Personal Finance and Information
- QCAP’s Financial REACH Center
Quincy Community Action Program’s Financial REACH Center helps residents increase their income, build savings, and develop assets. To get help, contact Theresa Whittaker at 617-657-5355 or twhittaker@qcap.org or visit 1509 Hancock Street, 2nd Floor, Quincy, MA 02169. - My Financial Life MA – provides resources and tools for economic empowerment for every stage of your financial journey. There are resources and information on a range of topics from banking basics, budgeting and saving, credit and debit, growing wealth, saving and paying for education, scam and fraud protection, home ownership, and retirement, etc.
- Financial Resources for Veterans such as VA housing, health care, and education benefits for you and your spouse, etc.
- Financial Resources for Older Adults on financial caregiving, identity protection and recovery plans, tax breaks after 50, medicare cost assistance, elder care services, and retirement, etc.
- Financial Resources for Higher Education on understanding student loans, 529 College Saving Plans, college net price calculator, how to fill out Financial Aid forms (FAFSA), etc.
- Kiplinger
Kiplinger (pronounced KIP-ling-er) is a Washington, D.C.-based publisher of business forecasts and personal finance advice, available in print and online. - Bankrate
This site helps users find and compare rates for personal loans, mortgage loans, auto loans, CD rates, savings/checking accounts, and credit cards. - MyMoney.gov
This website is a product of the Congressionally chartered Federal Financial Literacy and Education Commission, which is made up of more than 20 Federal entities that are coordinating and collaborating to strengthen financial capability and increase access to financial services for all Americans. - Investopedia
Investopedia is the largest financial education website in the world. The site offers timely, trusted and actionable financial information for every investor, from early investors to financial advisors to high net worth individuals. - Better Business Bureau: Eastern Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont
Information about companies and charities to encourage wise purchases and a fair marketplace. - Big Charts: Historical Quotes
This Historical Quotes tool allows you to look up a security’s exact closing price. - SAM.gov Assistance Listings
SAM.gov Assistance Listings (Legacy CFDA) provides a full listing of all federal programs available to state and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals. - Consumer Price Index
The June 2017 version of the CPI Detailed Report, published in July 2017, was the final publication of this document. Customers are encouraged to obtain CPI data from the CPI databases or the Supplemental Files. Detailed Report files from 2012 through 2021 are available in a compressed file for each year.
Small Business
- Quincy Chamber of Commerce.
- My Financial Life MA‘s resources for Small Business on SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness, developing a business plan, federal reserve Covid-19 resources, SBA Disaster Assistance, Small Business Administration, and Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
- BusinessUSA
A centralized, one-stop platform to make it easier for businesses to access services to help them grow and hire. - Chamber of Commerce Directory (USA)
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions. Our members range from mom-and-pop shops and local chambers to leading industry associations and large corporations. - Small Business Administration
Provides a small business planner with information on writing a business plan, financing, licenses and permits, managing a business, and even getting out of business. - Thomas Register
Thomas Register’s free online supplier/finder index of manufacturers. Access requires registration. - U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Free searchable databases of patents and trademarks, as well as information on the patent process. - Central Registers
State, county, and municipal contracts being put out to bid in Massachusetts. - Kompass
Search for business suppliers that includes 3.5 million companies worldwide. - North American Industry Classification System
A listing of the new NAICS codes, with correspondence tables for NAICS to SIC (Standard Industrial classification) and SIC to NAICS.
Miscellaneous
- What is a Dollar Worth?
CPI and inflation rates with a cost of living calculator. - Oanda
Currency converter
Finding Job Listings
- Massachusetts JobQuest
An online job system for employers and job seekers. From the Massachusetts Department of Career Services. - Boston.com Jobs
Post or search for local job listings - Bostonjobs.com
BostonJobs.com is dedicated exclusively to the Boston employment scene, showcasing the most up-to-date openings from the area’s leading employers. - Hire Culture
The Mass Cultural Council offers Hire Culture, which is a free, searchable database of cultural employment opportunities throughout Massachusetts. - Job-Hunt.org
Information, advice and links to 18,375 employers and job search resources - Rev is a resource to find remote, work-at-home employment opportunities.
- Monster
- Indeed
- CareerBuilder
- Glassdoor
- ZipRecruiter
- Jobcase
- Simply Hired
- Craigslist
- Linkup
- USAJobs
- Neuvoo
- COVID-19 Temporary Care Jobs
Help is wanted at long-term care facilities and hospitals. Training and temporary housing may be included.
