Mace Tot-Lot
Biography
Playground for young children
Crescent Ave. & Mill Ct. Chelsea Massachusetts 02150 United States
Mary O’Malley Park
Biography
Scenic views, sitting, jogging, nature/wildlife, tennis courts, playground, picnics
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State park
Chelsea Waterfront Base of Broadway or Spruce St. Chelsea Massachusetts 02150 United States
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care – Licensed childcare search
Biography
A geographically-searchable online directory of the licensed child care programs throughout MA (that elect to be listed) published by the Department of Early Education and Care. Search may be customized to geographic area and early childhood program type (i.e., family care or center-based). Additional information regarding enrollment, vouchers, price, schedule, languages spoken, contact information, etc. is available when you click on the entry.
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Parenting, Referral Sources
51 Sleeper Street, 4th Floor Boston Massachusetts 02210 United States
Massachusetts General Hospital – Chelsea Health Care Center
Biography
MGH Chelsea provides primary care for children, adolescents, and adults and has specialists in obstetrics, gynecology, cardiology, neurology, hematology, oncology, geriatric medicine, rehabilitation medicine, occupational health, and mental health.
151 Everett Ave Chelsea Massachusetts 02150 United States
Massachusetts General Hospital – First 1,000 Days Program
Biography
The “First 1,000 Days” —conception to age 2 years— is an important period for the prevention of obesity in mother-child pairs and their families. The First 1,000 Days program aims to prevent the development of obesity among mother-infant pairs at MGH’s Revere and Chelsea HealthCare Centers and DotHouse Health, where rates of maternal-child obesity are higher than local and national averages.The program engages providers from primary care (obstetrics, pediatrics, adult medicine), mental health, and community health services, such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), home visiting and fatherhood programs. Mother-child pairs are followed from the mother’s first prenatal visit until the child’s second birthday. Program components include: enhanced electronic health records to improve the quality of preventive services and screening for social determinants of health; consistent behavior change messaging across sectors and providers; patient education via print, text messaging and short videos; strengthening of integration of clinical and public health services to support behavior change and address social determinants of health; and individualized health coaching for mother-infant pairs at high risk of obesity.
55 Fruit Street Boston Massachusetts 02114 United States
MBHP – Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership
Biography
Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership is a leading nonprofit dedicated to connecting the residents of Greater Boston with safe, decent homes they can afford. MBHP empowers families and individuals to move along the continuum from homelessness to housing stability. Serving more than 20,000 households annually, we work seamlessly to bridge the gaps among government, nonprofits, and corporations to continually increase our impact. With more than 30 years’ experience piloting and implementing housing programs, we have solidified our position as an industry-leading expert on navigating the affordable housing field.
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Housing, family services
125 Lincoln Street 5th Floor Boston Massachusetts 02111 United States
Metro Lacrosse
Biography
MetroLacrosse is a non-profit organization whose mission is to address the social and economic disparities that exist in urban settings by inspiring personal, educational and athletic success among urban youth and teens.
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Physical Fitness, Sports
209 Green Street Jamaica Plain Massachusetts 02130 United States
MGH Chelsea HealthCare Center – Food for Families
Biography
Food pantry, coaching and support to access local food resources and apply for SNAP/food stamps. Teaching about healthy eating on a budget.
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Food Supports, Pantry
151 Everett Ave Chelsea Massachusetts 02150 United States
MGH Chelsea HealthCare Center – Behavioral Health
Biography
The Behavioral Health Department at MGH Chelsea provides services to patients of MGH Chelsea primary care physicians. The Department provides individual, family and group therapy, psychopharmacology, psychological testing, and referrals to concrete services. Additionally specialty programs are available that focus on the care of refugees, children exposed to violence; and survivors of trauma.
151 Everett Ave. 4th Floor Chelsea Massachusetts 02150 United States
MGH Chelsea HealthCare Center – Department of Speech, Language & Reading Disabilities
Biography
The Department of Speech, Language and Swallowing Disorders and Reading Disabilities at MassGeneral Hospital for Children in Boston is committed to ensuring that children and adolescents with speech, language, reading, and swallowing disorders receive services by offering comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and treatment programs in the acute inpatient and outpatient settings. Provides assessment and therapy for children ages 1-18 and adults by need/disorder. Provide referrals as needed.
151 Everett Ave 4th Floor Chelsea Massachusetts 02150 United States
MGH Chelsea HealthCare Center – Healthy Families
Biography
Healthy Families America’s Home Visiting Program provides home visiting services to vulnerable families. Services are rooted in the belief that early, nurturing relationships are the foundation for life-long, healthy development. Interactions between direct service providers and families are relationship-based, designed to promote positive parent-child relationships and healthy attachment, strength-based, family centered, culturally sensitive, and reflective.
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Parenting
151 Everett Ave 3rd Floor Chelsea Massachusetts 02150 United States
MGH Chelsea HealthCare Center – Medical Interpreters/Community Health Workers
Biography
The Medical Interpreters/Community Health Workers program aims to reduce barriers to health care for MGH Chelsea patients with limited English proficiency by providing high-quality linguistic and navigation services.
151 Everett Ave 3rd Floor Chelsea Massachusetts 02150 United States
MGH Chelsea HealthCare Center – Pediatrics Department
Biography
Well-child visits, same-day sick visits, long-term consultations, etc.
151 Everett Ave 3rd Floor Chelsea Massachusetts 02150 United States
MGH Chelsea HealthCare Center – WIC Free Healthy Food Package
Biography
If pregnant or you have a child under 5, healthy foods, referrals to programs and more are available. Insurance is not required.
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program provides nutrition and breastfeeding counseling, healthy food benefits on an electronic card and other local resources to income eligible prenatal/post-partum women, infants and children up to age five. Offer free breastfeeding education classes facilitated by a certified lactation counselor. Fathers, guardians and foster parents are also welcome to apply for WIC services for children in their care. The Program helps measure the growth of your baby and children to helps them stay healthy.
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Food Supports, Parenting
151 Everett Ave Chelsea Massachusetts 02150 United States
MGH Healthcare Center – Pediatric Asthma Program
Biography
The Chelsea Pediatric Asthma Program improves the management of asthma for adolescent and pediatric patients, resulting In reduced emergency room visits and hospitalizations, and improved children’s health.
151 Everett Ave Chelsea Massachusetts 02150 United States
Mystic Valley Elder Services
Biography
We work one-on-one with older adults (60+) and adults of all ages living with disabilities to connect you to services that support your health, wellbeing, and independence. We provide care management, coordinate services, and refer you to appropriate health care and home care providers. Many of the services we provide are free or low-cost, depending upon your income.
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Elder Services, Food Supports
300 Commercial Street, #19 Malden Massachusetts 02148 United States
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