Community Support Line for Children & Youth with Special Health Needs Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH )

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Contact Information

Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH )
Contact: Sandra Broughton, Director/ Community Support
Email Address: sandra.broughton@state.ma.us
Phone: 800-882-1435
Alternate Phone: 617-994-9819

250 Washington Street Boston, MA 02108
Area Served: Boston

Map Location Community Support Line for Children & Youth with Special Health Needs

Narrative

The Division for Children & Youth with Special Health Needs toll free statewide Community Support Line provides information, technical assistance and resources for families with children and youth with special health needs and the providers serving these families.

Resource Specialists inform families about all of the public programs they may be eligible for, and about the state and community-based resources that may provide assistance. They answer questions, do a thorough assessment of family needs and eligibility for services and benefits and provide training to families and providers.

Service Types

  • Equipment Loan
  • Lifts

Program Type

  • Assistive Technology and Equipment
  • Support Groups

Populations Served

  • All Disabilities
  • Developmental Disability

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3
  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • Spanish

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service