Readjustment Counseling for War Veterans: Island Counseling Center offers focused individual and group services to returning war veterans. A support group meets weekly to discuss the challenges of reintegrating after the war experience. Please contact Tom Bennett for more information and group times at 508-693-7900 ext. 211. Contact Information Contact: Tom BennettPhone: 508-693-7900 ext. 211 Email: tbennett@mvcommunityservices.comWebsite:…
Read MoreHealthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard
The mission of Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard is to create an aging-friendly Island meeting the needs of the rapidly growing 65+ population and those who care for them. Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard is doing this by developing approaches and incubating programs that will improve services and facilities for Island elders. Through a community-wide planning process,…
Read MoreIsland Disability Coalition
The mission of the Island Disability Coalition (IDC) is to bring together community members dedicated to promoting the full and equal participation of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of life. The Coalition will work to advocate and ensure that opportunities for self-determination, independence, empowerment, and inclusion exist in the areas including but not limited…
Read MoreMartha’s Vineyard Community Services
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services is a health, education and human services agency serving Islanders of every economic circumstance and offering services that would otherwise be unaffordable or completely unavailable. Contact information for MVCS core programs/services: Detailed program information can be found further down the page 24/7 Emergency Services / Inpatient Detox Program 508-693-0032 CONNECT to end…
Read MoreOak Bluffs Council on Aging
The Oak Bluffs Council on Aging’s primary mission is to promote and provide programs and services that foster dignity, independence, and life long learning for elderly citizens. The OBCOA offers the opportunity to meet with professionals by appointment through regularly held programs: Hearing Clinic Pedi-Care Foot Clinic Public Health Clinic SHINE/Health Insurance Counseling Social Security Videoconference…
Read MoreHenrietta Brewer House
The Henrietta Brewer House, Inc. is a 14-private-unit State-Licensed Assisted Living Residence located in the town of Vineyard Haven MA on the Island of Martha’s Vineyard. The HBH is a private residence in a residential neighborhood located blocks from the center of town, shopping, parks, library, ferry and public transportation. We opened in 1994 and…
Read MoreDukes County Regional Housing Authority
The Dukes County Regional Housing Authority (DCRHA) is publically chartered to assist the towns of Martha’s Vineyard with developing and managing housing opportunities for residents with low and moderate income. The DCRHA provides affordable rentals, rental assistance and service referral; supports affordable home buying as a lottery agent and affordability monitor; participates in advocacy and…
Read MoreVineyard Village at Home
Vineyard Village is a part of the nationwide Village network, whose mission is to keep elders safely in their homes as they age by providing transportation and referrals to service providers. Contact Information Contact: Polly BrownPhone: 508-693-3038 Email: vineyardvillage@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.vineyardvillage.org/ Mailing Address:PO Box 1356Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Read MoreMartha’s Vineyard Mediation Program
Martha’s Vineyard Mediation Program (MVMP) is a court-connected community mediation program approved by the Commonwealth to handle cases referred by the District Court, Probate/Family Court, and the Superior Court on the Island. The services are free when provided in the court house. We provide community mediation, paid for on a sliding fee scale for community…
Read MoreParkinson’s Caregiver Support Group
Support group for caregivers of those with Parkinson’s Disease, a program of the Up-Island Council on Aging. Please contact Ellen Reynolds at 508-693-2896 for more information and to join. Contact Information Contact: Ellen ReynoldsPhone: 508-693-2896
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Provides social, educational and cultural services to people 55 years of age and older to meet specific needs and interests. Up-Island Council on Aging programs include: Health Maintenance Free Monthly Blood Pressure Checks Health Talks Podiatry Clinic Annual Flu Shot Health Promotion Visits Medical Equipment available for use on a free-loan basis. Stretchercise – Gentle…
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