WCPC - HELP for Parents of Young Children

1745 Main Street P. O. Box 206 Jefferson, Massachusetts 01522
HELP For Parents of Young Children A Guide to Human Services in Central Massachusetts in collaboration with United Way of Central Massachusetts
		First Call For Help (508)755-1233 Worcester County (800)551-2021 North County Poison Hotline (800)682-9211 Click the button to the left of the category to access the appropriate listing.
_______________ Child Care/ Family Providers Tuition Guidelines Provider Information Newsletter Upcoming Events		Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) Adoption Baby-Sitting Behavior Breast Feeding Camps - Preschool Camps - Special Needs Child Abuse Child Care Information and Referral Citizenship/ESL/GED	Divorce Domestic Violence/Witness to Violence Grief/Loss Hate Crimes Health, Nutrition and Safety Legal Services/Advocacy Parent Groups Single/Step/Relative Parenting Special Needs/Special Services Substance Abuse
About WCPC WCPC Home _______________	Please be aware that times and days of supported groups listed in this guide, although correct at the time of listing, are subject to change - a phone call first is recommended.

		"The Wachusett Community Partnership for Children intends this guide to be for information and referral only. It has no first hand knowledge of the quality of services described in this guide."

For more information call the Wachusett Community partnership office at (508)829-0729 and speak to the Program Coordinator.

ADD/ADHD

Lipton Early Intervention Program 100 Erdman Way Leominster, MA 01453 (978)534-6116 (978)537-3324 for Children Services (800)977-5555 for Emergency Service *Individual, group and family counseling - comprehensive mental health services.*	Worcester Youth Guidance Center 275 Belmont Street Worcester, MA 01604 (508)791-3261 TTY: (508)791-0168 E-mail: wygc@ma.ultranet.com *Psychological assessment at the center and off-site preschool settings. Counseling and support services.*
Children's Friend, Inc. 21 Cedar Street Worcester, MA 01609 (508)753-5425 E-mail: gfranqui@childrensfriend.org *Diagnostic, treatment and medications services for children with disruptive behavior disorders. Support and training for parents.*	You Inc. 81 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604 (508)849-5600 ext.277 - or - 55 Lake Street Garder, MA 01440 (978)632-2321 *Full range of therapy and assessment services to children, parents and families.*

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ADOPTION

Adoptive Families Together St. JohnsEpiscopal Church 166 Holden Street Worcester, MA (617)929-3800 *Group for adoptive parents and those considering adoption.*	Massachusetts Department of Social Services 340 Main Street Worcester, MA 01605 (508)929-2000 *Adoption Services for chldren who are wards of the state. Home Studies.*
Children's Friend, Inc. 21 Cedar Street Worcester, MA 01609 (508)753-5425 E-mail: gfranqui@childrensfriend.org *Hope Adoptions offers free counseling for pregnant women and partners; counseling, open adoptions.*	Lutheran Social Services of New England, Inc. 20 Hamilton Street Worcester, MA 01604 (508)791-4488 *Complete services for birth parents and adoptive families including home study, counseling, legal assistance, placement and post-placement services*.
Kid's Net Connection *MSPCC* 286 Lincoln Street Worcester, MA 01605 (800)486-3730 *After hours telephone information and support services for DSS foster parents, kinship providers and pre-adoptive parents including emergency home visits.*	Worcester Youth Guidance Center 275 Belmont Street Worcester, MA 01604 (508)791-3261 TTY: (508)791-0168 E-mail: wygc@ma.ultranet.com *Adoption support project offers counseling and support services for children and their families to help adoptions be successful.*

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BABY-SITTING

American Red Cross
Baby-Sitting Course
61 Harvard Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508)756-5711
Children ages 11 and up learn child care and first aid, safety. Receive Red Cross Baby-Sitter certificate at end of course.

UMASS Memorial Health Care
Baby-Sitting Program
119 Belmont Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(800)431-5151
Learn about infant and toddler care, dealing with emergencies, safety. Four week session, ages 11 and up.

