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Online ResourcesLinks to State agenciesSecretary of the Commonwealth of MassachusettsSecretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Web site home pageThis Web guide contains information about state services, agencies, and contact points. You can find services arranged by broad subject headings or search for specific words, or use the index. Attorney GeneralThe Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Web site home pageIncludes information on compensation and assistance, resources and an application for compensation The Attorney General's office offers publications via the web in adobe acrobat or by mail for the following areas: Employer/Employee, Insurance, Health Care, Consumer, Civil Rights, Victim Rights, Elder Issues, Charities/Fundraising, Schools/Children, Municipal Issues, advisories. Contains information on filing a complaint form, the Hate Crimes Task Force, and the Disability Rights Project Has all kinds of consumer information about issues ranging from tenants rights, consumer alerts, and shopping rights Contains information about elder abuse, the elder hotline, and other topics Contains information about topics such as insurance rights and provider issues Addresses various worker issues such as payment of wages, complaints, and prevailing wage information District Attorney OfficesWebsite contains information about victim and witness assistance and frequently asked questions about domestic violence. Useful information about child abuse, domestic violence, and victim assistance. Norfolk District attorney's Domestic Violence Unit provides investigation, prosecution and victim assistance in cases involving domestic violence. Contains useful information about domestic violence, youth, and seniors. Information about abuse prevention, as well as a resources for many other issues. Commonwealth of MassachusettsLinks to all state agencies Various links to State & Federal Government resources. Resource for finding information on Family, Health Care, Elders, Disabilities, Labor & Employment, Consumer, Cars & Transportation, Environment, Safety, Outdoor activities, Citizen Involvement, Education, and Veterans. Links to the state's various social services agencies and their publications Resource for finding information on Housing Assistance Programs and more. Commonwealth Communities is your resource for finding information on the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts provided by state agencies and official city/town websites. Includes links and victim assistance resources. Creates school-based and community-based programs focusing on suicide prevention, violence intervention, and the promotion of zero-tolerance policies regarding harassment and discrimination against gay and lesbian youth Resource for finding adult Basic Education, alternative Education, Special Communities, and Students & Families information. Includes various links for resources on elder issues Administers public assistance programs. Includes various links for resources on women & men veterans. Administers Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). In Massachusetts, Medicaid and CHIP are combined into one program called MassHealth. Resources for Battered Women's Programs and Counseling for Men Who Batter services, as well as other resources. Resources for victims. Contains resources on Public Housing, Heating assistance, etc. The Massachusetts Women's Health Network (WHN) provides free breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services, and health education services to low income, uninsured women at over 90 locations throughout the state. at some locations, women can also receive free cardiovascular risk factor screening, diabetes screening risk reduction education, and healthy lifestyle interventions. For eligibility criteria visit their Web site. Contains a complete list of programs and resources offered by this agency. Return to main Online Resources page |