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Boston Home, The

Location

2049 Dorchester Avenue

Dorchester, MA, 02124

United States

42° 16' 50.16" N, 71° 3' 58.32" W

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Phone:

617.825.3905

Email:

gwideman@thebostonhome.org

Website:

http://thebostonhome.org

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.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Board of Trustees

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

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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.

Charge for services:

Sliding Scale, Varies with Program -- See Key Programs Offered.

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.

Scholarships available:

Sliding Scale

Last Updated:

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.

Newcomers Academy

Location

100 Maxwell St.

Dorchester, MA, 02124

United States

42° 16' 52.32" N, 71° 4' 51.24" W

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Phone:

617-635-7993

Email:

newcomers@boston.k12.ma.us

Website:

http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/newcomers

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

M-F: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Mission:

* Deliver high-quality education
* Accelerate English language acquisition
* Develop academic content vocabulary and higher level thinking skills
* Promote the development of social and academic skills students will need when entering district high schools
* Build a foundation for long-term academic and socio-cultural success
* Serve as a learning site for best practices in educating secondary school English language learners with interrupted schooling or gaps in their formal education.

Key Partners:

* University of Massachusetts Boston
* Boston University
* Mayor’s Office of New Bostonians
* Local social service agencies

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

All students new to the Boston Public Schools must visit a Family Resource Center with the appropriate paperwork to begin the registration process. English Language Learners are identified through a home language survey and testing provided at the Newcomer Assessment and Counseling Center. Students who meet the criteria for Newcomers Academy will be informed about the program. All students will complete a choice form to select a diploma-granting high school as well.

Students may attend Newcomers Academy for one semester or up to two calendar years, depending on the academic need, before enrolling in a diploma-granting high school. Newcomers Academy staff will continue to monitor students’ progress after they have left the program.

Key Programs Offered:

All students engage in rigorous coursework, including:
* Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) and Literacy development; and
* Sheltered instruction in English, Math, Science, Technology, Social Studies, Arts and Physical Education.

Students participate in field trips and community service to support their transition to life in Boston. Instruction takes place during the school day (8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.), with additional support available on Saturdays and during the summer.

Student progress is assessed through a variety of measures, including:
* MCAS exams, such as MELA-O and MEPA to assess reading, writing, speaking and listening skills;
* Math notebooks;
* Reading and writing assignments;
* Community service participation; and
* Exit portfolio.

Last Updated:

04/16/2010

Greater Boston Nazarene Compassionate Center, Inc.

Location

130 River Street

Dorchester, MA, 02124

United States

42° 16' 16.68" N, 71° 4' 37.2" W

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Phone:

617-296-7450

Email:

pierrezephir@gbncc.org

Website:

http://www.gbncc.org/

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

Afterschool programming: 2pm - 6pm

Mission:

The mission of the Greater Boston Nazarene Compassionate Center (GBNCC ) is to provide relief to the most vulnerable, distressed and underprivileged people of the Boston area, with particular emphasis on the Haitian community and the youth in Dorchester, Mattapan, Roslindale and the surrounding communities.

As faith leaders, we explore the root causes of factors that are jeopardizing the health and welfare of our congregations, and take a vested interest in building the capacity of our community through outreach and education. The Dorchester Nazarene Church was among the first Haitian congregations in Boston to openly address the issue of HIV/AIDS prevention and education. We strongly embrace the idea of reaching out and addressing the needs of the whole individual in a culturally complete and sensitive way. Our aim is to promote the health and welfare of our community and also to serve as a supportive link to the wider U.S. social and economic system.

For the past 7 years, the GBNCC has been home to many successful programs and activities that have significantly impacted the lives of many thousands of individuals. GBNCC ’s main program areas are Adult Basic Education (ESL/Computer Literacy), Youth Services (including the Higher Education Resource Center), Health Education, and Food and Nutrition Services.

We have attracted funding from local foundations and corporations, including the Boston Foundation, CCHER, Boston Capacity Tank, United Way of Massachusetts Bay, Clippership Foundation, English for New Bostonians, BMA, Komen Foundation, the Boston Foundation and many others. We combine grants, donations, volunteer efforts, church support, and professional services to cover our expenses, and are continually developing relationships with new funders.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Pierre-Louis Zephir

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

Call for more information.

Charge for services:

$150 per year per student for afterschool programming

Key Programs Offered:

CREW (Counseling, Recreation, Education and Work) Afterschool Program, Higher Education Resource Center for Teens

Scholarships available:

Yes

Vouchers accepted:

Yes

Transportation provided:

No

Also (or Previously) Known As...:

Dorchester Nazarene Compassionate Center, Inc.

