Catalog of Health and Human Services
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Basic Needs
Advocacy and Legal Services
- Refugees and Asylees
- Service Organizations and Advocates for Elders
- Department of Children and Families Ombudsman
- Disability Community Advocacy
- Privacy and Security Information
Financial Assistance
- Applying for Public Assistance
- Basic Banking for Massachusetts
- Department of Revenue – Child Support Enforcement Unit
- Emergency Shelter
- Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled, and Children (EAEDC)
- Food and Nutrition Services
- Program Eligibility Charts and Tables
- Public Benefits for People with Disabilities
- Reporting Fraud
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)
- Tax Assistance – Earned Income Credit (EITC/EIC)
- Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC)
Food & Nutrition
- Food Banks - The Project Bread Food Source Hotline
- SNAP Benefits
- Breastfeeding Initiative
- Growth and Nutrition Program
- Meals and Nutrition Assistance for Elders
- School Breakfast and School Lunch Programs
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
Housing and Shelter
- Energy and Utility Assistance
- Home Modification Loan Program
- Legal Remedies for Tenants of Residential Housing
- Mass Access
- Public and Subsidized Housing and Emergency Shelter
- Statewide Homeless Operations Research Environment (SHORE)
- Storm Fact Sheet
- Support Services for Homeless Families
- Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation (UFFI)
Transportation
Vital Records
- Obtaining Certified Copies of Vital Records
- Access Policy for Massachusetts Vital Records
- Amendments, Corrections, and Delayed Records
- Fees for Vital Record Services
- Data and Publications
- Genealogical Research
- Preparing Vital Records
Essential Services
Virtual Gateway's Self Service Options for Massachusetts Residents
- Catalog of Services
- Screening Tool
- SNAP Application
- My Account Page
- Create a Virtual Gateway Account
- Log in to the Virtual Gateway
Family Services
Adoption
- About Our Children
- Overview of Adoption Services
- Adoption FAQs
- Adopting
- Our Adoptive Families
- DCF Success Stories
- Becoming an Adoptive Parent
- Foster Care and Adoption Informational Meetings
- Subsidies
- Guide for Foster Parents and Adoptive Parents
- Support and Guidance for Adoptive Parents
- Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)
- Licensed Adoption Centers, Adoptee Rights
- Related Links
- Email Us about Foster Care or Adoption
Caregiver Support Program
Child Care and Support
- FAQs - Budget Impact on Child Care Financial Assistance
- Child Care Assistance for Current or Former Recipients of TAFDC
- Early Intervention
- Department of Revenue – Child Support Enforcement Unit
- Interagency Restraint and Seclusion Prevention Initiative
Child Welfare
Family and Community Health
Family Planning
Foster Care
- About Our Children
- Foster Care Overview
- Foster Care FAQs
- Being a Foster Parent
- Becoming a Foster Parent
- DCF Success Stories
- Foster Care for Infants
- Foster Care/Adoption Informational Meetings
- Foster Child Bill of Rights
- Resources for Current and Prospective Foster Parents
- Short Term Foster Care
- Foster Care Publications
- Volunteer Case Review
- Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)
- Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
- Email Us about Foster Care or Adoption
Integrated Casework Practice Model (ICPM)
Refugees and Asylees
Services for Youth
- Adolescent Health and Youth Development
- Adolescent Services
- Communication Pre Trial Detention
- Juvenile Justice Services
- Residential Programs
- Services for Youth with Disabilities
Violence, Abuse or Neglect
- Bullying Prevention Resources
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Domestic Violence
- Elderly Abuse or Exploitation
- Offender Services
- Services for Victims of Juvenile Crime
- Sexual Violence
- Youth Violence Prevention and Services
Prevention and Wellness
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
Chronic Disease and Health Promotion
- About the Division of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- Built Environment
- Chronic Disease
- Programs for Healthy Aging
- Health Disparities
- Health Promotion
- Quick Facts
- Resources and Related Links
Disease Prevention
- Asthma Prevention and Control
- Cancer Prevention and Control
- Communicable Diseases
- Diabetes Prevention and Control
- Folic Acid Campaign
- Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
- Immunization
- Oral Health
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment
Family Planning
Health and Disability
Health Promotion
Healthy Aging
Healthy Living
- About Mass in Motion
- Mass in Motion em Português!