Deciding on a Career/Job
- Quincy Career Center
Call 617-745-4000 to make an appointment with a counselor for an employment needs assessment. All services are provided free of charge to job seekers. - Occupational Outlook Handbook
A guide to hundreds of occupations from the Bureau of Labor Statistics - O*NET
O*NET OnLine offers a variety of search options and occupational data, while My Next Move is a streamlined application for students and job seekers. - LearnHowToBecome.org
This organization’s mission is to help students (or other aspiring professionals) understand what it takes to land their perfect career, from picking the right school all the way to climbing the company ladder. - CareerOneStop
Tools for job seekers, students, and career professionals. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. - Jobs & Employment- Mass.Gov
Information and links for searching for public sector and private sector jobs, building your resume and labor statistics. - QCAP & Quincy College’s CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ MassSTEP program – QCAP partners with Quincy College to provide the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ MassSTEP program with support form the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This program is designed to help adult English Language Learners who are interested in the Information Technology (IT) field, take their first steps into the industry.
Resumes, Cover Letters and Interview
- The Resume Guide
A publication put out by Massachusetts One-Stop Career Centers containing tips for writing resumes and cover letters - GotResumeBuilder.com
This online resume tool offers web hosting, multiple version options, tips on how to write resumes, and a way to search Indeed for job listings. - MyPerfectResume.com
MyPerfectResume has resume templates by industry, including retail, construction and food service industries. It also offers templates for cover letters. - CVTips.com
CVTips.com offers whole job search help: cover letter tips, interview techniques, job search strategies, career planning, as well as free resume/CV examples, templates and advice. - ResumeNow.com
This online resume service offers templates and phone, email, and live chat support for users. - ResumeBaking.com
In addition to providing resume and cover letter templates, this site offers sample job descriptions and responsibilities. - Hloom.com
This site offers resume templates in MS Word, instead of in pdf form, so you can download and start editing them to fit your needs right away. - Blue Collar Resume Tips
Monster.com’s tips for creating a resume focused on skills rather than formal eduation. - 31 Cover Letter Tips
Use these tips to create your most eye-catching and persuasive cover letter. - Cover Letter Examples
80+ cover letter examples in many types of fields - Smart Answers to Common Interview Questions
Describe yourself. Why do you want this job? Find out how to best answer common interview questions. - 50 Interview Questions with Answers
Start getting ready for your next job interview by reviewing the top 50 interview questions asked by employers, as well as the sample answers for each question on the list. - GCF Global – Free tutorials on more than 180 topics! Looking to advance in your career? Embarking on a new one? Use these lessons to plan your career, apply for jobs, balance work life, and get the training needed to succeed in today’s marketplace.
Additional Help
- GED/HiSET Prep Classes
Before you begin a job search, get training for the GED/HiSET at these nearby locations, including the Quincy Community Action Programs and the Quincy location of Training Resources of America. - One Life at a Time
A private, non-profit organization located in Braintree that provides free career services to individuals who are new or returning to the market place. - MassHire South Shore Career Center Resources
Includes jobseeker and unemployment information and business and services resources - Atlantic Clubhouse
Located in Quincy, this organization helps those recovering from mental illness find employment. - Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission – Braintree Office
This office helps people with disabilities get job and career help. Specialities of this office are for the hearing impaired and those who speak Cantonese, Mandarin, or Vietnamese. - Workers with Disabilities
Resources about how workers with disabilities can gain successful employment. - Reputation Management
Information on how businesses, job seekers and others can better manage their online reputation.
Programs
- Mass.gov How to Apply for Unemployment Benefits
Apply for unemployment benefits and access Massachusetts COVID-19 unemployment information. You may file an unemployment insurance claim online, by phone or by visiting the walk-in center nearest you. - DTA Pathways to Work Programs (for TAFDC & SNAP claimants)
- Through TAFDC Pathways to Work, find the best education, employment or training program for you; Call your local DTA Full Engagement Worker or you can also email DTA.EmploymentServices@state.ma.us
- TAFDC Pathways to Work programs
- Competitive Integrated Employment Services (CIES)
- Young Parents Program (YPP)
- Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) Program
- Secure Jobs Program
- DTA Works Internship
- Work Participant Program (WPP)
- Empowering to Employ (ETE)
- High School Equivalency Credential
- Learning Disability Screening and Assessments
- TAFDC Pathways to Work programs
- If you receive SNAP only, call the SNAP Path to Work toll free line at (888) 483-0255
- Through TAFDC Pathways to Work, find the best education, employment or training program for you; Call your local DTA Full Engagement Worker or you can also email DTA.EmploymentServices@state.ma.us
City of Quincy
Health Department: 617-376-1272
Dept. of Elder Services: 617-376-1506
Treasurer/Collector: 617-376-1089
Veterans’ Services: 617-376-1192
Mayor’s Office: 617-376-1990
Local COVID-19 Screening Contact Information
South Shore Hospital: 781-681-0365
ConvenientMD: 617-303-6400
Manet Health: 617-376-3000
City of Quincy COVID-19 Informational Hotline: 617-376-1288
Economic Assistance
- Asian Community Development Corp.
