monthly basis. Adult td, tetanus and pneumococcal-pheumonia vaccine.
13.. Southcoast Wellness Center
250 Faunce Corner Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747 1-800-497-1727
Wellness Center programs include support groups, childbirth classes, education programs, exercise and fitness programs, health screenings, children’s programs, nutrition and diet programs, and recreation. A community calendar is mailed out every two months. Registration is required.
14. Oncology Clinic
Health Support Groups
Jordan Hospital
275 Sandwich Road
Plymouth, MA 02360 1-508-830-2391
15. Tobey Hospital
A Division of Southcoast Hospital Groups
43 High Street
Wareham, MA 02571 1-508-295-0880
C. NUTRITION
1. SHARE
An independent, private and non-profit program that provides fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen meats and staple items at a reduced cost in exchange for 2 hours of volunteering.
2. W.I.C. (Women, Infant & Children)
Provides counseling on prenatal, postpartum and child health, information on eating habits during pregnancy, and breastfeeding; referrals to doctors, health centers and clinics, dentists, and programs such as food stamps, MassHealth, Children’s Medical Security Plan, daycare and fuel assistance, etc. Provides supplemental foods.
3. The Family Pantry/Damien’s Place
65 Redbrook Road
Wareham, MA 02571 1-508-759-5245
Provides food for people in need. Open Tuesday, and Thursday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to noon. One visit per month.
D. SUBSTANCE ABUSE/DRUGS/ALCOHOL
1. Center for Health & Human Services
71 Christa McAuliffe Blvd., Plymouth, MA 02360 1-508-746-6635
191 Main Street, Wareham, MA 02571
The CHHS provides individual, family and group counseling services to individuals and families affected by substance abuse and mental illness.
2. Phoenix House/Adult
(formerly Drug Help)
5 Madison Avenue 1-800-378-4435
Springfield, MA 01105 1-413-733-2178
Information and referral to drug and treatment options; referrals to programs of self-help and family support. This is a Nation-Wide Crisis Center trained in crisis intervention when necessary.
3. Gosnold Treatment Center
Cape Cod Alcoholism Intervention & Rehabilitation Center
200 Ter Heun Drive
P. O. Box 929
Falmouth, MA 02540 1-508-540-6550
A Detox and Rehabilitation Center - 2 week intensified program includes individual counseling and group therapy; also sets up after-care services.
4. High Point Treatment Center
1233 State Road
Plymouth, MA 02360-5133 1-508-233-4478
This professional training program allows the community free counseling services for people who suffer either directly and indirectly with alcoholism, addictions, co-dependency and related issues.
5. New Bedford Council on Substance Abuse
234 Earle Street
New Bedford, MA 02740 1-508-992-7788
Provides information and referral as well as treatment options.
6. PAACA - Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction
360 Coggeshall Street
New Bedford, MA 02746 1-508-997-9051
A non-profit, community-based United Way agency dedicated to the prevention and treatment of substance abuse. Information, referrals and counseling support groups. HIV/HEPC case management, youth programs, housing, transportation and food programs.
7. Statewide Substance Abuse Information & Education Hotline
Al-Anon
Alateen Information Center 1-781-843-5300
Provides support for family members affected by alcoholism or other substance abuse.
8. Narcotics Anonymous
E. ABUSE & NEGLECT
1. Center for Health & Human Services
71 Christa McAuliffe Blvd., Plymouth, MA 02360 1-508-747-2718
191 Main Street, Wareham, MA 02571
The CHHS provides individual, family and group counseling services to individuals and families affected by abuse.
2. Child Help USA (24 hours) 1-800-422-4453'
Hotline for parents who abuse children.
3. DOVE/Shelter for Women (24 hours) 1-617-471-1234
Crisis Intervention Shelter for women who have been abused and/or are homeless or in hiding.
4. Emerge (for males who abuse) 1-617-547-9879
Counseling, information and referral center for men who have verbally, mentally and/or physically abused someone.
5. Marion Center Associates 1-508-748-2850
21 Cottage Lane, Marion, MA 02738
Provides counseling and psychiatric services.
6. Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
260 Breeds Hill Road
Hyannis, MA 02601 1-800-272-9722
Family counseling center. Offices in Falmouth, Hyannis, Orleans and Provincetown.
