Local and Regional Resources
Rockland Mental Health and Community Resources Guide
Please visit the link to view a list of local and regional mental health resources that include contact details.
Resident Assistance Resource Guide
Please visit the link to view a list of local and regional resource guide for those experiencing hardship (food and housing insecurity, fuel assistance, etc.)
Food resources
Rockland Emergency Food Pantry, 12 church street, Rockland, MA, 781-878-1078, rocklandemergencyfoodpantry.org
Hours are Wednesdays 10:00am - 2:00pm & 3rd Wednesday of month 5:00pm - 7:00pm.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry (located at the Holy Family Church).
Open Saturdays 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. and Wednesdays 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WIC
WIC is onsite every Wednesday from 9 am – 4pm at the Rockland memorial library (closed 1-2pm for lunch); phone: 508-747-4933. Apply for WIC online | Mass.gov.
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance
The state agency responsible for administering public assistance programs for citizens.
Https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-transitional-assistance
• Snap benefits: https://www.mass.gov/snap-benefits-formerly-food-stamps
• Healthy incentives program: https://www.mass.gov/massachusetts-hip-gives-you-money-back-when-you-use-your-snap-benefits-to-buy-healthy-local-fruits-and-vegetables-from-hip-farm-vendors
• Economic assistance (cash benefits, TAFDC/EAEDC): https://www.mass.gov/economic-assistance-cash-benefits
Transportation resources
BAT bus – https://www.ridebat.com/flex/
BAT Flex Rockland offers on-demand service in Rockland that is a door-to-door ride hail service at a significantly reduced cost.
• FARES – $1.50 each time you ride. Pay through the app or set up a pre-funded account.
• SERVICE HOURS – BAT Flex Rockland will operate Monday through Saturday from 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Housing resources
State of Massachusetts - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/how-to-apply-for-raft or call mass 211 at (877) 211-6277
RAFT - https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-raft-emergency-help-for-housing-costs
Massachusetts coalition for the homeless - www.mahomeless.org
The state agency that works to address the broad economic and social issues that lead to homelessness; Marisa@mahomeless.org, 781-595-7570 x15
Metro housing Boston - www.metrohousingboston.org or 1-800-272-0990
Housing Navigator - https://housingnavigatorma.org/
Neighborworks Housing Solutions – Downpayment Assistance - https://nhsmass.org/downpayment-assistance/
Local non-profit organizations
Health imperatives - https://healthimperatives.org/, 24/7 emergency hotline: 508-588-8255
Nutrition assistance, health services, young families & youth support, support for survivors of violence (including emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence)
South Shore Continuum of Care – https://southshorecoc.org/
South Shore Community Action Council - https://www.sscac.org/emergency-services
Father Bill's & Mainspring - https://helpfbms.org/help/
Neighborworks Housing Solutions - https://nhsmass.org
Veterans assistance
Contact Rockland Director of Veterans’ Services, Timothy J White, MCPO(ret) at (781) 616-6808
• Schedule free transportation to/from medical, dental or vision appointments using Veterans’ services wheelchair accessible van
Mass Hire South Shore Veterans Services - https://masshiress.com/veteran-services/
• James Russell, Email: jrussell@masshiress.com, Phone: 617-745-4007
• Ryan LaFrance, Email: rlafrance@masshiress.com, Phone: 617-745-4096
South Shore Veterans Assistance Inc. – Ramp installation, Scooters & Electric Wheelchairs, Clothing, Food Pantries | Phone: (781) 261-1818; Email: info@WeAreSSVA.org
Rockland Veterans Group, Inc. – John Melvin at jrmford42@hotmail.com
Southeastern Massachusetts Veterans Coalition (SVC) - https://harlequin-marla-59.tiiny.site/
Energy assistance
Rockland Community Electricity Aggregation: https://rockland-cea.com/
Rockland Community Electricity Aggregation (CEA) is a program offered by the town of Rockland to provide new electricity supply options and more renewable energy to Rockland residents and businesses.
MASSCAP – Massachusetts Association for Community Action - https://www.masscap.org/heatinghelpma/
Home energy assistance program (HEAP) - https://www.mass.gov/home-energy-assistance-programs
Heating system repair & replacement program (HEARTWAP) - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/heating-system-repair-replacement-program-heartwap
Weatherization assistance program - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/weatherization-assistance-program-wap
Job search
Mass Hire South Shore - https://masshiress.com/
DTA pathways to work (employment & training) - https://www.mass.gov/dta-pathways-to-work
Substance Use
Rockland CARES
https://rocklandcares.org/
Community, Awareness, Resources, Education, Support
High Point Treatment Center/Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative
https://hptc.org/prevention-services/
High Point Treatment Center’s Prevention Services mission is to prevent and reduce substance use by increasing awareness, providing education and offering support within the community. They work with communities of Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, East Bridgewater, Hanson, Middleboro, Plymouth, Raynham, Rockland, Wareham and Whitman.