Links and Connections

Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group

Located at the Highlands
Phone: 978-353-7216


Community Legal Aid of Central MA

Fitchburg Office is located at 515 Main St, 3rd Floor
Phone: 978-516-5155
Website

Elder Helpline

Phone: 1-800-243-4636, TDD/TTY 1-800-872-0166
Sponsored by Elder Affairs and Mass Home Care
Hours:
Monday - Friday       9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday                   9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Community Health Center

Location: 175 Connors Street, Gardner
Phone: 978-665-5901
By appointment only

Fuel Assistance

Salvation Army
Phone: 978-342-9407

New England Farm Worker’s Council
Phone: 978-342-4520

MassHealth

1-800-841-2900

Massmedline

Prescription Drug Assistance
1-866-633-1617

Medicare

1-800-633-4227

Medicare Advocacy Project

Legal advice and assistance
1-800-323-3205

Montachusett Home Care
Caregiver Support Group - Leominster
Phone: 978-466-5434

Montachusett Home Care Corporation

Phone: 800-327-5050
Confidential toll free HELP line


MOC Elder Services

Phone: 978-345-8501 ext. 306
Elder Home Repair Program

MOC Meals on Wheels

Phone: 978-345-8501
Home delivered meals

Massachusetts Senior Legal Helpline

Phone: 866-778-0939
For age 60 plus. Free information

Prescription Advantage

State prescription drug assistance program
1-800-243-4636  ext2

Salvation Army Food Pantry

Phone: 978-342-3300
Guides on senior care, caregiving & Financing

Veteran's Services

If you are a veteran, a veteran family member, the unmarried or remarried surviving spouse of a veteran, you may be eligible for benefits from either the state or the Federal Veteran’s Administration. Benefits include help through MA General Law Chapter 115 with housing costs, medical bills, health care, and Federal Dept. of Veterans Affairs pensions, disability compensation and burial expenses. Call the City's Veteran's Resource Officer at 978-630-4001

Website: Paying For Senior Care (Outside Website)
Website: Assisted Living Resources (Outside Website)