Youth Resource Guide: Malden

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1 Youth Resource Guide: Malden

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3 Contents 1 Public Services 2 Health Services, Hospitals, & Wellness 4 Mental Health Counseling Support 5 Substance Use Services: Clinical Treatment 7 Groups, Organizations & Community Prevention 9 Education & School Support Services 10 ESOL & Translation/Interpretation Services 11 Social Services 12 LGBTQ Supports & Resources 13 Housing Assistance 15 Food Assistance & Pantries 16 Programs & Activities 20 Volunteer & Work Opportunities 21 Local Media: Internet, Newspaper & Television Transportation Hotlines

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5 Public Services Ambulance 25 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA Malden Fire Department 1 Sprague Street, Malden, MA Malden Police Department 800 Eastern Avenue, Malden MA Regional Center for Poison Control 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA Malden Public Schools Central Office 77 Salem Street, Malden, MA maldenps.org/contact Youth Resource Guide 1

6 Health Services, Hospitals, & Wellness American Family Care & Urgent Care American Family Care and Urgent Care offers immediate medical treatment for non-life threatening illnesses. 219 Centre Street, Malden, MA Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge Health Alliance accepts walk-ins. Malden Care Center 195 Canal Street, Malden, MA Everett Family Care Center 391 Broadway, Everett, MA Everett Hospital Emergency visits and other medical care. 103 Garland Street, Everett, MA Cambridge Health Alliance School-Based Services STARR Wellness Center Malden High School Mon. 12:30p 3:30p; Wed. 9:30a 12:30p. Contact: Karen Reynolds, RN at x11 Everett Teen Health Center Mon. to Thurs. 8a 4p; Fri. 8a 3p Malden, Mass.

7 Somerville Teen Health Center Mon. to Thurs. 8a 4p; Fri. 8a 3p Sharewood Project Provides free limited health care services. 26 Washington Street, Malden, MA Hallmark Health Appointments can be made by phone, online, or in person. Multiple locations include: Hallmark Health Medical Associates 578 Main Street, Malden, MA Hallmark Health 109 Commercial Street, Malden, MA Hallmark Health VNA and Hospice 178 Savin Street, Malden, MA Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Emergency visits and other medical care. 585 Lebanon Street, Melrose, MA Youth Resource Guide 3

8 Mental Health Counseling Support Arbour Counseling Services 6 Pleasant Street, 6th Floor, Malden MA, CHA-Malden Care Center 195 Canal Street, Malden MA, Eliot Community Human Services 730 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA Greater Malden Behavioral Health 6 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA Fax: North Suffolk Mental Health 301 Broadway, Chelsea, MA Wayside Youth & Family Support Pleasant Street, Malden, MA South Bay Community Services Pleasant Street, Malden, MA Malden, Mass.

9 Substance Use Services: Clinical Treatment CHA Malden Care Center The CHA Malden Care Center offers therapy for people experiencing difficulties related to substance use. 195 Canal Street, Malden, MA Institute for Health & Recovery (IHR) IHR s SAFE Project provides community-based counseling for youth and adults aged Broadway, Cambridge, MA TTY: Toll Free: North Suffolk Mental Health Association Offers counseling for youth ages 13 to 24, who are struggling with substance use. North Suffolk Mental Health Association 301 Broadway, Chelsea, MA TTY northsuffolk.org Teen Conexions Teen Conexions is an intensive outpatient treatment program for adolescents aged struggling with substance abuse. Youth meet three afternoons per week. 14 Porter Street, East Boston, MA Youth Resource Guide 5

10 Adolescent Substance Use Treatment Teen T.E.A.M offers community-based treatment that provides substance use support Malden, Mass.

