Food insecurity is a significant problem for many families. The USDA runs the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with a mission to End Hunger and Move People Forward to Self Sufficiency. Receiving SNAP benefits can make a big difference in your family’s monthly food budget. The Cameron Sr Center is a SNAP site for all Westford town residents.Continue reading “Sign up for SNAP Benefits at the Cameron Sr Center”
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Westford Srs: Homebound but need the Vaccine? Lowell General Hospital will come to you!
In a continuing partnership between Lowell General Hospital, the Town of Westford Health Department, and the Cameron Senior Center; Lowell General Hospital will be providing a mobile Covid-19 vaccination clinic to homebound residents unable to travel to vaccination sites. If you or someone you know is in need of this service, feel free to contactContinue reading “Westford Srs: Homebound but need the Vaccine? Lowell General Hospital will come to you!”
FREE Wellness Guide: Overcoming Isolation During COVID-19: Being Connected, Staying Connected, and Choosing Connection
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, people are reporting high levels of emotional distress, with a growing negative impact on mental health and wellness. To support people who are struggling with isolation and loneliness during this difficult time, Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) has adapted their evidence-based Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) toproduce a special publicationContinue reading “FREE Wellness Guide: Overcoming Isolation During COVID-19: Being Connected, Staying Connected, and Choosing Connection”
Massachusetts Homebound Vaccination Program for COVID-19
The Commonwealth is working with local Boards of Health and developed a statewide program to offer in-home vaccinations for homebound individuals who cannot leave their home to get to a vaccination site. Eligibility for Massachusetts Homebound Vaccination Program In-home vaccinations are for homebound individuals who are not able to leave their home to get toContinue reading “Massachusetts Homebound Vaccination Program for COVID-19”
Resources for Covid Vaccine Appointments
Getting an appointment for a Covid Vaccine appointment can be hard! Below are a list of some resources to set up appointments. This list is NOT comprehensive, but intended to be helpful. We will add to it as we know more… COVID-19 Vaccine Availability | Mass.gov Official Commonwealth of MA site to find available appointmentsContinue reading “Resources for Covid Vaccine Appointments”
News Flash: Veterans aged 50 and older Eligible to be Vaccinated at Bedford VA
From the Bedford VA:
Fantastic news! Effective today, we now have enough COVID-19 vaccine on hand to offer it to enrolled Veterans **age 50 and older!**
COVID-19 Update – How to Navigate the Mass.Gov Vaccination Appointment Process
Here is an announcement that was recently posted on the Town of Westford website. This provides educational information that will assist you with the sign up process. Please visit this link to learn more: https://www.westfordma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=993 The article also says that if you are still in need of help after watching the referenced video, please reachContinue reading “COVID-19 Update – How to Navigate the Mass.Gov Vaccination Appointment Process”
COVID-19 Update from the Westford Health Department
Westford Health Department issues COVID-19 Vaccination Update Memo – Jan. 25, 2021