7. National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-621-4000
Intervention for teens who have or are thinking about running away.
8. New Bedford Women’s Center
252 County Street (24 hour hotline) 1-508-999-6636
New Bedford, MA 02740 1-508-996-3343
Center for sexual assault and trauma victims and for children who witness domestic violence.
9. Parents Helping Parents
(formerly Parents Anonymous) 1-800-882-1250
A mutual support group of parents who assist other parents to deal with their children; weekly support groups are offered. Call for nearest location.
10. Psychology Associates
71 Court Street
Plymouth, MA 02360 508-747-2718
114 High Street, Wareham 508-295-2699
Provides complete mental health services to all ages: children, adolescent and adults.
11. South Shore Women’s Center
225 Water Street, Suite 412
Plymouth, MA 02360 1-508-746-2664
Assists victims of domestic violence in the home, school, and as part of teen dates. Provides education and support.
12. Women’s Place Crisis Center (24 hours) 1-508-588-TALK
Provides services and counseling for children, adults, women and the elderly who have encountered domestic or sexual assaults.
13. Star Program Community Center for Non-Violence
18 South Water Street
P. O. Box 1312
New Bedford, MA 02740
Court mandated 40-week treatment program for males who abuse. Serves 4th District Court in Wareham and the courts in New Bedford.\
F. DISABILITY
1. Access for Community Enhancement Services
P. O. Box 50837
New Bedford, MA 02745 1-508-997-3244
Provides social and recreational activities, mostly during the summer, for adults with disabled children. Includes monthly dances for disabled adults and summer camp assistance for disabled children.
2. Family Connection
c/o 56 Bridge Street
Fairhaven, MA 02719 1-508-999-0077
A non-profit organization that works with families with children or adults with disabilities.
3. Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Southeast Region
109 Rhode Island Road
Lakeville, MA 02347 1-508-947-1231
Provides a wide range of public health programs including Care Coordination Family Support for Children with Special Health Care Needs, Family TIES, Early Intervention, Maternal & Child ACCESS, Unit, F.O.R. Families.
4. Massachusetts Office of Disabilities 1-800-322-2020
Components of client services including answering questions in regard to disabilities, rights, benefits, training, and discrimination. Also works with local commissions and gives referrals. All information is confidential.
5. National Information Center for Youths with Disabilities
P. O. Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013-1492 1-800-695-0285
Referral and information clearinghouse for disability information focusing on special education.
Printed information and information in Spanish.
6. Nemasket Group
56 Bridge Street
Fairhaven, MA 02719 1-508-999-4436
A non-profit organization that provides supported employment to individuals with developmental disabilities.
7. Wareham Commission on Disability
Multi-Service Center
54 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571 1-508-291-3100 ext. 6513
Provides support for individuals with disabilities in the Town of Wareham.
II EDUCATION
A. PREGNANT/PARENTING & FAMILY SUPPORT
1. Birthright of New Bedford
298 County Road 1-508-996-6744
New Bedford, MA 02740 National Emergency Hotline 1-800-550-4900
An organization that helps women who think they may be pregnant or are pregnant.
2. Good Start Early Intervention
558 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, MA 02741 1-508-990-0418
Developmental assessments, intervention & family support services to eligible children, birth to 3 years old. Play groups for toddlers and parents.
3. Greater New Bedford Community Health Center
874 Purchase Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
www. gnbchc.org 1-508-992-6553
A clinic that serves children and adults, as well as urgent care and a teen clinic. Referrals to doctors’ visit on a weekly basis.
4. Kennedy-Donovan Center/Early Intervention Program
389 County Road
New Bedford, MA 02740 1-508-997-1570
Serves children birth to 36 months who are faced with developmental, physical and behavorial challenges; conducts parent training and support groups; offers Early Childbearing Programs, Healthy Family Programs and Early Support Services to pregnant women and children up to 6 months of age at local schools.
5. New Bedford Family Planning
651 Orchard Street, Suite 11
New Bedford, MA 02740 1-508-984-5333
6. Plymouth Family Planning
5 Castle Street
Plymouth, MA 02360 1-508-746-8353
Birth control, family planning, pregnancy testing, sexual problems and speakers bureau.
