Hamilton Police Department ~ (978) 468-1212

Hamilton Fire Department ~ (978) 468-5560

Town of Hamilton Board of Health Department ~ (978) 468-5579

The Hamilton Foundation ~ (978) 922-3301 x3

     Emergency financial and social service assistance - (Medical expenses, utilities, food, rent, etc)                                      

Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance ~ (800) 249-2007)      (M&F 7-5)

     Food Stamps, SSI, EAEDC

Salvation Army via H-W Community House Service ~ (978) 468-4818 OR (617 542-5420

     Groceries, utilities, prescriptions, etc                                                                                                      

HOUSING OR SHELTER ASSISTANCE

Wenham Housing Authority ~ (978) 468-1532

     Elderly and Low-Income

Hamilton Housing Authority ~ (978) 468-3981

     Elderly and Low-Income

SeniorCare, Inc. ~ (866) 927-1050 (M-F 9-5)

     Homeless Advocacy

Action, Inc. ~ (978) 282-1000  (M-F 9-5)

     Emergency Homeless Shelter ~ (978) 283-4125 (After 5 PM)

SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections ~ (866) 927-1050 (M-F 9-5)

     Age 60+, emergency assistance for pets

 FOOD ASSISTANCE

Acord Food Pantry ~ (978) 468-7424 (M/10:00 - Noon, Sat/9:00 - Noon)

     Shelved groceries                            

SeniorCare Meals on Wheels and Elder Dining Site ~ (866) 927-1050 (M-F 9-5)

     Lamson Hall / Hamilton ~ (978) 468-2616 Lunch served Mon - Friday at 12:00 Noon

     Enon Village / Wenham ~ (978) 468-0141 Lunch served M/W/F at 12:00 Noon

Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program ~ (800) 942-1007

     Healthy food for women and children who qualify

PRESCRIPTION DRUG OR INSURANCE ASSISTANCE

NeedyMeds    (www.NeedyMeds.org)  ~  (978) 865-9914

     Find Help With the Cost of Medicines or Healthcare

Medicare (www.medicare.gov)  ~  (800) 633-4227

Prescription Advantage (www.massresources.org)  ~  (800) 243-4636

     State sponsored prescription drug insurance for MA seniors/disabled residents

SHINE (Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders) Counseling ~ (800) 892-0890

FUEL ASSISTANCE, WEATHERIZATION, OR HELP WITH UTILITIES

Action, Inc. ~ (800) 696-9276 (M-F 9-4:30)                         

     Fuel Assistance ~ Utilities

ELDER SERVICES OR INFORMATION

Wenham Council on Aging ~ (978) 468-5529 (M-F 9-3)

     Programs for Seniors

Hamilton Council on Aging ~ (978) 468-5595

     Programs for Seniors 

Hamilton-Wenham COA Van Program ~ (978) 468-5534

     Transportation service for seniors/handicapped to local doctors/medicalappointments, food shopping, hairdressers, etc

SeniorCare, Inc. ~ (866) 927-1050  (M-F 9-5)

Elder Services, Information, and Solutions 

To Report Elder Abuse:   Call SeniorCare, Inc. Protective Services ~ (866) 927-1050 (M-F 9-5)

      After hours, holidays or weekends, call the Elder Abuse Hotline ~  (800) 922-2275

This information was published by the Wenham Council on Aging with assistance by SeniorCare, Inc. and is meant to enable people to quickly find resources for assistance with food, heat, shelter, and medications.  It is not meant as an all-inclusive list, and no endorsement of any agency or service, either expressed or implied, is intended.  Permission is granted to reproduce and distribute this flyer.  For additional information, contact SeniorCare at 978-281-1750 or by email at srcare@seniorcareinc.org., or your local Council on Aging. 

There are many other resources available in Wenham and Hamilton.  Mass 2-1-1 is another way to connect with local resources in any town.  Residents may dial 2-1-1 on their telephones (or call 1-877-211-MASS), or visit Mass 2-1-1 on the web at www.mass211.org.  Deaf callers may dial 7-1-1 (nationwide) to get relay service to reach any of the listed resources.  Additional information/assistance can also be found by calling State Senator Bruce Tarr at 1-617-722-1600, or State Representative Brad Hill at 1-617-722-2489.