I NEED HELP WITH...
- How to get your birth certificate from Boston City Hall
- Vital records search for all 50 states
- Massachusetts ID requirements
- Massachusetts passenger “class D” drivers license
- Massachusetts SNAP benefits
- American Hope Resources
- There are many food pantries throughout our cities, from churches to community organizations. contact us to find one close to you.
- If you are formerly incarcerated, you should have received your Mass Health Card upon your release, but if you did not, contact us for help applying or go to:
- Boston Healthcare for the Homeless
- American Hope Resources
Housing is the most sought after resource for returning citizens. Many will have to rely on halfway houses and/or sober home, and for those who are lucky to find one, a SRO (single room occupancy). We recommend you get on as many housing list you can and know this process will require a lot of patience. Here are a few links to check on your own, you can also contact us for referrals.
Although there are many places to access the internet/WIFI, such as libraries, public buildings, or even from your cell phone, you may feel free to call us and set up a time to come use our laptop and desktops. If you’re doing thing to move yourself forward, we welcome you.
Have an open case, or just in need of some legal advice? Here are a few agencies and organizations you can contact:
We know how important it is to have a way to communicate with the world. So, whether it’s with a quick link (Government phone) or a regular service phone we will work with you to get you a phone. It most definitely won’t be the latest and greatest, but it will do the job.
For the OG’s who may need some assistance due to getting older, here are a few links to agencies that offer services or can better assist you getting your needs met, whether it’s healthcare, housing, food, most of them are one stop shops.
As much as we wish we could, we can’t buy you a car, motorcycle, or moped…but what we can give you is a way to get around by public transportation i.e.: bus and train. If you happen to need a way to go live with a family member who lives out of state, we may be able to provide or get the resources to make that happen. Come by and talk to one of our mentors. In the meantime, find more information on public transit in and around Boston, through the MBTA website.
Did you know that Massachusetts is one of the states that restores your voting right once you finish your sentence? Yes, this even includes if you’re out on parole or on probation — you have the right to vote. Why is this so important? You can help decide you the next set of elected official will be deciding new laws on your behalf. And did you know that the DA’s, Sherriff’s, Attorney Generals all those who had some say in your incarceration are all elected by us? Do we have your attention now? Here’s how our get that process started: first you must register to vote, and you can do that by clicking on this link.