Directory of Information : Hotlines and Important Numbers

Published: May 8, 2008

AIDS/HIV National Hotline 800-CDC-INFO (232-4636).

Alateen Peter at 508-693-6812; 508-693-2255.

Alcoholics Anonymous 508-627-7084.

Alzheimer's Disease Information and Referral 508-775-5656.

Birthright Falmouth, 508-457-0680 or 800-550-4900. Crisis pregnancy center; free, confidential pregnancy testing and support; transportation from ferry can be arranged.

Child Abuse and Teens in Crisis Runaway Network, 24 hours/7 days: 800-RUN-AWAY (786-2929).

Community Action Committee Cape and Islands 508-771-1727.

Elder Abuse 800-922-2275.

Elder Services Mon.-Fri., 508-693-4393.

Elder Services 800-677-1116; for services in Mass., call 800-AGE-INFO (243-4636).

Food Source To help determine food stamp eligibility, Mon.-Fri., 9 am-5 pm: 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. 800-976-9552.

Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Victims of violence and harassment. Fenway Community Health Ctr.: 888-340-4528; peer listening line, 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 Martha's Vineyard Community Services. 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): 800-742-4107.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 800-955-4572.

Mediation Program For alternative dispute resolution: homeowner/contractor, landlord/tenant, divorce/separation, employer/employee, estate heirs, neighbors. 508-693-2999.

NAACP Martha's Vineyard, 508-696-5785.

Parental Stress Line 800-632-8188.

Poison Hotline 800-682-9211.

Postpartum Depression Martha's Vineyard Community Services, 508-693-7900, ext. 283.

Pregnancy Loss Martha's Vineyard Community Services. 508-693-7900, ext. 283.

Rape 508-696-SAFE (7233) or 508-693-7900, ext. 220.

Salvation Army for assistance, 508-560-2052. To volunteer, call 508-693-4271.

Social Security Falmouth, 508-548-8150. 800-772-1213.

Stranded Marine Animals 617-973-5247. New England Aquarium facilitates response.

Welfare Office Food stamps, WIC applications. Falmouth, 800-942-4886.

Women Empowered Mon.-Fri., 8 am-4 pm. Learn problem-solving, job search, and other basic life skills. 508-696-8880.

Women's Support Services 24-hour assistance to survivors of incest, rape, and domestic violence. 508-696-SAFE (7233).