Resources

Resources

Websites

SeniorCare’s Services – Summarized in non-English


Federal Aging Resources

Social Security

Medicare

Veterans Administration

Find a Veterans Service Office Near You

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Benefits Check Up


Massachusetts Aging Resources

Mass.gov

REAL ID Information

MassHealth

Prescription Advantage Program (see June 2026 update to this program)

SHINE – Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone

Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence

Mass Aging Access (formerly: Mass Home Care)

MassOptions

MassRelay

Community Care Ombudsman


Printable Transportation Guide

A Transportation Resource Guide for Elders and Residents with disabilities within SeniorCare’s Planning and Service Area


Councils on Aging

Beverly

Essex

Gloucester

Hamilton

Ipswich

Manchester by-the-Sea

Rockport

Topsfield

Wenham


Useful Links 

Greater North Shore Link
(formerly: Aging and Disability Resource Consortium of the Greater North Shore)

Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern Massachusetts

Massachusetts Council on Aging

National Council on Aging

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)


Emergency Preparedness

MEMA – Mass. Emergency Management

FEMA – Federal Emergency Management

READY


Downloadable (printer friendly) Community Emergency Resource Sheets (requires PDF reader)

Beverly

Essex

Gloucester

Hamilton-Wenham

Ipswich

Manchester by-the-Sea

Rockport

Topsfield

Phone Numbers

Hospitals

Addison Gilbert Hospital, Gloucester 978-283-4000
Beverly Hospital 978-922-3000

Fuel Assistance

Action Inc. 978-281-3900
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) 800-632-8175
NSCAP (North Shore Community Action Program) Fuel assistance appointment line 978-531-0767 x136
Utility Shut-Off Protection 800-632-8175

Disability Agencies

AFC (Adult Foster Care) 978-281-2612
Viability, Inc. 978-879-4246
Disability Resource Center (former Independent Living Center of North Shore/Cape Ann) 888-751-0077
Mass Rehabilitation Commission 800-245-6543
Mass Rehab for Home Care 800-223-2559
Mass Commission for the Blind 800-392-6450
Northeast ARC, Personal Care Attendant Program 978-762-0301

Health and Public Records

EOEA SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Everyone) 800-243-4636
EOEA Prescription Advantage 800-243-4636
Medicare 800-633-4227
Mass Health Customer Service Center 800-841-2900
Social Security 800-772-1213

Legal Services

Northeast Legal Aid, NE Justice Center 781-599-7730
Mass Legal Helpline 800-342-5297
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program 866-927-1050

State Agencies

Mass Options 844-422-6277
Dept. of Public Health 617-624-6000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence 617-727-7750
Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services 617-573-1600