Salem for All ages promotes the health and well-being of all Salem residents by ensuring equitable access to nutritious foods and a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Check this page regularly for resources and information on topics related to healthy living.
Multiservice Providers for Older Adults:
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AgeSpan/Healthy Living Center of Excellence
Wide range of services including behavioral health, home care, transportation housing; wellness and nutrition programs; referrals
Phone Number: 800-892-0890
Website: Agespan.org -
Salem Council on Aging
Variety of services, including but not limited to: music programs, special events, exercise classes, social services, home-delivered meals, daily hot lunches, and overall support services to ensure that all seniors can maximize the quality of their lives.
Phone Number: 978-744-0924
Website: salemma.gov/council-aging -
Salem YMCA
A variety of wellness, group and independent exercise programs.
Phone Number: 978-744-0351
Website: northshoreymca.org -
Get Set Up
Variety of free and paid virtual classes including technology, fitness, finance, health & wellness.
Website: getsetup.io
Behavioral Health:
- Artful Life Counseling Center & Studio
Expressive art therapy; art-based therapy groups; Individual, group, family, and couples counseling.
Phone Number: 978-548-6288
Website: artfullifecenter.org/ - BayRidge Hospital
Psychiatric services; mental health counseling; substance abuse counseling.
Phone: 781-599-9200 / 781-477-6940 (emergency psychiatric services)
Website: beverlyhospital.org/locations–services/locations/bayridge-hospital - Behavioral Health Help Line (BHLL)
The Behavioral Health Help Line connects individuals and families to the full range of treatment services for mental health and substance use offered in Massachusetts, including outpatient, urgent, and immediate crisis care. The BHHL is available for free to all MA residents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by phone and text for real-time support, initial clinical assessment, and connection to the right evaluation and treatment.
Phone: 833-773-2445 (BHHL)
Website: masshelpline.com - Care Dimensions
Hospice and palliative care; free online support for caregivers and bereavement.
Phone: 888-283-1722
Website: caredimensions.org - Catholic Charities North
Counseling and mental health support services for all ages and backgrounds. Family Counseling and Guidance Center offers comprehensive care for a range of life challenges. All treatments are provided by master’s level clinicians and supervised by a multidisciplinary team.
Phone: 978-774-6820
Website: ccab.org/?q=location-north-boston - Central Square Therapy Associates
Services for a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues from psychological and neuropsychological testing to therapy for depression, grief counseling.
Phone: 781-592-6100
Website: centralsquaretherapy.com - Eliot Community Human Services
Broad range of adult counseling and psychiatric services; homeless supports; developmental disability and brain injury programming. Discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.
Phone: 781-861-0890 / 800-988-1111 (emergency)
Website: eliotchs.org - Harborside Counseling
Psychiatrist, clinical nurse specialists, psychologists, social workers and masters level mental health counselors provide a full range of out-patient mental health services.
Phone: 978-462-7057
Website: harborsidecounseling.com - Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services
Behavioral health support at home and within the community; telehealth available. Emergency psychiatric services and mobile crisis teams are available 24/7.
Phone: 978-745-2440
Website: https://www.bilhbehavioral.org/ - MA Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP)
Case management and connection to services in the community: transportation; housing, questions between medical appointments, developing and implementing care plans.
Phone: 800-495-0086
Website: masspartnership.com - MA Dept of Mental Health (DMH)North Shore Office
Community-based supports; case management, Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS), Programs of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT), Respite, Clubhouses, Recovery Learning Communities (RLCs), crisis stabilization units, and homelessness services.
Phone: 978-744-1585
Website: mass.gov/locations/north-shore-salem-site-office - Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee
Provides free advice, advocacy, and full representation on issues related to mental health.
Phone: 617-338-2345
Website: mhlac.org - National Institute on Aging/Friendship Line
Institute on Aging’s 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line is the only accredited crisis line in the country for people aged 60 years and older.
Phone: 800-971-0016
Website: ioaging.org/services/friendship-line - North Shore Counseling Center
Outpatient therapy to individuals, couples, and families; therapy groups for issues such as anxiety and chronic pain management.
Phone: 978-922-2280
Website: nscc-inc.com - Salem Hospital/Family Resource Center
Behavioral health education, support and resources. Not required to be a patient.
Phone: 978-354-2660
Website: salem.massgeneralbrigham.org/psychiatry/behavioral_health_resources - Salem Hospital/Senior Psychiatry
Comprehensive care for older patients experiencing acute psychiatric disorders including early stages of Alzheimer’s.
Phone: 978-354-2890
Website: salem.massgeneralbrigham.org/psychiatry/geriatric_psychiatry - SouthBay Community Services
Adult behavioral health, substance abuse; clinicians will travel to clients
Phone: 508-521-2200
Website: southbaycommunityservices.com/
Fitness/Wellness:
- Salem YMCA
A variety of wellness, group and independent exercise programs.
Phone: 978-744-0351
Website: northshoreymca.org - Get Set Up
Variety of free and paid virtual classes including technology, fitness, finance, health & wellness.
Website: getsetup.io
Healthcare:
- Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s care, support, research and advocacy. Toll-free 24/7 helpline.
Phone: 800-272-3900
Website:alz.org - Disability Law Center
Advocacy and referrals for those with disabilities; assistance with health care, public benefits and legal services.
Phone: 617-723-8455
Website: dlc-ma.org - Disability Resource Center
Services and supports for those with any type of disability. Provides information and referral for resources and services available on the North Shore.
