Community Action Committee of Cape Cod and Islands, Inc. (CACCI) is a private, non-profit organization that provides a variety of services to low-income individuals and families to help them Community Action Committee improve the quality of their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. Established in 1965 as one of Massachusetts’ 25 Community Action Agencies (CAAs), CACCI has…
Read MoreWindemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Windemere offers short-term rehabilitation for patients and a 21-bed unit for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Located on the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital campus. Contact Information Phone: 508-696-6465 Website: http://www.windemeremv.org/ Address:MVH, One Hospital RoadOak Bluffs, MA Mailing Address:PO Box 1747Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Read MoreNAACP of Martha’s Vineyard
The Martha’s Vineyard chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is an advocacy organization dedicated to supporting individuals in need of counsel and advice. Contact Information Phone: 508-696-5785 Website: http://marthasvineyardnaacp.org/ Mailing Address:P.O. Box 1513Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Read MoreIsland Parents Educational Support and Training Center
Support for families of children with special needs. Serves Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Provides educational support to families having children receiving special education services. Has a lending library of books and videos, conducts training on various special education issues. Advocates available upon request. Contact Information Phone: 508-696-5486 Email: ipest@hotmail.com Address:25 Church StreetVineyard Haven, MA Mailing…
Read MoreTisbury Council on Aging
Multi-service senior center providing programs and referrals. Programs include fitness and exercise like yoga and tai chi; diabetes support group; food stamps (SNAP) and fuel assistance program enrollment; discount VTA bus pass enrollment; AARP-trained volunteer tax assistance; home medical supplies; short-term respite for caregivers for time and help with errands and shopping, etc.; elder companion…
Read MoreSeven Hills Foundation
The Seven Hills Vineyard Supports Program provides residential and day services for people with significant life challenges. Contact Information Phone: 508-693-7917 Email: sbacon@sevenhills.orgWebsite: https://www.sevenhills.org/affiliates/seven-hills-community-services Address:37 State StreetVineyard Haven, MA Mailing Address:P.O. Box 1443Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Read MoreTransgender & Gender Non-Binary Support Group
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services runs a support group for youth and adults of all ages who identify as transgender, gender non-binary or any other of the multitude of identities on the transgender spectrum. Discussion topics include: Exploring challenges of identifying different than the gender assigned at birth Examining experiences of transphobia Inquiries related to the…
Read MoreDisability Services
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Disability Services provides community integration and independence of Island residents with disabilities. Disability Services is comprised of two programs: Family Support Center – provides individualized supports based on each family’s strengths, needs, abilities and preferences to nearly 40 families who have been determined eligible for services by the Massachusetts Department of…
Read MoreIsland Intervention Center
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Island Intervention Center provides a triage system for urgent care, brief interventions, assessments, and immediate access to appropriate services for both mental health and substance use disorders. The IIC is an intermediate step for people who need a higher level of care, but may not need hospitalization.The goal of the IIC…
Read MoreCaregivers Support Group
A a support group for caregivers and provides a forum for caregivers to meet and connect with others in similar circumstances. Group support and discussions include topics such as wellness, meditation, challenges and joys of caregiving, reducing stress and increasing knowledge on caregiving issues and needs. The group meets twice a month on the first…
Read MoreVeterans Significant Others Support Group
Held once per month and offers a confidential space for Significant Others of Veterans, (including spouses, partners, siblings, parents) to support one another. Clinicians are present to offer education about PTSD and secondary PTSD. Participants benefit from gaining insight into their Veteran’s behavior, as well as learning ways from the feedback from Clinicians and from…
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