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617-464-8500
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As one of the largest providers of social services in Massachusetts, Catholic Charities of Boston offers nearly 75 programs and services in 26 locations around Eastern Massachusetts. Visit their website to find their locations and the many services they provide from child care centers and interpreter services, from temporary shelters to teen programs.

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 330 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
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https://www.familypromisensb.org/
978-922-0787
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Family Promise North Shore Boston aims to return newly homeless families to economic self-sufficiency, while serving each family that experiences homelessness in  a manner that embraces the dignity and strength of the family.  To avoid the costly and time-consuming process of creating shelters, they use existing resources in an interfaith network of local congregations. Families receive meals and overnight lodging at houses of worship, which take turns sheltering families one week at a time. During the day, guests have access and transportation to their Day Center, where professional social workers help them attain employment, sustainable housing and other services as needed. Our parish's Justice for Jesus social justice ministry partners with Family Promise. To find out more about our parish's involvement or to volunteer, contact Linda Beaver.

 81 Main Street, Peabody, MA, 01960
https://www.citizensinn.org/
978-531-9775

Citizens Inn's mission is to support everyone with dignity and respect, as they live in their emergency shelter, Citizens Inn Between; their sober living transitional housing shelter, Citizens Inn Transition; their affordable housing units, Citizens Inn Homes; or joining them for meals as part of our Citizens Inn Haven from Hunger program. They not only provide a safe place to stay and a meal on the table, but offer tools to empower families and individuals to find permanent solutions to break the patterns of instability in their lives.

 6 Chapin Ave., Reading, MA, 01867
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http://www.missionofdeeds.org/
781-944-9797
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Transforming generosity into hope, Mission of Deeds provides beds, furniture, and household essentials free of charge for people in need

 55 Summer Street, Lynnfield, MA, 01940
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CONTACT: Peg Sallade
781-334-5820

In an effort to promote a healthier and safer community, and in response to the rising misuse of opioids, The Town of Lynnfield formed The Lynnfield Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, known as A Healthy Lynnfield (AHL). Their mission is to empower residents to make positive choices every day. They work with community and faith leaders work to prevent substance misuse, improve the quality of life for those impacted, and to support programs that help all young people thrive. 

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https://www.deanshouseofrecovery.com/
CONTACT: Pierce Aliberti
413-247-HELP

Dean's house is strictly a no-nonsense approach to having a spiritual experience with the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous.

https://rosary4recovery.org/
CONTACT: Frank and Karen McWilliams

The ministry was founded to offer spiritual support to families in crisis due to a loved one struggling with an addiction.  This is a component often lacking in secular support groups and meetings.  At three monthly gatherings, the community joins in intercessory prayer while in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, a guest speaker gives a faith witness of hope talk, and an opportunity for fellowship and networking is available afterwards.  

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https://thinkofmichael.org/
CONTACT: Carmela Dalton

Named in memory and honor of Michael Dalton who tragically died of an opioid overdose in 2018, the mission of Think of Michael is to help other individuals and families battling substance use disorder by offering needs-based sober house scholarships and support. Individuals transitioning from detox need access to continued aftercare treatment while living in a sober, safe, supportive environment with other people experiencing the same issues.This is a critical part that is not covered by insurance and lack of funds can send people back to the same people, places and things, making a relapse more likely. Think of Michael was founded by the Dalton family, parishioners of Saint Maria Goretti Parish.

 41 West Street, Boston, MA, 02111
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https://samaritanshope.org/
877-870-4673
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Samaritans provides life-saving suicide prevention services -- including 24/7 crisis services, grief support, and community education -- throughout Greater Boston, MetroWest, and across Massachusetts. Services are free, confidential, and nonjudgmental.  

 18 Summer Street, Lynnfield, MA, 01940
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https://www.lynnfieldlibrary.org/
CONTACT: Pat Kelly
781-334-5411

The Lynnfield Public Library has developed a substance abuse disorder recovery collection in collaboration with a library patron/registered nurse who recognized the need for recovery resources and A Healthy Lynnfield.  The collection is located in the adult non-fiction health area.

https://namigreaternorthshore.org
617-984-0504

NAMI's mission is to advocate for people with mental illness and their families. 

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. These groups provide a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope. All groups are confidential – participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish.

NAMI MASS COMPASS is the information and referral helpline at NAMI Massachusetts. It provides resources and support to help people navigate the complex mental health system, and help problem solve in difficult circumstances.  The COMPASS helpline is available Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. Call 617-704-6264 or 1-800-370-9085, or email [email protected].

 194 Bishops Forest Drive, Waltham, MA, 02452
https://www.emfgp.org/
800-919-9332

“Blest are you who weep and mourn, for one day you will laugh.”

The mission of The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents is to serve the spritual needs of grieving parents whose children of any age have died by any cause, in the Catholic, Franciscan tradition of “All are Welcome."

 Archdiocese of Boston, Natick, MA, 01760
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https://www.projectrachelboston.com/
508-651-3100

Project Rachel is a confidential Catholic outreach ministry offering hope and healing to women and men hurting from past abortions.

Project Rachel is named after the Old Testament figure Rachel, who weeps inconsolably for her children "who are no more" until God came to her, offering hope for her future. (Jeremiah 31:15-17)

 14 Harrison Street, Leominster, MA, 01453
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https://wwmema.org/
CONTACT: Stephen and Michelle O'Leary 
800-710-9963

Worldwide Marriage Encounter is the largest pro-marriage organization in the world and promotes weekend experiences for couples who want to
make their good marriage even better. Weekends are for Catholic priests and religious too! Your commitment to serve your people is similar to the commitment of a husband and wife in marriage. Weekend tools can help you see your ministry in a whole new light and connect more meaningfully with those you serve.

The mission of Worldwide Marriage Encounter is to proclaim the value of Marriage and Holy Orders in the Church and in the world. WWME is faithful to the Roman Catholic Church’s teaching that marriage is a covenant that exists between one man and one woman. 

 637 Cambridge Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
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https://thewomenstable.org/
617-746-2056
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The Women’s Table, is a woman-to-woman resource center sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston. Women from all walks of life benefit from educational programs, social support, supportive circles, advocacy, and outreach support.  The Women‘s Table recognizes a woman’s need for self-care, and strives to develop programs that promote this by empowering women through skill development, improved self-esteem and spiritual connection.  Creating ever-widening circles of love and compassion is an integral part of The Women’s Table.