https://www.nbmacan.com/pleasehelp daily 0.75 2024-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9f40ed14dbff2e2619a938/1587749429925-4QYOZZIIYYAEVK732QQD/erik-mclean-LqQayyJxLP4-unsplash.jpg I NEED HELP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce435d6bea1ed00016ba287/1558964652247-5MWXNMFZVOPGE4TY6U2Q/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg I NEED HELP https://www.nbmacan.com/aboutus daily 0.75 2020-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce435d6bea1ed00016ba287/1558964652247-5MWXNMFZVOPGE4TY6U2Q/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg About https://www.nbmacan.com/canhelp daily 0.75 2020-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9f40ed14dbff2e2619a938/1587750548875-2OSGWKHDJ5ROBQKBIJWD/cdc-RtcuC3pt4iM-unsplash.jpg I CAN HELP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce435d6bea1ed00016ba287/1558964652247-5MWXNMFZVOPGE4TY6U2Q/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg I CAN HELP https://www.nbmacan.com/work daily 1.0 2020-05-08 https://www.nbmacan.com/work/addictions monthly 0.5 2020-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9f40ed14dbff2e2619a938/1587903592494-HY5DJSSVNBZTINWZC66H/seth-doyle-Vnm4aweBwPA-unsplash.jpg Services - Addiction - Freedom comes from being clean and sober. Nobody had dreams when they were young of becoming an addict. Circumstances, choices, and so much more have all played a role into how it happened. You can’t change the past. But you can do something about the rest of your life. There is hope. Change can happen. Sobriety can happen. Getting clean can happen. But it doesn’t happen easily. It takes a tremendous amount of work. As you decide to put in the work… we want you to know you don’t have to do it alone. You have a partner. You have a friend. If you are wanting help walking through your addiction as you put in all the work, just click the “I need help” button below. We are here, and we care. Below are organizations where you can begin to find help in the city of New Bedford. 1. All Care Homecare is a mental healthcare clinic able to treat mental illness, substance addictions, as well as couples/group therapy. Minimal wait time as well as “walk-in” days (Tuesdays and Fridays). Group Adult Foster Care services (for elderly/adults with disabilities). Website: http://allcarehomecarema.com/ 2. Seven Hills Behavioral Health offers free STD screening/testing as well as education on STD prevention and overdose prevention. They provide home-based counseling, mental health treatment, and addiction recovery support. Phone: 508-996-0546 Address: 1173/1177 Acushnet Ave. Website: https://www.sevenhills.org/supports/health 3. MA Dept. of Mental Health Phone: 508-996-7900 Address: 888 Purchase St. #213 Website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-mental-health 4. High Point Treatment Center is an addiction treatment center with inpatient and outpatient services. They have a team of social workers, clinicians, psychologists, and psychiatrists to help those suffering from addiction and mental health issues. They also provide home-based counseling for children and adolescents with mental health issues. Locations: 44 Kilburn St. (508-979-1122, OP) 842 Purchase St. (508-992-1500, OP) 68 No. Front St. (508-994-0885, OP) 108 No. Front St. (774-628-1000, Women’s Addiction Treatment Center) Website: http://www.hptc.org 5. PAACA (Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction) is a substance abuse help center; has classes, self-help groups, detox referrals, help for families with an addicted loved one, transitional housing and can provide jobs. Also has a youth center to help improve quality of life with after-school programs, GED and job training, counselling/groups, and case management. Phone: Adult Services: 508-997-9051 Youth Services: 508-979-1580 Address: 360 Coggeshall St. Website: http://paaca.org 6. Health Care Resource Centers is an outpatient program for those addicted to alcohol and drugs (specializes in narcotic addiction). Provides medical treatment as well as individual, group, and family therapy. They provide individualized treatment, help set and achieve goals, and teach patients how to care for themselves. Phone: 508-979-1122 Address: 10 Kilburn St. Website: https://www.hcrcenters.com 7. New Chapters Sober House is a 27-bed recovery home for men (must be at least 18) with a history of substance addiction who may also have mental illnesses. Must provide referrals including proof of recent detox, or a release from an institution that can verify their substance abuse history. Phone: 774-202-4820 Address: 33 South Sixth St. Website: http://www.hptc.org/semcoa 8. Harmony House is a 26-bed recovery home for men (must be at least 21) who are struggling with substance addiction, including