- Mass in Motion no Português
- At Home
- At Work
- In Your Community
- Eat Better
- Move More
- Buena salud: ¡es la movida!
- Boa Saúde. Entre Nessa Jogada.
Healthy Relationships and Sexuality
- Abstinence Education
- Family Planning
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Teen Pregnancy Prevention
- Violence Prevention
Injury Prevention
- About Injury Prevention
- Injury Data Resources
- Home Safety for Infants and Young Children
- Injury Prevention for Older Adults
- Falls
- Emergency Care for Injured Children
- Poison Prevention
- Residential Fire Injury Prevention
- Sports and Recreation
- Suicide Prevention
- Surveillance to Optimize Prevention of Injury Project
- Transportation Safety
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Water Safety
- Weapon Safety
- Workplace Health and Safety
MassHealth Wellness - MassHealthy
Nutrition and Physical Activity
Violence Prevention and Intervention
Physical Health and Treatment
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance
Diseases & Conditions
- Addictions
- Birth Defects Research and Prevention
- Cancer and Benign Brain Tumors
- HIV/AIDS
- Hospital Maternity Information
- Organ Transplant
- Risk Factors
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment
Emergency Services
Family and Community Health
Healthcare Facilities
- Family Planning Agencies
- Hospitals
- Community Health Center, Hospital-Licensed Health Center, and Acute Care Hospital Locations
- Nursing Homes
- Pediatric Palliative Care Programs
- Primary Stroke Services (PSS) Hospitals
- Public Health Hospitals
- Rape Crisis Centers
- Regional Health Offices
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Designated Sites
Long-Term Care
- Programs for Seniors
- Long Term Care Ombudsman
- Long-Term Care - Department of Mental Health
- Intellectual Disability
- Long-Term Care - Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
- Long-Term Care - Soldiers' Homes for Veterans
- Nursing Home Consumer Info
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program
School Health
Quality and Cost
- Health Care Quality and Cost -- Home
- Data and Statistics
- Understanding the DHCFP Reports
- Definitions and Methodologies
- Hospital Comments
- View Historical Data
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance
Hoarding
- Overview
- What is Hoarding?
- Risks Caused by Hoarding
- When Hoarding Changes from a Personal to a Public Problem
- Help for People who Hoard
Mental Health
- Brochures On Mental Health Topics
- Clinical Guidelines and Medication Information Manuals
- Community Based Flexible Supports
- Community First
- Complaint Form
- Department of Mental Health Cultural Competence
- Determining Eligibility for Mental Health Services
- DMH Citizen Advisory Boards
- DMH Voter Rights
- Forensic Services
- Healthy Changes
- Human Rights Handbook
- Mental Health Services Overview
- New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
- Privacy Information for the Department of Mental Health
- Service Application Forms and Appeal Guidelines
- State Mental Health Plan 2009-2011
- The Joint Commission
School Health
Substance Abuse
- Consumer Advisory Board
- MassHealth Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Services
- Poison Prevention
- Bureau of Substance Abuse Services
Suicide Prevention
Community Health and Safety
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance
- BRFSS Statewide Reports and Presentations
- City Reports
- Community Health Network Area (CHNA) Reports
- Topical Reports and Publications
- Methodology
- Surveys
Drug Safety
- Consumer Medication Safety Tips
- Drug Control Program
- Poison Prevention
- Public Health Advisories
- Question 2: An Act Establishing a Sensible State Marihuana Policy
- Tobacco Control Program
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Agents, Diseases and Other Threats
- Frequently Asked Questions - Emergency Planning
- Personal/Family Plans
- Behavioral Health
- Biosecurity
- Populations with Special Needs
Environmental Health
- Recreational Camp Information for Parents
- Environmental Exposure Topics
- Environmental Public Health Tracking
- Environmental Health Investigations
- Environmental Hazards Resource