This organization offers unemployment help, an emergency fund, and more to the Asian community. - Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development Resources
State of Massachusetts resource list for renters and homeowners during the COVID-19 crisis - COVID-19 Resources and Guidance for Businesses
This page gives Massachusetts business owners information in navigating this crisis. The City of Quincy has made its own guide (PDF). - MassHire South Shore Career Center Resources
Includes jobseeker and unemployment information and business and services resources - QCAP’s Financial REACH Center
Quincy Community Action Program’s Financial REACH Center helps residents increase their income, build savings, and develop assets. To get help, contact Theresa Whittaker at 617-657-5355 or twhittaker@qcap.org or visit 1509 Hancock Street, 2nd Floor, Quincy, MA 02169. - South Shore Mass Hire
The local organization offers these resources for job help during COVID-19. - Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) is an economic assistance (cash benefit) program from the Department of Transitional Assistance that helps pregnant individuals, families and caregivers explore opportunities, improve their finances, and reach their goals
- Apply online, over the phone with your local DTA office, or at a local DTA office (self-service options only) or community kiosk
- Mass211’S Child Care Services and Financial Payment Assistance – The Department of Early Education & Care offers financial assistance to eligible families in the form of a subsidy. EEC will pay for a portion of a family’s childcare expense based off of their household size and income. Due to limited funding, there is a waitlist at this time. Mass211 is able to screen families for eligibility and place them on the statewide centralized waitlist directly over the phone. For convenience, there is also an application made available online that can be submitted at any time. Mass211 can also help families identify and locate childcare programs in their area. Our childcare services remain free and confidential for everyone in the Commonwealth. Families can speak with any one of our Child Care Specialists to learn more and or ask detailed questions about the process and eligibility by dialing 2-1-1 and using extension 23.
Food Assistance; Local Food Pantries
- YMCA/Germantown Neighborhood Food Pantry
33 Palmer Street
Quincy, MA 02169
617-376-1384 - Salvation Army/Quincy Food Pantry
6 Baxter St.
Quincy, MA 02169
617-472-2345 - Southwest Community Food Center
1 Copeland Street
Quincy, MA 02169
617-471-0796 - Interfaith Social Services
105 Adams Street
Quincy, MA 02169
617-773-6203 - Weymouth Food Pantry distributes more than 500,000 pounds of food per year to residents in need. Check their calendar a pop-up pantry location in your neighborhood. Everyone struggling to afford groceries qualifies
Tel: 781-331-7682
Email: info@weymouthfoodpantry.org - SNAP Benefits and Application Information
- Additional SNAP Benefits Information
- SNAP Online Application
- SNAP Application Assistance
- SNAP Nutrition Education – Recipes, Search for Farmers’ Markets that accept SNAP, Healthy Incentives Program
- SNAP for Veterans
Utilities
- Mass211 – If you are having trouble paying a utility bill or need help finding lower-cost options for phone or internet, you can always contact your Mass211 for help. Simply call 211 to speak to a specialist, or use this search to find more contact information, including online searchable databases.
- HeatingHelpMA.org
Cold weather will be here again before you know it, so plan now if you need help. - QCAP Energy Programs
- Comcast Internet Essentials
Comcast is offering low-cost internet access for $9.95 a month, with no credit check, contract, or installation fee. - Access from AT&T
AT&T is also offering low-cost internet services for $10 a month, with the first two months free until May 23. If you have a device, like a smart phone or laptop, go to the Hancock Adams Common in Quincy Center to access free wifi. Our wifi is not available outside the building. - Free & Low Cost Internet Plans
Use this page to find out what companies are offering low-cost internet plans. Try Everyoneon.org for more offers, too.
Mouse & Keyboard
- GCF Global Mouse Tutorial – This hands-on tutorial will teach you how to use the mouse, including lots of hands-on practice and fun games. Perfect for beginners.
- Mousing Around – The Palm Beach County Library System presents this resource to help beginning computer users become familiar with using a mouse.
- Typing.com – Create a free account to learn how to type as well as improve your speed and accuracy.
Tutorials
- GCF Global – Free tutorials on more than 180 topics! Suitable for beginner and intermediate skill levels on everything from smartphones and computer technology, social media, Microsoft Office, Google Applications, Windows, Mac, Email, Internet, and more.
- GCF Aprende Libre – en español – These tutorials are available in Spanish on beginning and intermediate tech topics, from computers to smartphones, tablets, and more.
- DigitalLearn – Basic computer tutorials for beginners.
