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: ![WRAP logo](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Round%20Logo_WRAP_Black_v2025.png)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:** ](https://www.vitalcxns.org/food) List of free-and reduced cost food options by neighborhood 2. [**"Abundance"** Boston Food Resource Guide ](https://www.abundanceboston.com/) Available via Mobile App and [Online](https://www.abundanceboston.com/explore-online) 3. [**Fair Foods Market**](https://www.fairfoods.org/ourprogram) - rotating mobile sites around Boston, offering $2 bags of produce Local Food Pantries1. [BMC’s Preventative Food Pantry](https://www.bmc.org/nourishing-our-community/preventive-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 area1. [**St. Francis House**](https://stfrancishouse.org/day-shelter/) (Bolyston Street in Boston) 2. [**Rosie's Place**](https://www.rosiesplace.org/how-we-help/emergency-support/food-programs) (889 Harrison Avenue in Boston) 3. **Salvation Army** (23 Vernon St, Boston; Call 617-427-6700 ) 4. [**Haley's House**](https://haleyhouse.org/soup-kitchen/) (23 Dartmouth St, Boston MA; Call 617-236-8132) Financial Assistance with Groceries 1. [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)](https://www.mass.gov/snap-benefits-formerly-food-stamps) Find food resources outside of the metro Boston area1. Call Project Bread FoodSource Hotline: **1-800-645-8333** 2. Call Mass **2-1-1** 3. [**Food Pantry Finder**](https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/) from the Greater Boston Food Bank [WRAP Guide to Community Food Resources](https://www.canva.com/design/DAE17d6ZWro/ypgAjUEvdgb0GRkWSnFBbw/view?utm_content=DAE17d6ZWro&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hd2583d1a7d) #### **1. Transportation:** Transport to visits through MassHealth:[Information on **PT-1**](https://www.mass.gov/info-details/get-a-ride-to-masshealth-medical-appointments#:~:text=Ask%20your%20medical%20provider%20to%20fill%20out%20a%20PT%2D1%20form,-Talk%20to%20your&text=You%20can%20check%20your%20eligibility,%2D1%20form)%20for%20you.)Reduced MBTA fares:[Transportation Access Pass **(TAP) Program**](https://www.mbta.com/fares/reduced/transportation-access-pass)[WRAP Guide to Community Transportation Supports](https://www.canva.com/design/DAGsB29N9Zg/mZ0nikpPA6-foQYUe817Cw/view?utm_content=DAGsB29N9Zg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hd668d538d7) --- #### **2. Educational Support:** Transition to College 1. [SAT Preparation and Resources from BPL](https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/5-best-bpl-online-resources-for-high-school-students/) 2. [College Transition Coaching From **SuccessBoston**](https://www.successboston.org/) 3. [City of Boston's Tuition Free Community College](https://www.boston.gov/departments/workforce-development/tuition-free-community-college-plan) Support for Current College Students1. [College Mental Health Programs Through **Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation** ](https://cpr.bu.edu/cmhep/)(BU CPR) 2. [College Success Guide from **Strong365**](https://strong365.org/blog/student-with-psychosis-can-succeed-at-college) 3. [**Students With Psychosis** Peer Support](https://sws.ngo/#learnmore) Adult Education Classes1. [Free Wellness Classes Through **BU CPR**](https://cpr.bu.edu/wellness-and-recovery-services/recovery-education-programs/) 2. [**English for Speakers of Other Languages** (ESOL) Classes Through ABCD](https://bostonabcd.org/service/english-for-speakers-of-other-languages-esol/) --- #### **3. Job Support:** Free Job Search Assistance, Counseling, & Training through Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)1. [Learn More About **Vocational Rehabilitation**](https://www.mass.gov/info-details/what-is-vocational-rehabilitation) (VR) 2. [Apply Online for VR Through MRC](https://massmrc.hylandcloud.com/customcode/mrconemrc) 3. [Find Your Nearest MRC Office](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massability/locations) 4. To check status of your VR/MRC application email or call 617-204-3665 Walk-In Job Support[Learn About MassHire Services](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/masshire-department-of-career-services) [Find a MassHire Location](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/masshire-department-of-career-services/locations) Paid Internships and Job Supports for Young Adults (ages 18-24)[Career Explorations Program for Young Adults Through ABCD (18-24)](https://bostonabcd.org/service/career-explorations/)--- #### **5. Housing:** Housing Search Help[HomeStart](https://www.homestart.org/)Help for Tenants Facing Eviction1. [City of Boston Office of Housing Stability](https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/office-housing-stability) 2. [RAFT](https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-raft-emergency-help-for-housing-costs) Emergency Shelters1. [Supports for Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness](https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/services-those-experiencing-homeless#for-youth) 2. [List of Boston Shelters](https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/services-those-experiencing-homeless#overnight-shelters) (All Ages) [WRAP Guide to Long-Term Housing Supports](https://www.canva.com/design/DAGsB5mAu5o/aODuEtNZbO2gWl_PHh1wzw/view?utm_content=DAGsB5mAu5o&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h82d0bde8f0) [WRAP Guide to Emergency Housing Options](https://www.canva.com/design/DAGsCIfGTsI/lSk7vyjqXduMh4eMuVXGBg/view?utm_content=DAGsCIfGTsI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hc0f5cb8f1a) --- #### **6. Reduced Cost Gyms** Sliding Scale Gym Membership[**YMCA** Financial Assistance Program](https://ymcaboston.org/membership/)Free Gym for DMH Clients or Center Club Members[**Lindemann Gym**](https://www.centerclubboston.org/#:~:text=HEALTH%20&%20WELLNESS,approach%20that%20is%20highly%20empowering.)Reduced Cost Gym in South Boston[**BCYF Curley Center** - Fitness Classes, Cardio and Strength Training Rooms, & More](https://www.boston.gov/departments/boston-centers-youth-families/bcyf-curley)Free Gym for Individuals in Recovery from Substance Use[**Phoenix Gym**](https://thephoenix.org/first-visit/)--- ### *Questions? Your WRAP provider can help you connect with the community resources above.*