EMERGENCY SHELTERS
MainSpring House Shelter
54 N. Main Street
Brockton,Ma 02302
508-587-5441
Provides emergency shelter must arrive before 4:30 pm for intake and beds are assigned on a first come
basis and this is not a holding facility. You can click on the link for their website provided on the Home page.
SNAP (FORMERLY FOOD STAMPS)
DTA OFFICE
75 Commercial Street
Brockton, Ma 02302
508-895-7000
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Provide food assistance/cash assistance and other assistance for individuals and families with little or no income. You can call the office or go down in person to apply for help. You may have to wait for several hours because of the economy. You can get more information by clicking on the link for their website on the Home Page.
HEALTH COVERAGE-MASSHEALTH
You can apply for Masshealth or low cost coverage by clicking on the Masshealth link or by calling this number and obtaining more information 1-800-841-2900.
FOOD BANKS AND SOUP KITCHENS
The Charity Guild
501 Main Street
Brockton, Ma 02301
508-583-5280
Provides a food bank and a thrift store. The food bank is free and open Tuesday thru Thursday from 10 am until the maximum allotted patrons have been served. The store is open Monday thru Saturday for all other items such as clothing and household good. The other items sell at minimum prices and they have some great clothing names and household items. They can always use non-perishable goods and Diapers and wipes and baby food is in big demand. Click on Picture on Home page to go to their website.
Brockton Assembly of God
199 Warren Ave
Brockton, Ma 02301
508-586-9587
Provides a food pantry every Friday from 10am-12pm. They are in constant need of non perishables.
Lincoln Congregational Church
13 Wales Avenue
Brockton, Ma 02301
508-230-8850
3rd Thursday of every month from 3pm-6pm the food pantry is open. Always in need of non-perishable food and items such as Diapers, Baby food and Bay wipes. Also will provide food on an Emergency basis but call first.
Trinity Baptist Church Pantry
1367 Main Street
Brockton, Ma 02301
508-588-4668 EXT 319
Provides a food pantry the last 2 Tuesdays of every month from 4pm-6pm. They also have a home cooked meal the last Wednesday of every month from 5pm-6pm.
The Table
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
80 Pleasant Street
Brockton, Ma 02301
508-586-7751
The Table serves a hot lunch starting at 12 noon, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. This is open to the Hungry and Homeless. Click on their picture to go to their website. They provide this service and many people use it as their only means of food. I cant say highly enough about what this Church means to the city of Brockton. Please help them in any way by volunteering or donating food or money.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES SOUTH
CATHOLIC CHARITIES LINK
686 North Main Street
Brockton, Ma 02301
508-587-0815
With 15 sites throughout Greater Boston, we are able to provide a wide range of support, including food pantries, rent and mortgage assistance, utility assistance, assistance in providing furniture, baby supplies, clothing and other necessities, and seasonal and holiday assistance for families who cannot afford a warm meal at Thanksgiving or gifts for their children at Christmas.
FREE CELL PHONE
SAFELINK
SAFELINKWIRELESS.COM
A service provided for people who are on a limited income and receive services such as SSDI ,SSI, Food Stamps, Masshealth and other state or federal funded programs. Recipients are eligible to receive a free cell phone with 250 monthly minutes allotted each month. Apply on their website or call 1-800-977-3768.
RESOURCE WEBSITE
MASSRESOURCES.ORG
MASS RESOURCES LINK
MassResources.org is your one stop site for applying for everything from foodstamps to Masshealth. They also provide a benefit screener to find out what benefits and assistance programs you might be eligible for in Massachusetts. They also provide usefull information about a wide range of assistance programs for people living in Massachusetts, providing information on what benefits are available, how to apply, eligibility requirements,benefits amounts and answers to commonly asked questions.
FUEL ASSISTANCE
Self Help Inc,
SELF HELP LINK FUEL LINK
1362 Main Street
Brockton, Ma 02031
508-588-5440
The Fuel Assistance programs run from November 1st through April 30th. It provides assistance in paying for heating costs to over 10,000 households in the Self-Help service area of Brockton. If you fall within the guidelines they may be able to help cover the cost of heating whether you rent and gas is included or own your home and you pay for gas.
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
CAREERWORKS
CareerWorks Link
34 School Street
Brockton, Ma 02301
508-513-3400
You can file by walking in from Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4pm or file by phone at 1-877-626-6800(Expanded hours Monday-Friday 8:30 am-6:30 pm and Saturday, 8 am-1:30pm). In addition CareerWorks helps with job placement, resume development, job search and self-directed education and training searches. they also house state of the art multimedia resource library and job readiness workshops. They also assist Employers with finding qualified applicants.
