Meet the Town Social Work Team

Bethany HadvabMeet the Town Social Work Team (socialworker@sudbury.ma.us):

Bethany Hadvab, Town Social Worker (pictured): 978-440-5476; hadvabb@sudbury.ma.us

Mitch Sanborn, Part Time Senior Outreach Worker: 978-639-3333; SanbornM@sudbury.ma.us

Colleen Bernard, MSW Intern until through April 2023: 978-440-5476; BernardC@sudbury.ma.us

Krissy Crean, MSW Intern through April 2023: 978-440-5476; CreanK@sudbury.ma.us

Mary Ann Hancock, MSW Intern through June 2023, 978-440-5476; HancockM@sudbury.ma.us

Mariah Peebles, MSW Intern through April 2023, 978-440-5476; PeeblesM@sudbury.ma.us

Rebecca Wallenstein, MSW Intern rhrough April 2023, 978-440-5476; WallensteinR@sudbury.ma.us

Our office is located in the DPW Building at 275 Old Lancaster Road. Please be aware that emails sent to this address are not confidential and are a part of town record. Office hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30a-4p, Tuesday 8:30a-7p, and Friday 8:30a-12:30p.  Senior Outreach Worker and Intern hours vary. It is suggested that you call or email in advance if you’d like to set up a meeting in person. 

The social work department offers a wide variety of services. The list below is a broad overview, but is not comprehensive. Please feel free to call if you have any concerns, unmet needs, or a desire to volunteer or make donations.

Some Social Work Services Provided:

  • Referrals to services related to mental health, medical, parenting, housing, financial and basic needs
  • Providing applications and referrals for support filling out applications for services such as: food stamps, social security disability, fuel assistance, DMH (Department of Mental Health), Mass Health, etc.
  • Accepting and reviewing applications for the HOPE Sudbury fund
  • Providing information on area resources and services for the elderly, individuals with disabilities, children and families, low-income individuals, and those with a variety of other specialized needs
  • Connecting residents with volunteer and donation opportunties
  • Collaborating with community groups to address community needs and concerns, and to strengthen community connections