COVID-19 Resources

• Unemployment
  • If you have lost your job you can file an unemployment claim for benefits from the Department of Unemployment Assistance: https://uionline.detma.org/Claimant/Core/Login.ASPX
  • Guide for applying for unemployment: https://www.mass.gov/doc/filing-a-new-unemployment-claim-covid-19/download
  • If you are unable to receive regular unemployment benefits but are unable to work because of COVID-19 related reasons you may be eligible for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-pandemic-unemployment-assistance
  • If you suspect someone is using your identity to falsely claim unemployment benefits you can report unemployment benefits fraud: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/report-unemployment-benefits-fraud

• Domestic Violence
  • SafeLink – Massachusetts statewide toll-free Domestic Violence Hotline: 24/7 Crisis Hotline: (877) 785-2020
  • If you or someone you know is at risk for sexual and domestic violence, service providers are still accessible. You can find local services by clicking here.
  • To access resources from the Department of Transitional Assistance, click here: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/department-of-transitional-assistance-domestic-violence-services

• Child Abuse and Neglect
  • If you know or suspect a child is being abused or neglected please call the Department of Children and Families area office that services the area during business hours or the Child-at-Risk Hotline during nights, weekends, and holidays. For the appropriate phone numbers click here: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/report-child-abuse-or-neglect
  • If you are a mandated reporter you can report child abuse or neglect here: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/report-child-abuse-or-neglect-as-a-mandated-reporter
  • For information on child abuse, click here:  https://www.mass.gov/child-abuse-and-neglect

• Elder Abuse and Neglect
  • Elder Abuse reports can be filed online or by phone at 800-922-2275. Elder Protective Services will investigate cases of abuse where the person is age 60 and over. To file online click here: https://www.mass.gov/reporting-elder-abuse-neglect

• Food Assistance
  • If you need help buying fresh, nutritious food you may be eligible for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Benefits: https://dtaconnect.eohhs.mass.gov/
  • The Department of Transitional Assistance can assist individuals and families in meeting their basic needs: https://www.mass.gov/dta-covid-19-resources-and-support
  • Families with children that were receiving free and reduce-ed price school meals can receive financial assistance through Pandemic EBT: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/pandemic-ebt-p-ebt
  • Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program (WIC) is a program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services to families: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/wic-covid-19-updates  
  • The Needham Community Council supports people in Needham who has under-met health, educational, or social needs by providing short term, emergency assistance of a nonmedical nature: http://needhamcommunitycouncil.org/
  • The Medfield Food Cupboard helps residents of Medfield in need of assistance: https://www.medfieldfoodcupboard.com/

• Housing
  • The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) guidance and information: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-dhcd-website
  • If you are a renter or homeowner facing eviction, foreclosure, loss of utilities, and other housing  emergencies you can find resources here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/emergency-housing-assistance-during-covid-19
  • If you are a landlord with tenants unable to pay their rent, you can learn about rental assistance programs to provide to your tenants: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/information-for-landlords-on-emergency-housing-assistance

• Business Support
  • If you are seeking support for your business there are resources and lending programs available to you: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-resources-and-guidance-for-businesses
  • If you are a business owner in Needham, the Newtown – Needham Regional Chambers offers resources and supports for businesses: https://www.nnchamber.com/
  • If you are a business owner in Medfield, the Medfield Employers and Merchants Organization can provide support: https://medfieldmemo.org/

• Mental Health
  • The Department of Mental Health has launched Handhold which provides tips, tools, and resources to help families navigate children’s mental health journey: https://handholdma.org/
  • The Department of Mental Health resources and tips for staying emotionally health and well: https://www.mass.gov/resource/maintaining-emotional-health-well-being-during-the-covid-19-outbreak
  • Anyone feeling overwhelmed with sadness, anxiety, or stress, or who wants to harm themselves or others, can access the mental health, emotional support, and suicide prevention program Call2Talk by dialing 2-1-1. Call2Talk is also available by calling 508-532-2255 or by texting C2T to 741741