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BEHAVIOR

Children's Friend, Inc. 21 Cedar Street Worcester, MA 01609 (508)753-5425 E-mail: gfranqui@childrensfriend.org *Specialized services for children with severe behavior disorders. Diagnosis, treatment and medication services for troubled children, adolescents and their families..*	Toughlove Parent Support Groups National Office: (800)882-1250 Mass. Representative: (413)593-1001 *Information on support groups (none now in Central Mass.) and other resources.*
Family Services of Central Mass. 31 Harvard Street Worcester, MA 01609 (508)756-4646 *Individual, couple, family and group counseling. Family life education workshops.*	Lipton Center 45 Summer Street Leominster, MA 01453 (978)534-6116 (800)977-5555 *Individual, group and family counseling - comprehensive mental health services.*
Worcester Youth Guidance Center 275 Belmont Street Worcester, MA 01604 (508)791-3261 TTY: (508)791-0168 E-mail: wygc@ma.ultranet.com Diagnosis, counseling and support services for children and families. Individual, family and group counseling; psychological assessment at the Center, and off-site preschool settings. Consultation to service providers..	You Inc. 81 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604 (508)849-5600 ext.277 - or - 55 Lake Street Garder, MA 01440 (978)632-2321 *Full range of therapy and assessment services to children, parents and families.*

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BREAST FEEDING

La Leche League Worcester Chapter (508)798-8213 Meets monthly.	La Leche League North Central MA Chapter (508)853-6110 Meets monthly at Leominster Hospital.
*Support group for mothers-to-be/mothers who are planning to or are breast feeding their babies.*
Lactation Support Program - Health Alliance Leominster Hospital 60 Hospital Road Leominster, MA 01453 (978)466-2365 *Third Thursday of month, 1:00 - 2:00 pm.*	Lactation Support Program - Health Alliance Burbank Hospital 275 Nichols Road Fitchburg, MA 01420 *First Thursday of month, 1:00 - 2:00 pm.*
*Support and guidance.*
The Lifetime Center for Family Health Breat Feeding Mothers Group (508)852-6110 *Support and information group. First and* *third Thursdays of each month, 10:00-11:30 am.*

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CAMPS - PRESCHOOL

Charlotte Klein Dance Centers *Pre-K and Kinderdance, Toddlerdance* 1122 Pleasant Street Worcester, MA 01602 (508) 753-6110	Giguere Gymnastics School *Mini-Camp* 148 Main Street (Route 9) Cherry Valley, MA (508) 892-3797
Discovery Camp *Child Works Child Care Center* 1128 Main Street Holden, MA 01520 (508) 829-7479	Gymnastics Learning Center 547 Lake Street Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (508) 792-1551
Creative Learning 1122 Pleasant Street Paxton, MA01612 (508) 755-8276	Salem Covenant Community Nursery School 215 East Mountain Street Worcester, MA (508) 853-9592
Cricket Corner Camp Orchard Hills Athletic Club 100 Duval Road Lancaster, MA 01523	Sterling Academy of Gymnastics 5 Industrial Drive Sterling, MA 01564 (978) 422-7655
Davis Farmland *Junior Farmer Day Camps* Redstone Hill Road Sterling, MA 01564 (978) 422-6666	The Nurtury 659 Shrewsbury Street Holden, MA 01520 (508) 829-4133
Diane Kelley Dance Studios 00 Main Street Holden, MA 01520 (508) 829-9414	YMCA-Greedale Family Branch 75 Shore Drive Worcester, MA (508) 852-6694

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CAMPS - SPECIAL NEEDS

Barton Center For Diabetes Education Clara Barton Road, Box 356 North Oxford, MA 01537 (508) 987-2056 *Residential summer camp/or children with diabetes.*	Camp Kingsmont RFD 2 West Stockbridge, MA 01266 (800) 854-1377 Weight loss camp- traditional summer camp in a nutrition and fitness environment.
Camp Chest Nut American Lung Association of Mass 35 Harvard Street Worcester, MA 01609-2873 (508) 756-5749 www. lungusa.org *Overnight camp providing a traditional camping experience for boys and girls with asthma. Located at the ACA accredited Becket-Chimney Comers YMCA Camps in Becket, MA*	Hole-in.the.Wall Gang Camp 565 Ashford Center Road Ashford, CT 46278 (860) 429-3444 *Overnight summer camp for children with cancer. Founded and supported by the actor, Paul Newman.*
Camp Joy Seven Hills Foundation 305 Belmont Street Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 757-7798 *Day camp for children and adults with special needs.*	The Summer Institute for the Gifted at Amherst College (973) 334-6991 www.cgp-sig.com *Residential co-ed academic camp for gifted children.*

