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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
The following is a list of some of the social services available in the south central
part of Massachusetts, for those in need of various types of assistance. Click on the 
label for the services you are seeking, to be taken to that particular website.
Peace and Blessings to you!


DRUG WATCH
Mental Health/Mental Illness

Mental illnesses are medical conditions involving changes in behavior, thinking
or emotions that interfere with a person’s ability to do daily tasks or care for themselves.
Common mental health disorders include anxiety disorders and mood disorders such
as depression, schizophrenia and ADHD. Other disorders include autism, borderline
personality disorder, disassociate disorders, eating disorders and
obsessive compulsive disorder, also known as OCD.

People diagnosed with serious mental illness typically need a
combination of medication and talk therapy to get better.


MEMORY CARE
​This website offers a guide  with valuable information regarding services, resources, facilities, costs,
financial assistance, etc. for those who are caring for a loved one who is suffering from memory loss.
For additional information on dementia/Alzheimer's, click on the links below:

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-and-dementia
https://www.alzheimers.gov/life-with-dementia/tips-caregivers#
https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving



MENTAL HEALTH/SUICIDE PREVENTION
This website provides information around mental health issues and a phone number to
call for assistance in finding services to benefit the individual in need of help.
If you or your loved one is contemplating suicide,
dial 988 immediately, the national suicide hotline.


TRI VALLEY
This website offers information on a myriad of services
available to those who are disabled and/or elderly


WEBSTER-DUDLEY FOOD SHARE
If you are struggling with food insecurity
for you and your family, and are in the Webster-Dudley area, call
the number below for information on how Food Share can help you.

 (508) 943-9171
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