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Community Resources
Programs within the context of the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which provide instructional services that are individualized or specialized to meet the specific needs and interests of learners.
Community Action Inc. (CAI) provide a variety of services to the residents of the Greater Haverhill area. Its Housing Services program assists tenants with advocacy and information regarding rights and responsibilities including working with utility companies to maintain services. This program also responds to emergency needs for food, clothing and other necessities. The Emergency Food…
Community Action, Inc. Amesbury Center offers the following support services: a food pantry, clothing bank, emergency food/ shelter/ rent/ utility program (EFSP), heating assistance, and the WIC program. It also provides referrals as well as assistance to people facing homelessness or utility shutoffs or having difficulty meeting household expenses. The Food Pantry is open to…
The International Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization servicing the New England states with our primary focus in the state of Massachusetts. Programs and services offered include civics education for citizenship, English as a second language, adult basic education, career counseling, vocational training, employment search assistance, and Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) documentation paralegal work.
The Haverhill Clubhouse is a place for individuals with mental illness to access vocational, educational and social opportunities. It is a program of Vinfen. The building is handicap accessible.
This is the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association. The staff will answer questions related to the disease (medications, symptoms, therapy) and provides information on services available to individuals and families dealing with the disease, including local support groups. APDA’s Massachusetts’s Chapter also provides funding to support health and wellness programs across the…
This Center offers English for Speakers of Other Languages classes; a pre-school program; computer classes; citizenship preparation classes; an outreach program for Cambodian and Vietnamese communities; and an Elders’ Program. The Elders’ Program (Cambodian, Vietnamese, Chinese communities) provides transportation and translation for social services and medical needs and offers social events and interaction to prevent…
This agency is part of the International Institute of New England that is based in Boston and helps refugees and immigrants become active participants in the social, political and economic life of America. It assists families with housing, professional case management, cultural orientation, and linguistically appropriate navigation of services. It offers English and job readiness…
Road Scholar is the new name for the programs of Elderhostel. This is a not-for-profit organization that offers various educational traveling experiences across the United States and worldwide to adults age 55 years and older. These learning adventures are designed to be an introduction to a variety of subjects including history, culture, nature, music, and…
All Life Long Learning programs are geared to those aged 50 years and older who realize that learning is important at any age. Life Long Learning provides opportunities for older adults to experience cultural, intellectual and educational growth in a relaxed, friendly environment. It offers a weekly lecture series, study groups (computer courses, etc.), discussion…