Pettengill House
Phone: 978-463-8801
ww.pettengillhouse.org
13 Lafayette Road, Salisbury
Provides support services and interventions to individuals, children and families residing in the Greater Newburyport Community including food pantry, emergency assistance support, meal delivery, SNAP applications, MassHealth assistance, crisis intervention, Operation Backpack (providing backpacks and school supplies to children) and school and community education programs. Senior support; substance addiction and mental health initiatives. To become a client of the Pettengill House, you must provide picture ID, proof of address, and fill out intake application to identify services needed. Service areas: Amesbury, Byfield, Groveland, Merrimac, Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Salisbury and West Newbury.
Phone: 978-463-8801
ww.pettengillhouse.org
13 Lafayette Road, Salisbury
Provides support services and interventions to individuals, children and families residing in the Greater Newburyport Community including food pantry, emergency assistance support, meal delivery, SNAP applications, MassHealth assistance, crisis intervention, Operation Backpack (providing backpacks and school supplies to children) and school and community education programs. Senior support; substance addiction and mental health initiatives. To become a client of the Pettengill House, you must provide picture ID, proof of address, and fill out intake application to identify services needed. Service areas: Amesbury, Byfield, Groveland, Merrimac, Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Salisbury and West Newbury.
YWCA
Phone: 978-465-9922
https://www.ywcanewburyport.org/
13 Market St, Newburyport
Affordable housing, preschool, and school-age childcare, wellness, cancer support, aquatics, youth leadership development, and racial justice programs are just some of the programs we offer.
Phone: 978-465-9922
https://www.ywcanewburyport.org/
13 Market St, Newburyport
Affordable housing, preschool, and school-age childcare, wellness, cancer support, aquatics, youth leadership development, and racial justice programs are just some of the programs we offer.
Community Action, Inc
Phone: (978) 388-2570 – Fax (978) 388-7838
www.communityactioninc.org
44A Friend Street, Amesbury
Community Action, Inc. provides resources and opportunities for individuals, families and communities to overcome poverty. CAI envisions strong, thriving communities free of poverty. We build hope and offer assistance with respect and understanding. Food Pantry, Utility Assistance, Amesbury Aid Fund, Clothing, Heating Assistance, WIC, Public Benefits Assistance, and information on other CAI Programs
The Amesbury Center serves as a satellite for residents of Amesbury, Merrimac, Salisbury, Newbury, West Newbury, and Newburyport.
Phone: (978) 388-2570 – Fax (978) 388-7838
www.communityactioninc.org
44A Friend Street, Amesbury
Community Action, Inc. provides resources and opportunities for individuals, families and communities to overcome poverty. CAI envisions strong, thriving communities free of poverty. We build hope and offer assistance with respect and understanding. Food Pantry, Utility Assistance, Amesbury Aid Fund, Clothing, Heating Assistance, WIC, Public Benefits Assistance, and information on other CAI Programs
The Amesbury Center serves as a satellite for residents of Amesbury, Merrimac, Salisbury, Newbury, West Newbury, and Newburyport.
WIC
Phone: 978-374-2191
https://www.mass.gov/wic-information-for-participants
WIC is a nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services, free of charge, to Massachusetts families who qualify. Contact us at (800) 942-1007.
Early Intervention (Thom Pentucket)
Phone: 978-363-5553
https://www.thomchild.org/
320 Main St, West Newbury
Thom Child and Family Services works with over 10,000 infants, toddlers, and families throughout Massachusetts – providing critical Early Intervention and related services. Our dedicated occupational and physical therapists, social workers, nurses, speech-language pathologists, educators, counselors and other specialists are committed to working collaboratively with families, child care providers, and other professionals to facilitate each individual child’s development.
Phone: 978-374-2191
https://www.mass.gov/wic-information-for-participants
WIC is a nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services, free of charge, to Massachusetts families who qualify. Contact us at (800) 942-1007.
