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Narrative

Assist low income households with their heating needs from 11/1 through 4/30. Eligibility based on family size and income regardless of how income is received (i.e. Wages, SSI, Social Security, etc.). Insure all eligible clients receive low income rates for gas, electric and phone bills. Eligible clients can apply for cell phones thru Safe Link.  Weatherization Program and Heating System repair and/or replacement available for eligible households. Also have Lifeline Emergency Programs and Senior Energy Assistance Program for clients over 60 years of age. Information and referrals for other PACE programs and Utility payment plans and clients protection plans to avoid shut offs.

Service Types

• Financial Assistance

Program Type

• Community Supports Program
• Financial Assistance
• Food and Nutrition
• Housing
• Jobs
• Mental Health
• Transportation

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Behavior Disorder
• Blind
• Deaf
• DeafBlind
• Developmental Disability
• Hard of Hearing
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Language Impairment
• Learning Disabilities
• Multiple Disability
• Physical Disabilities
• Speech Impairment
• Visual Impairment

Ages Served

• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• Cape Verdean
• Portuguese
• Portuguese-Creole
• Spanish

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service, MassHealth