- Tech Goes Home – Founded in 2000, TGH’s programs serve people of all ages, with courses for families, adults, entrepreneurs, older adults, and more throughout Massachusetts. Programs also available en español.
- Help with PCs Internet Guide – This site contains information on email, SPAM, Email providers and more. The larger site contains a variety of information on computer basics, from hardware explanations to website creation.
- Compute Expert – Free Microsoft Excel tutorials
Programs
- QCAP & Quincy College’s CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ MassSTEP program – QCAP partners with Quincy College to provide the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ MassSTEP program with support form the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This program is designed to help adult English Language Learners who are interested in the Information Technology (IT) field, take their first steps into the industry.
General Information
- Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation protects and empowers consumers through advocacy and education, and ensures a fair playing field for the Massachusetts businesses its agencies regulate. - Better Business Bureau
The Better Business Bureau (BBB), founded in 1912, is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing marketplace trust, consisting of 106 independently incorporated local BBB organizations in the United States and Canada. - Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSC is an independent federal regulatory agency formed in 1972 with a mission to protect the public against unreasonable risks of injury or death from consumer products through education, safety standards activities, regulation, and enforcement. - Consumer Safety Alerts, Recalls, Guides, and News
ConsumerSafety.org strives to make information about recalls and safety-related news about drugs, medical devices, food, and consumer products accessible to everyone in a transparent, easily understandable way. - Bureau of Consumer Protection
The Federal Trade Commission works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them. - FTC Scam Alerts
The latest scam alerts from the Federal Trade Commission - IdentityTheft.gov
The government’s site that helps consumers report and recover from identity theft
Financial
- Annual Credit Report
The ONLY authorized source for the free annual credit report that’s yours by law. - Bank Rate Monitor
Rates for mortgages, auto loans, home equity loans, savings, credit cards, and checking accounts.
Reviews and Recalls
- Consumer Reports
Ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services. - Consumer Search
Reviews of products organized by category such as Electronics, House & Home, Family or Office. - Wirecutter
A New York Times company, the Wirecutter has reviews of a variety of household and electronic gadgets. - Recalls.gov
A “one stop shop” for U.S. Government recalls.
Automobiles
- Car Talk’s “Actual Car Information”
Using down-home humor, this site gives you Actual Car Information on buying, selling, and owning a car. - Edmunds Automobile Buyer’s Guide
Used car prices back to 1990, safety information, and updates on new vehicles. - Kelley Blue Book
Timely and accurate prices on new and used cars. - National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Guides
Vehicle pricing for new, used, and classic automobiles in addition to motorcycles, recreational vehicles, and more.
Charity
- Charity Navigator
Provides an unbiased, objective, numbers-based rating system to assess the financial health of over 5,000 of America’s best-known charities.
Household and Green Living
- AbbysGuide.com
Helps you find out which household or consumer product is right for you and your family. - CNET
A source for reviews and commentary on technology. From cell phones to television, this site appears to cover just about everything electronic. - Energy Saver
Learn ways to save money and use clean, renewable technologies at home, while driving, and at work. From the U.S. Department of Energy. - FurnaceCompare.com
FurnaceCompare.com provides information to consumers and HVAC professionals about air conditioners, boilers, heat pumps, furnaces, radiant heat systems, and wood furnaces. - This Old House has articles breaking down the costs of HVAC installations and allows you to compare estimates in your area
- Household Products Database
Learn more about what’s in products, about potential health effects, and about safety and handling on this site from the National Institutes of Health. - Massachusetts Energy Incentive Information
Information on energy-related tax incentive programs from the state of Massachusetts and the federal government.
For Everyone
- My Financial Life MA resources on scam, fraud, identity protection and computer security
- On Guard Online – Securing Your Home Computer
The government’s guide to mobile, laptop and desktop computer safety. - Tips for Identifying Fraudulent Emails
Information about “phishing,” which involves the use of fraudulent emails and copycat websites to trick people into revealing valuable personal information. - Common Online Scams
OnGuardOnline.gov’s list of common online scams and how to recognize them. - Tips for Safe Internet Banking
How to tell if an online bank is legitimate and that your deposits are insured, that your personal information private and secure, understand your rights as a consumer and get assistance from banking regulators. More information on digital banking is available here. - Ultimate Online Shopping Safety
Approximately 9 million Americans are victims of shopping-related identity theft every year. Here are steps you can take to shop safely online and ensure your peace of mind. - Safely Donating Money Online
Follow these steps to protect yourself and ensure that your money gets to the causes you wish to support. - Cyberbullying Research Center
Cyberbullying doesn’t just happen to kids; it can happen to adults and seniors too. Here are some tips on dealing with this issue. - Wi-Fi Security Tips
To protect your information when using wireless hotspots, send information only to sites that are fully encrypted, and avoid using mobile apps that require personal or financial information. - Four Methods to Create a Secure Password
Choose a seemingly random password, one that is near impossible for cracking software to recognize but that has meaning or familiarity for you.