Last Updated:

02/22/2010

Counseling, Recreation, Education and Work Program for 9-13 year-olds (CREW)
Higher Education Resource Center Program for 13-18 year-olds. (HERC)

College counseling and tutoring offered through these programs.

English for Speakers of Other Languages program available at no cost Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm. Classes are tailored toward speakers of Haitian Creole.

Wesley Child Care Center Inc.

Location

29 Stanton Street

Dorchester, MA, 02124

United States

42° 17' 4.8948" N, 71° 4' 47.2908" W

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Phone:

(617) 436-5800

Email:

jconway945@earthlink.net

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

M-F 9:00am-5:30pm

Mission:

We are a licensed and accredited program designed for the needs of school aged children. We offer a balance of tutorials, computers, recreation, a after school program and arts and crafts with nutritious meals provided. We also have a new language program that now is teaching french and spanish.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Judy conway-Director

Key Partners:

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

Walk in, and we serve children from the ages 5-14yrs old.

Charge for services:

The language program is private funding and all other programs are through a sliding scale or vouchers.

Key Programs Offered:

Wesley School Age Program

Scholarships available:

No

Vouchers accepted:

Yes

Last Updated:

02/23/2010

GoKids Boston

Location

100 Morrissey Blvd

Dorchester, MA, 02125

United States

42° 18' 48.24" N, 71° 2' 20.04" W

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Phone:

(617) 287-5437

Email:

GoKidsBoston@umb.edu

Website:

www.gokids-boston.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

11am to 7pm
Membership hours 4pm to 6pm

Mission:

At GoKids Boston, our mission is kids.
We are driven to improve the health, wellness, and overall outlook for adolescents, pre-teens and teens.
We provide kids personalized instruction and support to become more physically active, improve fitness, eat nutritiously, and gain self-confidence.
We are proud to be a part of the University of Massachusetts, Boston. We embrace the University’s urban mission, and focus on reducing health-disparities in underserved families.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Jean Wiecha

Key Partners:

Children’s Hospital Boston and UMass Boston

Charge for services:

$49 per/month with subsidy enrollment available

Key Programs Offered:

Clinical referral program (through Children Hospital Boston and Boston Medical Center); and General Membership program

Scholarships available:

Yes

Transportation provided:

No

Center for Community Health, Education & Research (CCHER)

Location

420 Washington Street

Dorchester, MA, 02124

United States

42° 17' 49.56" N, 71° 4' 19.2" W

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Phone:

(617) 265-0628

Email:

ccherhap@ccher.org

Website:

http://www.ccher.org

Mission:

The mission of the Center for Community Health, Education & Research Inc (CCHER) is to advocate on behalf of families and their children for public health policies and services that will, over time, have long term benefits for them and the larger community. Our focus is to serve linguistically, culturally and socially challenged new immigrant, underprivileged and underserved residents in the greater Boston and the surrounding communities. We at CCHER believe that residents of a community can play an important role in organizing and advocating for efficient and affordable health care and health related services for their community.

Codman Square Health Center

Location

637 Washington St

Dorchester, MA, 02124

United States

42° 17' 21.7824" N, 71° 4' 16.8564" W

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Phone:

(617) 825-9660

Website:

http://www.codman.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

Urgent Care
Monday-Thursday
8:30am - 10:00pm
Friday
8:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 1:00pm
Primary Care
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday & Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 1:00pm

Mission:

To serve as a resource for improving the physical, mental and social well-being of the community.
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We opened our doors in 1979 with a dream: to build the best urban community in America. As part of this dream, we recognized that though health care begins by alleviating sickness, the journey to a true "culture of health" is achieved through the health of the whole person, and through the health of the whole community. Our two-physician staff that summer of 1979 may have been small, but our mantra was not: while disease is a lack of health, health is not simply a lack of disease.

Today, with a staff of 280 employees, expert clinicians and medical staff, and an astounding depth and breadth of community programs, we believe that we are on our way toward reaching our dream of building the best urban community in America. The Codman Square Health Center is committed to continued progress and we hope you will join us in fulfilling our vision of a culture of health in our community.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Bill Walczak

Key Partners:

DotWell
Dorchester House Multi-Service Center
Codman Academy Charter Public School
HealthWorks Foundation

Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester: Walter Denney Youth Center

Location

270 Mount Vernon Street

Dorchester, MA, 02125

United States

42° 19' 9.318" N, 71° 2' 46.0356" W

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Phone:

617.822.3701

Email:

Office Manager Tara Lewis, tlewis@bgcdorchester.org

Website:

www.bgcdorchester.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

September 8 - July 1
Bantams/Cadets/Juniors – Monday – Friday 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Intermediates/Seniors – Monday - Friday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Closed Saturday and Sunday.