- Teachers Resources
- Environmental Health Outreach and Education Materials Order Form
Family and Community Health
- Pregnancy and Newborn
- Early Childhood
- Children and Youth with Special Health Needs
- Adolescent Health and Youth Development
- Women's Health
- Men's Health
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health
- Older Adults
- Support Services for Homeless Families
- Improving the Health of All Mothers and Children
- Comfort Care - Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order Verification Program
Food Safety
Injury Prevention
Patient Safety
- Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety and Medical Error Reduction
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Obstetrics - Expert Panel
- Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention Expert Panel
- Patient Safety Awards
- Conferences
- Consumer Information
- Long-Term Care Medication Error Reduction
- Serious Reportable Events
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Patient Safety Online Resources
Population Health Statistics
- Birth Data
- Death Data
- Healthy People 2010 Leading Health Indicators
- Population Information
- Population Methods
- Race and Ethnicity Reports
- Regional Health Status Indicators Report
- Smoking Reports
- Women's Health
School Health
Violence Prevention and Intervention
Workplace Health and Safety
- Occupational Health Information and Services in Massachusetts
- Fatal Work-related Injuries
- Work-related Injuries to Workers Under Age 18
- Health and Safety of Immigrant and Minority Workers
- Work-related Asthma
- Needlesticks and Other Sharps Injuries
- Work-related Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Work-related Lead Poisoning
- Work-related Burns and Carbon Monoxide Poisonings
- Occupational Cancer
- Workers' Compensation Information Booklet
- Laws and Regulations
- Related Links
- Contact Us
Insurance (including MassHealth)
Information for Members - Children's Behavior Health Initiative
Apply for MassHealth Coverage
- Application Information Overview
- Applicants Under Age 65 and Families
- Applicants Aged 65 and Older Living at Home
- Applicants of Any Age Who Need Long-Term-Care Services
- Applications and Member Forms
- Citizenship Documentation Requirements
Contacting MassHealth
MassHealth Coverage Types
- MassHealth Benefits Introduction
- Applicants and Members Under Age 65 and Families
- Applicants and Members Aged 65 and Older Living at Home
- Applicants and Members of Any Age Who Need Long-Term-Care Services
MassHealth Information for Members
- Choosing a Health Plan and a Doctor
- New MassHealth Dental Program
- Keeping your MassHealth Membership Up to Date
- Dental Benefits and Choosing a Dentist
- The MassHealth Card
- Covered Services
- Coverage Updates
- Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
- Member Eligibility Regulations
- Transitioning Off of MassHealth
- Applications and Member Forms
- MassHealth Tobacco Cessation Benefits
- MassHealth Wellness
- PCA Quality Home Care Workforce Council
MassHealth Privacy Information (HIPAA)
Additional Insurance and Assistance Programs
- Children's Medical Security Plan
- Healthy Start
- Insurance Partnership
- Medical Security Plan
- Prescription Drugs
- Special Kids/Special Care Pilot Program
- Health Safety Net
- Information about Commonwealth Care for Members and Providers
- Student Health Insurance
Health Insurance Connector
Managed Care Protections and Grievances
- History of the Office of Patient Protection
- Patient's Rights Law
- Internal Grievances and Appeals
- External Review Process
- Frequently Asked Questions (Also Available in Foreign Languages)
- Managed Care Consumer Guide
- Statutes and Regulations
- Bulletins and Memoranda
- Statistics and Reports
Resources for Health Care and Insurance
Worker's Compensation
Disability Services
Services by Type of Disability
- Blind Services
- Deaf, Late-Deafened, and Hard of Hearing
- Head Injury
- Intellectual Disability
- Learning Disability
- Mental Health
Abuse and Neglect Prevention of Individuals with Disabilities
- Reporting Abuse and Neglect of Individuals with Disabilities
- Protective Services Program
- Disabled Persons Protection Commission
