Resources

Resources

Websites

SeniorCare’s Services – Summarized in non-English


Federal Aging Resources

Social Security

Medicare

Veterans Administration

Find a Veterans Service Office Near You

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Benefits Check Up


Massachusetts Aging Resources

Mass.gov

REAL ID Information

MassHealth

Prescription Advantage Program

SHINE – Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone

Mass Home Care Info

MassOptions

Community Care Ombudsman


Printable Transportation Guide

A Transportation Resource Guide for Elders and Residents with disabilities within SeniorCare’s Planning and Service Area


Councils on Aging

Beverly

Essex

Gloucester

Hamilton

Ipswich

Manchester by-the-Sea

Rockport

Topsfield

Wenham


Useful Links 

Greater North Shore Link
(formerly: Aging and Disability Resource Consortium of the Greater North Shore)

Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern Massachusetts

Massachusetts Council on Aging

National Council on Aging

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)


Emergency Preparedness

MEMA – Mass. Emergency Management

FEMA – Federal Emergency Management

READY


Downloadable (printer friendly) Community Emergency Resource Sheets (requires PDF reader)

Beverly

Essex

Gloucester

Hamilton-Wenham

Ipswich

Manchester by-the-Sea

Rockport

Topsfield

Phone Numbers

Hospitals

Addison Gilbert Hospital, Gloucester 978-283-4000
Beverly Hospital 978-922-3000

Fuel Assistance

Action Inc. 978-281-3900
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) 800-632-8175
NSCAP (North Shore Community Action Program) Fuel assistance appointment line 978-531-0767 x136
Utility Shut-Off Protection 800-632-8175

Disability Agencies

AFC (Adult Foster Care) 978-281-2612
Viability, Inc. 978-879-4246
Disability Resource Center (former Independent Living Center of North Shore/Cape Ann) 888-751-0077
Mass Rehabilitation Commission 800-245-6543
Mass Rehab for Home Care 800-223-2559
Mass Commission for the Blind 800-392-6450
Northeast ARC, Personal Care Attendant Program 978-762-0301

Health and Public Records

EOEA SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Everyone) 800-243-4636
EOEA Prescription Advantage 800-243-4636
Medicare 800-633-4227
Mass Health Customer Service Center 800-841-2900
Social Security 800-772-1213

Legal Services

Northeast Legal Aid, NE Justice Center 781-599-7730
Mass Legal Helpline 800-342-5297
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program 866-927-1050

State Agencies

Mass Options 844-422-6277
Dept. of Public Health 617-624-6000
Massachusetts Office of Elder Affairs 617-727-7750
Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services 617-573-1600