those who may suffer from chronic homelessness and want to transition back into community living. Provides group therapy, individual treatment, relapse prevention, health/nutritional education, medical/mental health referrals, and life skills training. Phone: 508-992-8948 Address: 234 Earle St. Website: http://www.hptc.org/semcoa 9. Monarch House is a 21-bed recovery home for women (must be at least 18) who have a history of substance abuse. They provide group counseling as well as individualized treatment plans, coordinations with parole, probation, DCF, education institutions, and medical/mental health agencies. Nutritional education and life skill training also available, as well as help putting together a discharge plan. Must provide referrals from outside agencies, including proof of recent detox or release from an institution where they have record of the substance abuse. Phone: 508-997-1438 Address: 252 County St. Website: http://www.hptc.org/semcoa 10. WRAP House is a 10-bed facility for women with a history of substance abuse and related issues. They work with social services, probation, parole, DCF, and medical/mental health and education institutions. Women must attend off-site support meetings during their stay. The staff will help place women in permanent housing upon completion. To get into the program, women must have already gone through at least 4-6 months of recovery and be able to cover the program fees. Phone: 508-997-7175 Address: 105 South St. Website: http://www.hptc.org/semcoa 11. Child and Family Services provides a variety of services for children with mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs, as well as those who have experienced trauma because of violence witnessed in their home, school, or community. Phone: 508-990-0894 Address: 3057 Acushnet Ave. https://www.nbmacan.com/work/covid19 monthly 0.5 2020-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9f40ed14dbff2e2619a938/1588554129443-QBA55EHUQ9Q2NY84T2Y1/engin-akyurt-OrRVlr61DuY-unsplash.jpg Services - COVID-19 - Where to go when pandemic arrives. You need to take all the necessary precautions and measures that the medical community is telling us to take. If you need help in taking these precautions, like finding a mask, we can help with that. If you are feeling ill, you need to consult your Doctor right away, or go to the hospital. Below is a list of places to go or consult after you have contacted your primary care physician, for other means of assistance non-health related. If you need help in getting the help you need, just click the “I need help button” at the bottom of the page. Below are organizations where you can begin to find help in the city of New Bedford. 1. United Way of Greater New Bedford - “Help United” response fund provides immediate help for families in need who have been impacted by COVID-19. Fill out an application online here. 2. YMCA offering emergency childcare for essential workers (must provide employee verification). Download forms here, fill them out, and bring them with you. Address: 25 South Water St. Phone: 508-997-0734 3. “Grab n’ Go” program by the New Bedford public schools giving children K-12 access to free breakfast and lunches. Open Tuesdays and Fridays 11:30 am-1pm (can get 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches at a time). Website: https://www.nbpsmeals.com 4. Pandemic EBT government program providing financial assistance for those with children who were receiving free/discounted meals at school. Phone: 800-645-8333 Website: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/pandemic-ebt-p-ebt 5. RAFT Program helping families who need assistance paying rent/mortgage due to the coronavirus. Must apply online here. https://www.nbmacan.com/work/homelessness monthly 0.5 2020-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9f40ed14dbff2e2619a938/1587902327447-SQ6MH70WEZ5QFIYLZW99/designecologist-M_ajTtNalSA-unsplash.jpg Services - Homelessness - There is a place for you. Whether you have been without housing for a while, or you have just recently found yourself unexpectedly without housing, there are lots of resources in our city that will provide you with an opportunity to get back on your feet. We understand that it feels overwhelming and impossible. We are here to help you. If you would like help trying to secure temporary housing, we will walk alongside of you as you begin to take the necessary steps, just click the button “I need help.” Below are organizations where you can begin to find help in the city of New Bedford. 