HOUSING OR RENT ASSISTANCE
BAMSI
BAMSI LINK
10 Christy's Drive
Brockton, Ma 02301
508-587-2309
HAP(Housing Assistance Program)
Mon-Fri-8;30 am-5:00 pm
Program Description:
The Housing Assistance Program (HAP) assists low-income families who are in danger of becoming homeless to secure a home in order to provide a stable environment for their children. HAP provides intake and assessment of housing needs and helps families apply for housing they can afford, housing subsidies, or subsidized units. HAP staff maintains contact with families after they have obtained housing to ensure a successful tenancy. HAP also provides housing search services to families living in state-funded emergency shelters in Greater Brockton.
In 2007, HAP placed 64 families in permanent housing.
Eligibility for Services:
Services are limited to families with minor children referred by the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance. Eligibility is based on income and families must be in danger of becoming homeless.
Program Funding:
Funded by the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance/Quincy Community Action Program
375 Westgate Drive, Brockton, MA 02301
Phone: (508) 587-3321Fax: (508) 587-9510
Program Hours:
24-hour Residential Services
Administrative Office Hours:
Monday to Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Group Living:
BAMSI provides group residential services in an array of settings, each one geared toward the skills and abilities of the individuals served and therefore offering varying levels of support and supervision. Each setting serves four to ten individuals in a warm, supportive, and comfortable living environment.
BAMSI’s group residential programs are intended as a step on the path to an optimal level of independence for individuals served. Through therapeutic interventions, skills training, and individual-centered treatment planning, residents are provided with the necessary support to lead personally satisfying and fulfilling lives. Individual strengths are identified to assist individuals in establishing realistic, attainable goals that are ultimately designed to achieve independent living.
BAMSI also offers a specialized group home for five young adults ages 18 to 26. Residents may attend college and/or work in the community and engage in other activities to support their transition to adulthood and greater independence.
BAMSI group homes serve approximately 60 individuals annually.
Apartment Living:
BAMSI Mental Health Residential services also provides support and supervision of varying levels to individuals in their own apartment or, in an apartment or small home leased by BAMSI. This enables individuals who need less than 24-hour care to live independently, or with a roommate(s). BAMSI staff meets with persons served in their own apartment and provides assistance with issues such as managing finances, health and medical appointments, medication administration, meal planning, shopping, housekeeping, getting along with neighbors and roommates, and legal issues. Approximately 40 individuals are served annually.
Eligibility for Services:
The program serves adults who have a primary diagnosis of major mental illness as determined by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health.
Staffing:Manager
Assistant Manager
Program Nurse
Residential Counselors
Relief Staff
Program Funding:
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
CATHOLIC CHARITIES SOUTH
CATHOLIC CHARITIES LINK
686 North Main Street
Brockton, Ma 02301
508-587-0815
With 15 sites throughout Greater Boston, we are able to provide a wide range of support, including food pantries, rent and mortgage assistance, utility assistance, assistance in providing furniture, baby supplies, clothing and other necessities, and seasonal and holiday assistance for families who cannot afford a warm meal at Thanksgiving or gifts for their children at Christmas.
SALVATION ARMY
SALVATION ARMY BROCKTON LINK
281 North Main Street
Brockton, Ma 02301
508-583-1896Adult Program Services - Military Personnel Assistance
Adult Program Services - Missing Persons
Correctional Services - Bible Study - Correspondence
Disaster Services - Disaster Services
Emergency Assistance - Emergency Financial Assistance
Emergency Assistance - Emergency Shelter
Emergency Assistance - Food & Nutrition Programs
Emergency Assistance - Seasonal Services
Older Adult Services - Camping Activities
Worship Center - Christian Education
Worship Center - Music & Arts Programs
Worship Center - Women's Ministries
Worship Center - Worship Services - Church
Worship Center - Worship Services - Sunday School
Youth Services - Character Building Programs
Youth Services - Residential Camping Activities
Adult Program Services - Rehabilitation
Adult Rehabilitation Centers - Drop Box
Adult Rehabilitation Centers - Auction
Adult Rehabilitation Centers - Salvation Army Family Store
Service to those in need, regardless of race, creed, color, sex, or age, is a fundamental aspect of The Salvation Army's faith. Our social service programs are acts of love inspired by God?s love for all of humanity and God's comfort to those that are suffering.
The Salvation Army is dedicated to caring for the poor, feeding the hungry and educating our youth. We respond to emergencies, shelter the homeless, reunite families, and renew health to addicts. What makes us unique is how we do it. Wholistic service is the goal - to meet physical, social, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs of families and individuals.
The Salvation Army has designed a range of comprehensive social ministries almost as broad as human need. We also partner with churches, charities, and organizations to reach as many people as are practical, believing that even a touch or presence can kindle hope for a better tomorrow.
