Wheelchair Accessibility

Friends of Peabody Square

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Greater Ashmont Main Street's office is at 1914 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester MA 02124

Phone: 

(617) 825-3846

Email: 

FoPSAshmont@gmail.com

Website: 

https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofPeabodySquare

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

(Please check the facebook page.)

Mission: 

The Friends of Peabody Square seeks to:

-Serve as local liaison between community businesses, residents and city and state authorities to ensure the present (2011) traffic infrastructure construction project is completed according to community's wishes 
-Develop a maintenance-savvy volunteer group to help manage ongoing basic cleanup and maintenance efforts
-Develop various creative programming to activate the three public spaces, and
-Help raise money to support the group's work.

Location

Peabody Square
Dorchester Avenue Ashmont Street
Dorchester 02124
United States
Key Partners: 

Greater Ashmont Main Street

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Check the facebook page.

Community Meeting Space Available: 

at Greater Ashmont Main Street office 1900 Dorchester Ave.

Created: 
12/02/2011

SMS Computer Learning Center

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Phone: 

1 617-445-0050

Email: 

troyrob999@yahoo.com

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Location

Sonoma Maple Schuyler Computer Learning Center
1 Maple Court
Dorchester, MA 02121
United States
Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Key Programs Offered: 
Adult Basic Education
 
After school programs
 
Computer Training
 
Open to Non-Residents
 
No Fee to Use Services
 
Target Populations: 
Youth (Ages 5-17)
Young Adults (Ages18-22)
Adults (Ages 23-64)
Number of Workstations for Public Use: 6-10

Codman Square Health Center Food Pantry

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Phone: 

(617) 825-9660

Website: 

http://www.codman.org/

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays

Mission: 

We do not want our neighbors to be hungry. Both Codman Square Health Center and Dorchester House Multi-Service Center have an on-site food pantry for members of the community. In addition to gathering food to take home, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about nutrition and other public health issues.

Location

Codman Square Health Center Food Pantry
637 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
United States
Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Key Programs Offered: 

Community Meeting Space Available: 

no

Boston Medical Center

Phone: 

617.638.8000

Website: 
Mission: 

Boston Medical Center is an extraordinary community of health care providers devoted to the proposition that every person, regardless of his or her social or economic circumstances, deserves the best health care.

Our mission is simple: to provide exceptional care, without exception.

Located in Boston's historic South End neighborhood, BMC is a private, not-for-profit, 639-licensed bed, academic medical center and the primary teaching affiliate for Boston University School of Medicine. Consistent with its mission to provide the best in health care to all, BMC is the largest safety net hospital in New England and reaches into the community as a founding partner of Boston HealthNet, a network of 15 community health centers through Boston serving more than a quarter million people annually.

Location

Boston Medical Center
One Boston Medical Center Place,
Boston, MA 02118
United States
Key Partners: 

BU School of MedicineBMC HealthNet Plan

Boston HealthNet:

Codman Square Health Center
637 Washington Street
Dorchester
617.825.9660
(http://www.codman.org)

Dorchester House Multi-Service Center
1353 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester
617.288.3230
(http://www.dorchesterhouse.org)

East Boston Neighborhood Health Center 
10 Gove Street
East Boston
617.569.5800
(http://www.ebnhc.org)

Geiger-Gibson Community Health Center
250 Mount Vernon Street
Dorchester
617.288.1140

Greater Roslindale Medical and Dental Center
4199 Washington Street
Roslindale
617.323.4440
(http://www.roslindale.org)

Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center
632 Blue Hill Avenue
Dorchester
617.825.3400
(http://www.harvardstreet.org)

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
780 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
857.654.1000
(http://www.bhchp.org) 

Manet Community Health Center 
110 West Squantum Street
North Quincy
617.376.3030
(http://www.manetchc.org)

Mattapan Community Health Center 
1425 Blue Hill Avenue
Mattapan
617.296.0061
(http://www.mattapanchc.org)

Neponset Health Center
398 Neponset Avenue
Dorchester
617.282.3200

Roxbury Comprehensive Community Health Center
435 Warren Street
Roxbury
617.442.7400

South Boston Community Health Center 
409 West Broadway
South Boston
617.269.7500
(http://www.sbchc.org)

South End Community Health Center 
1601 Washington Street
Boston
617.425.2000
(http://www.sechc.org)

Upham's Corner Health Center 
500 Columbia Road
Dorchester
617.287.8000
(http://www.uphamscornerhealthctr.com)

Whittier Street Health Center
1125 Tremont Street
Roxbury
617.427.1000
(http://www.wshc.org) 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Prospective volunteers can visit Volunteer Servicescall 617.414.5122, or email Volunteer.Services@bmc.org. Otherwise, call one of the numbers listed below, or view the Provider Directory.

Health Connection — Call 800.841.4325

Make an Appointment. Find a Doctor. Get Health Information.

