The Vineyard Health Care Access Program is a community-based service of Dukes County that connects residents of Martha’s Vineyard with health benefits. We help people to apply for, enroll in, and maintain coverage in health insurance programs including MassHealth (Medicaid), Medicare, Connector Care, and Qualified Health Plans. We also provide assistance with other government benefits…
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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 MoreIsland Counseling Center at MV Community Services
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Island Counseling Center provides support for individuals and families overwhelmed by stress, experiencing predicaments of Island life, difficulties in relationships, struggling with mental illness, addiction, or in crises. Counseling services can be acquired by filling out a Counseling Intake Form or calling the bilingual intake line at 508-693-7900 ext 290. The Island Counseling…
Read MoreJourney Recovery Project
The Journey Project is an interactive Web resource for pregnant and parenting women who have questions or concerns about opioid and other substance use. The Journey focuses on the stories of women with lived experience, offering information, hope, encouragement, and resources for every step of their perinatal journey. With videos, informational slideshows, resource links, and…
Read MoreHealth Information in Portuguese (português) / MedlinePlus
Contact Information Website: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/portuguese.html
Read MoreVineyard Birth Collective
The Vineyard Birth Collective provides a comprehensive online listing of local resources and practitioners offering physical, emotional, and social support to Island families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Information provided by: www.vineyardbirthcollective.org Contact Information Email: info@vineyardbirthcollective.orgWebsite: http://www.vineyardbirthcollective.org/
Read MoreCONNECT to End Violence
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services CONNECT to End Violence program provides free, confidential services to victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence as well as for their family members and significant others. CONNECT has a 24 Hour Hotline: 508-696-SAFE (7233) that is staffed by trained rape crisis counselors who provide immediate response to any physical or emotional crisis arising…
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 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 MoreIsland Wide Youth Collaborative
The Island Wide Youth Collaborative (IWYC), a Massachusetts Family Resource Center provides services for at-risk families, young people and community members. The goal of a Family Resource Center is to support families to strengthen their bonds, connect to others and engage in their community. The center was formed in 2013 as a partnership between MV…
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…
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