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Hotlines
AIDS/HIV National Hotline 1-800-342-AIDS (2437);
Teen Hotline 1-800-234-teen (8336). AIDS Alliance of MV 508-693-8868,
for info and free, anonymous testing.
Alateen Peter at 508-693-6812 or 508-693-2255.
Alcoholics Anonymous 508-627-7084.
Alliance for the Mentally Ill 508-696-7229.
Alzheimer’s Disease Information and Referral Hotline 1-800-351-2299.
Birthright Falmouth, 1-508-457-0680 or 1-800-550-4900. Crisis pregnancy
center; free, confidential pregnancy testing and support; transportation
from ferry can be arranged.
Boating Safety Hotline U.S. Coast Guard, marine-related questions.
Mon.–Fri., 8 am to 8 pm: 1-800-368-5647.
Child Abuse and Teens in Crisis Runaway Network, 24 hours/7 days:
1-800-231-6946.
Community Action Committee Cape and Islands 1-508-771-1727.
Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-922-2275.
Elder Services Mon.–Fri., 508-693-4393.
Elder Services Hotline 1-800-677-1116; for services in Mass., call
1-800-AGE-INFO.
Food Stamp Hotline To help determine food stamp eligibility, Mon.–Fri.,
9 am–5 pm: 1-800-645-8333.
Funeral Consumer’s Alliance of Cape Cod and the Islands Info
on economical burial, cremation, body/organ donations, and other
end of life issues. 1-800-976-9552.
Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Victims of violence and harassment. Fenway
Community Health Ctr.: 1-888-340-4528; peer listing for under 25
yrs. old, 1-800-399-7337.
Health Care Access Program 508-696-0020. 114 New York Ave., Oak
Bluffs. Info and assistance for health care and health insurance.
Services free. Call for appointment.
Infertility Experience 508-693-7900, ext. 283.
Legal Help Legal Services of the Cape and Islands, Inc., for free
legal help (for low-income and elderly people): 1-800-742-4107.
Leukemia Information Hotline 1-800-955-4572.
Mediation Program For alternative dispute resolution. Call Dukes
County Courthouse, 508-627-3751, or 508-693-7900, ext. 343.
NAACP Martha’s Vineyard, 508-696-5785.
Narcotics Anonymous 1-866-642-3578 (866 NA HelpYou), or www.na.org,
or www.newenglandna.org.
Overeaters Anonymous 508-693-9610.
Parental Stress Line 1-800-632-8188.
Poison Hotline 1-800-682-9211.
Postpartum Depression 508-693-7900, ext. 294.
Pregnancy Loss 508-693-7900, ext. 283.
Rape 508-696-SAFE or 508-693-7900, ext. 220.
Shorebird Hotline 508-696-0731.
Social Security Weekdays from 7 am to 7 pm, 1-800-2345-SSA.
Stranded Marine Animals 1-617-973-5247. New England Aquarium facilitates
response.
Substance Abuse Counseling 508-693-7900.
TDD/TTY Telecommunications for the hearing-impaired: 1-800-872-0166.
Unemployment Office Mon.–Fri., 8:30 am–5 pm. 508-693-0566.
Welfare Office Food stamps, WIC applications, etc. 508-693-0210.
Women Empowered Mon.–Fri., 9 am–2 pm. Learn problem-solving,
job search, and English language skills. 508-696-8880.
Women’s Support Services 24-hour assistance to survivors of
incest, rape, and domestic violence. 508-696-SAFE (7233); 508-693-7900
ext. 324.
Parental Stress Line 1-800-632-8188.
Poison Hotline 1-800-682-9211.
Postpartum Depression 508-693-7900, ext. 294.
Pregnancy Loss 508-693-7900, ext. 283.
Rape 508-696-SAFE or 508-693-7900, ext. 220.
Shorebird Hotline 508-696-0731.
Social Security Weekdays from 7 am to 7 pm, 1-800-2345-SSA.
Stranded Marine Animals 1-617-973-5247. New England Aquarium facilitates
response.
Substance Abuse Counseling 508-693-7900.
TDD/TTY Telecommunications for the hearing-impaired: 1-800-872-0166.
Unemployment Office Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am-5 pm. 508-693-0566.
Welfare Office Food stamps, WIC applications, etc. 508-693-0210.
Women Empowered Mon.-Fri., 9 am-2 pm. Learn problem-solving, job
search, and English language skills. 508-696-8880.
Women's Support Services 24-hour assistance to survivors of incest,
rape, and domestic violence. 508-696-SAFE (7233); 508-693-7900 ext.
324.
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