Call BMC’s Health Connection toll-free atBoston Medical Center - Health Connection 800.841.4325.

The Health Connection is available Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm. After normal business hours, callers may leave a message to be returned the following business day by a nurse.

The Health Connection is a toll-free telephone information service. The staff, which include registered nurses, help patients, families and members of the community access Boston Medical Center's physicians, programs and services.

Main Switchboard
Call: 617.638.8000

General Information
Call: 617.638.6800

Health Connection
Call: 800.841.4325

Medical Records
Call: 617.414.4201

Patient Billing
Call: 617.638.6157

TTY
Call: 800.439.2370

Key Programs Offered: 

BMC HealthNet Plan: BMC HealthNet Plan is the largest health maintenance organization for both MassHealth and Commonwealth Care programs. The mission of BMC HealthNet Plan is to be a quality and cost effective provider-sponsored health maintenance organization supplying excellent care coordination and services.

  • Sunny Start - Health Moms & Babies: BMC HealthNet Plan Members that choose to enroll in Sunny Start get help from care managers, including

    • Customized care planning for low - high risk pregnancies
    • Access to registered nurse skilled in obstetrics/newborn care
    • Free car seat (MassHealth members)
    • Free manual breast pump
    • What To Do When You're Having a Baby book & other literature
    • Childbirth/Parenting Education
    • Transportation assistance
    • Help finding community resources

Haitian Health Institute (HHI): In order to meet challenges to improved access and health services for Haitians, a consortium of health care professionals mobilized to establish the Haitian Health Institute (HHI) in 1996 rather than have disparate clinics across metropolitan Boston. The Administrative Office of the Haitian Health Institute is located at Boston Medical Center, 771 Albany Street, Dowling 4, Room 4416, Boston, MA 02118. You can phone them at 617.414.7702, send a fax to 617.414 3810, email hhi@bmc.org or view MyDorchester.org's community guide entry here.

Created: 
04/09/2011

Florian Hall

Phone: 

617-288-6666

Location

55 Hallet Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
United States
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Call 617-288-6666

Community Meeting Space Available: 

Yes

For catered banquets and restaurant.

New England Regional Council of Carpenters

Phone: 

800-275-6200

Email: 

NERC@necarpenters.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Call or visit website for hours of operation and training schedule.

Mission: 

The NERCC believe that well-paid, well-trained carpenters mean well-made, safe and long lasting construction that will serve the community well over time
The New England Regional Council of Carpenters represents 22,000 carpenters, pile drivers, shop, millmen, and floorcoverers working in the New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Location

750 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02125
United States
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Call.

Key Programs Offered: 

Workforce training, Boston Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Program

Community Meeting Space Available: 

yes

Created: 
11/29/2010

The Boston Home

Phone: 

617.825.3905

Mission: 

Founded in 1881, The Boston Home serves adults with advanced Multiple Sclerosis and other progressive neurological diseases. Exceptional clinical care, compassion, and innovative programs have earned us the designation “Center for Excellence in Long-term Care” from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The only facility of its kind in New England and only one of a handful nationwide, The Boston Home touches the lives of thousands of people as we serve our residents, outpatients, and their families, and share our knowledge with healthcare professionals nationwide. Our residents and outpatients are typically: • 54 years old on average • Significantly physically disabled • Intellectually curious • Seeking to live full lives not defined by their disabilities Our families play an integral role in our community, involved in care plans, activities, and support groups. A staff of 200 delivers highly skilled care with warmth and creativity. Volunteers, vendors, interns, and partner organizations — representing education, arts, and technology — help us extend our services.

Location

2049 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02124
United States
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Admissions: 617.326.4346 The Boston Home Admissions offers informational sessions by appointment only. The Boston Home, a long-term care facility, is an important resource for adults with advanced multiple sclerosis and other progressive neurological diseases. It serves long-term residents, outpatients and their families. B.Fit! Outpatient Program: The day program is offered at The Boston Home three days a week, Monday & Wednesday from 9:30 – 3:30, and Friday from 9:30 – 1:30. Schedule is subject to change. For more information contact B.Fit! program director, Glory Wideman-Hughes at 617.326.4300. How do you get started with B.FIT!? Eligibility: Any adult with a progressive, neurological disorder can apply. Application: To schedule an in-person interview and get an application please call Glory Wideman-Hughes at 617.326-4300 or email gwideman@thebostonhome.org. Transportation: Available through the MBTA RIDE. Call for more information: 617.326.4300 --- The average age of The Boston Home resident is 56 years old. The Boston Home specifically addresses the needs of a younger population with disabilities through programs and services that range from complex nursing care to use of power wheelchairs to a focus on psycho-social needs.

