Family/Community Resources

Summer Meal Program: The local YMCA - in partnership with Milford Public Schools and the community of Milford - are proud to announce the Summer Meal Program for 2025.

English - Portuguese - Spanish
Monday through Friday 11:00am – 12:30pm
Memorial School, 12 Walnut St. Milford
Begins on Monday June 23rd and runs through Friday, August 14th
Lunch will be served at no cost to children 18 & under
Arts & Crafts and activities are provided every day
Every Friday will feature a special guest and/or entertainment
https://www.hockymca.org/milford-summer-lunch-program/

SUN Bucks
The Massachusetts Department of Education and the Department of Transitional Assistance are teaming up this summer to promote and distribute “SUN Bucks” for students and families. This benefit replaces the Summer EBT / PEBT system.

SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) is a federal food benefit that helps low-income families with school-aged children buy food when schools are closed for the summer.

SUN Bucks Program Overview

SUN Bucks - Frequently Asked Questions

Informational Flyers: English - Portuguese - Spanish - Haitian-Creole

Important note: If you have moved and did not change your address with MassHealth or the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), you might not receive your notice of this program or your enrollment card in the mail. Please keep your address current with these organizations.

SUN Bucks Card Receipt Form which will be used when an unhoused family would like to use the schools address for card mailing. Please follow the instructions on the form and ensure all forms are signed and returned to:

PB - SUN Bucks
P.O. Box 405
East Boston, MA 02128

Behavioral Health Help Line (1/11/2023)

The Department of Mental Health has launched a new Behavioral Health Help Line that people can call or text at 833-773-2445. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in more than 200 languages. The helpline can help individuals and families navigate the behavioral health system and access treatment, including mobile crisis services. For more information, please see the FAQ. Anyone with questions or concerns about the helpline can email the helpline director at Mio.Tamanaha@mass.gov

Mental Health and Gender-Affirming Care Resource Guide for Massachusetts LGBTQ2IA+ Young People and Their Trusted Adults (1/11/23) View Guide

Talking to Children About Traumatic Events (5/25/2022)

Our staff has put together a list of helpful resources that can be used when talking to children about traumatic events. See list of resources

Talking to Children About the Events in Our Nation's Capitol (1/07/2021)

Our staff has put together a list of useful resources that can be used when talking to children about the events at the Capitol and violence in general. See list of resources

Mental Health Supports

YOU Inc CSA/Seven Hills Foundation
Central Referral 1-855-4YOUINC
centralreferral@youinc.org

Supports families with children under age 21 with serious emotional disturbance. Provides Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) for families through a wraparound care planning process. The CSA also provides family support and training utilizing family partners (FP) to support and coach parents on navigating through the child’s mental health system.

Wayside Youth and Families
10 Asylum Street
Milford, MA 01757
Milford Referral Line (508) 745-6294
508-478-6888

Trauma Intervention Services
Children Impacted by Substances
Outpatient Counseling
In-Home Therapy & Family-based services

Riverside Community Behavioral Health Center
176 West Street
Milford, MA 01757
508-529-7000

Outpatient counseling
In-Home Therapy (IHT) ;Therapeutic Mentoring
Emergency Services 800-294-4665

Community Impact
12 Congress St, Milford, MA.
508-422-0242 or communityimpactinc@gmail.com

We provide a broad range of clinical mental health services through individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Counseling services are provided for all ages. Accepts most medical insurances.

Chris’ Corner Milford
12 Main Street,
Milford, MA 01757
508-552-8080
info@chriscornermilford.com

Provides recovery-oriented care and support to help individuals, children, and families, with mental health and substance use disorders. Chris’ Corner supports individuals struggling with substance abuse, as well as their families and loved ones. We provide recovery coaching, individual and group therapy, peer support, referrals to treatment centers, advocacy, and educational and vocational opportunities.

Agency and Department Resources

Parent and Teacher Resources