7. Cape Cod Healthy Families
Youth Parent Program
350 Gifford Street
Falmouth, MA 02154 1-508-
Provides newborn home services and provides services to Cape area (Bourne) families with pregnant and parenting adolescents 20 years with a child less than 3 years old. Provides support information, educational advocacy and some transportation to medical appointments. Outreach program.
8. Wareham Family Planning
106 Main Street, Suite 7
Wareham, MA 02571 1-508-295-0383
Provides gynecological examinations for women of all ages which include pap smears and screening for all STDs. Provides counseling on all birth control methods, HIV and AIDS counseling, testing and education, pregnancy testing, optional counseling and referrals.
Provides clinics for men on Monday evenings: STD screenings, HIV counseling and testing, workshops and groups. All visits are strictly confidential. Sliding fee scale.
9.. Schwartz Early Intervention
374 Rockdale Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02740
B. EARLY CARE & EDUCATION
1. Best Friends Preschool
10 Windsor Drive
Wareham, MA 02571 508-291-0812
Preschool for children ages 2.9 to 5 years of age. Before and after school care for children 6 to 7 years old.
2. Cape Cod Child Development Program, Inc. (see #6 below)
83 Pearl Street
Hyannis, MA 02601-3937 1-800-974-8860
The Head Start Program offers 3 preschool classrooms in Wareham for children ages 3 to 5. Two classrooms are part day programs that are free to eligible families. Transportation is provided for the part day classes. A full day classroom is available. In this classroom the Head Start portion of the day is free. Subsidies are available. Family Involvement and Support and Meals are included.
3. Community Partnerships Council
East Wareham School
27 Depot Street
East Wareham, MA 02538 508-291-3547
The Community Partnership Council provides quality programs and services for young children (birth through age 8 and their families). Provides tuition subsidies for childcare, parent and staff training, and promotes family literacy. Anyone interested in tuition subsidy should call for guidelines.
4. Educational Surrogate Parent Program
P. O. Box 1184
Westboro, MA 01581 1-508-792-7679
Volunteers supporting the educational rights of children with special needs who are in the custody of the state or their parents are unknown or unavailable. Training workshops scheduled periodically.
5. Family Literacy Consortium 1-800-447-8844 ext. 546
Massachusetts Department of Education 1-617-482-9485 ext. 479
This is a statewide initiative with the mission of forging effective partnerships among state and community organizations and other interested parties to expand and strengthen family literacy.
6. Head Start
Wesley Methodist Church
462 Main Street 1-800-974-8860
Wareham, MA 02571 508-295-7835
Head Start provides a comprehensive early childhood education and support services to income eligible families with children ages 3 to 5 years old.
7. Leaps and Bounds Learning Center, Inc.
9 Cedar Street, Wareham, MA 02571 508-295-0440
8. Little People’s College
4 Swan Street (site) 1-508-291-7488
Wareham, MA 02571 1-508-999-5625
9.. Massachusetts Child Care Resource 1-800-345-0131
and Referral Network 1-617-547-1063 ext. 72
Community based agency located throughout the state working with families, employers, caregivers and community members providing resource and referral information.
10. Harvest Early Learning
(formerly Merry Go Round Preschool)
54 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571
11. P.A.C.E./Child Care Works
4 Park Place
New Bedford, MA 02740 1-800-338-1717
Resource and referral information organization for childcare, helps with costs of childcare, helps individuals who are transitioning from welfare to work with day care costs. Provides training to childcare providers.
12. Sandy’s School
1 Plymouth Avenue
East Wareham, MA 02538 1-508-295-1605
Childcare Center: preschool and before and after school care for children ages 1 month to 9 years old.
13. Wareham Early Childhood & Development Corp.
Wareham Child Care
2438 Cranberry Hwy.
Wareham, MA 02571 1-508-295-1734
14. Baby Steps to Little Feet
21 Sandwich Road 1-508-295-9385
Wareham, MA 02571 Fax 1-508-295-9326
6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., year round childcare center for children 1 month to 7 years old.