1. NBHSPN homelessness network committed to eliminating homelessness in New Bedford. Helps people find affordable homes whether they are in situational or chronic homelessness. Website: https://www.nbhspn.com/ 2. Steppingstone Inc Women’s Program house for women and women with infants in New Bedford. Also helps women find housing and employment after exiting program. Phone: 508-984-4155 Address: 5 Dover St., Suite 201 Website: http://www.steppingstoneinc.org/new-bedford-women/ 3. Sister Rose’s House – Dry Men’s Homeless Shelter Phone: 508-997-3202 Address: 71 Division St Website: https://www.cssdioc.org/sr-rose-network/ 4. Luis E. Martinez Homeless Shelter Phone: 508-984-7514 Address: 101 Nye St. 5. Harbour House Family Shelter for people with children or expecting; have to go through DTA to be placed. Phone: 508-992-6027 Address: 713 Shawmut Ave. 6. Grace House Homeless Shelter Phone: 774-628-9743 (for intakes, call 1-800-466-3537) 7. New Bedford House of Hope place to sleep, food to eat, counseling/therapy available, substance abuse counseling/rehab Phone: 508-996-6814 Address:848 Mt. Pleasant St. Website: https://new-bedford-house-of-hope.business.site/ 8. Grace Episcopal Church “Laundry Love” program providing free laundry service for those who are homeless/in need. Last Monday of every month at EZ Clean Laundry (80 Summer St.) from 2-5 pm. Two wash/dry loads per person. Phone: 508-993-0547 ***Those who are homeless (no permanent address) who need an ID can get an affidavit from the RMV, bring it to a homeless shelter, and have them fill it out with them to show that they are staying somewhere. Food Needs 1. Mercy Meals and More offers free breakfast for those in need Phone: 508-997-5684 Address: 634 Purchase St. 2. DTA (Department of Transitional Assistance) Phone: 508-961-2000 Address: 160 Rodney French Blvd. Website: https://www.mass.gov/locations/dta-new-bedford-transitional-assistance-office-full-service-office 3. Mo Life Food Pantry is open 3 Wednesdays a month (call first) 10-12. 1x per month limit. Need photo ID and proof of income. Phone: 508-992-0122 Address: 725 Pleasant St. 4. Salvation Army – bread giveaway Monday-Friday 1-2:30 pm; food giveaway 2nd Thursday of month, photo ID required. Food pantry on 4th Thursday of month (must have annual registration) Phone: 508-997-6561 Address: 619 Purchase St. 5. Grace Episcopal Church has a food pantry (open Wednesdays and Fridays) and serves free breakfast every Sunday Phone: 508-993-0547 Address: 133 School St. 6. St. Anthony of Padua Parish has a food pantry Thursdays 11:30-1:30 Phone: 508-993-1691 Address: 1359 Acushnet Ave. 7. United Way of Greater New Bedford has a summer program to provide free, fresh produce to low-income families 8. American Red Cross (Boys/Girls Club) has a food pantry third Thursday of month (need photo ID, proof of income, rent receipts, proof of address). Phone: 617-274-5200 Address: 166 Jenney St. 9. Catholic Social Services Food Pantry is every Wednesday and Thursday 10-12. Only allowed 1x per 30 days. Need ID, proof of income, etc. masshealth card for children. Phone: 508-997-7337 Address: 238 Bonney St. 10. Debbie’s Kitchen Food Pantry is on Saturdays 10-12 (limit 1x per month). Need photo ID, food stamp ID, proof of income. Phone: 508-525-9010 Address: 95 Willow St. 11. PACE, Inc. offers a food pantry based on emergency needs. Monday – Friday 9-11 am, Tuesday – Friday 2-3 pm. need photo ID and insurance verification. Phone: 508-999-9920 Address: 166 William St. 12. Seven Hills Behavioral Health has a food pantry Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30-12 pm.; need photo ID and proof of income/address Phone: 508-996-0546 Address: 1173/1177 Acushnet Ave. 13. PAACA has a food pantry and recycled clothing center (Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm, 508-979-1737). Address: 360 Coggeshall St. 14. S.D.A. Portuguese Church Pantry is open 2nd Tuesday (3-5:30pm) and 2nd Wednesday (4:30-6). Phone: 508-993-5619 Address: 413 Rockdale Ave https://www.nbmacan.com/work/legal-help monthly 0.5 2020-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9f40ed14dbff2e2619a938/1588081427627-JSB7UYA90JG8RZ1LYWAK/christina-wocintechchat-com-p5_X4pYtFn4-unsplash.jpg Services - Legal Help - There is help for that. Sometimes we need a different kind of help. A help that has experience in dealing with those in places of authority. There is legal help for you in New Bedford. If you find yourself needing this type of help, we encourage you to begin looking for it at once. If you need help finding this type of help… we are here for you. Just click the “I need help” help button. Below are organizations where you can begin to find help in the city of New Bedford. 