Community Resources
No one on Cape Ann needs to go hungry!
The Open Door houses
Our local food pantry and hosts a free evening meal,
every night of the week.
They also can help you to sign up for SNAP benefits.
28 Emerson Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-6776
Shelter, Fuel Assistance, Benefits
and Job Training
Action, Inc. has a fund to prevent homelessness, an emergency shelter, specialists in Fuel Assistance and energy efficiency for your home, Client Services & and Benefits Coordination.
180 Main St., Gloucester, Ma. 01930
(978) 282-1000
Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives/Fishermen’s Partnership
Assistance for active and retired fishermen and their families, as well as advocacy for the fishing industry.
2 Blackburn Center, Gloucester
(978)283-2504
Substance Use & Health
Detox & Treatment Referrals & Support when you are ready to get clean and sober and need help getting treatment, call or visit.
Tito Rodriguez, Community Health Navigator
186 Main St. (Browns Mall), Suite 23
or
Sgt. Jeremiah Nicastro
Gloucester Police Department
197 Main St., Gloucester
(978) 283-1212
No one asking for help will be arrested.
WE ALL NEED A LITTLE HELP
FROM TIME TO TIME
Domestic Violence
HAWK Hotline 1-800-547-1649
Gloucester Outreach office (978) 283-8642
Emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, support with restraining orders, etc.
Domestic Violence Officer Ronald Piscitello,
Gloucester Police Department
(978) 283-1212
Food Security
Wellspring
Homelessness prevention, affordable housing, family shelter, education, ESL & job training
302 Essex Ave., Gloucester, Ma
(978) 281-3221
Drop-In Day Program for homeless and vulnerable people
Grace Center offers free breakfast and lunch, Client Services, spiritual and emotional support as well as art, music, meditation and other activities.
Unitarian Universalist Church,
Gould Ct. entrance.
(978)675-6240
Health care is a human right
One Stop Harm Reduction
ONE STOP is an acronym that represents the many harm reduction services we provide at 302 Washington Street: Outreach, Needle Exchange, Sexual health, Testing, and Overdose Prevention.
9 Center St., Gloucester, Ma.
(978) 381-3170
North Shore Health Project
Case management and support for men and women
with HIV/AIDS or Hep.C
5 Center St., Gloucester, Ma.
(978)283-0101
Gloucester Family Health Center (Health & Dental)
No one seeking care will be denied access to services due to inability to pay. Discounted/sliding fee scale based on family size and income. 24/7/365 after-hours phone coverage.
302 Washington Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 282-8899
Additional Resources for
Education & Assistance