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Youth Resource Guide: Malden

Contents

1 Public Services

2 Health Services, Hospitals, & Wellness

4 Mental Health Counseling Support

5 Substance Use Services: Clinical Treatment

7 Groups, Organizations & Community Prevention

9 Education & School Support Services

10 ESOL & Translation/Interpretation Services

11 Social Services

12 LGBTQ Supports & Resources

13 Housing Assistance

15 Food Assistance & Pantries

16 Programs & Activities

20 Volunteer & Work Opportunities

21 Local Media: Internet, Newspaper & Television

22 Transportation

22 Hotlines

1Youth Resource Guide

Public Services

Ambulance25 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA 02148

781-873-430

Malden Fire Department1 Sprague Street, Malden, MA 02148

781-397-7383

Malden Police Department800 Eastern Avenue, Malden MA 02148

781-397-7171

Regional Center for Poison Control300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

800-222-1222

Malden Public Schools Central Office77 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148

781-397-6100

2 maldenps.org/contact

2 Malden, Mass.

Health Services, Hospitals, & Wellness

American Family Care & Urgent CareAmerican Family Care and Urgent Care offers immediate medical treatment for non-life threatening illnesses.

219 Centre Street, Malden, MA 02148

781-322-7300

Cambridge Health AllianceCambridge Health Alliance accepts walk-ins.

Malden Care Center195 Canal Street, Malden, MA 02148

781-338-0500

Everett Family Care Center391 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149

617-394-7702

Everett HospitalEmergency visits and other medical care.

103 Garland Street, Everett, MA 02149

617-389-6270

Cambridge Health Alliance School-Based Services

STARR Wellness Center Malden High SchoolMon. 12:30p – 3:30p; Wed. 9:30a – 12:30p. Contact: Karen Reynolds, RN at 781-397-7000 x2211

Everett Teen Health CenterMon. to Thurs. 8a – 4p; Fri. 8a – 3p

617-843-0700


Somerville Teen Health CenterMon. to Thurs. 8a – 4p; Fri. 8a – 3p

617-575-5690

Sharewood ProjectProvides free limited health care services.

26 Washington Street, Malden, MA 02148

781-324-8991

Hallmark HealthAppointments can be made by phone, online, or in person. Multiple locations include:

Hallmark Health Medical Associates578 Main Street, Malden, MA

781-321-3422

Hallmark Health109 Commercial Street, Malden, MA 02148

781-338-7200

Hallmark Health VNA and Hospice178 Savin Street, Malden, MA 02148

781-338-7400

Melrose-Wakefield HospitalEmergency visits and other medical care.

585 Lebanon Street, Melrose, MA 02176

781-979-3000

4 Malden, Mass.

Mental Health Counseling Support

Arbour Counseling Services6 Pleasant Street, 6th Floor, Malden MA, 02148

781-322-1503

CHA-Malden Care Center195 Canal Street, Malden MA, 02148

781-338-0500

Eliot Community Human Services730 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA 02148

781-395-0704

Greater Malden Behavioral Health6 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148

781-480-3946 Fax: 781-480-3952

North Suffolk Mental Health301 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150

617-889-4860

Wayside Youth & Family Support22 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148

781-338-2640

South Bay Community Services22 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148

781-851-2648


Substance Use Services: Clinical Treatment

CHA Malden Care CenterThe CHA Malden Care Center offers therapy for people experiencing difficulties related to substance use.

195 Canal Street, Malden, MA 02148

781-338-0500

Institute for Health & Recovery (IHR)IHR’s SAFE Project provides community-based counseling for youth and adults aged 13 – 24.

349 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139

617-661-3991 | TTY: 617-661-9051 Toll Free: 1-866-705-2807

2 www.healthrecovery.org

North Suffolk Mental Health AssociationOffers counseling for youth ages 13 to 24, who are struggling with substance use.

North Suffolk Mental Health Association301 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150

617-889-4860 | TTY 617-884-4856

2 northsuffolk.org

Teen ConexionsTeen Conexions is an intensive outpatient treatment program for adolescents aged 13 – 18 struggling with substance abuse. Youth meet three afternoons per week.

14 Porter Street, East Boston, MA 02128

617-569-3189

6 Malden, Mass.

Adolescent Substance Use TreatmentTeen T.E.A.M offers community-based treatment that provides substance use support.

617-388-1594


Support Groups, Organizations & Community Prevention

Alanon/AlateenThis free program is aimed towards families and teens who are impacted by a loved one’s addiction.

413-782-3406

Alcoholics AnonymousAlcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship open to everyone who wants support with their drinking problem.

617-426-9444

Fresh Start Alcohol & Drug Recovery Support GroupThe Fresh Start Alcohol & Drug Recovery Support Group is an anonymous peer support group held Thursday evenings.