Key Programs Offered: 

Residents receive: * Comprehensive clinical services. A pro-active plan of care to improve function when possible and to support the best quality of life. * Access to wellness activities and spirituality programs and discussions that address deeper needs. * Advanced adaptive technology that supports independence and creativity. An on-site Adaptive Technology Specialist is available for customized solutions for each resident. * A menu of stimulating and engaging activities and events 365 days a year, including outings to theater, museums, civic events, local shops and restaurants. Resident Life Programs Vital programs help to support our residents become more independent and live with dignity in a wheelchair-friendly facility: Technology • Wireless sensors on wheelchairs for access to elevators and exterior spaces • Computers with voice recognition software • Environmental Control Systems in resident rooms Activities • Applied art, museum field trips, lectures, and performances • Games and activities for fun, challenge, and memory support • Trips to sports, theater, and civic events Wellness & Spirituality • Relaxation & meditation • Creative exercises & comforting rituals • Discussions about deeper needs Socialization, Exercise, Information, and Referred Therapy B.Fit! is an innovative outpatient day program at The Boston Home for adults with advanced Multiple Sclerosis and other progressive neurological diseases co-sponsored by The Boston Home (TBH) and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Central New England. About B.Fit! Individuals with MS, currently living at home or in nursing homes come to B.Fit! to socialize with peers and benefit from a variety of activities and informational discussions. The programs of B.Fit! are customized to meet participants individual needs through socially, physically and intellectually stimulating activities. Participants receive guidance in navigating health and human services for their care management. A hot lunch is provided to all participants and their attending caregivers. The Goals of B.Fit! are: To provide participants with a safe, and socially enriching environment, where they help shape a schedule of activities. To help participants achieve and maintain maximum levels of personal independence through active exercise programs, strategies for maintaining memory and cognitive abilities. To promote participants’ wellness through peer support, socialization, and education. To offer participants information about health management. To offer participants referred access to TBH services. Programs Include: Structured daily exercise, support, and informational discussions. Referrals to community resources to maintain independence in the home. Social activities including current events, creative writing, cultural outings, and cyber café access. Specialty Services Available Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, through physician referrals. Assistive technology services. Wheelchair seating and power mobility assessment and referral services. Access to tone management clinics. Fee: A sliding fee scale, based on financial need, is used to determine the daily rate. The Boston Home Institute: Tapping our body of knowledge amassed over decades, TBH staff and experts in the field define best practices; train healthcare professionals; and advocate for public policy reform.

Created: 
04/23/2010

Located in Dorchester, MA, the only facility of its kind in New England and one of the few in the United State, The Boston Home has earned the designation of “Center for Excellence in Long-Term Care” from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The Boston Home has cared for residents with a range of disabling conditions since 1881, providing not only excellent nursing care, but also a sustaining community. Today, the staff, including physicians with extensive experience serving this population, is committed to preserving each resident’s independence, personal dignity and self-determination in a warm, community-oriented environment.

Centro del Cardenal (Cardinal Cushing Center)

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Phone: 

(617) 506-6600

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Mission: 

Centro del Cardenal is committed to providing young men and women, ages 14-20, with the opportunity to earn either a high school diploma or a GED in a nurturing environment that values and supports them.

Location

185 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02121
United States
Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Key Programs Offered: 

Created: 
11/10/2010

This GED program helps out-of-school and high-risk youth—who did not thrive in the public school system—earn earn their GED

Carney Hospital

Phone: 

(617) 296-4000

Mission: 

To remain a vital community resource as a member of the Caritas Christi Health Care System - a network of Catholic health care providers. Through our programs and services, which cover the spectrum of health care, we affirm the sanctity of life, advocate for the poor and disenfranchised, and exercise responsibility for the common good.

Location

Carney Hospital
2100 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02124
United States
Key Programs Offered: 

Alcoholics Anonymous: Mondays, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., in the 2nd floor auditorium
Al-Anon: Saturdays 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., in the 1st floor Riseman Lecture Hall.
Breast-Cancer Support Group: 6:30 p.m., second & fourth Wednesdays.
Other groups including Overeaters Anonymous, Domestic Violence Support Group.
Call 617-296-4000 x5222 for support info.
Caritas DoctorFinder: With more than 2,000 physicians serving our network of six hospitals from southern New Hampshire to southeastern Massachusetts, we can help you find the right doctor. Whether you need a doctor who speaks a second language, prefer a male or female physician, or need an appointment close to home or work, we can help. Call 1-800-488-5959 or visit DoctorFinder online.

CPR and First Aid Training for Adult/Child/Infant: Weekly, $30, call 617-296-4012 x2093 for schedule.

Senior Meal Program: Complete & healthy meal for seniors, $4.95. Offered 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Created: 
02/07/2011

Clam Point Civic Association

Website: 
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Meets 2nd Mondays, 6:30PM, at WORK Inc., 25 Beach Street. On-street parking is available at the front door.

Location

Boynton/Bay Cove Building
105 Victory Road
Dorchester, MA 02122
United States
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