For Kids and Teens
- Kids’ Rules for Online Safety
A series of agreements that parents can share with kids to improve their awareness of internet safety. - For Kids: Your Online Identity
Explains in easy-to-understand terms why it’s important to protect your online identity. - NetSmartz for Children and Teens
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s page for discussing digital safety and ethics. - For Teens: Protecting Your Online Identity and Reputation
This article discuss the ways teens can safeguard their online presence. - Online Gaming Safety
The National Cyber Security Alliance’s tips for protecting your identity and computer during online gaming sessions.
For Parents
- Tips for Parents
Brief tips from Common Sense Media - Good Digital Parenting
A wealth of articles from the Family Online Safety Institute. - Social Networking Safety
Learn about the latest apps and websites, and get tips on talking to your kids about sharing, posting, and avoiding digital drama. - Ten Tips to Keep Kids Safe Online
Research from the Harvard University-based Berkman Center downgraded online predators to a much lower risk category, but there are still other risks. Learn about three new threats to kids’ online safety.
For Seniors
- Stop. Think. Connect.
The Department of Homeland Security’s resources for older Americans on the web. - AARP’s Technology Education Center
This resource includes an online safety section, with information about online dating and shopping. - How Older Adults Can Stay Safe When Dating Online
Seniors should look out for red flags that indicate the person on the other end of the Internet connection is a scam artist looking to steal your money and not your heart.
Recommended Tools and Resources
- Firefox Privacy and Security Settings
Of the major internet browsers, Firefox has long been considered the best for digital security. - DuckDuckGo
Consider using this search engine instead of Google. DuckDuckGo has made a pledge not to track users, and its results are comparable to Google’s. - Disconnect.me Search
Disconnect Search lets users search privately using their favorite search engine. It doesn’t log searches, IP addresses, or any other personal info. - Privacy Badger
Privacy Badger is a browser add-on that stops advertisers and other third-party trackers from secretly tracking where you go and what pages you look at on the web. - Signal
Safe and secure smart phone text messaging app - HTTPS Everywhere
HTTPS Everywhere is a Firefox, Chrome, and Opera extension that encrypts your communications with many major websites, making your browsing more secure. - Malwarebytes
Malwarebytes detects and removes worms, spyware, and other dangerous malware from your home PC. - Smartphone Data Encryption
Step-by-step instructions on how to protect your smartphone from data mining.
Local and State
- Massachusetts Office on Disability
The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) works to ensure the full and equal participation of all people with disabilities in all aspects of life by working to advance legal rights, maximum opportunities, supportive services, accommodations, and accessibility in a manner that fosters dignity and self-determination. - The ARC of Massachusetts Resource Guide
ARC is an advocacy group for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. - Disability Related Resource Listing
ARC of Greater Waltham provides listings of other area organizations and agencies. - Department of Developmental Services – South Coastal Area Office
The closest DDS office is located at 220R Forbes Road in Braintree. - Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council
The council provides opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families to enhance independence, productivity, and inclusion. - Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
MRC is responsible for Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Community Living Services, and eligibility determination for the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) federal benefits programs.
National
- Americans With Disabilities Act
Learn about this piece of civil rights legislation, signed in 1990, that prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstream of American life. - U.S. Disability Services
The federal government’s portal site for information on programs and services nationwide. - Department of Labor Disability Resources
The Department of Labor has several agencies that can help people with disabilities find meaningful work and launch successful careers, help employers hire people with disabilities, and help federal contractors stay within the law when hiring. - Social Security Disability Benefits
This site can help people apply for Social Security benefits and, after signing up, find out how to maintain those benefits. - Learning Disabilities of America
A listing of websites and publications that will guide you to information on LD/ADHD, teaching, professionals in the field, disability rights and advocacy, and government agencies and resource centers. - United States Access Board
This organization promotes equal access for people with disabilities in transportation, housing and more. - Administration on Disabilities
The Administration on Disabilities works with states, communities, and partners in the disability networks to increase the independence, productivity, and community integration of individuals with disabilities.
