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Pet Resources

Pet Resources   Veterinary Clinics and Pet Health Care Merwin Clinic in Allston – Free office visits and outpatient veterinary services. These can include routine physical exams and recommendations for how people can best care … Read full article

Mental Health

Mental Health General Mental Health Support Call 988 – 988 is the new nationwide three-digit number now available for suicide and mental health crisis, available to everyone in the U.S. Compassionate, accessible care and support … Read full article

Medical/Health

Medical/Health Free/Low Cost Health Care and Financial Aid MetroWest Free Medical Program – Free health clinic for uninsured or underinsured. Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund (CICRF) – Financial relief for large medical and related … Read full article

LGBTQIA+

LGBTQIA+ General Support Sudbury PRIDE – Sudbury based non profit. Their mission is to foster relationships among LGBTQIA+ residents and allies for support and connection and to celebrate inclusion.  GLAAD LGBTQ Resource List – Includes … Read full article

Legal Help

Legal Help Legal Help for Seniors List of Legal Services for Seniors and Others Senior Legal Helpline – Volunteer Lawyers Project of Boston provides free legal information and referral services to Massachusetts residents who are … Read full article

Immigrant & Refugee Resources

Immigrant & Refugee Resources Legal Resources New Immigrant Enforcement Guidelines Effective 11/29/21 Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman – Assists individuals and employers in resolving difficulties they are experiencing with U.S. Citizenship and … Read full article

Hygiene and Cleaning Products

Hygiene & Cleaning Products Elizabeth’s CARE Pantry – Provides personal care, household, and cleaning supplies. To order via their Google Doc, click here. Pick up and delivery available. They carry sensitive skin products, textured haircare … Read full article

Housing

Housing General Resources  SMOC Housing Resources – Housing assistance options for families, individuals, people with AIDS, home modification loans, and rental assistance, as well as shelter options.  Housing Consumer Education Center (HCEC) at SMOC– Information … Read full article

Hoarding

Hoarding Clear Path Hoarding Services – Education, peer support, groups, and sorting and discarding services for people struggling with hoarding and those who work with them. IOCDF Hoarding Resources – Information on hoarding disorder, treatment, … Read full article

Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy Metro Community Development Corporation (MCDC) Financial Fitness – Helps low income and low asset families become more self-sufficient through financial coaching & education. Click here to see a flyer for their coaching program.  … Read full article

Childcare and Camps

Childcare and Camps Childcare Resources List of Early Childhood Education & Care Locations 2024 – Organized by geographic area, this document provides an extensive list of childcare resources for daycare centers, in-home daycare, as well … Read full article

Preparing for College

Preparing for College Applying & Transitioning to College Let’s Get Ready – Offers a 9-week college preparation program in Worcester and Downtown Boston for students who received free or reduced lunch in high school or … Read full article

Education & Employment

Education & Employment Free GED (General Education Dev.) and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Classes and Tutoring: Literacy Unlimited at Framingham Public Library – Offers 1:1 GED tutoring and individualized tutoring to help … Read full article

Financial Help

Financial Help Financial Help for Women Who Are Seniors Reach out our office at socialworker@sudbury.ma.us to hear more about financial resources for single, widowed or divorced women over 65.  Financial Help for Children & Families … Read full article

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) – Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Find information on eating disorders, treatment, screening tools, free and low-cost support, and more. Contact the NEDA … Read full article

Disability Resources

Disability Resources MetroWest Center for Independent Living Disability Services – Information for those with disabilities, including information on housing, advocacy, health, travel, animals, and much more. Disability Advocacy – Information about how to get involved … Read full article

Diapers

Diapers Free Diaper Resources St Elizabeth’s CARE Pantry: Hygiene & Cleaning Supply Request Form – Diapers and wipes are one of the many hygiene products included in this information & checklist request form. Can be … Read full article

Dental

Dental Free and Low-Cost Dental Clinics Annual Free Dental Clinic (October 5 and 6, 2024) – This website for the RI Mission of Mercy provides time, place, & description of services available at annual free … Read full article

Addressing Inequity

Addressing Inequity Racial Equity Having Difficult Conversations Tips for Responding to Everyday Bigotry – A guide for having conversations about bigotry with family, friends, neighbors, at work, at school, and in public Resources for Conversations … Read full article

Seniors and Adults with Care Needs

Seniors and Adults with Care Needs  General Support Springwell – Services for elders including assisted living advocacy, mental health support, housing options, one-on-one support for caregivers, in-home care, LGBTQ+ support, financial support, protective services, and … Read full article

Substance Use

Substance Use NOTE: Most substance abuse treatment requires the individual to be ready to engage in treatment. Often times, when individuals are ready to seek services, there may only be a small window of time … Read full article

Support Groups

Support Groups Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s Association – Support groups, educational resources, clinical trials, and political advocacy for people with Alzheimer’s/dementia and their caregivers. Local Senior Centers often offer support groups for people with dementia and their … Read full article

Vaping/Smoking

Vaping/Smoking Educational and Treatment Resources Center for Disease Control and Prevention – Information on associated risks. Smoke Free Teen – A resource for teens who desire to abstain from smoking/vaping. Smoke Free – A resource … Read full article

Transportation

Transportation General Subsidized Transportation Sudbury Subsidized Transportation Options – Information and a chart of subsidized transportation in Sudbury, including cost, eligibility and how to apply. Dial A Ride Transportation for Sudbury, Marlborough, Wayland, etc.   -MWRTA … Read full article

Veterans

Veterans   General Support Sudbury Veterans’ Agent – Town of Sudbury office provides assistance in acquiring benefits through Federal and State Programs provided to Veterans, Active-Duty Personnel and Families, including financial, education, housing, medical, burial, … Read full article

Youth & Families

Youth & Families Support for Youth Birthday Project – apply for free birthday items for children age 1-12 (must be requested 30 days before birthday) Free and Reduced School Lunch Application   Support for Young … Read full article