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	ADULT DAY CARE Adult day care centers provide social, medical and emotional support for those with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. They also afford the caregiver relief from exhausting responsibilities of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease. Adult Day Centers provide a planned program that includes a variety of social and support services in a protective environment during day time hours Active Day of Wellesley 165 Worcester Street Wellesley, MA 781-237-8877 Adult Day Center at Youville Place 10 Pelham Rd. Lexington MA 02421 781-861-9863 First Circle Learning Center 80 Maple Street Lexington, Ma 781-863-5251 D’youville Senior Care 981 Varnum Ave. Lowell MA 01854 978-454-5681 Alzheimer’s Adult DayCare 21 Walker St. Lowell 978-458-4844 Cooperative Elder Services Inc. 37 B St. Burlington, MA 01803 781-270-5751 ADVOCACY Advocates act on behalf of seniors on a particular issue. For example senior advocates could engage in action which could include writing letters, contacting political representatives, organizing community meeting and distributing educational materials on a particular issue on the seniors behalf AARP Massachusetts 1 Beacon St. Suite 2301 Boston MA 02108 866-448-3621 Massachusetts Association of Older Americans 19 Temple Place Boston, MA 02111 617-426-0804 Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs 1 Ashburton Place Boston, MA 02108 617-727-7750 Massachusetts Senior Action Council 575 Warren Street Boston, MA 02121 ALCOHOL and SUSTANCE ABUSE The support groups listed below are only a few organizations that offer support services and counseling for individuals and their families who are struggling with alcohol and substance abuse. AlAnon Family Support 508-366-0556 Alcoholics Anonymous AA Meetings are held in Maynard at various times, days and locations. You can access a meeting by calling the number below 617-426-9444 Emerson Hospital Addiction Services 133 ORNAC Concord, MA 01742 978-287-3520 McLean Hospital 115 Mill Street Belmont, MA 02478 800-333-0338 617-855-2000 Subsatnce Abuse Helpline 800-327-5050 ALZHEIMER’S INFORMATION These organizations can be used to access support, education and resources in dealing with Alzheimer’s Alzheimers Association Massachusetts Chapter Helpline:1-800-272-3900 Minuteman Senior Services 24 Third Ave. Burlington, MA 01803 781-272-7177 ASSISTED LIVING Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association 460 Totten Pond Rd. Waltham, MA 781-622-5999 Minuteman Senior Services 24 Third Street Burlington, MA 01803 CANCER INFORMATION American Cancer Society 30 Speen Street Framingham, MA 01701 800-227-2345 800-952-7664 Hotline for Breast Cancer Support 800-221-2141 DISABILITIES The following resources are available to individuals needing services and support from the following agencies: D.E.A.F Inc. 215 Brighton Ave. Allston, MA 02134 Voice/TDD 617-254-4041 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind 48 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02116 Voice: 617-727-5550 TDD: 800 392-6556 Elder Abuse Hotline Massachusetts Office of Elder Affairs 800-922-2275 Minuteman Protective Services 24 Third Street Burlington, MA 01803 781-272-7177 FINANCIAL SERVCES Consumer Credit Counseling 8 Winter Street Boston, MA 02108 617-426-6644 800-308-21227 AARP Income Tax Preparation Maynard Public Library Appointments can be made by calling: 978-897-1010 Social Security Administration 240 Elm Street Somerville, MA 02144 Maynard Veteran’s Service Office Claims for services can be made by calling: 978-897-0561 Money Management Program Minuteman Senior Services 24 Third Street Burlington,MA 01803 781-272-7177 Property Tax Abatement Maynard Assessors Office 195 Main Street Maynard, MA For information call 978-897-1004 FOOD ASSISTANCE Maynard Food Pantry 12 Bancroft St.rear Maynard, MA 01754 The purpose of the food pantry is to provide food assistance to individuals or families in need. The Maynard Food Pantry is open from 10 am to 12 noon for clients to shop free of charge. The Pantry is located at Meals on Wheels Minuteman Senior Services 24 Third Street Burlington, MA 01803 781-272-7177 Project Bread Food Source Hotline 617-723-5000 800-645-8333 FUEL ASSISTANCE Citizens Energy Joe-for-Oil 88 Black Falcon Ave. Boston, MA 617-338-6300 HEALTH INSURANCE Health Care for All Helpline 800-272-4232 MassHealth (Medicaid) Customer Service Center 800-841-2900 Medicare Helpline 800-633-4227 Prescription Advantage 800-243-4636 Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 HOSPICE Hospice care is appropriate when you can no longer benefit from curative care. These organizations can educate you to the services offered by hospice and direct you to hospice services in your area. Hospice Care Inc. 100 Sylvan Rd. Woburn, MA 01801 781-569-2888 VNA Care Network and Hospice 120 Thomas St. Worcester, MA 01608 800-728-1862 508-751-6929 HOUSING Maynard Housing Authority 13 Powder Mill Circle 978-897-8738 LEGAL SERVICES AARP Legal Services Network 866-330-0753 Senior Citizen’s Law Project 197 Friend Street Boston, MA 02114 617-371-1234 LONG-TERM CARE and ASSISTED LIVING Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Care Quality 617-753-8000 Massachusetts Extended Care Federation 2310 Washington Street Newton, MA 800-227-3367 617-558-0202 Minuteman Ombudsman Program Eliot Community Human Services Lexington, MA 02421 781-8610896 Mental Health Edinburg Center 169 Elm Street Waltham,MA 781-894-8440 McLean Hospital 115 Mill Street Belmont, MA 02478 617-855-2000 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Massachusetts Helpline: 781-938-4048 PHARMACIES AND PRESCRIPTIONS Veteran’s Administration 877-222-8387 781316-3166 PHYSICAL HEALTH American Diabetes Association 800-232-3472 American Heart Association 800-242-8721 American Parkinson Disease 800-223-2732 Arthritis Foundation of Massachusetts 800-766-9449 RECREATIONAL and SOCIAL GROUPS A.A.R.P. American Association of Retired Persons Senior Citizens State Park Pass Program Dept of Conservation and Recreation 251 Causeway Stree Boston,MA 617-626-1250 SAFETY Alert Response Systems Reading, MA 877-944-8778 781-944-8778 Elder Abuse Hotline Massachusetts Office of Elder Affairs 800-922-2275 Phillips Lifeline 111 Lawrence St Framingham,MA 01702 800-242-1306 Wanderers Alert Registry 617-868-6718 800-572-1122 SUPPORT GROUPS Family Caregivers Support Group Minuteman Senior Services 24 Third Ave. Burlington, MA 01803 Hospice Support 41 Montvale Ave. Stoneham, MA 02180 TRANSPORTATION Maynard Council on Aging Van Ride 978-897-1032 MBTA Senior Pass 145 Dartmouth Street Boston, MA 617-222-5976 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Maynard Council on Aging 195 Main Street Maynard, MA 978-897-1009 United Way of Massachusetts Bay Volunteer Action Center 51 Sleeper St. Boston, MA 02210

Town of Maynard 195 Main Street, Maynard, MA 01754