WRAP takes a holistic approach to treatment for our patients and families. Our saved Thrive Favorites Lists connect patients and families to reliable resources with current contact information, easy referral options, and translation features that allow information to be viewed in your preferred language.

WRAP THRIVE Resources:

Link: THRIVE Food Resources

Including food pantries, emergency food assistance, nutrition resources, and help applying for government food benefits.

Additional helpful resources:

  1. BMC Food Pantry 
    Located in the Basement of Yawkey at BMC!

    Any WRAP provider can refer you - please ask!

  2. Vital Connections: 
    List of free-and reduced cost food options by neighborhood
     
  3. "Abundance" Boston Food Resource Guide 

    Available via Mobile App and Online

Link: Long-term Housing Search Support

Includes supports for help with housing search, housing stabilization, housing advocacy, application assistance, case management, and homelessness prevention services

 

Link: Emergency Housing/Shelters

Resources list helps patients and families quickly connect with emergency shelter, transitional housing, housing navigation, and supportive services.

Link: Financial Resources

Available services include financial navigation, budgeting and debt counseling, credit-building support, financial coaching, benefits assistance, employment and career support, savings education, and skill-building programs for adults and youth

Link: Transportation Resources

 

Accessible transportation for individuals with disabilities, transportation to healthcare and medical appointments, reduced-cost public transit programs, senior transportation services

Other resources: if you have MassHealth, you may qualify for rides to your doctor's visits. Visit here to learn more about PT-1

Your WRAP provider can also help you apply for reduced MBTA fares (~$30/month for unlimited monthly pass). Learn more about MBTA's Transportation Access Pass here 


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)

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.