Autism Resource Center of Central Massachusetts - HMEA's own program, which provides information and referral for families who have a child with autism, PDD or related disorder.

CommunityGateway.org - Our favorite for a comprehensive listing of organizations and state agencies, as well as www. resources. The best for learning what is available on the local and state levels.

University of Illinois at Chicago - offers a broad array of clinical and programmatic literature

Social Security Information and also their Office of Employment Support Programs

School to Work Programs

Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation

Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation

Massachusetts Rehab Commission

Massachusetts Department of Education

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

  HMEA has posted volunteer activities with Volunteer Match.
Click here for direct access to these listings and here to see Volunteer Match's homepage

  Judge David L. Bazelton Center for Mental Health Law

  Link to recreational activities


Applying for Food Stamps and other helpful web sites:This site provides detailed information on how to get food stamps and who qualifies. It has a FAQ page and a calculator to find out if someone qualifies for food stamps, along with providing links to several other extremely helpful web sites. There is also information on the locations for the "Dollar A Bag" food program, which allows people to buy fresh vegetables, fruits and bread for $1.00 per bag. They must supply their own grocery bags.

HMEA Administrative Office • 8 Forge Park East • Franklin, MA 02038
telephone: 508.298.1100 fax: 508.298.1400 email: hmea@hmea.org