Phone: 978-741-0077
Website: disabilityrc.org/ - Health Care for All
HelpLine helps those who need help connecting to health coverage. Skilled counselors work to answer health insurance questions, troubleshoot issues with state insurance programs, and make appropriate referrals.
Phone: 800-272-4232
Website: hcfama.org - Health Law Advocates
Provides pro-bono legal assistance to MA residents experiencing difficulty accessing or paying for health insurance or needed medical services.
Phone: 617-338-5241
Website: healthlawadvocates.org - Help for Alzheimer’s Families
Respite grants for families, information resource, caregiver support, support hotline.
Phone: 888-572-0827
Website: helpforalzheimersfamilies.com/ - MassHealth
Provides health benefits and help paying for them to qualifying children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities living in MA.
Phone: 800-841-2900 / TTY: 711
Website: mass.gov/masshealth
Food Assistance:
- Catholic Charities North
Emergency food gift cards, families and individuals. Appointment necessary for first time clients.
Phone: 978-740-6923
Website: ccab.org/?q=location-north-boston - Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
DTA created the Senior Assistance Office (SAO) to help decrease access barriers for older adults. The SAO serves seniors who apply for SNAP benefits using the SNAP application for seniors.
Phone: 833-712-8027
Website: mass.gov/doc/english-snap-application-for-seniors-snap-app-seniors-0/download - Haven from Hunger
Food pantry; community meals
Phone: 978-531-1530
Website: citizensinn.org/haven-from-hunger/ - Lifebridge
Community meals
Phone: 978-744-0500
Website: lifebridgesalem.org - My Brother’s Table
Community meals; free weekly medical clinic.
Phone: 781-595-3224
Website: mybrotherstable.org - Salem Meet & Eat
Root provides a free dinner for Salem residents on the 2nd Wed of the month at the Saltonstall School cafeteria.
Phone: 978-616-7615
Website: facebook.com/SalemMeetEat - Salvation Army
Food pantry; community meals.
Phone: 978-744-5181
Website: massachusetts.salvationarmy.org/MA/NOSneedhelp - Jewish Family & Children’s Service
Provides kosher food, recipes, Jewish holiday and personal care items. First-time clients must complete application process.
Phone: 781-693-5593
Website: jfcsboston.org/Our-Services/Center-for-Basic-Needs-Assistance/Family-Table - Project Bread
Food Source Hotline refers callers to emergency resources in their community. Provides services in 160 languages including SNAP assistance, pantry/community meal locations.
Phone: 800-645-8333
Website: projectbread.org/get-help/foodsource-hotline.html - Food for the World
Food pantry
Phone: 978-683-9949
Website: foodfortheworld.org - North Shore Moving Market
Monthly food deliveries. Eligibility restrictions: low-income, 66+ and/or disabled.
Phone: 978-744-2532 - The Salem Pantry
Food pantry, mobile markets, food deliveries.
Phone: 978-552-3954
Website: thesalempantry.org
Housing:
- Attorney General’s Elder Hotline
For questions regarding landlord, tenant, and housing issues; also long-term care; identity theft and scams; health insurance.
Phone: 888-243-5337
Website: mass.gov/service-details/the-attorney-generals-elder-hotline - Bridgewell
Housing and homeless services; affordable housing programs and counseling.
Phone: 781-593-1088
Website: bridgewell.org - Catholic Charities North
Homeless prevention, utility and financial assistance. Information and referrals, financial education, and budget counseling also available.
Phone: 617-464-8071
Website: ccab.org/?q=location-north-boston - Common Housing Application for MA Programs (CHAMP)
Application for state-aided public housing and the Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP).
Phone: 866-483-6445
Website: publichousingapplication.ocd.state.ma.us/ - Independent Living Center of the North Shore and Cape Ann
Service and advocacy center for people with disabilities to support their ability to live independently.
Phone: 978-741-0077
Website: ilcnsca.org - Lifebridge
Provides permanent supported housing for formerly homeless adults as well as transitional shelter. Case managers offer help with applying for health insurance, section 8, and other housing authorities.
Phone: 978-744-0500
Website: lifebridgesalem.org - MA Coalition for the Homeless
Provides services and resources for homeless individuals and families.
Phone: 781-595-7570
Website: mahomeless.org - Northeast Legal Aid-Northeast Justice Center
Free civil legal services to low income and elderly tenants; provides assistance with completing answer and discovery forms to help them defend against eviction.
Phone: 978-458-1465
Website: northeastlegalaid.org - North Shore Community Action Programs (NSCAP)
Advocates help individuals improve their living situation by resolving crises, making referrals, and providing financial assistance with overdue rent, housing “start- up” money, heating, and past-due utility bills.
Phone: 978-531-0767
Website: nscap.org - North Shore Community Development Coalition (NSCDC)
Provides affordable housing and a variety of resources on topics including money management, tenant issues, as well as a Home Buying 101 class.
Phone: 978-745-8071
Website: northshorecdc.org - Salem Housing Authority
Low income public housing authority.
Phone: 978-744-4431
Website: salemha.org - Jewish Family & Children’s Service/CJP Direct
Free information and referral service staffed by eldercare professionals from JF&CS who will connect older adults and their families with resources and programs designed for Jewish elders as well as the best resources available for all older adults and caregivers.
Phone: 800-980-1982
Website: jfcsboston.org/Our-Services/Older-Adults/CJP-SeniorDirect