1. SouthCoast Fair Housing provides legal assistance for housing-related issues Phone: 774-473-9994 Address: 257 Union St. Website: http://southcoastfairhousing.org/contact/ 2. South Coastal Counties Legal Services is a non-profit law firm that assists low-income clients with civil court matters (domestic violence, custody, divorce, immigration, housing, etc.) Phone: 508-979-7150 Address: 21 So. 6th St. Website: http://www.sccls.org/contact.asp 3. Bristol County District Attorney’s Office is place you can call to prosecute your case if you are a victim of any kind. Phone: 508-997-6333 Address: NB District Court, 75 N. 6th St.) Website: http://bristolda.com 4. Victims’ Rights Law Center NB provides free legal aid for those who have been raped/sexually assaulted. They help victims restore their lives by ensuring that they are able to stay in school, keep their job, find safe housing, secure their immigration status, and receive victim compensation. Phone: 508-669-7020 Address: P.O. Box 3082, New Bedford, MA 02741 (No physical office in NB) Website: http://www.victimrights.org https://www.nbmacan.com/work/refugees-internationals monthly 0.5 2020-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9f40ed14dbff2e2619a938/1588599452862-5P15W6ST8C0UR5H4NRP8/jennifer-marquez-P59L7T3CgRM-unsplash.jpg Services - Refugees & Internationals - A familiar face in an unfamiliar place. Refugees and internationals come to the States seeking security, opportunity and home. Often, they enter the country unable to speak, read or understand the language. They come with tremendous dreams, but their needs leave them vulnerable to manipulation and abuse. If you are an international, there is help for you. We are here to help you find the assistance you need to rebuild your life. Below are organizations where you can begin to find help in the city of New Bedford. 1. Consulate of Portugal (closed on Wednesdays) Phone: 508-997-6151, 508-993-5741, & 508-992-1177 Address: 628 Pleasant St. Room 204 Website: http://www.consulateportugalnewbedford.org 2. Immigrants Assistance Center, Inc. Phone: 508-996-8113 Address: 58 Crapo St. #1 Website: https://immigrantsassistancecenter.org 3. CDEC Immigrant Support Network offers translation, legal assistance for immigration issues and workplace issues (discrimination, lack of pay, etc.), English lessons, other support Phone: 508-979-4684 Address: 1285 Acushnet Ave. Website: https://immigrantsassistancecenter.org 4. Catholic Social Services handles immigration related legal assistance; they have classes to help legal permanent residents become citizens Phone: 508-997-7337 Address: 238 Bonney St. Website: https://www.cssdioc.org/citizenship-services/ https://www.nbmacan.com/work/foster-care-adoption monthly 0.5 2020-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9f40ed14dbff2e2619a938/1588598781444-O05MNB2FTXB2DTYAGG0C/thiago-cerqueira-Wr3HGvx_RSM-unsplash.jpg Services - Foster Care & Adoption - All lives are precious. Every night in the United States, over 435,000 children and adolescents spend the night in the foster care system. In Massachusetts, there are approximately 10,500 children in foster care. These youth are not mere statistics in a category-each one of them is an individual person with a real name, face, personality, and future. So then, why are these children in foster care? In a recent public opinion survey, 45% of respondents believed children were in care due to juvenile delinquency. Such is not the case. Rather, at no fault of their own, they have been placed in state custody due to: Abuse – physical or sexual Abandonment Neglect Predictive neglect – based either on abuse/neglect suffered by siblings or documented substance use disorder of their birth parent/s Imagine…the pain, sorrow, fear, and uncertainty experienced by these children. In their adversity, these real youth need real hope and real love. The solution is not scientific, it’s relational. For the ones neglected, the ones forgotten, the ones in need, we must step up. The need for foster and adoptive families in North America has never been greater. You can help meet needs by providing meals or clothes or babysitting. If you’re interested in become a foster or adopted parent, we can connect you with others on the same journey and provide resources to help you get started. Below are the organizations that we work closest with and that you can contact to begin the journey. 