Community Resources

Click here for COVID-19 Food Pantry and Resource Information

Services for individuals and families under the age of 60*

The Community Services Coordinator provides comprehensive professional social services to town residents under the age of 60. Information and referral resources are provided in conjunction with local, state and federal programs. Confidential assistance is provided in the following categories:

  • Connection to resources for basic needs (fuel, food assistance, emergency funds)
  • Food Pantry and Food Resource Information
  • Assistance with MassHealth, Fuel Assistance and SNAP applications
  • Substance Abuse Resource Information for youth/adults
  • Crisis intervention, support services
  • Assistance with referrals for mental health services
  • Assistance with applications for subsidized & affordable housing programs
  • Career and legal services resources
  • Domestic Violence Resources

Town of Acton Emergency Rental Assistance Program

There are many local and government resources available to help with rental assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Town of Acton is offering an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). The ERAP Program administered through the Regional Housing Services (RHSO) is available to assist renters who have been impacted due to COVID-19. 

To access the ERAP Application in English, click HERE.

To access the ERAP Application in Spanish, click HERE. (Para acceder a la Aplicación ERAP en español, haga clic AQUÍ.)

To access the ERAP Application in Portuguese, click HERE. (Para acessar o Aplicativo ERAP em português, clique AQUI.)

There are also additional local and government resources available to assist with rent and other essential needs, which can be found at https://abuw.org/index.php/en/how-we-help/covid-19-help.

To learn more about the ERAP Program and other available resources please contact the Community Services Office at (978) 929-6651 or email Laura Ducharme at lducharme@actonma.gov.

Fuel Assistance Programs
Low Income Heat Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a government sponsored program that administered by SMOC in Framingham. Residents must have income below 60% of the state median income level.  

Good Neighbor Energy Fund-The Good Neighbor Energy Fund is sponsored through the Salvation Army. This program assists households with incomes within 60-80% of the state median income and not otherwise eligible for other  fuel assistance programs. 

To inquire about eligibility for either of these programs or to schedule an appointment please contact  the Community Services office at (978) 929-6651 or email lducharme@actonma.gov. 

Additional Resources

Mass211.org - Non-emergency resource and referral on a variety of topics
mentalhealthscreening.org

 

- online screening tools



William James INTERFACE Referral Service 
Free, confidential behavioral health and wellness provider referral service, available Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm, at 888-244-6843 (toll free)

South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) administers many housing and homelessness programs through their Housing and Consumer Education Center. Walk-ins welcome or call 508-872-4853 to schedule an appointment. 

Mobile Emergency Psychiatric Services Programs 
Advocates Emergency Service:  800-640-5432

National Hotlines - Talk with someone anonymously 
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255   
(Online chat available at: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org)
Crisis Text Line Text the word “HOME” to 741741   

Local Helplines - Talk with someone anonymously
Samaritans Boston: 617-247-0220; 877-870-4673
Samaritans of Merrimack Valley: 866-912-4673
Samariteen (Teen line): 800-252-8336 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends

GLBTQ youth support: 
Fenway Community Health Center 800-399-7337; 
The Trevor Project Helpline: 866-488-7386
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center: 800-841-8371


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