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CHILD ABUSE

Advocacy Center for Children Junior League of Worcester 71 Pleasant Street Worcester, MA 01609-3204 (508) 799-6114 Advocacy Center is a collaborative effort to help children and their parents cope with the emotional trauma of sexual and/or severe physical abuse. ACC offers help with obtaining therapeutic services, emergency food and housing, etc.	Mass Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) 286-292 Lincoln Street Worcester, MA 01605 (508) 753-2967 Mental health counseling, home-based family counseling, sexual abuse counseling for children, adults and families. Child abuse prevention programs, offender relapse prevention programs, adult survivor groups. *HELPNET: after hours emergency telephone support services.*
Mass. Dept. of Social Services (DSS) Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line 340 Main Street, Suite 525 Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 929-2000 or (800) 792-5200 emergency after 5:00 p.m. & weekend 24 HOUR HOTLINE: 1-800-922-8169 *Twenty-four hour hotline to report cases of suspected child abuse or neglect. DSS investigates all reports. Services include adoption, foster care and protective services.*	Worcester Youth Guidance Center 75 Belmont Street Worcester, MA 01604-1693 (508) 791-3261 (508) 791-0168 E-mail: wygc@ma.ultranet.com *Crisis Treatment Program offers rapid access (24-48 hours) to assessment and treatment for children and families in crisis; risk managemet; brief treament; consultation to schools and community*
Family Visitation Center (NEW HOPE) 50 Franklin Street Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 752-8709 Supervised visitation for parents who do not have custody of their children, who have a history of substance abuse or violent, intimidating or harassing behavior in connection with parent/child visits, or who have current restraining orders in effect. Also conduct neutral exchanges.	You, Inc. 81 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 849-5600, ext. 277 55 Lake Street Gardner, MA 01440 (978)632-2321 *First Thursday of month, 1-2 p.m.* *Full range of therapy and assessment services to children and families for family violence, sexual abuse, incest and other issues.*
Parent & Children's Services Parental Stress Line (800) 632-8188	Parents Helping Parents (formerly ParentsAnonymous) 1-800-882-1250 *Offers support to parents to help them stay calm and reasonable when dealing with children. Tuesdays in Gardner, Wednesdays in Leominster, Thursdays in Fitchburg, Tuesday evenings in Worcester.*

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CHILD CARE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL

Child Care Connection
100 Grove Street, Suite 102
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 757-3880
(800) 278-1503 (serves Paxton & Holden)
Child care resource and referral services for parents on selecting child care programs including family child care, day care centers, school age programs, nursery schools, summer camps, in-home care and day care for spedal needs children.

Child Care Resources
90 Madison Street
Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 798-8112
(serves Paxton & Holden)
76 Summer Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-7395
(serves Rutland, Sterling & Princeton)
Child care resource and referral services for parents on selecting child care programs including family child care, day care centers, school age programs, nursery schools, summer camps, in-home care and day care for spedal needs children. Provides referrals to licensed day care providers for parents enrolled in Dept. of Transitional Assistance ESP program, or parents on the "income ineligible" waiting list.

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CITIZENSHIP

Mount Wachusett Community College
Devens Learning Center
1 Jackson Place, Room 205
Devens, MA 01432
(978) 772-0405
Citizenship Preparation: lnstruction to prepare for the government/history test and the INS interview. Ongoing registration.
English as a Second Language: Beginning or intermediate classes focusing on conversational skills, survival skills, reading and writing. GED Preparation: General Education Development leading to high school equivalency diploma.

