Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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WRAP Resource Guide

WRAP takes a holistic approach to treatment for our patients and families. Below is a list of local community resources compiled by our team to help patients with:

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Food Assistance

Transportation Assistance

Educational Resources

Job Support

Emergency Shelters and Housing

Reduced Cost Gyms


1. Food Assistance:

Lists of Free and Low Cost Food in Boston 
  1. Vital Connections: 
    List of free-and reduced cost food options by neighborhood

  2. "Abundance" Boston Food Resource Guide 

    Available via Mobile App and Online

  3.  Fair Foods Market - rotating mobile sites around Boston, offering $2 bags of produce
Local Food Pantries
  1. BMC’s Preventative Food Pantry  (Basement of Yawkey)
    ** Any WRAP provider can refer - please ask!
  2. Salvation Army/South End Food Pantry (1500 Washington Street, Boston; Call 617-236-7233)
  3. Rosie's Place (889 Harrison Avenue, Boston; Call 617-442-9322 Ext. 236)
  4. ABC/People's Baptist Church (134 Camden Street, Roxbury; Call 617-427-0424)
Free Meals in Boston area
  1. St. Francis House (Bolyston Street in Boston)
  2. Rosie's Place (889 Harrison Avenue in Boston)
  3. Salvation Army (23 Vernon St, Boston; Call 617-427-6700 )
  4. Haley's House (23 Dartmouth St, Boston MA; Call 617-236-8132)
Financial Assistance with Groceries 
  1. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Find food resources outside of the metro Boston area
  1. Call Project Bread FoodSource Hotline: 
    1-800-645-8333
  2. Call Mass 2-1-1
  3. Food Pantry Finder from the Greater Boston Food Bank

WRAP Guide to Community Food Resources

1. Transportation:

Transport to visits through MassHealth:Information on PT-1
Reduced MBTA fares:Transportation Access Pass (TAP) Program

WRAP Guide to Community Transportation Supports

2. Educational Support:

Transition to College 
  1. SAT Preparation and Resources from BPL
  2. College Transition Coaching From SuccessBoston
  3. City of Boston's Tuition Free Community College
Support for Current College Students
  1. College Mental Health Programs Through Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation (BU CPR)
  2. College Success Guide from Strong365
  3. Students With Psychosis Peer Support
Adult Education Classes
  1. Free Wellness Classes Through BU CPR
  2. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Classes Through ABCD

3. Job Support:

Free Job Search Assistance, Counseling, & Training through Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
  1. Learn More About Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
  2. Apply Online for VR Through MRC
  3. Find Your Nearest MRC Office
  4. To check status of your VR/MRC application email MRC.Connect@mass.gov or call 617-204-3665
Walk-In Job Support

Learn About MassHire Services

Find a MassHire Location

Paid Internships and Job Supports for Young Adults (ages 18-24)Career Explorations Program for Young Adults Through ABCD (18-24)

5. Housing:

Housing Search HelpHomeStart
Help for Tenants Facing Eviction
  1. City of Boston Office of Housing Stability
  2. RAFT
Emergency Shelters
  1. Supports for Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness
  2. List of Boston Shelters (All Ages)

WRAP Guide to Long-Term Housing Supports

WRAP Guide to Emergency Housing Options

6. Reduced Cost Gyms

Sliding Scale Gym MembershipYMCA Financial Assistance Program
Free Gym for DMH Clients or Center Club MembersLindemann Gym
Reduced Cost Gym in South BostonBCYF Curley Center - Fitness Classes, Cardio and Strength Training Rooms, & More
Free Gym for Individuals in Recovery from Substance UsePhoenix Gym

Questions? Your WRAP provider can help you connect with the community resources above.