In 2003 alone, more than 2.7 million people people were assisted by The Salvation Army in Massachusetts. And because "Need knows no season," The Salvation Army continues to work year-round to help families in need.
Visit the links at the right for a sampling of our innovative, affirmed, and successful programs and to learn what the Army is doing to bring hope, strength, and success to people throughout Massachusetts
OLD COLONY YMCA
OLD COLONY YMCA
320 Main Street
Brockton, Ma 02301
508-583-2115
Our Branch
Welcome to the Old Colony YMCA's Central Brockton Branch
320 Main Street, Brockton, Massachusetts 02301
(508) 583-2155 tel
(508) 427-4379 fax
Senior Executive: Tom Warren ext. 298
Associate Executive Director: Scott Wickert ext. 265
Director of Community Development: Vivian Rene ext. 297
Membership Secretary: Lourdes Puente ext. 200
Building Superintendent: Anthony Libby ext. 270
Fitness Director: Shauna Ferris ext. 268
Facility Offerings
Life Fitness Treadmills
Heart Rate Lifecycles
Stairmasters/Stepmills
Rowing Machines
Free Weights
Nautilus Equipment (2 Full Circuits)
Life Fitness Cross-trainers
2 Indoor running/walking tracks
Yoga Room
Boxing Area
NEW! Starter Fitness Area
Massage Therapy (Reasonable Rates)
NEW! Multi-purpose Aerobics Studio
Indoor heated swimming pool
Giant Locker Rooms
Steam Rooms, Sauna, Whirlpools (Located in private locker rooms)
4 racquetball courts
Men's and Women's locker rooms (Private locker rooms available)
2 Large Gymnasiums
To learn more about the Old Colony YMCA Central Branch, for our current programs, please view our program guide or contact Scott Wickert at (508) 583-2155 or e-mail to schedule a tour!
Help make a difference in a child's life!
It is our policy to make our programs affordable and accessible to all. We never turn anyone away from the Y due to the inability to pay fees. We are able to do this because of the generosity of others. Strong Kids Campaign donations directly help provide financial assistance for thousands of children and families for Y memberships, child care, camp, recreation programs, teen programs, and special needs programs.
The Strong Kids Campaign supports programs with a purpose. Using values-based programming, the YMCA gives children the skills they need to grow into healthy, responsible adults - making our communities a better place to live.
The Strong Kids Campaign also supports new programs - such as Youth Focus. Youth Focus is an on-site after school program in four Brockton Housing Authority Developments. Youth Focus works inside these neighborhoods helping children make smart, safe and healthy choices by introducing positive ways to spend their leisure time.
About the Old Colony YMCA
The Old Colony YMCA is a non-profit, charitable association established in 1887. We distinguish ourselves from other organizations by providing values based programs that strengthen the spirit, mind and body for everyone in the 31 Southeastern Massachusetts communities we serve. Currently, 103,000 individuals in our service area use our facilities annually. We are the largest child care provider in the region, with more than forty sites from which we serve more than 2,000 children daily.
Our Mission
Our mission is to assist all people (members, clients, employees, volunteers, contributors and partners) to develop to their fullest potential by providing programs that are progressive and responsive to their needs.
No one is ever turned away from the Old Colony Y due to an inability to pay.
Our Core Values
As our traditional social values continue to be challenged and refined over time, the Old Colony YMCA is proud to remain steadfast in its support of the values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPONSIBILITY, and RESPECT. We will continue to teach these values and demonstrate them in word and deed.
Our Beliefs
We strongly believe that the quality of life has spiritual, emotional and physical components. Furthermore, we believe that each community is only as healthy as the collective well being of its members. Because of these beliefs, the Old Colony Y is committed to the development of strong spirit, mind and body, guided by Judeo-Christian principles, to enrich the quality of life for everyone in the communities we serve.
A Tradition of Volunteers
Volunteers have always played a critical role at the Old Colony Y. We couldn't accomplish all that we do without the commitment of our dedicated volunteers. There are many volunteer opportunities available in areas such as Youth Sports, Aquatics, Special Events, and Camp, plus we rely on volunteers from the communities we serve to help us raise the dollars needed to keep our programs affordable and accessible to all. If you would like to volunteer to help raise money for the children and families in your community, please call 508-583-2155
THIS SITE IS CONSTANTLY UPDATED, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE LISTED AS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE PLEASE EMAIL US AT BROCKTONBEAT@HOTMAIL.COM
HEALTH CARE
BROCKTON NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER
63 Main Street. 4th Floor
508-894-3234
Confidential RAPID HIV TESTING
RESULTS in 10 minutes
Monday thru Friday
