The Social Services department’s primary functions include, but are not limited to, application assistance for the following programs: Unemployment assistance Affordable housing applications Social security applications SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Fuel Assistance: Click here for more information on eligibility and requirements for this program. Utility Assistance Emergency and non-emergency…
Read MoreIsland Health Care Community Health Center
Providing all Vineyarders access to quality health care regardless of income or insurance status. Our clinicians – nurse practitioners, nurses, psychiatrists, and collaborating physicians – are here when you need them, ready to provide the care you deserve. Provides primary care, oral health, counseling, prevention, patient advocacy, urgent medical care, and more. No health insurance…
Read MoreFeeding MV Map
The Feeding Martha’s Vineyard Food Map is a location and information guide to connect Islanders in need of local free and low-cost food; it has been a collaboration among The Martha’s Vineyard Times and the 40-plus organizations participating in the Vineyard Food Equity Network. The resources include providers of emergency food, food pantries, meal programs, nutrition education,…
Read MoreWIC (Women, Infants and Children)
WIC is a free nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services to Massachusetts families who qualify. WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children. WIC’s goal is to keep pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids under 5 healthy. Contact Information Phone: 508-771-7896 Email: msolorzano@healthimperatives.orgWebsite: http://wicprogram.us/wic-program-provider/cape_cod_wic_martha_s_vineyard_vineyard_haven_ma Address:517 State…
Read MoreFood Resources Hotline
In need of free or low-cost food on Martha’s Vineyard? Resources include emergency food, food pantries, meal programs, nutrition education, nutrition programs, and community suppers. For a list of available resources in English or Portuguese, call 508-693-7900 ext. 410 or email Food.resources@mvcommunityservices.org. Contact Information Phone: 508-693-7900 ext. 412 Email: Food.resources@mvcommunityservices.org
Read MoreMartha’s Vineyard Hospital
Serves Martha’s Vineyard residents (year-round, seasonal and visitors) by providing or arranging for the provision of high-quality, accessible medical care. This care will be provided to all, regardless of their ability to pay. Physicians and Departments: Anesthesiology Cardiology Dentistry Dermatology Dialysis Emergency Medicine Infusion Therapy Intensive Care Laboratory Mammography Maternity Nutrition and Dietetics Obstetrics, Gynecology…
Read MoreMV Partnership for Health
Martha’s Vineyard Partnership for Health is a free program of Island Health Care Community Health Center, offering practical knowledge and skills to put participants in control of improving their own health. Through education, interactive experience and action planning, past attendees have taken control of their chronic conditions, made lasting changes in healthy eating and physical…
Read MoreVineyard Nutrition
Prudence and Josh Levy of Vineyard Nutrition provide personalized, one-on-one nutrition counseling for men, women and children. We provide nutrition counseling and education in a compassionate, approachable way to meet each client where they are in their process, assessing their readiness to change and using scientifically proven behavior change therapies to help them move towards success….
Read MorePhyllis Kugler – Strength From Within
I am offering in my home studio: Personal Training, Wellness Coaching, Food Management, Goal Achievement. I have been in this field for 25 years, and on island 16 years. The name of my business is “Strength From Within” and that is an important aspect of what I translate to my clients: That we work on…
Read MoreLaura Denman, MS, RD, CPH, HHC
Laura Denman, MS, RD, CPH, HHC Life and Wellness Coach Laura Denman’s practice has evolved into one that focuses heavily on self-love and self-care, with a dash of nutrition and a sprinkle of broad-based spirituality. Her mission is to help men and women LOVE their lives and to find joy. Contact Information Contact: Laura DenmanPhone: 508-212-4950…
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