CHA Revere Care Center454 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151

781-485-8222

Malden Board of Health Substance Abuse Prevention ServicesMalden Board of Health Substance Abuse Prevention Services brings awareness to substance use issues and connects individuals and providers to community resources.

Substance Abuse Prevention ServicesMalden City Hall

110 Pleasant Street, 2nd Floor, Malden, MA 02148

781-397-7049

8 Malden, Mass.

Malden Overcoming AddictionMalden Overcoming Addiction connects the community with addiction support and recovery services.

1-800-327-5050

Narcotics AnonymousNarcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship that is free to all who needs support in recovery from drugs and alcohol.

866-624-3578

SMART RecoverySMART Recovery is a self-empowering recovery support group. Programs are free and hosted at Malden Care Center.

195 Canal Street, Malden, MA 02148

866-951-5357

Recovery High SchoolsRecovery High Schools support young people with recovery while working towards obtaining their High School Diplomas.

Northshore Recovery High School112 Sohier Road, Beverly, MA 01915

978-338-1450 x2219

William J. Ostiguy High School19 Temple Place, Boston, MA 02111

617-348-6070


Education & School Support Services

Dropout Prevention ProgramThe Dropout Prevention Program provides educational support and counseling for graduation success. Contact Caitlin Scott-Delesky for more information.

Malden High School, 77 Salem St., Malden, MA 02148

781-397-6075

Email: [email protected]

HiSET Exam (formally known as GED)The HiSET Exam offers an opportunity to obtain a high school equivalency certificate.

75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148

781-338-6625

Pathways ProgramThe Pathways Program supports those who require an alternative to the regular day program. Contact School Adjustment Counselors for more information.


781-397-6045

Youth HarborsYouth Harbors provides in-school support to prevent school drop out for homeless students. Contact Olivia Angood-Hardy for more information.


781-223-8743

10 Malden, Mass.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) & Translation/Interpretation Services

American Education and Translation Services, LLCAmerican Education and Translation Services provides translations in multiple languages.

6 Pleasant Street, #408, Malden, MA 02148

781-605-1970

The Immigrant Learning CenterThe Immigrant Learning Center provides immigrants and refugees with free English language classes.

442 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148

781-322-9777


Social Services

ABCD’s Mystic Valley Opportunity CenterThe Mystic Valley Opportunity Center offers tax assistance, immigration and citizenship services, application assistance for SNAP and Mass Health, fuel assistance, Head Start and much more.

Mystic Valley Opportunity Center11 Dartmouth Street, Suite 104, Malden, MA 02148

617-348-6000

Department of Children and Families (DCF)DCF offers services for individuals with previous DCF involvement.


781-388-7100

Massachusetts Rehabilitation CommissionMassachusetts Rehabilitation Commission assists individuals with disability to obtain work and supports unemployed or underemployed individuals.


781-324-7160

Tailored for SuccessTailored for Success provides resources and skills training for future employment.


781-324-0499

12 Malden, Mass.

LGBTQ Supports & Resources

Boston Alliance of Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender Youth (BAGLY)

BAGLY, Inc.PO Box 960814, Boston, MA 02196-0814

617-227-4313 Fax: 617-227-3266


2 www.bagly.org/contact

Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)Contact Christine Grillon at [email protected].


2 maldenps.org/high

LGBT Helpline and Peer Listening LineLGBT Helpline (25+): 617-267-9001

888-340-4528

Peer Listening Line (25 & Under): 617-267-2535 800-399-PEER

The Network/La RedThe Network/La Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse.

617-742-4911 | Toll-Free: 800-832-1901


Housing Assistance

ABCD’s Housing and Homelessness Prevention DepartmentABCD’s housing and homelessness prevention department provides assistance and skills to maintain or find housing or through case management services.

ABCD11 Dartmouth Street, Suite 104, Malden, MA 02148

617-348-6000

Heading HomeHeading Home provides emergency, transitional and permanent housing, and support services.

Heading HomeThe Schrafft Center 529 Main Street, Suite 100, Boston, MA 02129

617-864-8140

Housing Families, Inc.Housing Families, Inc. provides a safe, temporary shelter and quality affordable housing to homeless and at-risk families.

919 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA 02148

781-324-1303 or 781-322-9119

Malden Housing AuthorityThe Malden Housing Authority supports individuals and families with home ownership, rent, and Section 8 vouchers.

630 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148

781-322-2517

14 Malden, Mass.

Youth HarborsYouth Harbors provides case management to homeless youth around housing assistance. Contact Olivia Angood-Hardy for more information.

Youth HarborsMalden High School 77 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148

781-223-8743


Food Assistance & Pantries

Bread of Life Food PantryEnter rear of building. Food Pantry is open Tues. – Fri. 12p – 5p; Closed Sat. to Mon.