11 Support Groups, Organizations & Community Prevention Alanon/Alateen This free program is aimed towards families and teens who are impacted by a loved one s addiction Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship open to everyone who wants support with their drinking problem Fresh Start Alcohol & Drug Recovery Support Group The Fresh Start Alcohol & Drug Recovery Support Group is an anonymous peer support group held Thursday evenings. CHA Revere Care Center 454 Broadway, Revere, MA Malden Board of Health Substance Abuse Prevention Services Malden Board of Health Substance Abuse Prevention Services brings awareness to substance use issues and connects individuals and providers to community resources. Substance Abuse Prevention Services Malden City Hall 110 Pleasant Street, 2nd Floor, Malden, MA Youth Resource Guide 7

12 Malden Overcoming Addiction Malden Overcoming Addiction connects the community with addiction support and recovery services Narcotics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship that is free to all who needs support in recovery from drugs and alcohol SMART Recovery SMART Recovery is a self-empowering recovery support group. Programs are free and hosted at Malden Care Center. 195 Canal Street, Malden, MA Recovery High Schools Recovery High Schools support young people with recovery while working towards obtaining their High School Diplomas. Northshore Recovery High School 112 Sohier Road, Beverly, MA x19 William J. Ostiguy High School 19 Temple Place, Boston, MA Malden, Mass.

13 Education & School Support Services Dropout Prevention Program The Dropout Prevention Program provides educational support and counseling for graduation success. Contact Caitlin Scott-Delesky for more information. Malden High School, 77 Salem St., Malden, MA HiSET Exam (formally known as GED) The HiSET Exam offers an opportunity to obtain a high school equivalency certificate. 75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA Pathways Program The Pathways Program supports those who require an alternative to the regular day program. Contact School Adjustment Counselors for more information. Malden High School, 77 Salem St., Malden, MA Youth Harbors Youth Harbors provides in-school support to prevent school drop out for homeless students. Contact Olivia Angood- Hardy for more information. Malden High School, 77 Salem St., Malden, MA Youth Resource Guide 9

14 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) & Translation/ Interpretation Services American Education and Translation Services, LLC American Education and Translation Services provides translations in multiple languages. 6 Pleasant Street, #408, Malden, MA The Immigrant Learning Center The Immigrant Learning Center provides immigrants and refugees with free English language classes. 442 Main Street, Malden, MA Malden, Mass.

15 Social Services ABCD s Mystic Valley Opportunity Center The Mystic Valley Opportunity Center offers tax assistance, immigration and citizenship services, application assistance for SNAP and Mass Health, fuel assistance, Head Start and much more. Mystic Valley Opportunity Center 11 Dartmouth Street, Suite 104, Malden, MA Department of Children and Families (DCF) DCF offers services for individuals with previous DCF involvement. Pleasant Street, Malden, MA Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission assists individuals with disability to obtain work and supports unemployed or underemployed individuals. 157 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA Tailored for Success Tailored for Success provides resources and skills training for future employment. 587 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA Youth Resource Guide 11

16 LGBTQ Supports & Resources Boston Alliance of Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender Youth (BAGLY) BAGLY, Inc. PO Box , Boston, MA Fax: Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Contact Christine Grillon at Malden High School, 77 Salem St., Malden, MA maldenps.org/high LGBT Helpline and Peer Listening Line LGBT Helpline (25+): Peer Listening Line (25 & Under): PEER The Network/La Red The Network/La Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse Toll-Free: Malden, Mass.

17 Housing Assistance ABCD s Housing and Homelessness Prevention Department ABCD s housing and homelessness prevention department provides assistance and skills to maintain or find housing or through case management services. ABCD 11 Dartmouth Street, Suite 104, Malden, MA Heading Home Heading Home provides emergency, transitional and permanent housing, and support services. Heading Home The Schrafft Center 529 Main Street, Suite 100, Boston, MA Housing Families, Inc. Housing Families, Inc. provides a safe, temporary shelter and quality affordable housing to homeless and at-risk families. 919 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA or Malden Housing Authority The Malden Housing Authority supports individuals and families with home ownership, rent, and Section 8 vouchers. 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA Youth Resource Guide 13

18 Youth Harbors Youth Harbors provides case management to homeless youth around housing assistance. Contact Olivia Angood- Hardy for more information. Youth Harbors Malden High School 77 Salem Street, Malden, MA Malden, Mass.

