The resources listed below are nonprofit organizations which assist Returning Citizens and other low-income individuals with various types of help. This list is provided as a courtesy and Whole Step Rehabilitation cannot promise any organization below will be able to help an individual seeking assistance. If you wish to partner with Whole Step Rehabilitation and be listed below, please contact us.
ABCD Roxbury/North Dorchester
Food Assistance
bostonabcd.org
About Fresh
Food Assistance
aboutfresh.org
Age Strong Commission
City programs for individuals aged 55+
boston.gov/departments/age-strong-commission
The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI)
Free lung cancer screenings
alcsi.org
Bay Cove Human Services
Social services for individuals/families with developmental and intellectual disabilities, mental illness and substance abuse
baycovehumanservices.org
Berea Church Food Pantry
Food Assistance
bereaboston.org/cuisine
Boston Family Engagement Network
Family support services
bfen.link
Bowdoin Street Health Center
Community Health Center
bowdoinstreethealth.org
Boys & Girls Club of Boston
Child community center
bgcb.org
Catholic Charities Boston
Social services including food assistance, housing, and counseling
ccag.org
Casa Myrna
Domestic violence support and assistance
casamyrna.org
Center for Workforce Development at Roxbury College
Job training and adult education
rcc.mass.edu
Charles Street A.M.E. Church
Youth development, family support, and food assistance
csamechurch.org
Codman Square Health Center
Comprehensive healthcare services including primary care, dental care, behavioral health, and specialty services
codman.org
Compass Boston
Education, counseling, treatment, and transition support for individuals with substance abuse issues
compassboston.org
Dot House Health
Community Health Center offering comprehensive medical, dental and mental health services
dorchesterhouse.org
Ella J. Baker House
Community Center offering social services to individuals and families in need
thebakerhouse.org
The Epiphany School
An independent, no-cost school for economically disadvantaged families in Boston.
epiphanyschool.com
Ethos
A nonprofit organization assisting the elderly and disabled individuals to live at home
ethocare.org
Faith Pentecostal Church
Offering social support services including food assistance, MassHealth enrollment, and small business/unemployment assistance
fccboston.org
Fair Foods
Fresh food assistance
fairfoods.org
Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts
Parental support services including resources and education for families/parents
familynurturing.org
First Parish Dorchester
Community programs for social justice, food assistance, and equality programs
firstparishdorchester.org
Friends of the Children
Youth mentorship for children aged 12+
friendsboston.org
Fourth presbyterian Church
Food Assistance
fourthboston.org/ministries/foodpantry
Greater Anointing Church Pantry
Food Assistance
(617) 287-2144
Greater Boston Food Bank
Food Assistance
gbfb.org/need-food
Greater Boston Legal Services
Legal assistance and representation in non-criminal (civil) disputes
gbls.org
Haley House
Food Assistance, affordable housing, neighborhood farming
haleyhouse.org
Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center
Community health center offering primary care, dental, vision, OB-GYN, and food assistance
harvardstreet.org
Health Law Advocates
Free legal representation to low-income individuals who cannot afford medical care
healthlawadvocates.org/get-legal-help
Holy Tabernacle Church
Food Assistance
(617) 427-8022
Louis D. Brown Peace Center
Mental health counseling for individuals/families who have experience trauma
ldbpeaceinstitute.org
Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry
Food Assistance
(617) 436-2190
Mass Law Reform Institute
Advocacy and leadership in legal reforms to benefit low-income individuals and/or minorities
mlri.org
Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers
English as a Second Language (ESL) for Portuguese speakers
maps-inc.org
Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition
Nonprofit promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees
miracoalition.org
MassHire
Career centers offering job training, career counseling, and employment services
mass.gov/masshire-career-centers
Metro Housing Boston
Housing assistance and employment services
metrohousingboston.org
Neighborhood Trauma Team
Services for individuals, families, and communities impacted by community violence
(617) 474-1143 x263
Northeastern University Law
Assists individuals with limited resources in the following areas of law: small business startup; wrongful convictions; domestic violence; family law
law.northeastern.edu/experience/clinics
Office of Black Male Advancement
City office on equitable opportunity for minority males
boston.gov/departments/black-male-advancement
Office of Food Justice
City office providing breakfast and lunch to any person aged 18 or under during the summer months
boston.gov/bostoneats
Office of Housing Stability
City office assisting residents in crisis due to fire, natural disaster, eviction, or condemnation
boston.gov/departments/housing/office-housing-stability
Office of Returning Citizens
City office assisting individuals returning from prison with employment, career development, housing, and access to social services
boston.gov/departments/returning-citizens