News & Updates
- Governor Highlights "Aging Agenda" with Experts, Providers and Seniors
- Measures to Lower Health Care Costs Pushed During Hearings
- Natural Disasters and Severe Weather
- New Public Health Training Tool to Help Eliminate Disparities Introduced
- 500th Narcan Pilot Overdose Reversal Announced
- Haitian-American Community Receives $550,000 in Federal Funding
March is Social Work Month
Every day social workers have a significant impact on the lives of the children they support and the families they strengthen. This year’s Social Work Month celebration showcases the expertise and dedication of professional social workers who help to improve community life. |
SAVE Team Celebrates Second Anniversary
Since its inception in February 2008, the SAVE team has reached out to more than 13,000 veterans and family members. Learn more about the SAVE Team >> Learn more about the Mass. Department of Veterans’ Services >> |
Key Resources
- MassHealth (Medicaid) 800-841-2900
- Health Insurance Connector
- Office of the Child Advocate
- Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-922-2275 (V/TDD)
- Child-At-Risk Hotline Report Abuse or Neglect
800-792-5200 - Baby Safe Haven Hotline 866-814-SAFE (7233)
- Transitional Assistance Fraud Hotline 800-FRAUD-99 (800-372-8399)
- Request Emergency Interpreter 800-249-9949 (V/TTY)
- Disabled Persons Protection Commission Hotline 800-426-9009
- Safelink: Domestic Violence Hotline 877-785-2020
877-521-2601 (TTY)






Social workers at the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) are on the frontlines when it comes to responding to human needs such as homelessness, poverty, family break-up, mental illness, physical and mental disability, alcohol and substance abuse, domestic violence and much more. DCF social workers ensure the safety of children in a manner that holds the best hope of nurturing a sustained, resilient network of relationships to support the child's growth and development into adulthood.
The Department of Veterans’ Services Statewide Advocacy for Veterans' Empowerment (SAVE) Program recently celebrated its second anniversary, helping veterans and their families obtain the benefits they have earned due to institutional or personal barriers. SAVE acts as a liaison between veterans and their families and the various agencies within the federal and state governments. The program's primary mission is the prevention of suicide and mental health distress, through the identification of issues facing veterans when they return from service. The SAVE Program also proactively provides veterans with access to benefits and services that may address these issues and result in positive transitions back to civilian life.