- Protect, Report, Preserve: Abuse Against Persons with Disabilities
Assistive and Rehabilitative Technology
- MassMATCH Assistive Technology Website
- Assistive Technology Program
- Assistive Technology Forum
- Assistive Technology and Hearing Ear Dogs for Individuals with Deafness or Hearing Loss
- Assistive Technology Loan Program
- Complex Healthcare Needs in School
- GetATStuff.com
Disability Access Symbols
Disability Accommodation Contacts 
Disability Community Advocacy
- Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Ombudsman
- Consumers' Rights and the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Appeal Process
- Massachusetts Office of Dispute Resolution
- Informed Choice Initiative
- Your Housing Rights
- Consumer Involvement
- Consumer Assistance & Program Support (CAPS)
- Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Coordination
- Massachusetts State Rehabilitation Council
- Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council
Disability Determination Services (DDS)
- Who We Are
- Eligibility for SSI and SSDI
- How Applications are Processed
- Key Program Contacts
- Evidence Required by DDS for Case Determination
- Find the Nearest Social Security Administration (SSA) Office
Housing
- Your Housing Rights
- Massachusetts Accessible Housing Registry (MassAccess)
- Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP)
- Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Housing Survey
- Citizen Housing and Planning Association's (CHAPA)
In-home and Community Living Supports
- Adult Supported Living (ASL) Program
- Assisted Living for Elders
- Community First
- Home Care
- Independent Living Programs and Services
- Residential Support for Individuals with Head Injuries
- Turning 22 Independent Living Program
Long-Term Care
Providing Accessible Events
School Health
Training and Education Services
Transportation
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services Overview
- Overview of the Vocational Rehabilitation Process
- Available Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services
- Rehabilitation Technology
- Informed Choices
- Consumer Handbook for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services
- Job Search Websites
- Statewide Employment Services (SES)
- Vocational Guidance
- Vocational Rehabilitation Facts and Figures
Employment, Training and Education
Careers in Health and Human Services
- Overview of EOHHS Career Opportunities
- State Benefits & Policies
- Current Opportunities in EOHHS
- Retirement Information
- Diversity and Equal Opportunity Statement
Communicating Effectively with Deaf, Late Deafened and Hard of Hearing People
Education
Job Assistance
Refugee Employment Services
Primary Care Office
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Multicultural & Specific Populations
Children and Youth with Special Health Needs
Culturally Deaf
Department of Mental Health Cultural Competence
Elders
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
Intellectual Disability and Diversity
Population Health Statistics
Refugees and Asylees
- New Americans Agenda
- ORI Providers
- Citizenship for New Americans Program
- Benefits Available to Refugees Resettled in Massachusetts
- Elder Refugee Services
- Refugee and Immigrant Safety and Empowerment (RISE)
- Refugee Health
- Refugee School Impact Grants
- Social Services through Refugee Community Organizations
- The Mutual Assistance Association (MAA) Coalition of Massachusetts
- Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Program (URMP)
- Wilson/Fish Alternative Project (WFAP)
- Program Development
Smoking and Health Disparities
Soldiers Homes
Veterans' Services
Volunteering and Giving
Department of Developmental Services Volunteer Opportunities
- Volunteer Form
- Boards and Teams
- Citizen Advisory Groups
- Guardianship
- Citizen Involvement in Quality Management
- Other Opportunities
Donating to the Organ Transplant Fund
Refugees and Immigrants
Ways to Make a Difference at the Department of Children and Families
Ways to Make a Difference at the Soldiers Homes
- Ways to Make a Difference at the Soldiers' Home in Chelsea
- Ways to Make a Difference at the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke