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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
- MassLegalHelp
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
- Fuel Assistance
- 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
- Human Service Transportation
- Access to Jobs for TAFDC Recipients
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
- Financial Assistance
- Food & Nutrition
- Health Care & Insurance
Virtual Gateway's Self Service Options for Massachusetts Residents
- Catalog of Services
- Screening Tool
- SNAP Application (formerly Food Stamp)
- Free or Reduced Price School Meals Application
- My Account Page
- Create a Virtual Gateway Account
- Log in to the Virtual Gateway
Family Services
Baby Safe Haven
- Frequently Asked Questions
- The Law
- Regional and Area Offices Directory
Child Abuse and Neglect
- Child Abuse and Neglect Overview
- Definitions of Child Abuse and Neglect
- Warning Signs for Child Abuse or Neglect
- Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
- Screening, Investigation and Initial Assessment
- A Family's Guide to Protective Services for Children
- Child Abuse and Neglect Publications
- All Babies Cry
- Department of Children and Families Family Support Initiatives
Adoption
- About Our Children
- Overview of Adoption Services
- Adoption FAQs
- Our Adoptive Families
- Becoming an Adoptive Parent
- Foster Care and Adoption Informational Meetings
- Subsidies
- 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
Health and Medical Services
- DCF Health and Medical Services Team
- Health News from the DCF Medical Team
- Encounter Form
- Policies and Related Forms
- Special Kids ♥ Special Care Program
Child Welfare
- "Info for Educators" Newsletters
Family and Community Health
Services for Youth
- Adolescent Health and Youth Development
- Adolescent Services
- Communication Pre Trial Detention
- Juvenile Justice Services
- Residential Programs
- Services for Youth with Disabilities
- DMH Transitional Age Youth Initiative
Family Planning
Foster Care
- About Our Children
- Foster Care Overview
- Foster Care FAQs
- Being a Foster Parent
- Becoming a Foster Parent
- 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
- 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
Violence, Abuse or Neglect
- Bullying Prevention Resources
- Domestic Violence
- Elderly Abuse or Exploitation
- Offender Services
- Services for Victims of Juvenile Crime
- Sexual Violence
- Youth Violence Prevention and Services
Prevention & Wellness
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Smoking and Tobacco Use Prevention
Chronic Disease and Health Promotion
- About the Division of Prevention and Wellness
- 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 Program (DPCP)
- Folic Acid Campaign
- Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
- Immunization
- Oral Health
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment
Family Planning
Health and Disability
- Policy, Systems Development and Planning
- ADA Compliance Coordination
- Data and Research
- Resource List for Technical Assistance
Health Promotion
- DPH Podcast
Healthy Aging
- Healthy Aging Programs and Workshops
- Publications and Data Reports
- Additional resources
Healthy Living
- About Mass in Motion
- Mass in Motion en español
- Mass in Motion em 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
- 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
Violence Prevention and Intervention
Wellness Unit
- Basic Health Information
- Programs and Initiatives
- Policies and Legislation
- Additional Publications and Resources
- Facts and Figures
Physical Health & Treatment
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
- Office of Emergency Medical Services
- Emergency Medical Services for Children
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
Physicians
- Brochures and Other Information
- Complaint Process
- Physician Profiles
- Reasonable Accommodation
- Contact Us
- How to Make a Public Information Request
- Announcements and Publications
Quality and Cost
- Health Care Quality and Cost -- Home
- Data and Statistics
- Understanding the DHCFP Reports
- Definitions and Methodologies
- Hospital Comments
- View Historical Data
School Health
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Behavioral Health
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
- Applying for Mental Health Services
- 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
- DMH Citizen Advisory Boards
- DMH Redesign Initiative
- DMH Voter Rights
- Forensic Services
- Healthy Changes
- Human Rights Handbook
- Mass Support Network
- Mental Health Services Overview
- New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
- Privacy Information for the Department of Mental Health
- Recovery Learning Communities
- Service Application Forms and Appeal Guidelines
- Shared Decision Making White Paper
- State Mental Health Plan 2012-2013
- 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 & Safety
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance
- BRFSS Statewide Reports and Presentations
- City Reports
- Community Health Network Area (CHNA) Reports
- Methodology
- Topical Reports and Publications
- 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
- Biosecurity
- Behavioral Health
- Personal/Family Plans
- Frequently Asked Questions - Emergency Planning
- Individuals Requiring Additional Assistance
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
Massachusetts Youth Health Survey
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, Tips and Tools
- 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 Indicators
- Healthy People 2020
- Population Information
- Population Methods
- Race and Ethnicity Reports
- Regional Health Status Indicators Report
- Smoking Reports
- The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Persons in Massachusetts
- 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
- Personal Care Attendant Workforce Council
MassHealth Privacy Information (HIPAA)
Additional Insurance and Assistance Programs
- Children's Medical Security Plan
- Health Safety Net
- Healthy Start
- Acquired Brain Injury Waivers
- Information about Commonwealth Care for Members and Providers
- Insurance Partnership
- Medical Security Plan
- Prescription Drugs
- Special Kids/Special Care Pilot Program
- Student Health Insurance
Health Insurance Connector
Managed Care Protections and Grievances
- History of the Office of Patient Protection
- Patient's Rights Law
- Health Insurance Open Enrollment and Waivers
- Internal Grievances and Appeals
- External Review Process
- Frequently Asked Questions
- 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
- Children and Youth with Special Health Needs
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 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
- Education Guidance
Transportation
- Finding Transportation
- Rehabilitation Technology
- Massachusetts Benefits Information System
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
Jobs, Training & 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
Employment Assistance for People with Disabilities
- Community First
- Job Placement and Training for People with Disabilities
Employment Assistance for Veterans
Job Assistance
- Friendly URL: http://www.mass.gov/dta/work
- Employment Programs
- Support Services
Personal Care Attendant Directory
Refugee Employment Services
Training and Education
- Communicating Effectively with Deaf, Late Deafened and Hard of Hearing People
- Education Guidance for Individuals with Disabilities
- Educational Benefits for Veterans
- EMT Training Information
Multicultural & Specific Populations
Children and Youth with Special Health Needs
Culturally Deaf
- Understanding Deaf Culture
- Services for Deaf, Late-Deafened, and Hard of Hearing
Department of Mental Health Cultural Competence
Elders
- Elder Affairs
- Healthy Aging, Health and Disability Activities
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
- Soldiers' Home in Chelsea - What We Do
- Soldiers' Home in Holyoke - What We Do
Veterans' Services
Volunteering & 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
- Organ Transplant Fund Overview
- How to Donate
Refugees and Immigrants
Ways to Make a Difference at the Department of Children and Families
- DCF Kid's Fund, Inc.
- Volunteer Case Review Program
- Summer Employment
- Corporate Partnership
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