1. NB Department of Children and Families - foster care/adoption, intercedes on behalf of children being neglected/not well taken care of, and domestic violence services. Phone 508-910-1000 Address: 651 Orchard St. #400. Website:https://www.mass.gov/locations/dcf-new-bedford-area-office 2. Safe Child Visitation Center (Seven Hills) provides a safe place where children and parents /family members can visit. This is especially helpful for parents who do not have a suitable home for their children to visit or are currently homeless/staying in a shelter. Can act as a neutral pick-up/drop-off point. Phone: 508-646-3521 Address: 1402 Pleasant St. 3. Massachusetts Mentor serves children/youth that face challenges including intellectual/developmental disabilities, emotional/behavioral challenges, and troubled families and/or crisis situations. They have a foster care program called “Treatment Foster Care” where they place these children in safe, caring homes when being in their biological home isn’t best for them. Each foster family/child receives support from trained staff. They also help find a permanent solution, whether that be reuniting with their families, adoption, or eventually living on their own. They also have a program called “Family Preservation Treatment” to help families who are at risk of their children being taken away. They teach them how to live and interact with one another positively so that they can stay together, involving the parents, children, siblings, and any extended family that are influential. Phone: 508-995-3251 Address: 12 Welby Rd. Suite 103 Website: https://www.ma-mentor.com 4. Child and Family Services 3 Locations: 3057 Acushnet Ave. (508-990-0894): provides a variety of services for children with mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs, as well as those who have experienced trauma because of violence witnessed in their home, school, or community. 543 North St. : Community Based Acute Treatment - 9-bed unit for children ages 4-17 experiencing emotional and behavioral crisis. They receive support and moderate supervision in a therapeutic environment along with individual/group therapy, psychiatric assessment, and family therapy and well as schooling five days a week. Used as an alternative to institutionalization, or as a bridge between an inpatient facility and a return to home. Emergency Services (Crisis Center) - provides 24/7 treatment for those who need emergency mental health counseling. There is always a mental health clinician and psychiatrist at the facility. Phone: 508-996-3154 Website: https://child-familyservices.org 5. Catholic Social Services provides an Adoption by Choice program: non-profit agency providing a wide range of adoption options and assistance for expectant parents, adopting parents, and those who have been adopted (domestic and international services). Phone: 508-674-4681 Address: 1600 Bay St. Fall River Website: http://www.adoption-by-choice.com/index.html https://www.nbmacan.com/work/unplannedpregnancy monthly 0.5 2020-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9f40ed14dbff2e2619a938/1587902162692-HQDYV5Q48O17K1YUT2IL/freestocks-xTedodxYTuQ-unsplash.jpg Services - Unplanned Pregnancy - It’s going to be okay. We’re here to help. You are not alone. If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, I’m sure there are a thousand different fears and questions running through your mind. This is normal. The first thing we want you to know is that you do not have to face those fears, or find answers to those questions on your own, by yourself. We want to help you. We are here. We care. If you would like a friend to walk through this with you, we want to be that person. We can help you process your options, drive you to appointments, and help you prepare for next steps. Please click the button below to begin a new friendship with another woman who wants to help you. Below are the organizations we work with and they are great places to look for help. 1. Birthright New Bedford Inc. pregnancy resource center Phone: 508-996-6744 Address: 651 Orchard St. Rm. 305 Website: https://birthright.org/newbedford/ 2. CareNet is a pregnancy resource center that serves women who find themselves unexpectedly pregnant. Phone: 401-270-2928 Address: 35 Greenwich St. Providence, RI Website: https://www.carenetri.com/ 3. Maternal Child Health Program (by New Bedford Community Health Center) - provides free home visits to expecting mothers. Help enrolling in MassHealth, WIC, and Healthy Start, HIV testing/counseling, assistance in reducing/stopping smoking, prenatal vitamins, dental referrals, breast feeding education and support, counseling, along with 6 weeks of postpartum care. Website: http://gnbchc.org/maternal-child-health/ 4. Southcoast Maternity Services is where you can start your pregnancy and birthing journey with a friendly team of professionals that is close by through Southcoast’s maternity services. Website: https://www.southcoast.org/services/maternity-services/ https://www.nbmacan.com/work/crisis-response monthly 0.5 2020-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9f40ed14dbff2e2619a938/1587775709498-QA5JMVWGUWOME7U779ER/daniel-tausis-loeqHoa1uWY-unsplash.jpg Services - Crisis Response - Where do we go? We are never ready for a crisis to hit. So what do you do when you’re in an emergency situation and have lost it all? Where can my family find temporary housing? Where can we find furniture? How do we go about rebuilding? If you need help recovering and rebuilding from a crisis, and someone to walk alongside of you as you take the necessary steps, please let us know. We are here. We care. Just click the “I need help” button. Below are organizations where you can begin to find help in the city of New Bedford. 