15. Homeschooling Resources
Cape Cod Parents Homeschooling Association
Complete resource guide at the Wareham Free Library Reference Desk
C. FAMILY DAYCARE
1. Borque, Judy
9 Woodville Way
Wareham, MA 02571 508-291-2971
2. Butler, Lynn
79 Hathaway Road
Wareham, MA 02571 508-291-0585
3. Fihlman, Claudia
16 Thirteenth Avenue
Wareham, MA 02571 295-8217
5. Glass, Tammy---Little Steps
10 Trout Farm Road
West Wareham, MA 02576 508-295-9764
6. LaBelle, Maria
28 Wareham Lake Shores Drive
East Wareham, MA 02538 508-295-4163
7. O’Neil, Diane
25 Camardo Drive
Wareham, MA 02571 508-291-2729
8. Reynolds, Robbi
17 Spectacle Pond Road
East Wareham, MA 02538 508-295-7236
10. Smart, Margaret
2 Marsh Avenue
Wareham, MA 02571 508-295-4892
14. Tolle, Daniela
93 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571 508-295-4892
15. Wells, Susan/BUNNY PATCH
11 Woodville Way
Wareham, MA 02571 508-295-1274
D. SPECIAL EDUCATION
1. Baird Center
Great Outlook Way
Plymouth, MA 02360 508-224-8041
Residential and day treatment facility for adolescent boys ages 10 to 17 with emotional and behavioral disorders. Special needs school, clinical residential and day component.
2. Kennedy-Donovan School
19 Hawthorne Street
New Bedford, MA 02740 1-800-992-4756
A day school for children and adolescents ages 3 to 22 years of age whose health, cognitive, physical, social, emotional and/or behavioral disabilities require intensive multi-disciplinary services.
3. Schwartz Center for Children
374 Rockdale Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02740
Provides a Pediatric Rehabilitation Clinic for children 3 to 7, Early Intervention program for children from birth to 3 years, Private Day School for children ages 3 to 22 years, full day services for the full year, and Contract Services that deliver therapy services to surrounding schools.
E. ADULT EDUCATION/LIFE LONG LEARNING
1. Bridgewater State College
131 Summer Street
Bridgewater, MA 02325 1-508-697-1200
2. Bristol Community College
777 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720 1-800-678-2811
3. Cape Cod Community College
2240 Iyanough Road
West Barnstable, MA 02668 1-508-362-2131
4. Curry College
124 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360 1-508-747-2424
5. Educational Opportunity Center
105 Williams Street
New Bedford, MA 02740 1-800-720-9722 ext. 200
6. Family Literacy Consortium
Massachusetts Department of Education 1-800-447-8844 ext. 546
This is a statewide initiative with the mission of forging effective partnerships among state and community organizations and other interested parties to expand and strengthen family literacy.
7. FIRST Steps 1-617-624-5589
Referrals to home visiting programs for parenting education and support, child health and development screening and other services.
8. Fisher College
436 Court Street
Plymouth, MA 02360 1-508-746-7202
9. Higher Education Information Center
700 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02 1-617-536-0200
Information and advice on higher education, career opportunities and sources of financial aid.
10. Adult Literacy Hotline 1-800-447-8844
Massachusetts Department of Education 1-617-482-9485 ext. 479
Information and referrals on adult literacy of English as a second language, GED, family literacy, support groups and citizenship classes.
11. Family Network
Massachusetts Department of Education 1-800-447-8844
Parenting skills workshops, guidance in child development, home visits, health and developmental screening, play groups, local resource directories, crisis assistance (childcare and transportation for all MFN actitivities provided).
12. New Directions
181 Hillman Street, Bldg. #2
New Bedford, MA 02740 1-508-979-1616
Services provided by New Directions include assessment, GED preparation, Basic Skills, upgrading Skills training and certificates, workshops and job search assistance.
13. Newbury College
995 Rochdale Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02740 1-508-996-3138
14. Pregnant and Parenting Teen Program
838 Rodney French Blvd.
New Bedford, MA 02744 1-508-999-3500
Alternative high school for pregnant and parenting teenagers, also offers GED classes with supportive services.
15. Quincy College at Plymouth
11 North Street
Plymouth, MA 02360 1-508-747-5523
16. Reading Partners
Wareham Free Library
59 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571 1-508-295-2343 ext. 1018
Confidential one-on-one tutoring on basic reading and writing, math, life skills, job skills, etc., to adults and out-of-school youths over age 16. Free of charge. GED preparation.