Recommended Web Resources
- Home Modifications to Promote Independent Living
This fact sheet from AARP explains home modifications and how they can increase accessibility and safety for older adults so they can stay in their homes. - Disability Accommodation Cost Guide
This guide helps people figure out how much it will cost to modify their home, including ramps/doorways, kitchens and bathrooms. - Home Safety for People with Disabilities
These tips provide people with disabilities and their caregivers with guidance in managing communications, equipment, pets and home hazards. The materials were co-authored by the American Red Cross and Department of Homeland Security and FEMA. - Equal Access to Transportation
This Dept. of Transportation guide connects you to programs, services, government agencies and organizations that can help you find the transportation resources you need. - Rights for Those With Hearing Loss
Here you will find information and updates about federal law that impacts people with hearing loss and the agencies that regulate those laws. - Increasing Physical Activity among Adults with Disabilities
Adults with disabilities are three times more likely to have heart disease, stroke, diabetes, or cancer than adults without disabilities. Aerobic physical activity can help reduce the impact of these chronic diseases, yet nearly half of all adults with disabilities get no leisure time aerobic physical activity. - Stay Active with a Disability: Quick Tips
Regular physical activity is good for everyone’s health, including people with disabilities. Here are a few brief tips to help. - Personal Finance Guide for People with Disabilities
Due to financial constraints, it is essential for people with disabilities to have the personal finance skills that will help them manage their money so that they can live fulfilling lives. - Employees’ Practical Guide to Negotiating and Requesting Reasonable Accommodations
Job Accommodation Network’s summary of some of the most frequent issues that employees have regarding accommodations and the ADA and JAN’s practical ideas for resolving them
Health Resources
Mental Health Services
- Call2Talk is a mental health, emotional support, and suicide prevention program run by Mass211. It operates 24/7 and provides confidential, compassionate listening to assist people – including those who may be despondent or considering suicide – during stressful times. Call2Talk is a National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center and partners with Crisis Text Line to respond to people by text. DIAL 9-8-8 or 508-532-CALL (2255) or 413-505-5111 or 211 ext. 25 or text C2T to 741741
- Mental Health Disaster Distress Hotline
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a 24/7 hotline dedicated to providing free, multilingual and confidential crisis support during the current COVID-19 public health crisis. Call 1-800-985-5990, Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 or visit DisasterDistress.samhsa.gov. Deaf or Hard of Hearing users can also use their preferred relay service to call, or use the TTY option: 1-800-846-8517. - South East Recovery Learning Community is an entirely peer-run organization dedicated to providing support, education and advocacy by providing opportunities and resources to assist individuals in finding their own path to mental health recovery. Due to COVID-19, their services have moved online.
- New Directions Counseling Center (Interfaith Social Services) has been providing compassionate and skilled mental health counseling services to the South Shore since 1947. They are now offering both in-person and telehealth sessions. Call (617) 773-6203 ext. 12 for more information, or to schedule an appointment. Many health insurances are accepted. A sliding fee scale is available for those without coverage.
- Live Another Day believes in equal access to life-saving mental health and substance use resources. This website provides extensive information on the best resources available.
- Mass211 can help you identify available services, including counseling or substance use disorder treatment programs. Whether you know that you or someone you care about needs help, or are unsure, reach out to 211 as an easy first step.
- The Network of Care Massachusetts service directory includes more than 5,000 listings of programs and organizations that offer treatment and other needed services in communities across the state. This site does not include individual practitioners – like individual psychiatrists, counselors, and therapists. If you are looking for an individual practitioner, please visit this page to connect with other resources that can help.
- The Network of Care Massachusetts also provides a Culturally Responsive Behavioral Health Resource Hub to help BIPOC connect with mental health resources and therapist directories.
- The Asian Mental Health Collective offer many mental health resources and a directory of providers that serve Asian Americans across the country.
- PureSpark is a Massachusetts based non-profit that uses social media and their web interface to provide resources and daily coping mechanisms that would otherwise be out of reach for someone who is unfamiliar with the mental wellness system. They are also working on building a wellness provider directory for a wide range of disciplines from individual psychotherapy to reiki, yoga, and meditation.
- NAMI’s page for Black/African American individuals has information on barriers to mental health care, guidance on how to seek culturally sensitive care, and resources to support mental health and self-care.
- NAMI’s page for Latinx/Hispanic individuals has information about mental health conditions in the Latinx/Hispanic community, guidance on how to find a culturally-responsive provider, and resources. A version of the page is available in Spanish.
- Therapy for Latinx is a directory of individual behavioral health practitioners who serve Latinx communities.
- Zencare provides a directory for licensed mental health professionals in the state.
- #IAmNotAVirus provides resources for the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities surrounding racial discrimination, hate crimes, and mental health support relating to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Addiction Services
- Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup
Find local AA meetings that are online. - Detox Local – Abundant information including mental health and substance use resources specifically for the AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) community.
- Live Another Day – Live Another Day believes in equal access to life-saving mental health and substance use resources. This website provides extensive information on the best resources available.
- Narcotics Anonymous Online Meetings
- RIZE Massachusetts’ Your Rights in Recovery toolkit offers the support and resources people with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) need as they navigate things like housing, employment, legal rights, and treatment. It is for people in and seeking treatment and recovery, loved ones, providers, allies, and advocates to help navigate through these systems.