1. Salvation Army participates in the “Good Neighbor Energy Fund”, a program that assists people in financial trouble pay their utility bills, and sometimes telephone bills. Phone: 508-997-6561 Address: 619 Purchase St. 2. PACE Fuel Assistance - LIHEAP Program helps eligible families pay their heating bills during the winter (or until the benefits are exhausted). Clients can also receive discounts on phone bills, electric bills, and gas and oil bills. Phone: 508-999-9920 Address: 261 Union St. Website: http://paceinfo.org/programs-2/fuel-assistance-program/ 3. New Bedford Crisis Center (Children and Family Services) 9-bed unit for children ages 4-17 experiencing emotional and behavioral crisis. They receive support and moderate supervision in a therapeutic environment along with individual/group therapy, psychiatric assessment, and family therapy and well as schooling five days a week. Used as an alternative to institutionalization, or as a bridge between an inpatient facility and a return to home. Emergency Services (Crisis Center) - provides 24/7 treatment for those who need emergency mental health counseling. There is always a mental health clinician and psychiatrist at the facility. Phone: 508-996-3154 Address: 543 North St. Website: https://child-familyservices.org/our-locations/ 4. FHR Anchor House variety of services including transitional employment, education assistance (help with financial aid and how to attend trade school, universities, and obtain a GED), assistance with social security/disability claims and registering for Medicaid. Phone: 508-984-4300 Address: 2277 Purchase St. Website: https://www.fhr.net/our-services/clubhouses/anchorhouse 5. Tenancy Preservation Program assists disabled people who are at risk for being evicted because of circumstances related to their disability. Phone: 508-944-9502 Website: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/tenancy-preservation-program 6. New Bedford Housing Authority help finding affordable housing through government assistance programs, as well as HUD rent vouchers to help those with trouble paying rent. Phone: 508-997-4800 Address: DeMello International Center 128 Union St., 4th Floor Website: http://newbedfordhousingauthority.org 7. PACE, Inc. variety of helpful services including a food bank, childhood educational/developmental services, healthcare assistance, housing services, GED preparation, and adult education. Phone 508-999-9920 Address: 166 William St. Website: http://paceinfo.org 8. Catholic Social Services provides assistance for various emergency needs: food, help paying rent, utilities, and other financial assistance, and can also act as an advocate between tenants and landlords, between clients and credit card companies, utility companies, etc. Will also help clients with future needs by helping them make a budget, find more affordable housing, and apply for government assistance. Phone: 508-997-7337 Address: 238 Bonney St. Website: https://www.cssdioc.org/emergency-solutions/ Food Needs 1. Mercy Meals and More offers free breakfast for those in need Phone: 508-997-5684 Address: 634 Purchase St. 2. DTA (Department of Transitional Assistance) Phone: 508-961-2000 Address: 160 Rodney French Blvd. Website: https://www.mass.gov/locations/dta-new-bedford-transitional-assistance-office-full-service-office 3. Mo Life Food Pantry is open 3 Wednesdays a month (call first) 10-12. 1x per month limit. Need photo ID and proof of income. Phone: 508-992-0122 Address: 725 Pleasant St. 4. Salvation Army – bread giveaway Monday-Friday 1-2:30 pm; food giveaway 2nd Thursday of month, photo ID required. Food pantry on 4th Thursday of month (must have annual registration) Phone: 508-997-6561 Address: 619 Purchase St. 5. Grace Episcopal Church has a food pantry (open Wednesdays and Fridays) and serves free breakfast every Sunday Phone: 508-993-0547 Address: 133 School St. 6. St. Anthony of Padua Parish has a food pantry Thursdays 11:30-1:30 Phone: 508-993-1691 Address: 1359 Acushnet Ave. 7. United Way of Greater New Bedford has a summer program to provide free, fresh produce to low-income families 8. American Red Cross (Boys/Girls Club) has a food pantry third Thursday of month (need photo ID, proof of income, rent receipts, proof of address). Phone: 617-274-5200 Address: 166 Jenney St. 9. Catholic Social Services Food Pantry is every Wednesday and Thursday 10-12. Only allowed 1x per 30 days. Need ID, proof of income, etc. masshealth card for children. Phone: 508-997-7337 Address: 238 Bonney St. 10. Debbie’s Kitchen Food Pantry is