17. SABES
System for Adult Education Support
Bristol Community College
64 Durfee Street
Fall River, MA 02720 1-508-678-2811
Helps counselors, administrators, teachers, job developers, support staff, and volunteer coordinators develop their skills and the quality of their programs through staff and program development.
18. Transition to Independent Living Program
Old Colony Y.M.C.A.
Plymouth, MA 02360 1-508-746-5005
Teen parenting training, GED, training for independent living.
19. UMass Dartmouth Neighborhood College
1215 Purchase Street
New Bedford, MA 02740 1-508-984-5520
Division of Continuing Education of UMass Dartmouth includes vocational and educational programs for children and adults.
20. Wareham Adult Education
Wareham High School
7 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571 1-508-291-3510
Academic and enrichment classes held at the high school. Diploma program.
21. Southcoast Learning Network 1-508-997-9792
5 Dover Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Enricbment classes for adults and youth, including a range of computer training.
22. Sandwich Community School
365 Quaker Meetinghouse Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537 1-508-888-5300
Enrichment classes for youth and adults, including computer and swimming.
E. EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
1. Career Opportunities
Division of Employment & Training
77 High School Road Ext.
Hyannis, MA 02601 1-508-862-6601
Helps find jobs, gives referrals to places of training and ways to update skills and/or helps choose new careers.
2. Wareham Career Center
48 Marion Road, third floor by stairs
Wareham, MA 02571 1-508-295-6170
Helps find jobs, gives referrals to places of training and ways to update skills and/or helps choose new careers, meet with career counselors.
3. Higher Educational Information Center 1-617-536-0200
Information and advice on educational and career opportunities and sources of financial aid.
4. Plymouth Career Center
40 Industrial Park Road
Plymouth, MA 02360 508-732-5300
Helps find jobs, gives referrals to places of training and ways to update skills and/or helps choose new careers.
5. Youthbuild New Bedford Program/P.A.C.E.
58 Crapo Street
New Bedford, MA 02740 1-508-984-3558
Education/training program for young people 16 to 25 years. Participants combine academic study with hands on training in carpentry and other construction skills. Grad Corps Program and working in Community Service Learning.
III SOCIAL SERVICES
A. LEGAL RESOURCES
1. Committee for Public Council Services
Public Defenders Division
47 North Second Street, 4th Floor
New Bedford, MA 02740 1-508-997-3301
Provides defense for indigent clients in criminal cases in Bristol County.
2. Dial-A-Lawyer 1-617-338-0610
Free legal advice - First Wednesday of each month. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Bar Association. Call between 5:30 and 7:30 PM.
3. The Lawyer Referrals 1-800-392-6164
4. Legal Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc.
18 Main Street Ext.
Plymouth, MA 02360 1-800-585-4933
Provides legal services for low-income families.
5. Plymouth Law Library
County Commissioners’ Bldg.
Russell Street 508-747-4796
Plymouth, MA 02360 fax 1-508-746-9788
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for legal library resources and services.
B. FAMILY ASSISTANCE/FUEL ASSISTANCE
1. Catholic Charities
377 Court Street
Plymouth, MA 02360 1-508-746-6133
Provides parenting classes, clothing and food..
2. Community Resources Network
75 High Street
Wareham, MA 02571 508-295-0080
The CRN responds to pressing needs of food, furniture and fuel as well as information and referrals for local families. Not a walk-in service.
3. Wareham Senior and Social Services
Wareham Multi Service Center
48 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571 508-291-3100ext 3130
Program provides “Meals on Wheels”, fuel assistance, legal assistance, reduced price lunches, recreational activities, field trips and medical screening. Volunteers are welcomed.
4. Department of Transitional Assistance
West Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02740
48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 508-291-3100 ext. 3130
Assists people with financial problems, food stamps, cash assistance, medical benefits and childcare based on income and need. Local office is staffed Wednesdays from 12:30 to 4:30 PM.
5. Good Neighbor Energy Fund 1-800-334-3047
Helps local families obtain fuel and/or utility assistance. Program operates until funds are depleted.
