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Contact Information
Massachusetts Department of Public HealthContact: Soloe Dennis, Regional Director
Email Address: LocalRegionalPublicHealth@mass.gov
Phone: 413-586-7525 xX3114
Alternate Phone: 800-443-1255
View Care Coordination for Children and Youth with Special Needs Website
23 Service Center Northampton, MA 01060
Area Served: West
Map Location Care Coordination for Children and Youth with Special Needs
Narrative
Provides a variety of services specifically related to the support and care coordination of children with special medical needs. All Massachusetts residents from 0 to 18 years having a congenital or acquired condition are eligible for some level of service.
Services for parents:
If a child or youth has a special health care need — it can be difficult and frustrating to get the information, care, and services needed. Care coordinators can help parents to:
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Coordinate medical, social and educational systems
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Identify the changing needs of their child and family
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Understand the full range of available public benefits
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Identify community resources to assist them
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Gain access to specific programs and services
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Become more effective advocates for their child and family
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Connect with other families who face similar challenges
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Plan for health care transition
Service Types
- Case Management
- Mental Health
Program Type
- Advocacy
- Counseling
- Education
- Medical
Populations Served
- Chronic Health Impairment
- Developmental Disability
- Physical Disabilities
Ages Served
- Birth to 3
- 3 - 4
- 5 - 8
- 9 - 13
- 14 - 18
Accessibility Features
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Restrooms
- Medical Needs
- Near Public Transportation
- Services at Home
- Services at School
- Wheelchair Ramps
Additional Information
- Fees: Free Service
- Licensed By: DPH