July 7 - August 15
Bantams/Cadets/Juniors – Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Intermediates/Seniors – Monday – Friday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Mission:

To inspire and enable all young people, from diverse circumstances, to realize their full potential by providing opportunities for personal growth to become contributing, caring and responsible members of the community.

Our Boys & Girls Clubs Provide
A safe place to learn and grow.
Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals.
Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences.
Hope and opportunity.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Bob Scannell- President & CEO; Katherine Parker- Director of Resource Development

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

Membership in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester is open to all children between the ages of 6 and 17. Our Club has an "open door" policy. Members are well supervised while in the program areas, but may come and go as they please. The membership fee for all ages is just $5.00 per year, or $10.00 per year for immediate family members registering at the same time. All members must furnish proof of age when signing up.

Bantams: ages 6 - 7 (limited membership; no drop-in, programmed activities only.)
Cadets: ages 8 - 9
Juniors: ages 10 - 12
Intermediates: ages 13 - 15
Seniors: ages 16 – 17
Orientation
After registering, members must attend a member's orientation. Parents are encouraged to attend as well. The orientations are held according to the following schedule:

Fall 2008 – Spring 2009 (September 8 – July 1)
For the Marr & McLaughlin Buildings (Deer Street & Dorchester Ave.)
(Held in the Marr building lobby)
4:00 – Monday - Friday

Summer 2008 (July 5 – September 8)
For the Marr & McLaughlin Buildings (Deer Street & Dorchester Ave.)
(Held in the Marr building lobby)
9:15 – Friday
9:30 - Monday & Wednesday
4:00 – Monday - Friday

Charge for services:

$5

Key Programs Offered:

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester offer club members the chance to participate in programs that foster the intellectual, artistic and athletic interests of its members. Each program is age appropriate, supervised, structured and most importantly - designed to accommodate the wide variety of learning styles, social skills and intellectual abilities that our children bring to the Club each and every day. Members are grouped according to age and interests with activities falling into the following categories:

Triple Play – A comprehensive wellness program that weaves physical fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, healthy lifestyle choices together by drawing upon the 200+ programs that take place at the Club

The Arts – Painting & drawing, sculpture, photography and digital design

Music - Comprehensive music program including instruments, voice, and dance lessons. Partnership with Berklee College of Music

Education - Daily homework help, one-on-one tutoring, reading & writing enrichment, MCAS & SAT preparation

Life Skills - Leadership groups for 13-17 year olds (Keystone Club) and 10-13 year olds (Torch Club) teach civic responsibility and pride

Technology - Three computer learning centers, each with 10 computers, are available to members for educational and research purposes

Athletics - Basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball, track, volleyball, gymnastics, Judo and more

Aquatics - Organized swim teams, swimming lessons and drop-in swimming for all ages and levels

Social Recreation - Chess and other strategic board games, puzzles, pool, foosball, and movies

Career Service – Career preparation, placement and guidance for teens seeking employment support

Child Care - Licensed care for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers; after-school care for children ages 6-12

Scholarships available:

Yes

Vouchers accepted:

Yes

Transportation provided:

No

Number of people served each year:

501-1000

Community Meeting Space Available:

Yes

Type of facility in which this program/organization located:

Private Building

Last Updated:

10/23/2009

Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester: Paul R. McLaughlin Youth Center

Location

1135 Dorchester Avenue

Dorchester, MA, 02125

United States

42° 18' 43.1208" N, 71° 3' 26.8236" W

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Phone:

617.288.7120

Email:

mjoyce@bgcdorchester.org

Website:

www.bgcdorchester.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

September 8 - July 1
Bantams – Programmed activities only; Monday – Friday 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cadets - Monday – Friday 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Juniors/Intermediates/Seniors – Monday - Friday 3:00 PM – 8:45 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM

July 7 - August 15
Cadets & Juniors
Session 1– July 7– July 25; 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM
Session 2 – July 28 – August 15 ; 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM

Bantams
Session 1 Morning – July 7 – July 25; 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Session 1 Afternoon – July 7 – July 25; 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Session 2 Morning – July 28 – August 15; 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Session 2 Afternoon – July 28 – August 15; 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Intermediates/Seniors
Monday - Friday 11:00 AM – 10:45 PM; Saturday 5:00 PM – 10:45 PM