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826 Boston is a nonprofit writing, tutoring, and publishing organization where students in grades K-12 and beyond can share their stories, amplify their voices, and develop as leaders in school and in life.

All of our student programming is free!

Programs include after school and evening tutoring, college preparedness, and paid youth leadership opportunities.

Services: Food Pantry, Summerworks, YEA, Job Search & Resume Assistance, Fuel Assistance, VITA Tax Prep, Food Stamp & Healthy Cooking Workshops, Housing Search Assistance, Emergency Utility Advocacy, Tech Goes Home

Free

You must live in Boston (which includes Allston-Brighton), Everett, Malden or Medford. Food is available once per month, with exceptions during food emergencies. Food pantry items include staples such as beans, rice, peanut butter, pasta, etc., as well as perishable items including fresh produce, a variety of meat options, soups, eggs, and sometimes cheese.

To receive food from the food pantry please provide:

1. A photo ID (passport or state ID) for the head of household

2. Income for the last 30 days for everyone over the age of 18

3. Proof of residency (ex: utility bill)

4. Proof of household member identification (ex: photo ID or health insurance or birth certificate).

You can apply for ABCD Fuel Assistance online.

ABCD utility bill advocacy

If you qualify for fuel assistance (LIHEAP), we help pay your winter heating bill by working directly with vendors, and you can take advantage of many other services that are absolutely free. In addition to serving residents of Boston, Brookline and Newton, we serve the Mystic Valley cities and towns of Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester, Woburn.

Request, view and print your vaccination records and your COVID-19 SMART Health Card from the official Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS).

Services: ESOL, Resident Services

I.D. required, proof of income & residency.

Free

Open to all any time of day & night. Take what you need, leave what you can.

No I.D. required.

Free

Community Supper, Wednesdays 4:30-6p served to go with a 3-4 day food supply for one household.

Food Pantry open on second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 9:30am-1pm.  Receive a large box of food to supply family.

All are welcome. No I.D. required.

Free

Allston Brighton CDC is working with the city in helping residents and landlords expedite the process in accessing up to $15,000 in Boston Rental Relief funds. We want all residents and homeowners of Allston/Brighton to feel secure in their homes without the fear of being displaced. If you live in Allston or Brighton and in need of rent relief the Allston Brighton CDC is here to help!

Arbour Counseling Services, Outpatient Allston is a community resource for individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and medication management. We have immediate openings (as of 10/18/23) for therapeutic services. We have therapists with Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin (Masshealth only), Cantonese (Masshealth only), & Haitian-Creole. We accept almost all commercial and public plans. We offer telehealth or in-person sessions (14 Fordham Rd, Allston).

We also have the following groups currently accepting new participants:

LGBTQIA+:

LGBTQIA+ Support Group
Facilitated by Mollie ( @Mcevoy, Mollie )
Time TBD
This group will be a safe space for the queer folk of Arbour to get together and support each other in all aspects of life. The plan is to start each group with some sort of opening question (whether related to the day’s topic or a random icebreaker) just to get people talking. Some meetings we will discuss specific topics such as queer portrayal in media, stigma, coming out stories, dating, etc. and at least once/month will be a free forum for clients to talk about whatever is coming up for them at the time. Through these two styles of groups, clients should expect to give/receive support and psychoeducation.
Insurances Accepted: MassHealth Products, UHC, UBH, HP, BCBS, Tufts
Zoom Group

Grief:

Grief & Bereavement Support Group
Facilitated by Eliza ( @Owen-smith, Eliza )
Tuesdays from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Starting October 24th
Healing from grief is a lifelong journey, one that no one should do alone. This Zoom group is for anyone (16+) who has experienced loss in their life, no matter when. Participants will have the opportunity to share with others who are going through similar experiences. This group will combine verbal processing and expressive arts therapy in a safe and open setting.
Insurances Accepted: MassHealth Products, UHC, UBH, HP, BCBS, Tufts
Zoom Group

Depression/Anxiety:

ACT for Depression & Anxiety:
Facilitated by Maggie (@Allphin, Maggie)
Mondays from 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Starting October 19
ACT for Depression and Anxiety is a weekly group devoted to helping individuals encounter depression and anxiety differently and pursue a full and meaningful life. This will be a confidential, interactive seminar comprised of short educational components, group discussions, and experiential exercises. We will use mindfulness strategies as our primary tool for relating to depression and anxiety. You’ll be asked to practice some skills at home and do some brief reading between meetings. Participants will be asked to do their best to attend all meetings as it is a closed group.
Insurances Accepted: MassHealth Products, UHC, UBH, HP, BCBS, Tufts
Zoom Group
Trauma:

IPV/ Sexual Trauma Curriculum Group:
Facilitated by Aki ( @Vivekanandan, Sai Akshaya )
Tuesdays from 11:00am – 12:00pm
Starting October 17th
Behind Closed Doors (BCD) is a structured group for survivors of interpersonal violence (IPV) and sexual assault (SA), including those who have experienced physical, emotional, and psychological trauma. BCD indicates the concealed setting of the traumatic experience and the social stigma surrounding the perception of survivors. By connecting with fellow survivors, you’ll find empathy, validation, and a sense of community that fosters empowerment. From understanding the impacts of trauma on the brain and body to cultivating resilience and practicing self-care, BCD offers a comprehensive roadmap to recovery. You’ll learn to communicate assertively, set healthy boundaries, and gain the tools needed to cope with triggers and stress. This program is a step toward rebuilding trust and crafting a more empowered future. You’re not alone; we’re here to support you on your journey towards Post-Traumatic Growth.
Insurances Accepted: MassHealth Products, UHC, UBH, HP, BCBS, Tufts
Zoom Group

Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group:
Facilitated by Maggie (@Allphin, Maggie)
Thursdays from 10:00am – 11:00am
Starting September 26
This support group is designed for adult survivors of any gender who have experienced sexual assault at any point in their life. Survivors can share their experiences, explore their feelings, and receive support in a confidential environment. This will be an open group so participants are not required to attend every meeting.
Insurances Accepted: MassHealth Products, UHC, UBH, HP, BCBS, Tufts
Zoom Group

Trauma Narrative Group
Facilitated by Haley ( @Councillor, Haley )
Wednesdays from 5:00PM-6:00PM
Open group; support structure – currently active group
Experiencing trauma can leave us with a fragmented sense of reality. It can feel as though it has separated life into “before,” and “after,” leaving survivors feeling disconnected from the people they love, out of sync with their own bodies, and unsure of the ways the trauma has affected them long-term. In this support group, survivors will have the opportunity to learn about the effects of trauma on the body, and mindfulness techniques to keep them grounded in the present. They will learn to rewrite their own narratives through support and understanding from other survivors in a strengths-based and trauma informed environment.
Insurances Accepted: All
Zoom Group

Expressive Arts/Movement:

Dance/Movement, Drama & Art Expressive Arts for Growth Group:
Facilitated by Eliza ( @Owen-smith, Eliza )
Thursdays from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Starting September 26
Expressive arts therapies include art, music, dance/movement and drama, and serve as a way to tune into different ways of processing. This group provides a safe and comfortable environment to look inward in a creative way. General topics will include coping strategies, self-care, social support, confidence, empowerment, and more. Through a variety of different modalities, participants will be able to work individually and together to explore new pathways of growth. Some art materials will be provided, but feel free to bring along any materials you would like. No artistic experience is necessary, just come with an open mind!
Insurances Accepted: MassHealth Products, UHC, UBH, HP, BCBS, Tufts
In Person/ Zoom Hybrid Group

Expressive Art Therapy Group
Facilitated by Sarah ( @Nangeroni, Sarah )
Thursdays from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Starting time TBD
Art therapy allows individuals greater freedom of expression and the opportunity to express things that cannot be put into words. This art therapy group aims to facilitate community and peer support in an open nonjudgmental format. Goals of this group include enhancing community and connection, creative self-expression, increased self-awareness, and understanding. Art directives will explore topics such as self-care, hope, emotional expression, exploration of struggles, triggers, coping skills, and mindfulness.
A variety of art materials would be ideal throughout the group; these could include an assortment of colored pencils, markers, scissors, glue sticks, watercolors, pastels, and paper. However, anyone with paper and a writing utensil will be able to participate!
Insurances Accepted: MassHealth Products, UHC, UBH, HP, BCBS, Tufts
Zoom Group

Asian Women for Health (AWFH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting health, wellness and equity among Asian women. AWFH was founded in 2013 with the mission to improve the health and well-being of Asian women and their families by providing culturally and linguistically appropriate health education, advocacy, and support. AWFH believes that every Asian woman should have access to the resources and knowledge necessary to lead a healthy and fulfilling life.

For more information, support or to get involved, please contact us on the web or at our office.

Addiction Treatment Center of New England
Behavioral Health Program

It only takes a single phone call to connect your patients with the next step in overcoming substance use disorder

The Addiction Treatment Center of New England (ATCNE) Behavioral Health Program (BHP) program is designed to allow people with substance use disorder to connect to appropriate and immediate aftercare addiction support services. The BHP program’s goal is to provide individuals with same day admissions to cost effective clinical services. We are offering weekly counseling services, daily case management and peer support to individuals from the first day they are referred to ATCNE.

Referral Process
To refer an individual contact Will Barry at (617)-254-1271 ex. 119 Monday through Friday before 2 pm. If it is after 2 pm or a weekend, call (617)-599-4776.

Whether someone is facing challenges associated with mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, homelessness, or aging, we meet people where they’re at and partner with them to get to where they want to go.