Shirley Satellite Program
Hazen Memorial Library
Shirley, MA
GED Preparation & Basic Skills Development: Concentration on improving basic reading, writing, and math skills, and preparation for GED exam.

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DIVORCE

Family Services of Central Mass
31 Harvard Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 756-4646
Children's Divorce Adjustment Group: provides support and a forum for children
to express their feelings and concerns regarding their parents' separation or divorce.
"Parents Apart" Bi-monthly evening seminar addresses how to ease traumatic impact of divorce on children. Separated/Divorced Women's Group: Support and information for ending a relationship and beginning a new life.

Jewish Family Services
646 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 755-3101
Beyond Divorce: A children's and parents' guide to family reorganization. Divorce Support Group: For men and women who are reorganizing their lives after separation and divorce. Divorce Seminars for Parents: On-going sessions for parents who are separated or divorced provide information on coparenting, children's reactions and other related issues. "Rollercoasters" Group for Children of Divorce: On-going sessions help children develop strategies for coping with ups and downs of reorganizing families.

Father's Group
Greendale Mall Conference Room
7 Neponset Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 347-5960
www.fathersgroup.org
For non-custodial parents and others who want to stay involved in their children's lives. Meets monthly.

You, Inc.
81 Plantation Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 849-5600, ext. 277
55 Lake Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978)632-2321
Individual, family or group therapy for families dealing with divorce/remarriage issues.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/WITNESS TO VIOLENCE

Battered Women Shelters and Services 508) 755-9030 *24 HOUR Crisis Line*	Battered Women's Services Leominster, MA (978) 342-9355 *24 HOUR Crisis Line*
Daybreak, Inc. Worcester, MA (508) 755-5371 *HOTLINE all hours: (508) 755-9030*
Worcester Youth Guidance Center 275 Belmont Street Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 791-3261 Try: (508) 791-0168 E-mail: wygc@ma.ultranet.com *After Homicide Program: for family and* *friends of homicide victims and vehicular* *homicide victims: therapy, advocacy,* *outreach and telephone support.* *Children's Recovery Project: counseling* *and support services for children who have witnesses violence.*	You, Inc. 81 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 849-5600, ext. 277 55 Lake Street Gardner, MA 01440 (978)632-2321 *Individual, family or group therapy for family violence.*

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GRIEF/LOSS

Children's Friend 21 Cedar Street Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 753-5425 *Bereavement group for children.*	Trinity Lutheran Church Salisbury and Lancaster Streets Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 754-0052 Contact: Flo LeClair *Bereavement Support Group, fourth Monday of the month, 7-9 p.m.*
Community Birth Loss Support Group First Baptist Church Fitchburg, MA 01420 (9?8) 348-1702 *Fourth Thursday of each month,* *7-8:30 p.m.* *For any parent experiencing the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death.*	Visiting Nurse Association of Central Mass 120 Thomas Street Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 751-6885 *Children's Grief and Loss Group*
Community Bereavement Support Group Health Alliance Burbank Hospital 275 Nichols Road Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 342-6013 *Second Wednesday of each month,* *4:30-5:45 p.m.*	YANA - You Are Not Alone Immaculate Conception Church (lower church hall) 353 Grove Street Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 752-4200 Contact: Jim Kelly *Monthly grief management meetings, second Wednesday of the month, 7-9 p.m. Also radio talk show - Fridays: 4-5:00 p.m. WCUW 91.3 FM*
Compassionate Friends Group meets at First Baptist Church 111 Park Ave Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 799-2100, ext. 69337 Contact: Karen Hyson	You Inc. 81 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 849-5600, ext. 277 55 Lake Street Gardner, MA 01440 (978)632-2321 *Individual, family or group therapy for bereavement and loss.*

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HEALTH, NUTRITION AND SAFETY