- Southeast Addiction Center – This guide offers a list of the top 50 resources to support Black Men who are struggling with addiction or mental illness.
- Virtual NA
Allows you to connect to a Narcotics Anonymous meeting online or by phone
Domestic Violence Help
- Mass211 provides resources by region in Massachusetts for adults and children seeking assistance in dealing with domestic violence. Find out more about resources for domestic violence by dialing 2-1-1 and using extension 21.
- Reach DOVE’s crisis hotline for support by phone 24/7 at 888-314-3683 or 617-471-1234.
- SafeLink is Massachusetts’ statewide 24/7 toll-free domestic violence hotline and a resource for anyone affected by domestic or dating violence. Call 1-877-785-2020.
- Statewide MA Domestic Violence Shelters List
- The Department of Transitional Assistance’s Domestic Violence Specialists can help you with support, safety planning, and referrals to your local resources. They work with all DTA programs and can assist you in navigating DTA benefits, safely choosing child support options, and if needed, they can help you find safe housing options.
- DTA Domestic Violence Specialists:
- Southeast Region Coordinator (617) 447‐3982
- Brockton (617) 459‐9230
- Fall River 617) 756‐5566
- Hyannis (617) 504‐6059
- New Bedford (617) 756‐7032
- Taunton (617) 869‐7419
- Boston Region Coordinator (617) 447‐3985
- Boston (617) 447‐3985 & (617) 504‐6148
- Chelsea Center (617) 504‐5231
- Quincy (617) 447‐3986
- Southeast Region Coordinator (617) 447‐3982
- Saheli offers non-judgmental, culturally sensitive domestic violence services to South Asian women and families. Services are offered in Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Sindi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Nepali, and Arabic.
They also offer a 24-hour helpline that can be reached by phone at 1-866-472-4354.
Nursing Home Family Resource Line
The Baker-Polito Administration has announced the launch of the Nursing Home Family Resource Line, a dedicated telephone line that will connect family members of nursing home and rest home residents with information and resources they need. The line is staffed from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. seven days a week. Families can call the line at 617-660-5399.
MassHealth Insurance
- Information on MassHealth, the Health Safety Net, and the Children’s Medical Security Plan
- You can get FREE MassHealth Application Help by phone or in-person
- MassHealth Online Application
- MassHealth Enrollment Centers can help you with applications, but they are not able to enroll you into a health plan.
- MassHealth Customer Service Center: (800) 841-2900
- Self-service available 24 hrs/day in English and Spanish.
- Other services available Monday-Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Interpreter service available.
- MassHealth Disability Special Accommodations Ombudsman: (617) 847-3468
COVID-19
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines
Current guidelines for how to protect yourself and steps to take if you are sick. - Mass 211
The Department of Public Health (in partnership with the United Way) has opened “2-1-1” to all callers, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Operators fluent in Spanish are available, and more than 150 other languages are supported through an interpreter services line. Residents with questions can dial 2-1-1 from any landline or cellphone, or use the live chat option on the Mass 2-1-1 website. You can also get updates on your mobile phone by texting “COVIDMA” to 888-777. Check out 211’s Help Steps for general assistance for a range of needs. - State of MA Buoy Symptom Checker
This site is not a substitution for professional medical help. - COVID-19 Card for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
This is a coronavirus visual tool to assist medical professionals and deaf and hard of hearing individuals communicate better during medical appointments. - The Network of Care Massachusetts’ COVID-19 Behavioral Health Information Hub provides information and resources on mental health, substance use, suicide prevention, older adults, housing and shelter, health care and insurance coverage, income security and unemployment, food assistance, volence, abuse and neglect, transportation, health care decision making, and legal rights of individuals in psychiatric hospitals.
- Asian American Resource Workshop has put together a comprehensive resource guide primarily for Asian Americans.