on Saturdays 10-12 (limit 1x per month). Need photo ID, food stamp ID, proof of income. Phone: 508-525-9010 Address: 95 Willow St. 11. PACE, Inc. offers a food pantry based on emergency needs. Monday – Friday 9-11 am, Tuesday – Friday 2-3 pm. need photo ID and insurance verification. Phone: 508-999-9920 Address: 166 William St. 12. Seven Hills Behavioral Health has a food pantry Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30-12 pm.; need photo ID and proof of income/address Phone: 508-996-0546 Address: 1173/1177 Acushnet Ave. 13. PAACA has a food pantry and recycled clothing center (Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm, 508-979-1737). Address: 360 Coggeshall St. 14. S.D.A. Portuguese Church Pantry is open 2nd Tuesday (3-5:30pm) and 2nd Wednesday (4:30-6). Phone: 508-993-5619 Address: 413 Rockdale Ave. https://www.nbmacan.com/work/basic-needs monthly 0.5 2020-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9f40ed14dbff2e2619a938/1587777908215-HMM43ZCIHCUFFBU7ORZW/marie-michele-bouchard-dUrjxbJsesw-unsplash.jpg Services - Basic Needs - Hi neighbor. How can I help? Some needs that we have are not big things, just things that we can’t seem to do ourselves and need help with. To the best of our ability we try to help, if we can. If you have a need, please let us know. We will try to help. If we can’t, we’ll let you know, and do our best to find you the help that you need. What type of things can we help with? Picking up a prescription, delivering groceries, and transportation to name a few. Do you need help with a basic need? https://www.nbmacan.com/work/human-trafficking monthly 0.5 2020-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9f40ed14dbff2e2619a938/1587905590762-F6P4C0SNLZJSTZLVEJBM/eye-for-ebony-_abbi054C6k-unsplash.jpg Services - Human Trafficking - To rescue and restore. Modern slavery is where one person controls another by exploiting a vulnerability. Human trafficking is where a person is forced into service against their will. The control can be physical, financial, or psychological. In the US there are 25 different types of human trafficking present. Victims are hidden in plain sight. If you are in a situation where another person has control of you and you are forced into service, you need to tell someone immediately. Don’t have anyone to tell? Tell us, click the “I need help” button below, and we will help you take the necessary steps. Your freedom is not an option. There is hope for a new life. Below are a list of organizations that are waiting to help you. 1. Catholic Social Services - Immigrant Victims Representation Project Phone: 508-997-7337 Address: 238 Bonney St. 2. National Human Trafficking Hotline Phone: 888-373-7888 text: 233733 https://www.nbmacan.com/work/healthcare monthly 0.5 2020-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9f40ed14dbff2e2619a938/1588601694518-61QYNTWM4IC73L3LBN5N/kelly-sikkema-DyabOTMZfNw-unsplash.jpg Services - Healthcare - Help for the hurting. There is medical care available for you in New Bedford. If you find yourself without medical insurance, or unable to financially pay for your medical needs, there is help to get the healing that you need. If you need help in finding where or how to get the care you need, we are here to help you, just click the “I need help” button. Below are organizations where you can begin to find help in the city of New Bedford. 1. New Bedford Health Department Phone: 508-991-6199 Address: 1213 Purchase St. Website: https://www.newbedford-ma.gov/health-department/ 2. Massachusetts Drug Card is a free card that gets you discounted prescription, available to all Mass residents Phone: 800-617-2645 Website: https://www.staterxplans.us/massachusetts.html 3. Mass211 is a free, confidential hotline that gives info on local health and human services Phone: dial 211 4. FamilyWize provides free cards for discounted prescriptions for those who are uninsured/prescriptions aren’t covered by insurance. Partners with United Way of Greater New Bedford. Phone: 508-994-9625 Address: 128 Union St., Suite 105 Website: https://unitedwayofgnb.org/familywize/ 5. Greater New Bedford Community Health Center will provide care regardless of insurance coverage and regardless of how much you are able to pay. Phone: 508-992-6553 Address: 874 Purchase St. Website: http://gnbchc.org 6. YWCA gives referrals for free medical screenings for those uninsured/insurance doesn’t cover. Free transportation /accompaniments to appointments, and offers health education. Widow’s program: support groups/activities, referrals to services that can assist them, financial literacy classes for women/girls, provides low-income housing for women (must be employed, volunteering, and/or in school full-time). Phone: 508-999-3255 Address: 20 S 6th St. Website: https://ywcasema.org https://www.nbmacan.com/work/veteran-assistance monthly 0.5 2020-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9f40ed14dbff2e2619a938/1588600199280-FEOYD78MUYVHB0LL8MOI/david-sinclair-Jrzz1tymfgc-unsplash.jpg Services - Veteran Assistance - Thank you for your service, now let us help you. Whether it is rehabilitation, healthcare, or housing needs… younger veteran or an older veteran, we want you to know that there is help in New Bedford for you. If you need help in finding these resources, transportation to appointments, or just a friend to help point you in the right direction, we are here for you, and we care. Below are organizations where you can begin to find help in the city of New Bedford. 