Family Resources and Child Care

Elder Services

Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley

Elder Services is a private non-profit agency serving elders and disabled adults who reside in Northeast Massachusetts. Elder Services Care Managers and Nurses work with thousands of elders and family members each day to make sure they have the right services, living arrangements, and access to good health care and benefits. They can help you find information about elder issues, get referrals for needed services and provide alternatives to nursing home care. They also have caregiver support and respite programs for family caregivers.

Contact

Address: 280 Merrimack Street, Suite 400, Lawrence, MA 01843
Phone: 800-892-0890 and TDD/TTY 800-924-4222

Website: Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley

Parental Resources and Support

Healthy Families

Healthy Families Massachusetts is a free and voluntary support program for young, first-time moms and dads across the state. You can sign up for the program during pregnancy and continue up to your child’s third birthday.

Contact

Haverhill

Phone: 978-521-6265

Lawrence

Phone: 978-681-9504
Website: Healthy Families

Parents Helping Parents

Provides free, confidential, and anonymous parenting support groups and parental stress line. These groups serve as a safe place for parents to express frustrations and concern about their children and families and get advice from other parents who understand.

Contact

Parental Stress Line: 800-632-8188 (Free and Confidential 24/7)
Phone: 617-926-5008
Website: Parents Helping Parents of Massachusetts