Services - Greater Worcester, MA
ABBY’S HOUSE
Vision: Abby’s House, https://abbyshouse.org/ empowers the women we serve to lead self-directed lives filled with dignity and hope.
Mission: To provide shelter and affordable housing, as well as advocacy and support services, to homeless, battered, and low-income women, with or without children.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - MA
If you believe a child is being abused or neglected, call the MA Child Abuse Emergency Line: 1-800-792-5200
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) works in partnership with families and communities to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. DCF also supports young adults ages 18-22 who are transitioning out of DCF care and into independent living. In many cases, DCF is able to provide services to families to help them keep their children safe at home. When it is necessary, DCF provides foster care or finds permanent families for children though kinship care, guardianship, or adoption.
Who DCF Serves: Anyone who is looking for services for their child or family can contact their local DCF area office for help
GIRLS INC
The network of local Girls Inc, https://girlsinc.org/ nonprofit organizations serves girls ages 6-18 at more than 1,500 sites in 350 cities across the United States and Canada. Our evidence-based programming is delivered by trained professionals who focus on the development of the whole girl, supporting, mentoring, and guiding girls in an affirming, pro-girl environment. Here, girls learn to value their whole selves, discover and develop their inherent strengths, and receive the support they need to navigate the challenges they face.
LUK INC
Vision: We partner to create communities where all people are safe, healthy, and resilient.
Mission: To challenge and inspire youth, adults, and families to realize their unique potential through community-based prevention, intervention, education, and support services.
NIPMUC NATION
The official site of the Tribal Government and Citizens of Nipmuc Nation, https://www.nipmucnation.org/ With nearly 600 members, we can continue to be one of New England's most historic and largest native communities. The Hassanamisco Reservation in Grafton Massachusetts is our ancestral home and we are a "state-acknowledged" tribe.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
Planned Parenthood, https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ is a trusted health care provider, an informed educator, a passionate advocate, and a global partner helping similar organizations around the world. Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide.
YWCA CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
CHAT hours are available 24 hours a day. Otherwise please call the Hotline at 1-508-755-9030.
Offers legal advocacy, court accompaniment, basic needs, support groups, counseling, shelter, housing support, transportation and much more.