1. Veteran Transition House helps veterans/their families who are homeless or at risk. Provides shelters and different services, focusing on helping fight substance abuse and learning new life skills. Phone: 508-992-5313 Address: Address: 344 County St. Website: https://www.vetshouse.org 2. New Bedford Veterans Services has support services for veterans including an emergency financial assistance program. Phone: 508-991-6184 Address: 181 Hillman St. Building #3 Website: https://www.newbedford-ma.gov/veterans/ 3. New Bedford VA Outpatient Clinic Phone: 508-994-0217 Address: 175 Elm St. Website: https://www.providence.va.gov/locations/New_Bedford_Community_Based_Outpatient_Clinic_CBOC.asp 4. New Bedford Vet Center Phone: 508-999-6920 Address: 73 Huttleton Ave. Unit 2, Fairhaven, MA Website: https://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5437 https://www.nbmacan.com/work/abuse monthly 0.5 2020-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9f40ed14dbff2e2619a938/1587739369979-J5CP8B95TV1KGF7OXFLG/dan-meyers-hluOJZjLVXc-unsplash.jpg Services - Abuse - Don’t give up. There is hope. The face of abuse looks different on every person. Abuse isn’t always seen by bruises. Domestic abuse is defined as an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading, and violent behaviour—including sexual violence, willful intimidation, or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one person against another. In the majority of cases, this is done by a partner or ex-partner, but can also be done by a family member or a caregiver/guardian. Domestic abuse can include, but is not limited to: Coercive control: which is a pattern of intimidation, degradation, isolation, and control with the use or threat of physical or sexual violence. Psychological and/or emotional abuse Physical or sexual abuse Financial or economic abuse Harassment and stalking Online or digital abuse If you are experiencing abuse we want you to know that there is hope. If you live within New Bedford, MA or the surrounding area, any of these organizations can help. If you need someone to help you find the help you need, please click the “I need help” button below. Below are organizations where you can begin to find help in the city of New Bedford. 1. The Women’s Center helps domestic violence, sexual assault, childhood trauma victims. Can offer housing/safe place to stay, 24-hour emergency hotline, legal/medical advocacy, support groups/counselling, preventative education (Spanish/Portuguese speaking) Phone: 508-996-3343 & 508-999-6636 (emergency hotline) Address: 405 County St. Website: www.thewomenscentersc.com 2. Women’s Center (Fall River Location) Phone: 508-672-1222 Address: 209 Bedford St., Fall River 3. NBPD Domestic Violence Unit helps victims of domestic/sexual violence and stalking. Will help obtain restraining/harassment orders, even emergency restraining orders 24/7. Phone: 508-991-6300 ext: 308 4. Children’s Advocacy Center helps children who are victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, etc. Connects them to mental health services, shelters/crisis centers, and assists them with legal needs. Phone: 508-674-6111 Address: 58 Arch St., Fall River Website: http://cacofbc.org 5. SAFEPLAN @ New Bedford District Court trained advocates to help victims of domestic violence by providing in-court advocacy and support services. Phone: 508-999-7000 (ask for civil clerk’s office and then safeplan) Website: https://www.mass.gov/locations/new-bedford-district-court 6. High Point Treatment Center’s Batterer Intervention Program is an educational program for both the victim and the abuser. They learn about cultural influences on violence, different forms of abusive behavior, and the impact on the loved ones they abuse, then teaches them non-violent and respectful behaviors (class also available in Spanish). Phone: 774-628-1091 7. New Bedford Crisis Center Phone: 508-996-3154 Address: North St. Child and Family Services Locations: 1061 Pleasant St. (508-996-8572) 543 North St. (508-984-5566), 3057 Acushnet Ave. (508-984-4300, 508-742-1040)