The following are resources of the Greater Fall River community. If you are an organization in the Greater Fall River area that would like to be listed on this page, please go to the contact us link and email us. This list will be updated periodically and we expect to list many more resources. So please check back often and put this page on your favorites list.

Child & Family Services Inc.

Child & Family Services offers more than 22 programs, including mental health services, to assist people each year in New Bedford , Fall River , Cape Cod, and Lawrence . We help children, adults, and families deal with tough times and struggles they face. Last year, we helped over 13,000 people with personal and family issues by offering programs and services that reflect the current needs of our communities. Our mission…”to heal and strengthen the lives of children and families” Fall River : (508) 676-5708 ~ New Bedford (508) 996-8572 ~ Crisis Center (508) 996-3154 www.child-familyservices.org

Healthy City Fall River is an initiative of the Mayor's Office in
partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's (DPH)
Community Health Network Area organization, Partners for a Healthier
Community, Inc., supported by DPH linkage funds and involving all of the
people who live or work in the City of Fall River.
Our web site is at www.healthycityfallriver.org
http://www.healthycityfallriver.org
About the Community Foundation of Southeastern Mass.

Since 1995, area residents have been turning to the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts to make their philanthropic giving as effective as possible. CFSEMA is a public charity serving thousands of people who share a common concern – improving the quality of life in Southeastern Massachusetts.

To date, the Community Foundation has assets of more than $15 million and has distributed over $3.8 million from 63 funds to humanitarian, educational and cultural organizations in the region. To learn more about the Foundation, call us at (508) 996-8253 or visit our website, www.cfsema.org.

PARENTING SUPPORT : Are you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, anxious, or isolated in your role as a parent or guardian? Parents Helping Parents offers free, confidential and anonymous weekly support groups for parents throughout Massachusetts. Share experiences and get support and encouragement from other parents. Call toll free, 1-800-882-1250, for information about groups in the Fall River area.
The Parental Stress Line 1-800-632-8188 offers an immediate response to parents in crisis who need support and assistance and who may wish to remain anonymous. The Parental Stress Line 1-800-632-8188 offers support, empathy, information, referrals, and crisis intervention to parents and caregivers throughout Massachusetts who are having difficulty coping with the stresses of parenting. The Line is staffed by trained volunteer counselors and operates twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. The Parental Stress Line 1-800-632-8188 receives approximately 3,500 calls every year concerning issues ranging from effective discipline to drug abuse.

No concern is too big or too small for a parent to call. 1-800-632-8188

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Marketing Research Program. To facilitate the economic development of the region by providing an affordable, high-quality economic alternative to meeting business needs for research, training, and consulting in any and all aspects of Marketing. Our website is www.umassd.edu/cmr
Children's Trust Fund http://www.mctf.org/index.aspx
South Bay Mental Health Center www.southbaymentalhealth.com 1563 North Main Street, Suite 208 , Fall River , MA 02720 ~(508) 324-1060 ~ Intake Phone #: 1-800-244-4691 Outreach and office-based therapy services ~ Individual, Couples and Family therapy

BMC HealthNet Plan: Boston Medical Center (BMC) HealthNet Plan is a 501(c)(3) status managed care organziation providing coverage to MassHealth (Medicaid) and Commonwealth Care members. Founded in 1997 by Boston Medical Center, the Plan contracts with providers and hospital systems throughout Massachusetts to deliver care to over 200,000 members. The mission of BMC HealthNet Plan is to be a quality and cost effective provider-sponsored managed care organization supplying excellent care coordination and services. The local office serving Southeastern MA is located at One Merril's Wharf, New Bedford. For more information, contact 508-990-2400 or visit www.bmchp.org.

People Incorporated providing Growth, Independence, and Opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and other at risk life situations. Programs include Employment Supports, Day Habilitation, Residential, Children’s Services, Recreation, Adult Foster Care, Project New Beginnings which provides free substance abuse counseling for homeless individuals, and Spiritual Connections. 1040 Eastern Ave, Fall River, MA 508-679-5233 www.peopleinc-fr.org

The Children’s Services Division of PEOPLE, Incorporated serves the Greater Fall River area and includes: Greater Fall River Early Intervention for children birth – 3 years and their families, Healthy Families, providing supports and services to 1st time teen parents under 21 yrs old, EI Partnership Program, providing education and supports to mothers experiencing high risk pregnancies and Child Care including the Young Parents Learning Center which provides child care at Durfee High School so parents can continue their education and the Carriage House Children’s Center, an inclusive early childhood education center for children 15months to 6 years. www.peopleinc-fr.org

CD Recreation

72 Bank Street

Fall River, MA 02720

508-679-0922

www.cdrec.org

636 Rock Street, Fall River MA
508-675-5778