Bridging Community Resources
MACHW is committed to supporting the health and well-being of all communities across Massachusetts. Below you will find trusted and vetted resources organized by topic to help individuals and families navigate legal services, emergency planning, education rights, worker protections, and more.
Disclaimer: MACHW is not a legal services provider. This page is for informational purposes only.
Legal Assistance and Advocacy
Free or Low-Cost Legal Services:
- MIRA Coalition
- Greater Boston Legal Services
- De Novo Center for Justice and Healing
- TRII: The Right to Immigration Institute
- Catholic Charities of Boston
- International Institute of New England
- Project Citizenship
- Jewish Family & Children Services
- Harvard Law Immigration & Refugee Clinic
- Mabel Center for Immigrant Justice
- Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
- Political Asylum / Immigration Representation Project (PAIR)
- ImmigrationHelp.org
- Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative
- Agencia Alpha
- Free Immigration Consultations (Boston)
- Women’s Refugee Coalition
Referral Directories:
City-Level Services:
Know Your Rights & Emergency Preparedness
Know Your Rights Materials:
- MA Attorney General’s Office Rights Center
- ICE National Detainee Handbook
- Red Cards (Immigrant Legal Resource Center)
- National Immigration Law Center Guides
Emergency Planning:
- Family Preparedness Plans (ILRC)
- Emergency Preparedness (Immigrant Defense Project)
- Medical, Childcare & Financial Planning Resources (Watch CDC)
- Privacy Waiver Forms (Sen. Warren’s Office)
Education Rights and School Resources
K-12 Student Rights:
- AG Advisory: Equal access to education regardless of status
- Immigrant Students’ Right to Attend School
- MA DESE: Guidance for Schools and Families
- Multilingual School Enrollment Guides
- Anti-Discrimination in Schools (Title IV, VI, Equal Opportunities Act)
- Support for Afghan, Refugee, and Newcomer Students
Higher Education:
School-Based Planning Materials:
- Family safety plans for school-age children
- ICE enforcement protocols for schools
- Anti-bullying & anti-discrimination resources
Workers’ Rights and Labor Protections
Your Rights as a Worker in MA:
- Fair Labor Division, MA Attorney General
- Right to minimum wage, overtime, and safe work conditions
- Protection from harassment or retaliation
Multilingual Worker Resources:
Community and Wraparound Support
Community-Based Organizations:
- Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network (BIJAN)
- Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center (RIAC)
- Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement
- International Institute of New England
Support Services:
- Housing, transportation, food, and childcare for released detainees
- Court accompaniment and ICE check-in support
- Letters of community support for legal proceedings
Cancer Support
Community-Based Organizations:
Cancer Prevention, Screening, & Resources
This presentation is focused on assisting CHWs in understanding Cancer, Screening, and Prevention Resources available to better serve community members diagnosed with cancer. It also highlights Cancer360, a helpful tool to support CHWs in identifying cancer risk factors with their community members. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Lindsay Nicholson at [email protected]
Mental Health Matters: Outreach Strategies for CHWs
This training is focused on effective communication and outreach for clients that may struggle with mental health, substance use disorder, or other barriers to connecting with CHWs. If you are seeking more information, please email Tara Pacheco!
Community First Responder Narcan Training, Overdose Prevention
This training focused on Overdose Prevention and Narcan Usage. To take the training independently and receive a Certificate as a “Community First Responder” visit “Become a Community First Responder” Massachusetts naloxone (Narcan) training | Rise 360!
A complete list of other resources for CHWs is below:
Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) Dashboard
MA Harm Reduction program locator
City of Boston Harm Reduction toolkit
Mass Overdose Prevention Coalition
Massachusetts Harm Reduction Workforce Coalition (MAHRWC)
Need Help Navigating These Resources?
If you need support finding the right resource or navigating a challenging situation, please reach out to MACHW through our contact page or email [email protected]. We are here to support you.
Last Updated: February 19, 2026
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