Center for Women and Children Women's Outatient Department I 19 Belmont Street Worcester, MA 01605 (508) 793-6388 *OB/GYN services for women with or without health insurance. Financial counselors help pregnant women get* *access to health insurance.*	New Parents Hotline (978) 466-2361 *Nurses available 24 hours a day to answer questions.* *Also at this number:* *New Mom's Group, Toddler Group,* *Young Parents Support Group*
Children's Medical Security Plan/Healthy Start 180 Beaman Street West Boyiston, MA 01583 (800) 531-2229 *Children's Medical Security Plan provides health insurance for primary and preventive care for children and teenagers who do not have health care coverage.* *Healthy Start provides comprehensive prenatal care for low income uninsured women and their infants under one year in order to improve health outcomes of mothers and their babies*.	Wachusett Food Pantry (508) 829-2749 *Monthly food distribution at St. Mary's Parish Hall in Jefferson, MA.*
Early Intervention and Family Support Program UMASS 55 Lake Ave North Worcester, MA 01545 (508) 856-4202 (serves Holden & Paxton) Wachusett Early Intervention 31 Lake Street Gardner, MA 01440 (978) 632-4432 (serves Rutland & Princeton) Provides developmental assessments, community based screenings, home visits, center based developmental play groups and parent education, and support and referral services for children birth to 3 years who are at risk for, or have, developmental problems.	WIC - The Women, Infants and Children Program (508) 886-0203 Rutland (508) 860-7746 Worcester (800) WIC- 1007 Supplemental food and nutrition education program for income eligible pregnant or breast feeding women and their children 0-5 years of age. Vouchers are supplied for milk, cheese, juice, cereal, peanut butter, eggs and infant formula.
Lipton Center Early Intervention 100 Erdman Way Leominster, MA 01453 (978) 537-0956 (serves Sterling) *Early intervention - birth to 3 years; developmental assessments, therapies.*	Wachusett Home Health Agency 43 Harvard Street Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 754-0052 *Free immunizations. Multi-lingual practitioners offer home visits and follow up care.*
Fallon Health Systems Car Seats: Child Passenger Safety Program 630A Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01605 (508) 852-6100, ext. 51678 *Car seats available at reduced cost:* *$20.00 Fallon members;* *$50.00 non-members.* *First child only; must be expectant parent.*	Yours for Children Hawksley Road Oxford, MA 01540 (800) 222-2731 *Nutrition specialists provide nutrition education and workshops for parents and child care providers. Ideas for snacks, guide to food labeling and food pyramid guide are some topics available.*
Women and Infants Network (WIN) Health Alliance Burbank Campus Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 348-1702 *Support and education to pregnant women and parents of children up to age 3.*	FIRST Information Project UMASS Medical Center-Pediatrics 55 Lake Ave North Worcester, MA 01655 (508) 856-6286 Free parent and professional information sendce that will research and locate medical information concerning children's medical conditions or other health care needs. Parent support network information, parent newsletters.
The Safe Place (508)867-5957 (877)341-SAFE toll free *Company specializes in childproofing and home safety.*

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LEGAL SERVICES/ADVOCACY

Court Appointed Special Advocate Project, Inc. (CASA) (508) 757-9877 Volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children in court.	Legal Assistance Corp. (800) 649-3718 *Legal assistance for income eligible persons. Cases accepted by application.*
Lawyer Referral Service (800) 622-9700 *Bar Association aids in referrals to private lawyers for persons needing legal assistance. Legal services are not free, although some reduced fees available.*	Mass Justice Project (508) 831-9888 *Volunteer lawyers provide legal assistance.*
Legal Advocacy Resource Center (800) 342-5297

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PARENT GROUPS
(Some parent groups are under specific listings)