6. P.A.C.E.
166 William Street
P. O. Box 5626
New Bedford, MA 02740 1-508-746-9788
A non-profit organization dedicated to assisting low income families.
EHP Program/P.A.C.E. 1-508-999-3728
Provides fuel assistance.
7. South Shore Community Action Council, Inc.
265 South Meadow Road
Plymouth, MA 02360 508-747-7575
Provides fuel assistance to eligible residents of Wareham and homeless services to all of Plymouth County including Wareham.
8. St. Vincent de Paul
Provides assistance with food, fuel and utilities.
C. HOUSING/SHELTERS
1. Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless 1-617-737-3430
Advocacy Program, “Faith into Action Together” Program 1-617-737-3508
A Donation Assistance Program which provides furniture, household goods and legal assistance for housing for the needy.
2. Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
1 Ashburton Place, Room 601
Boston, MA 1-617-727-3990
Provides assistance for victims of discrimination; offers a Discrimination Training Program to assist in local businesses.
3. New Bedford Housing Authority
134 South Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Provides affordable housing for low income families and individuals.
4. Plymouth Housing Authority
69 Allerton Street
P. O. Box 3537
Plymouth, MA 02361 508-746-2105
Provides affordable housing for low income families and individuals.
5. Wareham Housing Authority
Agawam Village
57 Sandwich Road, Unit 51
Wareham, MA 02571 508-295-8031
Oversees subsidized housing for elderly and handicapped individuals at Agawan Village and Redwood Park. Takes applications for family housing at Cranberry Manor and Depot Crossing on behalf of South Shore Housing Authority.
6. Community Care Services/Housing
1700 President Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720 1-508-961-2097
7. Habitat for Humanity
191 Main Street
Wareham, MA 02571 508-273-0225
D. SUPPORT GROUPS
1. American Red Cross
61 Belleville Road
New Bedford, MA 02745 1-508-996-8287
Provides disaster relief, clothing, food pantry, housing and household goods.
2. Center for Health & Human Services
71 Christa McAuliffe Blvd., Plymouth, MA 02360 1-508-746-6737
191 Main Street, Wareham, MA 02571 1-508-746-6737
CHHS provides both substance abuse and mental health counseling to individuals, families and adolescents affected by these issues.
3. Children’s Trust Fund 1-800-252-8403
Referrals to local parent education groups, support groups and home visiting programs. Free materials on preventing child abuse and neglect.
4. Family TIES 1-800-905-TIES
Support for families of children with special needs.
5. Foster Grandparents Program of Coastline Elderly Services, Inc.
1646 Purchase Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Program for income eligible seniors (60+) to volunteer 20 hours a week working with children in a supervised setting: reading, playing games and talking.
6. GLYS (Gay & Lesbian Youth Support)
Division of Health Care of Southeastern MA
942 West Chestnut Street
Brockton, MA 02301 1-800-530-2770 ext. 221
state-wide project which provides training for monthly support groups, youth centers, information on harassment and health care in surrounding towns and schools.
7. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Council on Aging
Wareham Multi Service Center
54 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571 508-291-3100 ext 3130
Support groups for grandparents raising their grandchildren, meeting twice a week.
8. Massachusetts Adult Literacy Hotline 1-800-447-8844
Information and referrals for Adult Learners for English as a second language (ESL), General Education Development (GED) Certification, family literacy and support groups; citizenship classes.
9. Project Wrap
West Wareham School
1073 Main Street
West Wareham, MA 02576 508-291-3539
Meets the needs of foster children and their families within the school system. Provides training for personnel regarding foster care, observation of children, training and home based consultation for foster parents.
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Food/Clothing/Transportation
1. Community Resources Network
75 High Street
P. O. Box 550
Wareham, MA 02571 508-295-0080
The CRN responds to pressing needs for food, fuel and furniture as well as providing information and referrals to local families. Not a walk-in service.
2. The Family Pantry, Damien’s Place
Damien’s Family Food Pantry
3065 Cranberry Highway
E. Wareham, MA 02538 1-508-759-5245
Provides food for people in need. Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to noon. One visit per month.
3. Salvation Army
619 Purchase Street
New Bedford, MA 02740 1-508-997-6561
Assist with emergency food, clothing, furniture and fuel assistance programs, reduced electricity programs, van service to medical appointments and hospitals in Boston, variety of recreational activities for children and adult.