Early Intervention (Thom Pentucket)
Phone: 978-363-5553
https://www.thomchild.org/
320 Main St, West Newbury
Thom Child and Family Services works with over 10,000 infants, toddlers, and families throughout Massachusetts – providing critical Early Intervention and related services. Our dedicated occupational and physical therapists, social workers, nurses, speech-language pathologists, educators, counselors and other specialists are committed to working collaboratively with families, child care providers, and other professionals to facilitate each individual child’s development.
Head Start
Phone: 978-499-8357
Head Start / Early Head Start | Mass.gov
447 Merrimac Street Newburyport, MA 01950
Serving: Amesbury, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Merrimac, Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Salisbury, and West Newbury: Amesbury/Newburyport Seacoast Center. Head Start provides quality early education programming and comprehensive services to pregnant women and families with children between the ages of 0-5. There is no cost to participate, although there may be voucher related fees for children enrolled in full-time classrooms. Children who are income eligible are prioritized for enrollment. Meals are provided for all center-based children and limited transportation is available for those who qualify.
Phone: 978-499-8357
Head Start / Early Head Start | Mass.gov
447 Merrimac Street Newburyport, MA 01950
Serving: Amesbury, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Merrimac, Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Salisbury, and West Newbury: Amesbury/Newburyport Seacoast Center. Head Start provides quality early education programming and comprehensive services to pregnant women and families with children between the ages of 0-5. There is no cost to participate, although there may be voucher related fees for children enrolled in full-time classrooms. Children who are income eligible are prioritized for enrollment. Meals are provided for all center-based children and limited transportation is available for those who qualify.
Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center
Center Hotline: (978) 388-1888 24/7
Home - Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center
Jeanne Geiger offers free, comprehensive services that support adult and child survivors as they heal from the trauma of domestic abuse; programs in schools that teach students how to lead conversations about healthy relationships, recognize signs of an abusive relationship, and become empowered to make positive and healthy decisions; tools and strategies to reduce domestic violence homicides; a 40-week program certified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for people who use violence in an intimate relationship.
Center Hotline: (978) 388-1888 24/7
Home - Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center
Jeanne Geiger offers free, comprehensive services that support adult and child survivors as they heal from the trauma of domestic abuse; programs in schools that teach students how to lead conversations about healthy relationships, recognize signs of an abusive relationship, and become empowered to make positive and healthy decisions; tools and strategies to reduce domestic violence homicides; a 40-week program certified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for people who use violence in an intimate relationship.
Family Connections
Phone: 978-518-4255
Family Connections - Triton Regional School District (tritonschools.org)
112 Elm Street, Byfield, MA
Newbury, Rowley, Salisbury & Newburyport CFCE gives families access to comprehensive services, child development information and educational opportunities to support you in your role as your child's first teacher.
Phone: 978-518-4255
Family Connections - Triton Regional School District (tritonschools.org)
112 Elm Street, Byfield, MA
Newbury, Rowley, Salisbury & Newburyport CFCE gives families access to comprehensive services, child development information and educational opportunities to support you in your role as your child's first teacher.
Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
Phone: 978-725-7100
DTA Assistance Line: 877-382-2363 24/7
280 Merrimack Street Lawrence
Provides transitional aid to pregnant women and families with children (TANF/cash benefits), Emergency Assistance for Elderly, Disabled or Children (EAEDC), SNAP/Food Stamps. DHCD administers emergency housing at the DTA office. Families receiving cash benefits may be eligible to receive childcare vouchers. You can call this line anytime, to determine your current case status and benefits, update your contact information, request Income Verification Letters, and find out the date of your next SNAP re-certification.
Phone: 978-725-7100
DTA Assistance Line: 877-382-2363 24/7
280 Merrimack Street Lawrence
Provides transitional aid to pregnant women and families with children (TANF/cash benefits), Emergency Assistance for Elderly, Disabled or Children (EAEDC), SNAP/Food Stamps. DHCD administers emergency housing at the DTA office. Families receiving cash benefits may be eligible to receive childcare vouchers. You can call this line anytime, to determine your current case status and benefits, update your contact information, request Income Verification Letters, and find out the date of your next SNAP re-certification.