Anger Management 105 Merrick Street Worcester, MA (508)753-8906 *Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 pm*	Mass Mothers of Twins First Baptist Church Worcester, MA (508)797-5268 *Support group for mothers of twins. Third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm, September-June.*
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) First Assembly of God Church 30 Tyler-Prentice Road Worcester, MA *Support group for mothers with children under school age. Second and fourth Wednesday of eaach month, 9:30 am to Noon.*	Parents Apart Program Family Services of Central Mass. (508)756-4646 *Ongoing court-approved program for parents who are divorcing.*
Formerly Employed Mothers at the Leading Edge (FEMALE) Central Mass Chapter (508) 842-5862 *National non-profit organization supporting a woman's decision to modify or leave her career in order to care for her children at home*.	Parenting for Fathers Connecting with Your Kids Family Services of Central Mass 31 Harvard Street Worcester, MA (508) 756-4646 *Thursdays 6-7:30 p.m.*
Library Orientation for Homeschooling Families Worcester PublicLibrary (508) 799-1655 *By appointment. Introduction to services, organization, computer, book lists and more.*	Triplets, Moms and More Shrewsbury (508) 764-2641 *Support group for parents of higher order multiples. Call for local events.*
Mom and Baby Parenting UMASS Memorial Health Care Worcester, MA (800) 431-5151 *Ongoing six week sessions build knowledge, skills, confidence in caring for newborn.*	Wachusett Regional MOMS Club Wachusett Chapter (Moms Offering Moms Support) (508) 886-4481 National non-profit organization; meets first Wednesday of the month at 9:15 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Holden. Leominster-North: (978) 353-3504
Preemie Support Group Worcester Early Intervention and Family Center Shrewsbury, MA (508)473-8005 *Support for parents of premature infants.* *Fourth Wednesday of each month.*	Relatives as Parents Support Group Age Center of Worcester Area, Inc. Worcester, MA (508)755-4388 *Alternate Tuesdays, 7:00 -8:30 pm. On site child care.*
Special Education Parent Advisory Council Wachusett Regional School District (508)753-2425 *Monthly meeting open to all parents of children with special needs.*	Step Families of Central Massachusetts Unitarian Universalist Church Worcester, MA (508)853-1409 *First Monday of each month, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.*
Parent Connection 700 Grove Street Worcester, MA 01605 (508) 852-5658 Meetings held at St. George's Church, 40 Brattle Street, Worcester. *Volunteer family resource program and support group for mothers. Assist parents* *of young children to fell less isolated and overwhelmed by the everyday stresses of parenting. Play group, newsletter, lending library, field trips and more.*	PFLAG-Support for Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays In Worcester: United Congregational Church (rear entrance) 6 Institute Road (508) 839-5585 *Second Wednesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. In Fitchburg:* St. Camillus Church Hall 333 Mechanic Street (781) 342-7921 or (978) 632-5186

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SINGLE/STEP/RELATIVE PARENTING

Parents Without Partners (508) 757-9877 Auburn (978) 425-4708 Leominster *Bi-monthly meetings and/or dances*	Widows and Widowers are Survivors Support Groups St. George's Church 40 Brattle Street Worcester, MA *Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.*
Mass Grandparents Resource Network Executive Office of Elder Affairs (800) 882-2003 TTY (800) 872-0166 *Information on local support groups; resources for raising children*	Second Time Parents Reingold School 70 Reingold Ave Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 345-3287 Contact: Albert E Pierce *Support group for grandparents raising grandchildren; resource and referral.*
Grandparents as Parents Support Group (will be forming at new Worcester Senior Center) Worcester (508) 799-1230	Holden Senior Center 1128 Main Street Holden, MA 01520 (508) 829-0270 Contact: Naomi Sohlman *Information and resources for grandparents raising grandchildren.*
The Single Life (TSL) Leominster Montachusett Chapter St. Camillus church Hall Route 31 Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 534-9941 *Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m.* *Members, $2.00; guests, $3.00*

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SPECIAL NEEDS/SPECIAL SERVICES