4. United Way of Greater New Bedford
P. O. Box 7823
New Bedford, MA 02742 1-508-994-9625
A non-profit agency which raises money to help the community through its various agencies.
5. Wareham Community Services Collaborative
c/o Wareham Free Library
59 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571 508-295-2343 ext 12
A monthly meeting of social service providers networking to enhance programs and services for Wareham citizens.
F. RECREATION
1. Artworks
5 Dover Street
New Bedford, MA 02740 1-508-997-9792
2. Boy Scouts of America - Narragansett Council
(formerly Moby Dick Council) 1-508-993-9978
3. Children’s Museum of Plymouth
46-48 Main Street
Plymouth, MA 02360 508-747-1234
4. Cranberry World
225 Water Street
Plymouth, MA 02360 508-747-2350
5. Morning Out for Mothers (Catholic Charities) 508-746-6133
Parents discussion group that runs for the school year (Sept.-May). Offers free childcare during group sessions.
6. New Bedford Art Museum
608 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, MA 02570 1-508-961-3072
7. New Bedford Fire Museum
51 Bedford Street
New Bedford, MA 02570 1-508-992-2162
Open July 4th through September 4th.
8. New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill
New Bedford, MA 02740 1-508-997-0046
9. Pilgrim Hall Museum
75 Court Street
Plymouth, MA 02360 1-508-746-1620
10. Plymouth Bay Girl Scouts Council, Inc. 1-508-992-2162
Referrals to girl scout troops in the Wareham area.
11. Plimouth Plantation
137 Warren Avenue
P. O. Box 1620
Plymouth, MA 02362 508-746-1622
12. Plymouth National Wax Museum
16 Carver Street
Plymouth, MA 02360 508-746-6468
13. Porter Thermometer Museum
P. O. Box 944
Onset, MA 02558 508-295-5504
14. Wareham Boys & Girls Club
54 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571 508-295-5400
Provides after school activities for children grades 1 through 8.
15. Wareham Free Library
59 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571 508-295-2343
Provides story times and other activities as well as information on town recreational sites and programs.
16. Wareham Recreational Department
54 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571 508-291-3100ext 3159
Provides programs for children and adults of all ages and Camp Lakota.
17. YMCA Southcoast
Gleason Family YMCA, 33 Charge Pond Road, Wareham 02571 508-295-9622
Mattapoisetts YMCA, 38 Reservation Road, P.O. Box 1067, Mattapoisett 02739 1-508-758-4203
New Bedford YMCA, 25 South Water Street, New Bedford 02740 1-508-295-5400
Dartmouth YMCA, 276 Gulf Road, P.O. Box 87069, Dartmouth 02746 1-508-993-3361
The YMCA provides preschool and after school childcare, summer camp and a variety of programs for youth, adults and seniors. A new facility will open in Wareham in the fall of 2004.
18. Old Colony YMCA of Plymouth/Camp Clark 1-508-746-5005
YMCA of Middleboro 1-508-947-1390
IV CRISIS HOTLINES
AIDs Hotline 1-800-234-8336
Alcohol/Drug Abuse Hotline 1-800-222-0828
Alcohol & Drug Hotline 1-800-252-6465
1-800-ALCOHOL
Child at Risk Hotline 1-800-792-5200
Takes reports of abuse after hours. Associated with the Department of Social Services.
Elder Abuse Hotline (24 Hours) 1-800-922-2275
Takes after hour reports and gives referrals.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Hope Line 1-800-622-2255
National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-621-4000
1-800-231-6946
Intervention for teens who have or are thinking about running away. Crisis line for youths ages 12 to 18.
Parents Helping Parents 1-800-882-1250
Parental Stress Hotline 1-800-632-8188
Poison Control 1-800-682-9211
Rape Crisis 1-800-352-7273
Samaritans (24 Hours) 1-617-247-0220
Samariteens 1-800-252-TEEN
1-617-247-8050
Samaritans of Cape Cod 1-800-893-9900
Collect 1-508-548-8900
Teen Talk Line 1-508-991-4848
Women’s Place Crisis Center Hotline 1-508-588-TALK
Youths Only AIDS Hotline
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