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12-Step Program with Online Meetings
Substance Use
Online meeting room open 24/7
ABCD Allston-Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center
Adult Education
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
640 Washington St. Suite 203
Brighton 02135
617-903-3640
Contact: Elaina Schrechenberger
e.schreckenberger@bostonabcd.org
ABCD Neighborhood Opportunity Center Food Pantry
Food Resources
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).
Must call ahead to 617-903- 3640
PSF Community Center
640 Washington St, Suite 203, Brighton MA 02135
ABCD Utility Bill Support
Utilities
You can apply for ABCD Fuel Assistance online.
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.
Call Brighton office: 617-903-3640 or main office at 617-357-6012
Access Your Vaccination Records
COVID-19
Request, view and print your vaccination records and your COVID-19 SMART Health Card from the official Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS).
Alcoholics Anonymous
Substance Use
Visit www.aaboston.org to find out if a meeting is being held.
Call AA Boston @ 617-426-9444 for meeting cancellations.
Alcoholics Anonymous – online group
Substance Use
All Bright Community Center
Adult Education
Services: ESOL, Resident Services
1287B Commonwealth Ave, Allston 02134
617-787-2976
Contact: Etta Anderson (ESOL) ettamanderson@aol.com
Contact: Sarah Pelayo (for Allston Brighton CDC residents) Pelayo@allstonbrightoncdc.org
Allston Brighton APAC Food Pantry
Food Resources
I.D. required, proof of income & residency.
Free
Allston Brighton APAC Food Pantry
406 Cambridge St, Allston
12pm-4pm.
Call ahead at 617-783-1485.
Allston Brighton Commuity Fridge
Food Resources
Open to all any time of day & night. Take what you need, leave what you can.
No I.D. required.
Free
404 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135
(Brighton Allston Congregational parking lot)
Allston-Brighton Food Pantry
Food Resources
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
617-254- 4046
Brighton Allston Congregational Church
404 Washington St., Brighton, MA 02135
Allston-Brighton Residents & Landlords
Housing
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!
Call our rental relief hotline at 617-787-3874 ext. 1000
Email us at rentrelief@allstonbrightoncdc.org
Applied Behavior Institute (ABI)
Mental Health and Grief Support
Asian Women for Health
Healthcare Mental Health and Grief Support
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.
We work in communities around greater Boston, and our main office is at:
50 Milk St
Boston, MA 02109
Our Executive Director is:
Naheed Esar
nesar@asianwomenforhealth.org
ATCNE Behavioral Health Program
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.
Adam Tucker 617-254-1271 ex.130
Audio library of Alcoholics/Other Anonymous speakers
Substance Use
Boston College Neighborhood Center
Adult Education
Services: ESOL for Adults, Tutoring for Children, Community grants for non-profits
480 Washington St., Brighton 02135 617-552-0445
Contact: Maria DiChiappari, bcnc@bc.edu or bcneighborhoodcenter@gmail.com
Boston Community Choice Electricity
Utilities
Boston Community Choice Electricity (BCCE) gives Bostonians greater control over the electricity that powers their homes and businesses.
Boston Emergency Services Team | BEST Team Boston
Mental Health and Grief Support
Provides 24/7 crisis response and emergency mental health services to children, adolescents and adults in Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Revere, Somerville and Winthrop communities. This team includes bilingual responders to serve all the residents in our communities, providing access to a comprehensive, highly integrated system of crisis evaluation and treatment services.
BEST Team Boston crisis line | 800-981-4357 or 800-981-HELP
Boston Freecycle Group
Clothing and Housewares
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