Government Benefits (State and Federal)
Mass Health Common Health(State Benefit)
- Mass Health Common Health Mass Gov.
- MassHealth
- Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative – Mass Health services through Mass Health-under 21
Social Security Income – SSI (Federal Benefit)
- Supplemental Social Security Benefit – SSI
- Adult Disability Starter Kit – SSI
- Understanding SSI Home Page 2016 Edition
Insurance Information and Resources
- Autism Insurance Resource Center
- BenePlan
- Mass Health Common Health Fact Sheet
- Healthcare Coverage for Adults with ASD -Frequently Asked Question
- Local Health Centers that Assist with Mass Health Applications
Mass Gov. Departments and Divisions
Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
- Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – Mass. Gov.
- Eligibility Fact Sheet for Adult Autism Spectrum Disorders, Prader‐Willi Syndrome and Smith‐Magenis Syndrome
- DDS Eligibility Birth – 4
- Solicitud de Elegibilidad para el DSD – Desde el Nacimiento hasta los 4 Años de Edad
- DDS Eligibility Application for Ages of 5 – 22 and Ages 22 and Above
- Solicitud de Elegibilidad para el DSD – Entre 5 y 22 años de edad & 22 años de edad o más
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission – (MRC)
- Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) – Mass. Gov.
- MRC in Worcester
- MRC in Fitchburg
- MRC in Milford
- MRC in Sturbridge
MRC Independent Living Centers
Department of Mental Health (DMH)
- DDS DMH Joint Agency Autism Plan
- Department of Mental Health – Mass. Gov.
- Applying for Mental Health Services
- Adult Application for DMH Mental Health Services (English)
DMH Clubhouse Programs
- Genesis Clubhouse – Worcester
- Westwinds Clubhouse – Fitchburg ( must be DMH eligible)
- Tradewinds Clubhouse – Southboro ( must be DMH eligible)
Options Clubhouse – Marlboro
Diagnostic Resources
Diagnostic Centers
- UMass Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CANDO)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Laurie Center – Lexington
- National Autism Center
Neuropsychologists (Referred by Families and Associates)
- Alan Rooney Psy.D (Takes Blue Cross /Blue Shield Only)
- Dr David Kent (Takes Mass Health & Blue Cross /Blue Shield)
- Dr. David Nowell (Takes Mass Health & Blue Cross /Blue Shield)
- Dr. Robert Holloway (Takes Mass Health Only)
Primary Care Physicians (Referred by Families and Associates)
Behavioral and Mental Health Resources
Emergency Mental Health Services
- Emergency Services Programs
- CHL Community Based Emergency Services – North Central & Worcester
- Riverside Community Care – South Valley
- UMass Memorial Medical Center Emergencies
Behavioral / Mental Health Agency Providers
- List of Mental Health Providers In Worcester 8/15
- Riverside Community Care – South Valley
- Perkins Behavioral Health Center – Lancaster, Mass Health and other Insurances
Psychiatrists (Referred by Families or Associates)
- Dr Steven Auster – Wellesley
- Dr Amjad BahnassiWorcester
- Dr Jean Frazier Worcester
- Dr Carole JohnsonWhitinsville
- Dr Keith LevyWestboro
- Dr Brian MazmanianFramingham
- Dr Peter Metz Worcester
- Dr. Christopher McDougalLexington
- Dr. Laura PolitteLexington
Therapists Experienced with High Level Autism /Aspergers – Referred by Families or Associates
- Troy LeBlanc, LMHC – North Central Mass Health & Major Insurances
- Fran Peterson, MEd,CAGS,LMHC – Fallon, BC/BS, Private Pay
- John Bonina, LICSW – Worcester – Various Insurances
- Perkins Behavioral Health Center – Lancaster, Mass Health and other Insurances
Vocational / Employment Resources
- The Spectrum Careers
- Ticket to Work
- Forward Motion Coaching
- Jobs Without Limits
- Work Without Limits
- Employment First
- Workforce Central -Worcester
- North Central Career Centers
- Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
- Reach Hire MA
- Youth Build /Training Resources of America -Worcester
Transportation Resources
- Worcester Regional Transit Authority
- Worcester Paratransit
- Montachusett Transit Authority
- Montachusett Transit Authority ADA Program
- Montachusett Transit Authority ADA Van Service
- RideMatch
- Mass RIDES
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority – Milford Area
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority ADA Paratransit
- Transportation – Resources By Type – Resources in MetroWest
Driving Resources
- Taking the Wheel:Driving with Disabilities
- Great Big Guide to Driving with Disabilities
- Driversprep.com
- Central Mass. Safety Council, Inc. CMSC Auto School Inc.
- The Official Website of Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
- Adaptive Driving Program Inc. – Dedham
- Educated Driver
Housing Resources
- Autism Housing Pathways
- Section 8 made simple Family Support Centers
- Autism Housing Pathways Webinar– Thinking about Housing
Family Support Centers
- Seven Hills Family Support Centers – Worcester/Fitchburg/Sturbridge
- Kennedy-Donovan Center – Milford
Autism Spectrum Agencies, Resources & Organizations
High Cognitive Autism Agencies / Programs in MA
- Asperger/Autism Network ( AANE)
- Mass General Hospital Aspire Program: Adult High Cognitive Spectrum Disorders
High Cognitive Autism Informational Resources
- Asperger’s Disorder Homepage
Autism Spectrum Organizations
- AFAM- Advocates for Autism Massachusetts
- ASAN – Autistic Self Advocacy Network
- Autistic Women’s Network
- Advancing Futures For Adults with Autism
- Autism Coalition of MA
- Autism Consortium
- Autism National Committee
- Autism Society of America – MA chapter
- National Autism Association
- Autism Speaks
- Doug Flutie Jr Foundation
- US Autism and Asperger Association
- Interactive Autism Network (IAN)
Disability Information and Resources
- New England Index
- Institute for Community Inclus
- Mass Families Organizing for Change
- Family Ties
- Disability Law Center
- Benefits Disability.Gov.
- Mass Office on Disabilities (ADA)
College and Post High School Education
Resources on Preparing for College
Grants and Possible Financial Assistance and Scholarships
- Consumer Empowerment Grants
- Danny’s Wish – Grants for iPads
- ACT today Treatment Grants
- National Autism Association Helping Hand Grants
- Autism Speaks – Autism Cares Grants
- Autism Support Daily
- Childrens Charity Fund
- ModestNeeds
- UnitedHealthCareChildrensFoundation
- Act Today Autism Care & Treatment
- Catholic Charities of Worcester County(Locations)
- Elks.org
- Wells Fargo Scholarships
- Buckfire & Buckfire Disability Scholarship
- John Lepping Memorial Scholarship
- Microsoft disAbility Scholarships
- Rehabmart.com Scholarships
- Everspark Interactive Autism Awareness Scholarships
- Terrill Foundation Scholarship
- Promises Treatment Center Scholarships
- JC Runyon Scholarships
- Business Plan Scholarships for Students with Disabilities