54 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA 02148

781-397-0404

Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)DTA provides SNAP benefits and food assistance.

245 Commercial Street, Malden, MA 02148

781-388-7300

16 Malden, Mass.

Programs & Activities

Bike to the SeaBike to the Sea promotes bicycling and bicycle safety in the Malden area. Contact Stephen Winslow.


781-397-6893

Chinese Culture ConnectionChinese Culture Connection offers after school programming, summer camps, and youth leadership and mentoring opportunities.

238 Highland Avenue, Malden, MA 02148

781-321-6316

Community GardensGardeners will provide their own plants or seeds and water will be supplied by the City.

Railroad Ave. bet. Bryant & Faulkner Streets in Malden

781-397-7000

Friends of Malden RiverFriends of Malden River is a citizens group that protects and restores the Mystic River.

20 Academy Street, Suite 306, Arlington, MA 02476

781-316-3438

Friends of Fellsmere HeightsFriends of Fellsmere Heights is a community group that enhances the quality of life for residents through preservation of open space.

Email: Prisco Tammaro, [email protected]


Healthy M.E.Healthy M.E. offers substance use and sexual health education programming.


857-998-7096

Malden ArtsMalden Arts provides opportunities to create and learn about art.

PO Box 334, Malden, MA 02148

781-330-9053

Malden’s PromiseMalden’s Promise provides opportunities for youth through collaboration and networking.


781-397-7000

Malden Public LibraryThe Malden Public Library hosts a variety of educational, social and community events.


781-324-0218

Malden Reads: One City, One BookMalden Reads is a reading program that invites the community to read the same book and participate in a series of events.

781-321-6400

18 Malden, Mass.

Malden Recreation DepartmentThe Malden Recreation Department offers a variety of activities and sports.


781-397-7168

MTEC: Malden Teen Enrichment CenterMTEC is a drop-in after school center for youth living in the Malden community. Ask for Cathy MacMullin or Omar Khoshafa. Open Mon. to Fri. 2p – 9p; Closed Sun. and Sat.


781-397-7234

Malden YMCAThe Malden YMCA offers a variety of after-school activities, which include sports, tutoring, and other programming. Open Mon. to Fri., 5:30a – 10p; Sat. 7:30a – 8p; Sun. 8a – 6p

99 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA

781-324-7680

YWCA MaldenYWCA Malden offers a variety of school, after school and leadership opportunities to young women.


781-322-3760

For more activities in Malden and surrounding cities, visit:

2 www.tripbuzz.com/free-things-to-do/malden-ma


Volunteer & Work Opportunities

Healthy M.E. Peer LeadershipContact Laura Freeman.


857-998-7096

Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment ProgramThe Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program provides a wide variety of first or early work experiences for Malden youth.

17 Pleasant Street, 4th Floor, Malden, MA 02148

781-397-7000 x6

YWCA’s Task ProgramThe YWCA’s Task Program offers peer leadership and training opportunities for high school age youth.


781-322-3760

20 Malden, Mass.

Local Media: Internet, Newspaper & Television

ITEM 2 www.itemlive.com/news

Malden Access Television Youth Program145 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148

781-321-6400

PATCH 2 patch.com/massachusetts/malden

WickedLocal 2 malden.wickedlocal.com


Transportation

Bus and TrainTo find bus or train routes use www.mbta.com or the free app: Next Bus.

Hotlines

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)BARCC is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Toll-free: 1-800-841-8371

TTY via MassRelay: 1-800-439-2370Ask to be connected to Hotline#617-492-RAPE (7273).

2 www.barcc.org

Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS)BSAS oversees the substance abuse prevention and treatment services in the Commonwealth.

Toll-free: 1-800-327-5050


2 helpline-online.com/about-bsas

Crisis Text LineServes anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via the medium people already use and trust: text. Text 741-741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis.

22 Malden, Mass.

NAMI Information Help LineThe NAMI Information Help Line’s trained volunteers provide information, referrals, and support to all who have questions about or are affected by serious mental illness.

529 Main Street, Suite 1M17, Boston MA 02129

1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

National Domestic Violence HotlineToll-free multilingual Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 TTY: 1-800-787-3224

2 www.thehotline.org

National Suicide Prevention LifelineHours: 24 hours, 7 days a week. Languages: English, Spanish.

1-800-273-8255

2 www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

The Massachusetts Substance HelplineHours: Mon. to Fri., 8a-1p; Sat. to Sun., 9a-5p.

1-800-327-5050

2 helpline-online.com/about-us

The Trevor ProjectHours: 24 hours, 7 days a week.

1-866-488-7386

2 www.thetrevorproject.org

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