AIDS Project Worcester 85 Green Street Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 755-3773	Federation for Children with Special Needs (800) 331-0688 *Information and referral services.*
Care for Children Society, Inc. 340 Main Street, Room 355 Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 752-0728 *Family support and social/recreational activities for childhood disease patients* *and their families. College scholarship* *to a high school senior who is college bound and a chronic disease patient.*	HIV/Pediatrics UMASS Medical Center 55 Lake Ave North Worcester MA 01655 (508) 79 I- 1200 *Questions answered about care and treatment of children with AIDS.*
Center for Living and Working 484 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 Voice and TTY (508) 798-0350 *Comprehensive services for disabled children and adults, induding counseling, housing assistance and at home assistance.*	Learning Disabilities Association of Mass (781) 891-5009 *Volunteer group provides information, referral and written materials to help individuals with disabilities and their families.*
Debtors Anonymous First Congregational Church (enter by side door) 1 Church Street Paxton, MA 01612 (508) 756-8054 *Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m*	Mass Association of Approved Chapter 766 Private Schools (781) 245-1220 *Provides a directory with descriptions of day and residential schools in Mass serving special needs children.*
Department of Public Health Division for Children with Special Health Care Needs (800) 882-1435 *Case management for children with* *special health needs.*	Gamblers Anonymous Our Lady of the Rosary Church (school building) 23 Fales Street Worcester, MA *Fridays, 7:45 p.m.*
Early Intervention Program Dept. of Public Health (800) 905-8437 *Provide services to children (birth to 3 years) who have or are at risk for handicapping conditions or developmental delays.*	Mass Department of Mental Retardation 40 Southbridge Street, Suite 200 Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 792-7545 *Administers, plans, finances and coordinates mental retardation services including children's services.*
Easter Seals 484 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 (800) 922-8290 *Rehab services, adaptive swim, equipment loan, camping, information and referral, advocacy, and public education programs for physically disabled residents of Massachusetts.*	Seven Hills Foundation 81 Hope Ave Worcester, MA (508) 755-2340 *Services, induding respite services, for mentally retarded children and adults and their families.*
National AIDS Hotline (800) 342-2437	Special Olympics-Mass 100 Grove Street Worcester, MA (508) 798-5197 *Athletic services for disabled individuals.*
Wachusett Regional School District Dept. of Special Education 206 Worcester Road Princeton, MA 01541-1097 (978) 464-2130 *Oversees Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 special education services in the district.*	Why Me? Helping Children with Cancer 316 Main Street Worcester, MA (508) 757-7734 *Family services and support.*
Family Voices (800)331-0688 (888)835-5669 www.familyvoices.org *Resource for children with special health needs.*	United Cerebral Palsy (800)872-5827 www.ucp.org TASH (410)828-8274 www.tash.org *A disability rights coalition.*
Overeaters Anonymous St. Matthew's Church 695 Southbridge Street Mondays, 10:00 a.m.~12:00 p.m. Jewish Health Care Center 629 Salisbury Street *Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.* AdCare Hospital 107 Lincoln Street *Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.* Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital & Outpatient Center 189 May Street *Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.*	Worcester Youth Guidance Center 275 Belmont Street Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 791-3261 TTY: (508) 791-0168 E-mail: wygc@ma.ultranet.com *Deaf Services - counseling services for deaf and hard of hearing adults, children and families.*

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Alcoholics Anonymous 100 Grove Street Worcester, MA (508) 752-9000 Al-Anon (508) 791-3431 *Both organizations hold several meetings within the five town region. Call for specific locations and times.*	Montachusett Alcoholism Council (MAC) 51 Central Street Leominster, MA (978) 537-2450
Alcohol Information Center 182 High Street Clinton, MA (508) 368-1963	Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) 100 Grove Street Worcester, MA (508) 831-9785
Lipton Center 45 Summer Street Leominster, MA (978) 534~6116 *Comprehensive mental health services including individual, group and family counseling.*	SMART - Self-Management and Recovery Training Health Alliance Leominster Hospital, Conference Room 1 60 Hospital Road Leominster, MA (978) 466-2000 *Recovery from alcohol and drug dependency. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.*
Massachusetts Prevention Center 531 Main Street Worcester, MA (508) 752-8083 (508) 753-3115 *Training, education, consultation for groups concerned with alcohol and drug abuse, tobacco, HIV/AIDS.*	YOU Inc. 81 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 849-5600, ext. 277 *Substance Abuse Group for Adolescents. Weekly self-help group for teens.*
Stop Smoking Support Programs UMASS Memorial Health Care 55 North Lake Ave (508) 856-5610 *Ongoing support groups. Call for time and location.*	Stop Smoking Support Programs Health Alliance Leominster Hospital, Conference Room 2 60 Hospital Road (978) 249-3511, ext. 270 *Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.*

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