19 Food Assistance & Pantries Bread of Life Food Pantry Enter rear of building. Food Pantry is open Tues. Fri. 12p 5p; Closed Sat. to Mon. 54 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) DTA provides SNAP benefits and food assistance. 245 Commercial Street, Malden, MA Youth Resource Guide 15

20 Programs & Activities Bike to the Sea Bike to the Sea promotes bicycling and bicycle safety in the Malden area. Contact Stephen Winslow Chinese Culture Connection Chinese Culture Connection offers after school programming, summer camps, and youth leadership and mentoring opportunities. 238 Highland Avenue, Malden, MA Community Gardens Gardeners will provide their own plants or seeds and water will be supplied by the City. Railroad Ave. bet. Bryant & Faulkner Streets in Malden Friends of Malden River Friends of Malden River is a citizens group that protects and restores the Mystic River. 20 Academy Street, Suite 306, Arlington, MA Friends of Fellsmere Heights Friends of Fellsmere Heights is a community group that enhances the quality of life for residents through preservation of open space. Prisco Tammaro, priscotammaro@hotmail.com 16 Malden, Mass.

21 Healthy M.E. Healthy M.E. offers substance use and sexual health education programming. 350 Main Street, Malden, MA Malden Arts Malden Arts provides opportunities to create and learn about art. PO Box 334, Malden, MA Malden s Promise Malden s Promise provides opportunities for youth through collaboration and networking. 110 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA Malden Public Library The Malden Public Library hosts a variety of educational, social and community events. 36 Salem Street, Malden, MA Malden Reads: One City, One Book Malden Reads is a reading program that invites the community to read the same book and participate in a series of events Youth Resource Guide 17

22 Malden Recreation Department The Malden Recreation Department offers a variety of activities and sports. 32 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA MTEC: Malden Teen Enrichment Center MTEC is a drop-in after school center for youth living in the Malden community. Ask for Cathy MacMullin or Omar Khoshafa. Open Mon. to Fri. 2p 9p; Closed Sun. and Sat. 1 Salem Street, Malden, MA Malden YMCA The Malden YMCA offers a variety of after-school activities, which include sports, tutoring, and other programming. Open Mon. to Fri., 5:30a 10p; Sat. 7:30a 8p; Sun. 8a 6p 99 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA YWCA Malden YWCA Malden offers a variety of school, after school and leadership opportunities to young women. 54 Washington Street, Malden, MA For more activities in Malden and surrounding cities, visit: 18 Malden, Mass.

23 Volunteer & Work Opportunities Healthy M.E. Peer Leadership Contact Laura Freeman. 350 Main Street, Malden, MA Mayor s Summer Youth Employment Program The Mayor s Summer Youth Employment Program provides a wide variety of first or early work experiences for Malden youth. 17 Pleasant Street, 4th Floor, Malden, MA x6 YWCA s Task Program The YWCA s Task Program offers peer leadership and training opportunities for high school age youth. 54 Washington Street, Malden, MA Youth Resource Guide 19

24 Local Media: Internet, Newspaper & Television ITEM Malden Access Television Youth Program 145 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA PATCH patch.com/massachusetts/malden WickedLocal malden.wickedlocal.com 20 Malden, Mass.

25 Transportation Bus and Train To find bus or train routes use or the free app: Next Bus. Hotlines Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) BARCC is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Toll-free: TTY via MassRelay: Ask to be connected to Hotline# RAPE (7273). Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS) BSAS oversees the substance abuse prevention and treatment services in the Commonwealth. Toll-free: helpline@hria.org helpline-online.com/about-bsas Crisis Text Line Serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via the medium people already use and trust: text. Text from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis. Youth Resource Guide 21

26 NAMI Information Help Line The NAMI Information Help Line s trained volunteers provide information, referrals, and support to all who have questions about or are affected by serious mental illness. 529 Main Street, Suite 1M17, Boston MA NAMI (6264) National Domestic Violence Hotline Toll-free multilingual Hotline: TTY: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week. Languages: English, Spanish The Massachusetts Substance Helpline Hours: Mon. to Fri., 8a-1p; Sat. to Sun., 9a-5p helpline-online.com/about-us The Trevor Project Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week Malden, Mass.

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