Advocacy & Support Groups

MetroWest Center for Independent Living

MetroWest Center for Independent Living works with clients to improve skills related to personal growth, navigating services, and handling responsibilities in order to live independently. Navigating MassHealth, housing, and transportation are among the skills needed to successfully live in the community. MetroWest also offers an Options Counseling program for individuals needing long-term care services.
508-875-7853
https://www.mwcil.org/

Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer's care, support, and research. They provide support for people living with dementia and their families.
800-272-3900
https://www.alz.org/

Tri-Valley, Inc.

Caregiver Support Program

The Family Caregiver Support Program is part of a national program which helps caregivers manage the enormous personal, social and economic challenges of caring for a relative or friend. Our Caregiver Support Program at Tri-Valley, Inc. helps caregivers to access information, resources, services, training and support.
800-286-6640
https://www.trivalleyinc.org/caregiver-support/

SAFE Coalition

SAFE Coalition is a non-profit dedicated to compassionate, judgment-free support for individuals impacted by substance use, mental health challenges, and related concerns.
508-488-8105
https://www.safecoalitionma.org/

MassHire Career Center

MassHire provides access to career guidance, education & training opportunities, job referral & placement, career resource library, computer learning lab, personalized veterans' services, resume development, and unemployment claims assistance. Office closest to Franklin: 39 Grant Street, Suite 150, Framingham, MA 01702
508-861-7993
https://www.mass.gov/locations/masshire-framingham-career-center

AgeSpan

Hoarding Support

AgeSpan is a private, nonprofit agency that serves as a trusted, impartial resource connecting people of all ages and abilities and their caregivers with impartial information, quality services, and vigorous advocacy. AgeSpan offers a variety of support groups and counseling for those experiencing hoarding behavior and for their families and caregivers. These sessions offer non-judgmental support for individuals and families in Massachusetts struggling with clutter.
978-624-2257
https://agespan.org/how-to-deal-with-hoarding-and-decluttering/