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 MoreDrug and Alcohol Education Group
The Driver Alcohol Education Program is for first and second offenders who come to MV Community Services mandated by the Court. Drug and Alcohol Education (DAE) Group for first DUI offenders: The DAE is a curriculum based series of classes that are psycho-educational in nature and cover topics relating to substance use and driving. Topics include…
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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 MoreNew Paths Recovery Program
New Paths is a structured outpatient addiction program for adults who seek alcohol, drug and behavioral addictions recovery and who may also experience co-occurring mental health disorders. New Paths begins with a philosophy that everyone can reach their recovery goals. The program offers daily structured groups, individual sessions, family education sessions and psychiatric services. New Paths…
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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 MoreCounseling Outreach and Referral for the Elderly (CORE)
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Counseling Outreach and Referral for the Elderly (CORE) program works with at -risk and mostly home-bound elders in the community. The program responds to referrals from the Island’s Councils on Aging, First Stop, VNA, physicians and other professionals as well as self-referrals. CORE’s goal is to meet the needs of those who…
Read MoreRecovery Coaching
A Recovery Coach is a trained peer who guides and supports a person in the recovery process and helps prevent relapse. The goal of a Recovery Coach is to be actively involved in helping the participant explore their relationship with substance use and establish a foundation of living life without the need for drugs or…
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 MoreFood Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. at the First Baptist Church parish house, William street, Vineyard Haven. Contact Information Phone: 508-693-5418 Address:First Baptist Church Parish House, Williams StreetVineyard Haven, MA
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,…
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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:…
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