Referrals and Resources

Milton Community Food Pantry
Parkway Methodist Church
158 Blue Hills Parkway West, Milton, MA 02186 
T: 617-696-0221
www.miltonfoodpantry.org 

Concord Baptist Food Pantry
180 Blue Hill Ave, Milton 02186
T:617-698-9300
https://www.cbcboston.org/

Milton Housing Authority
65 Miller Ave # 1, Milton, MA 02186
T: 617-698-2169
http://miltonhousingauthority.com/ 

Milton Residents Fund
First Parish Unitarian
535 Canton Avenue, Milton, Massachusetts 02186
T: 617-696-1214
Email: miltonresidentsfund@gmail.com

The Milton Coalition 
https://www.milton-coalition.org/

Veteran's Service
10 Walnut Street Milton, MA 02186 
T: 617-251-7767 

Older Adults
Milton Council on Aging
10 Walnut Street, Milton MA 02186
T: 617-898-4893

South Shore Elder Services
350 Granite St, Suite 2303 Braintree MA
T:781-848-3910

Family Resource Center in Quincy (Norfolk County)
Assesses the needs of families and connects them to resources such as financial, transportation, housing, healthcare and employment
1120 Hancock Street, South Entrance, 1st Floor (off Johnson Ave), Quincy, MA 02169 T: 617-481-7227
https://www.quincyfamilyrc.org/ 

Interfaith Social Services
Emergency Food, Counseling, Homelessness Prevention
105 Adams Street, Quincy, MA 02169
T: 617-773 - 6203
https://interfaithsocialservices.org/

Mattapan Community Health Center
1575 Blue Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02126
T: 617-296-0061
https://mattapanchc.org/

South Shore Community Resource Patient Directory
Online resources for a variety of free or low-cost local social services for housing, food, insurance and transportation needs
https://www.southshorehealth.org/patient-resources/community-resource-directory

Codman Square Health Center
637 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA
T: 617-825-9660
https://www.codman.org/

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, is available to income-eligible residents. You can check eligibility, apply online and learn more HERE
T: 1-800-249-2007
Residents who have SNAP benefits are also eligible for the Healthy Incentive Program (HIP) to access FREE produce. When a resident uses their EBT card to purchase fresh produce at a HIP vendor, they are automatically reimbursed for the cost on their card.

Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT)
Helps keep households in stable housing situations when facing eviction, loss of utilities, and other housing emergencies caused by loss of income, increase in expenses, or both. 
Information & Referral T: 211
617.859.0400
Toll-Free 800.272.0990
Email: info@metrohousingboston.org
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All calls are free and confidential. Interpreter services are available in multiple languages.
https://www.metrohousingboston.org/our-programs/homelessness-prevention/residential-assistance-for-families-in-transition/

Medications: 24/7 Disposal in front lobby at Milton Police Department (oral medication only)
Milton Police Department

Address: 40 Highland St, Milton, MA 02186 
Phone: (617) 698-3800

Sharps/Needles: Please call The Health Department for pricing and container size.
Milton Health Department
Address: 525 Canton Avenue, Milton MA 02186
Phone: 617-898-4886

ACCESSING SHELTER

If you are homeless or about to be displaced, and have children in your household, call the Department of Housing and Community Development at 866-584-0653 to speak with a Homeless Coordinator.

If you are homeless or about to be displaced as a single adult, you can search for shelters. Many shelters require self-referrals.

EVICTION SUPPORT

Massachusetts Housing Assistance: Emergency & Long-Term Help Guide 

If you are being evicted, resources are available through the State:
Tenancy Preservation Program
Legal Aid
Mediation Services

Greater Boston Legal Services offers self-guided forms to assist with eviction response.

Veterans can access legal assistance through Veterans Legal Services. 

GENERAL RESOURCES

For resources in the Greater Boston community, see below and visit Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless or call 781-595-7570 for more information.

Unemployment
If you lost your job, you may be eligible for Unemployment Income through the Department of Unemployment Assistance. Apply for benefits HERE. 

Income Assistance
Visit the links below for more information on eligibility and how to apply.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) / Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC)

 Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled and Children (EAEDC)

Aspire Health Alliance
https://www.aspirehealthalliance.org/
To connect to all sites: 617-847-1950
To make an appointment: 617-847-1914
In a crisis: 800-528-4890

NAMI HelpLine: 800-950-6264. M-F from 10am-6pm. 
The NAMI HelpLine is a free nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers, and the public.

Samaritans: 877-870-4673 (text or call 24/7). If you are feeling uncertain about anything in your life, Samaritans is here for you. Our 24/7 crisis helpline also provides resources for those reaching out with concern for others. 

The Trevor Project. 1-866-488-7386. 24/7 suicide prevention hotline with a focus on LGBTQ youth. For young people in crisis or in need of a safe and judgement free place to talk, call TrevorLifeline now or chat with a counselor through their website.

Trans Lifeline
For Trans Youth and Adults
1-877-565-8860

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or Text 988 to talk with a trained counselor. 
Chat online with a counselor at 988lifeline.org.

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
New and expectant moms can receive 24/7, free, confidential support in English and Spanish. 
Call or text 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746).

Parents Helping Parents (24/7)
For parents having difficulties relating to their children 
108 Water Street, Watertown, MA 02742
T: 1-800-632-8188
https://www.parentshelpingparents.org/stressline

Massachusetts Behavioral Help Line
Call or Text : 833-773-2445
https://www.masshelpline.com/?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=mbhp_phase2&utm_medium=english_bhhl&gad_source=1

Anne Grossman MSW LICSW
Community Health Social Worker (For Milton residents)
525 Canton Avenue (First floor Health Department)
Milton, MA 02186
617-898-4887