Massachusetts Chapter
MEDICAL
Neurologist Dr. Shabbir Abbasi
New England Neurological Associates, P.C.
354 Merrimack Street
Bldg One, Entrance D
Lawrence, MA
p. 978-687-2321
f. 978-685-7265
e. contact@neneuro.com
w. http://neneuro.com
Dr. Abbassi also practices out of the Haverhill Office.
Neurologist Dr. Samuel Frank, MD
725 Albany St., Suite 7B
Boston, MA 02118
To schedule appointments, contact the Boston University HD social worker Allyson Gormley at 617-638-7747.
Visiting Nurse Association - assistance with selecting a VNA
www.vnaa.org
Hospice Federation of MA- assistance with selecting a Hospice Service
1-781-255-7077
www.hospicefed.org
National - www.nho.org
MA Lifeline - emergency response service
www.safelinkwireless.com
1-800-SAFELINK, 723-3546
must print application, mail or fax back
Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center - a centralized resource for the collection and distribution of human brain specimens for brain research.
http://www.brainbank.mclean.org/
1-800-Brain-Bank
SOCIAL SERVICES-PRIVATE
MA NASW - assistance with finding private practice therapist
1-888-294-6279
www.naswma.org
DISABILITY PROFESSIONALS
MA Office - Disability application
1-800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability
MA Rehabilitation Commission - resources for accessible housing, transportation, loan assistance, career counseling
1-800-245-6543
www.mass.gov/mrec
MA Network of Information Providers - lists of professionals working with people with disabilities
1-800-642-0249
www.disabilityinfo.org
ELDER SERVICES
MA Office of Elder Affairs - services for seniors
1-800-882-2003
www.ageinfo.com
Grandparents raising grandchildren
chhs.gsu.edu/nationalcenter
404-651-1049
www.aarp.org/grandparents
ADULT DAY SERVICES
National Adult Day Services - assistance with finding a day program
1-800-558-5301
www.nadsa.org
RESIDENTIAL CARE
Farren Care Center
Turner's Falls MA
413-774-3111
Western MA Hospital
Westfield MA
413-562-4131
Lowell Healthcare
Lowell MA
1-800-966-5644
Tewksbury State Hospital
Tewksbury MA
978-851-7321
Coyne Health Center
Rockland MA
877-322-6963
Laurel Lake Center
Lee MA
413-243-2010
Braintree Manor
Braintree MA
781-234-7993
INSURANCE
MA Medicaid - insurance application, must submit financial verification
1-888-665-9993
www.massresources.org
Federal Medicare insurance
1-800-772-1213
www.medicare.gov
MA SHINE - consumer advice regarding how to select insurance
1-800-882-2003
Long term care insurance info
MA Division of Insurance Consumer line
617-521-7794
www.mass.gov/dol
LEGAL
MA Disability Law Center - assistance with legal advice
1-800-872-9992
www.dlc-ma.org
MA Bar Association - lawyer referral
1-800-392-6164
www.massbar.org
TRANSPORTATION
The Ride - transportation, vans that can accommodate wheelchairs, application required
1-800-533-6282
www.mbta.com
Disabled Placard/Plate - application requires signature of MD/NP
www.massrmv.com or local registry
1-800-858-3926
HOUSING/FOOD STAMPS
MassAcess - MA Accessible Housing Registry
www.massaccesshousingregistry.org
800-466-3111
MA Dept of Transitional Assistance - food stamps
www.massgov/dta
VETERANS
Veterans Administration
877-222-8387
www.va.gov
GENERAL INFORMATION
Mass 211 - general resources
in MA dial 211
out of state - 877-211-6277
www.agingwithdignity.org - "The Five Wishes" advice for helping make medical decisions