Unemployment resources: Massachusetts Unemployment Website
Health insurance resource: The Massachusetts Health Connector
Food resources: The Worcester County Food Bank
It is important to continue to care for your physical and mental wellbeing at this time. If you are ill or injured, please call your doctor. Many healthcare providers are offering telehealth which is covered through most insurance. Even if you need to go in person to the doctor’s office, urgent care, or the hospital, please know that healthcare professionals are doing all they can to ensure your safety. It is important that you continue to receive the medical care you need.
Mental health resources: Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Includes 24 hour informational and referral hotline.
Substance addiction counseling resources: Worcester area AA information
Quick links including: virtual meetings, web app, 24 hour helpline: Worcester area AA Intergroup
Home page: New England Region of Narcotics Anonymous
Central Massachusetts area meetings
Resources if you are experiencing domestic or sexual abuse:
SafeLink a 24/7 statewide hotline 1-877-785-2020
National Domestic Violence Hotline for assistance and safety planning at 1-800-799-7233.
If you are unable to speak safely, you can visit the hotline.org for online chat or text LOVEIS to 22522.
Resources for suicide prevention: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline