Community/Outreach Resources
THE NORTHBOROUGH COMMUNITY GUIDE
This is a guide to social services, resources, and benefits available to Northborough residents.
VETERAN’S SERVICES
If you are a veteran, a veteran family member, the unmarried or remarried surviving spouse of a veteran, you may be eligible for benefits from either the state or the Federal Veteran’s Administration. Benefits include help through MA General Law Chapter 115 with housing costs, medical bills, health care, and Federal Dept. of Veterans Affairs pensions, disability compensation and burial expenses. Call Director of Veteran Services, Justin Sousa at 774-293-2208 or email him at jsousa@centralmassvets.org.
HOUSING:
FROM THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
Tax Relief on Your Home Please ask the Assessors Office about tax deductions provided by the Town of Northborough. You may qualify if you are a senior with low income and assets, if you are legally blind, or if you are a Veteran with a 10%+ disability. We can discuss your options and help you fill out an application. Please call or email us anytime; or you may wish to contact Jocelyn Ehrhardt at the Senior Center.
Find more info at https://www.Town.Northborough.ma.us/Assessors-Department.
Assessor: 508-393-5005, jbrownlee@town.northborough.ma.us
Senior Center: 508-393-5035, If in doubt – contact us!
INFORMATION FOR RENTERS, HOMEOWNERS, AND LANDLORDS: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has resources available for individuals and families struggling to make rent or mortgage payments due to COVID-19. Click here or call 2-1-1 from any phone for more information.
If you are facing eviction, click here to learn about the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' new Covid-19 Eviction Diversion Initiative.
OUTREACH SERVICES
Outreach services are available by appointment, by phone (508-393-5035), Zoom, and email (jehrhardt@town.northborough.ma.us)
Jocelyn Ehrhardt, MSW
Outreach Coordinator
#508-393-5035
FAMILY MEMBERS & CAREGIVERS
If you are a family member of a senior citizen and have questions, please call (508) 393-5035 or email us at the Senior Center. We can be a resource to get you through the maze of senior services that are out there.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Better Day Caregiver Support / Zoom Call / Mondays 5:30-6:30PM / Email Regina for the Zoom invite regina@betterdayprogram.org
Bridges Virtual Caregiver Support Group @ 1:00PM, held monthly / Call 978-261-3468 for registration
Early Stage Support Group (for the individual with the diagnosis) / June 30th 4:30 PM / Call 978-261-3468 for registration.
Daybreak at the Northborough Senior Center
A Social Day Program Providing Respite for Caregivers
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Pre-registration required
Christine D’Angelo is the DayBreak Facilitator in Northborough and Marlborough. DayBreak has been a very successful program at the Hudson Senior Center. As an outgrowth of our COME 2B Dementia Friendly initiative, we have partnered with the Senior Centers in Hudson and Marlborough to offer DayBreak 3 times per week. A person with Dementia or a Cognitive Impairment can attend one or all 3 days per week. DayBreak provides individuals with a safe and stimulating experience with fun activities and social interaction while providing care partners with much needed time for themselves! Because grant funding is being used, we are providing you an opportunity to make a voluntary $15 per day donation toward the cost of this service. Service includes lunch and activities Donations are put directly into the program allowing for the expansion of services. Making a voluntary donation in no way influences service delivery.
Contact Jocelyn Ehrhardt, Outreach Coordinator at (508) 393-5035 for more information. This program has been made possible in part by funding from the Metrowest Health Foundation.