Family Resource Center Update
information on local resources for the current season
There is an abundance of resources depending on what you are looking for help with... Therefore, there are many websites and helplines for you to consider using depending on your needs. Included below is a small yet comprehensive list focusing on various topics.
Always keep in mind that the FRC is here to help you to connect. Don't hesitate to call or email the FRC if you feel overwhelmed and need help navigating.
The Middleborough Family Resource Center's website can be found under the Community Tab of the MPS District Website.... or you can click on the FRC Logo to go there now!
MASS211
"Mass 211 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community. It serves as a resource for finding government benefits and services, nonprofit organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources. Always a confidential call, Mass 211 maintains the integrity of the 9-1-1 system saving that vital community resource for life and death emergencies.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Mass 211 is an easy way to find or give help in your community."
Interface
KINSHIP NAVIGATOR INFORMATION
"Kinship Navigator is a program of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that assists all kinship caregivers (grandparents and other relatives) with accessing services for themselves and the children they are raising."
Network of Care
"Network of Care Massachusetts includes a directory of over 5,000 programs and organizations across the Commonwealth, searchable by keyword and zip code. If you are looking for an individual therapist or psychiatrist, please contact one of the many helplines in Massachusetts that can connect you to care. Let Network of Care Massachusetts help you take the first step in locating mental health, substance use, and related social services in your community to support good health and recovery."
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Access
"The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Access (MABHA) website helps both providers and individuals locate openings in mental health and substance use disorder services. We welcome everyone to search for services that they can access directly from their community.
There are three groups of services available for public searching on MABHA: Youth and Family Services, Substance Use Disorder Services, Mental Health Services"
MassOptions
MASSACHUSETTS FAMILY TIES
Family TIES of Massachusetts provides information and referral services, emotional support, and training to parents of children and youth with special needs. Driven and staffed by parents of children with special needs, we offer a unique type of emotional and practical support to families with similar life experiences. We are a primary source for information about Early Intervention and maintain a complete listing of Early Intervention Programs in MA."
South Shore Community Action Council
"Understanding that families face many challenges in locating resources in their communities, we hope this Directory will help families make connections with their local early education and family support providers.
This Directory was developed through collaboration between SSCAC's Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) program and South Shore Early Education and Care, with the financial support from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care."
Self Help, Inc
"Self Help, Inc. is a nonprofit Community Action Agency (CAA) created to help low-income families and individuals stabilize and secure their lives through education, strategic assistance, and building on opportunities in their communities."
NeighborWorks- Housing Solutions of Southeastern Massachusetts
"Housing Solutions of Southeastern Massachusetts – formerly known as South Shore Housing – is a regional nonprofit organization focused on providing housing services and developing affordable housing in Plymouth and Bristol counties in Massachusetts."
"We help low- and moderate-income families and individuals secure affordable housing and use that housing as a foundation for improving their economic stability and wellbeing.
We accomplish this through a wide variety of programs and resources, including:
- Housing for homeless families
- Homeless prevention initiatives
- Training and support for homebuyers and owners
- Effective administration of 2,200 rental subsidies
- Development and management of affordable housing
- Technical assistance to help cities and towns increase the supply of affordable housing
- Partnerships with service providers to address the housing needs of individuals with mental illness and developmental disabilities"
Middleborough Family Resource Center
Email: mquirke@middleboro.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.middleboro.k12.ma.us/Domain/1072
Location: 41 Mayflower Avenue, Middleborough, MA, USA
Phone: 508 946 2040
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiddleboroughFamilyResourceCenter