community resources

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Sometimes we all need a little help. As neighbors, we want to share any resources and information with those in need of community services. Below is a list of resources that we will continually update to meet the needs of our constantly changing times. Please feel free to share with friends, family, and neighbors, or reach out to info@communityartcenter.org if you have something to add:

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Government resources

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• Stay Updated on Massachusetts State Gov!​

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• Get updates of when the City of Cambridge will fully re-open to its residents!​

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• Confused about masks? Here is what the City of Cambridge recommends.​

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• See where you can get vaccinated in Cambridge!

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• Read about how you can get a free COVID test, starting July 1st!

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food accesS

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• Meals On Wheels: 

Meals on Wheels is a nationwide program that provides older Americans with nutritious meals and safety checks at little to no cost. To bring more attention to this popular meal program, we have created this resource.

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• Boston Eats Sites​

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• Cambridge In Motion Food Resources Guide:

Cambridge In Motion has created a guide, listing all food pantry locations. Also listed are locations providing free community meals. See more details for locations here.

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• Cambridge Farmer's Markets is a great option for fresh and affordable food:

SNAP-Match: Central Square Farmer's Market participates in SNAP-Matching which means your $15 in SNAP benefits (government food assistance program) becomes $30 in fresh fruits and vegetables! It is an amazing program that maximizes the fresh produce available to those using the SNAP system.

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Community Aid Requests

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• Cambridge Mutual Aid Network Website

 

• Request from or Offer Help to Neighbors by clicking here!

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• Project Bread Hotline: 1-800-645-8333

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• Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services offer Nutrition and Meal resources to youth and seniors!

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Internet Access

 

• https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19

 

 

General Health Resources

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• Get your CVS prescriptions delivered!

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• https://rehabs.org/centers/massachusetts/cambridge/

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Mental Health Support

 

• https://www.crisistextline.org/

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• Headspace App Free for the unemployed, K-12 educators and healthcare workers: Discover meditation and mindfulness tools to help you feel less stressed, more resilient, and kinder to yourself.

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• Parents Helping Parents Hotline: 800-632-8188 

      Learn more about Parents Helping Parents!

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• For Seniors and Adults with Disabilities:

  • The Friendship Line (24 hours): 800-971-0016 - Learn more about the Friendship Line!​

  • Find an affordable therapist near you!​

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• BestColleges.com curated a mental health resource for first-generation students

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Financial & Legal Assistance

 

Filing for unemployment through Mass.Gov:

• To apply for unemployment, click here.

• For a video on how to apply with step-by-step instructions, click here.

• Over the phone, call 1-617-626-6800 or 1-877-626-6800.

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Career & Networking

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MIT Job Connector Resources

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For Survivors/ Those Experiencing Domestic Violence

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• The Cambridge Women's Center is a community organization that provides a supportive community space for all women, and it is remaining open for the time being as a safe space for those who do not have a place to go. They also have a number of hotlines and online resources.

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• Counseling, Legal Advocacy, and Case Management: "We encourage survivors who are looking to begin services to submit a request online or by phone at 617-492-8306, and our service access team will explore your individual needs with you."

 

• Hotline: "Running as usual! You can still reach our hotline for support by phone 24-7 at 800-841-8371 and online 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. at barcc.org/chat."

 

• Medical Advocacy: "You can contact our hotline, visit surviverape.org for more information, and reach out to the Forensic Information Line at 866-463-3799 (Mondays 3:00–5:00 p.m. and Thursdays 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon; if you leave a message, they will call you back within two business days."