Human Services Agencies

Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance (CMHA) helps families and individuals facing housing instability by offering emergency shelter, rental assistance, furniture support, and expert housing counseling. Through its community-centered programs and advocacy efforts, CMHA works to prevent homelessness, stabilize households, and foster long-term housing security.

Community Healthlink provides 24/7 crisis support, counseling, addiction care, and mobile intervention services throughout Central Massachusetts. Emphasizing inclusive, evidence-based care, CHL offers critical resources from youth programs to inpatient adolescent treatment, making it a cornerstone of regional behavioral health. Discover how they foster recovery, resilience, and connection for individuals and families across the community.

The Worcester Probation Department guides court-involved youth and adults toward successful community reintegration by combining supervision with access to mental health, housing, education, and job services. Their officers work directly with individuals to promote accountability and reduce recidivism. Discover how probation here goes beyond enforcement to offer meaningful support.

The Village (YOU, Inc.) supports youth and families impacted by the child welfare and juvenile justice systems with counseling, foster care, stabilization, and education services. From emergency shelter to career coaching, this program helps young people rebuild their lives and prepare for a stable future.

Seven Hills Foundation supports individuals and families across Central Massachusetts through a wide range of clinical, educational, residential, and vocational programs. From early intervention and therapy to shared-living and employment readiness, they build holistic support systems that help people thrive.

Massachusetts Early Intervention provides free, home-based developmental support for infants and toddlers, guiding families to help their children grow every day. Backed by a statewide network, EI empowers caregivers with easy-to-use tools and trained specialists, ensuring early success and lifelong impact.

The Department of Children & Families protects at-risk children while supporting families through stabilization, foster care, and independent living services across Worcester County. Their mission combines safety and partnership, working with diverse systems to prevent and respond to child welfare concerns.

Discover how Straight Ahead Ministries supports young people returning home from juvenile detention and those at risk of incarceration. Their re-entry coaching, job training, and mentorship programs give youth the tools to rebuild their lives and thrive.

Elder Services of Worcester Area empowers older adults and adults with disabilities to remain independent, safe, and connected to their communities. Whether it’s through home care, meals, transportation, or protective services, ESWA provides vital support tailored to each person’s needs. Explore how their work strengthens lives across central Massachusetts.

Discover how Open Sky Community Services supports people with mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, and complex life circumstances across Central Massachusetts. With trauma-informed care, residential programs, and community-based services, they help individuals build skills, independence, and meaningful lives. Learn more about how Open Sky promotes inclusion, dignity, and hope.