Community Resources and Support
The Town of Franklin recognizes the enormous impact the COVID-19 closures and restrictions are having on our community, both physically and mentally. Please find a variety of helpful resources below.
Food, Housing, Transportation and Other Assistance
- Alcohol Help - An Overview of Alcoholism and Support NEW
- Department of Children and Families guidance for reporting abuse and neglect
- Families with loved ones in nursing homes in Massachusetts can use this new hotline to get information and resources, coordinated across state agencies. Call anytime, 9am-5pm, 7 days a week at 617-660-5399
- Franklin Food Pantry has updated its hours of operation and its processes. As of March 31, Franklin Food Pantry will ONLY be open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30-12:30 pm AND 1:30-4:00 pm. Click for additional details.
- Reachma.org serves as a resource for victims of domestic abuse. In order to provide a safe connection during the COVID-19 restrictions, REACH has created a secure chat line that can be found by typing rc.chat/voices into an internet browser. It is monitored by staff between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. from Monday through Friday and it not detectable in browser history. Read more here
- Hockomock YMCA assistance
- Citizen's Planning & Housing Association
- GATRA Critical service information and contacts
- Neighbor Brigade (Franklin Chapter)
- Child Nutrition Outreach Center
- Milford Regional Medical Center COVID-19 Screening Assessment & Hotline
- Project Bread can help callers with SNAP applications over the phone. The number is 800-645-8333 and they are open 8:00 am -7:00 pm, Mon-Fri and 10:00 am -2:00 pm on Saturdays throughout the crisis.
Mental Health & Stress Resources
- Parental Stress Hotlines - MassKids NEW
- Maintaining Emotional Health & Well-being During the COVID-19 Outbreak - Mass.gov
- Samaritans Help Line (877-870-4673) (Call or Text)
- New Hope Domestic Abuse/Violence Hotline
- You are not Alone - Parental Support Video English (Spanish) NEW
- Welcoming an adult child back home due to COVID-19
- COVID19 resources for Emotional Wellbeing, Financial Wellbeing, Fun Activities for Children, Health and Wellness Apps
- In a time of disruption, protecting your child from substance abuse
- Protecting your Mental Health During the Outbreak
- Combating Isolation and Loneliness
- Managing Stress and Anxiety
- Coping with Fear and Stress during the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Mental Health Crisis Support
- Finding Trusted Information Sources and Avoiding Scams
- Multilingual Resources
- Stigma & Discrimination Prevention