Program that enables income-eligible Brookline residents to purchase discount taxi coupons at reduced fare rates. 50% discount on cabs for low-to-moderate income Brookline residents Phone: 617-730-2740 Website: https://www.brooklinema.gov/248/Senior-Transportation Address: 93 Winchester Street Brookline, MA 02447
Partners Healthcare offers many shuttles that travel from their various community locations to Brigham and Women’s (BWH), Faulkner, and Mass General Hospital (MGH). The phone number and website provide current information on shuttle schedules. Website: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/patient-information/shuttles#schedules-of-our-shuttles Phone: 617-726-2250 Email: phstransportation@partners.org.
Operated by the MBTA and provides handicapped accessible, door-to-door transportation service for those unable to use public transportation due to a medical condition. Website: https://commerce.mbta.com/theride/ Phone: 617-222-5123; 1-800-533-6282 Contact info: theride@MBTA.org
Offers 7 programs: Friendly Visiting Program– help for elders with projects (i.e. shoe shopping, raking yard, etc.) Medical Escort– help for elders with navigating hospitals and doctor’s offices Pet Pals– provide pet therapy for elders MusicWorks-he joy of music to elders in their buildings, offering them the opportunity to listen, to engage, and participate in …
Makes an hourly circuit every weekday in Brookline from 9 am to 3:00 pm that includes The Brookline Senior Center, elderly housing, shopping areas, and the Longwood medical area. $0.50 contribution requested. Website: http://www.scmelderbus.org/index.html Phone: 1-800-321-0243 (make appointment); 508-248-4299 (business inquiries) Contact: info@scmelderbus.org Address: 124 Southbridge Road, Charlton, MA 01507
Light housekeeping, heavy chore, laundry, grocery shopping, errands, light cooking, companionship, escort, and odd jobs. Do not provide personal care (i.e., hands on care). Clients must be age 60 or older and residents of Brookline Website: https://www.brooklinema.gov/268/HELP-Program Phone: 617-730-2752 Address: 93 Winchester Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Health, learning, the arts, socialization, nutrition, recreation and direct services; Open Monday- Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm and occasional nights and weekends; Donations; Food distribution on Tuesdays 1pm-3:30pm; van Phone: 617-730-2770; 617-730-2777 (Social services NEEDS program); 617-730-2750 (Van) Contact: Sharon Devine, Fitness Coordinato Address: 93 Winchester Street Brookline, MA 02446
The Homeless Services Bureau of the Boston Public Health Commission operates two emergency shelters: Woods-Mullen Shelter and Southampton Street Shelter. Both shelters operate 24 hours a day 365 days a year and provide guests with a bed, linens, showers, three meals, case managers, and a number of community and housing resources to move beyond shelter to stable housing. Beds are given out daily on a …
Town agency providing comprehensive services for Brookline residents age 60 and older; support groups; donations; Social work consultations; tax prep; SHINE (serving the health needs of elders); transportation; foot care; help with shopping from students Website: https://www.brooklinema.gov/245/Council-on-Aging Phone: 617-730-2777 (Main Number); 617-730-2753 (DME loan fund); 617-730-2752 (Home escort and linkage program) Email: rdobek@brooklinema.gov Contact: Bereavement Groups …
The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) helps individuals with disabilities to live and work independently. MRC is responsible for Vocational Rehabilitation, Community Living, and Disability Determination for federal benefit programs. Eligibility determination for SSDI and SSI; vocational rehabilitation services, community services, abuse and neglect intervention, benefits programs, assistive technology (AT), job placement and training, and transportation …