Find Legal Help
- Lawyer Referral Service
This service is a project of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild, an organization dedicated to using law for social justice. All of their attorneys have chosen to be part of this service to provide quality legal representation to Massachusetts residents, especially those with low and moderate incomes. Referrals are free. - Committee for Public Counsel Services
This organization provides legal representation in Massachusetts for those unable to afford an attorney in all matters in which the law requires the appointment of counsel. Their Quincy office is located at 180 Old Colony Ave, Quincy, MA 02170. More about their Quincy services can be found here. - Greater Boston Legal Services
Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) provides free legal assistance and representation on civil (noncriminal) matters to hundreds of the neediest residents in the city of Boston and 31 surrounding cities and towns. - Mass Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Find a lawyer online or by phone. There is no cost to utilize LRS, but referrals are made to fee-charging attorneys, who may charge you no more than $25 for the initial half-hour consultation. - Lawyer Directory from Martindale
Browse lawyers & law firms by practice area, and read client/peer reivews. - Massachusetts Bar Association: Lawyer Referral Service
Looking for assistance with a legal question? Use this service to find the right attorney to answer your questions and help resolve your legal problems. - Limited Assistance Representation
With LAR, you and a lawyer agree what parts of a case you will handle and what parts the lawyer will handle. LAR can save you money in legal fees, and it also may be easier to get a volunteer or pro bono lawyer. - Disability Law Center
The DLC provides information, referral, technical assistance and representation regarding legal rights and services for people with disabilities. - Victim Rights Law Center
The VRLC was established in 2003 as the first nonprofit law center in the nation solely dedicated to serving the legal needs of rape and sexual assault victims. Through free legal services, they help restore victims’ lives after experiencing sexual violence. - Dial-A-Lawyer
Since March 1991, the Massachusetts Bar Association has sponsored a monthly Dial-A-Lawyer program encouraging members of the public to call with their legal problems and questions. This program was created in order to assist the people of Massachusetts that have fallen through the cracks of the legal and criminal justice system. To use Dial-A-Lawyer, call (617) 338-0610 or (877) 686-0711 on the first Wednesday of the month between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Have a Legal Question?
- Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries
Have a complicated legal question or need to research resources that aren’t online? Ask a law librarian! Check out legal materials, search specialized databases, and obtain documents by email. Need to visit a law library in person? The closest one is the Norfolk Law Library in Dedham. - Free Legal Clinics – Norfolk County
Dates for upcoming clinics at Quincy and Dedham District Courts. - Court Service Centers
These are walk-in service centers that will help people navigate the court system. The closest centers are Boston and Brockton. - MassLegalHelp
Provides practical information about legal rights. - Mass Legal Answers Online
Low income Massachusetts residents can create an account on the secure website, then log in and post their legal questions. Volunteer lawyers answer the questions through the same website. This service is free, and all information is confidential. - Lawyer for the Day Programs
Lawyer for the Day programs across various courts provide basic legal advice, help you understand relevant laws and your rights, and assist you in filling out court forms. - FindLaw
Find an attorney on FindLaw and search for legal information and legal forms. - Massachusetts Legal Resource Finder
Users enter their town or zip code and income and select the issue they need help with – the search results include contact information for legal aid programs, government agencies and hotlines, court programs and links to online legal information.
Legal Resources Online
- NOLO
Find legal forms, both personal and business related, and lawyers on nolo.com. - Law Help Interactive
Creates legal forms and documents for users based on a series of questions and answers used to tailor their documents. The forms are free of cost and created by nonprofit legal aid programs and courts.
Laws, Regulations and Courts
- Quincy District Court
- Massachusetts Court System
- Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Decisions
- Massachusetts General Laws
- The Code of Massachusetts Regulations
- Massachusetts Reports (to volume 238)
- Acts and Resolves of Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Code of Massachusetts Regulations
- Massachusetts General Court with links to the Massachusetts Constitution
- Massachusetts Trial Court Electronic Case Access
- Annual Reports of the Massachusetts Attorney General
- Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and Appeals Court Public Case Information
- United States Code of Federal Regulations
- United States Code
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Massachusetts
- U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
- U.S. Code annotated
- U.S. Supreme Court case documents
- American Jurisprudence (partial)
In or Near Quincy
- Bi Women Boston – Monthly Social Brunchs open to all bi+ women (trans & cis) and nonbinary folks. Brunches are normally held in members’ homes and are potluck-style: everyone brings a dish or a beverage. There is no charge to attend.
- Hosting a BBWN Brunch in your home is fun and easy! If you are interested in hosting one of our brunches, please contact the brunch coordinator at BWQevents@gmail.com with possible dates (usually Saturdays or Sundays).
- Boston Area Trans Support – BATS is a support group for trans and non-binary people who are 18+ and living in and around the Boston area. Join them if you are looking for support in understanding your gender identity, help with coming out or transitioning, emotional support, a sense of community, a place where you belong, or just to meet relatable people. Weekly meetings in Cambridge and Dorchester.
- Boston Pride
Working to enhance the visibility of Boston’s LGBT community through a week of events each June, in conjunction with year round activities, to promote LGBT awareness, dignity, and understanding. - Boston LGBT Film Fest – 2023 Schedule: March 31 – April 9, 2023. Annual LGBTQIA+ Film Festival that’s hosted during the end of March to early April
- Gay Fathers of Greater Boston – Their mission is to enhance the well-being of gay & bisexual men throughout the Greater Boston area who are fathers dealing with the issues of parenting, sexuality, divorce, and coming out by providing support, education and advocacy.
- GFGB Support Meetings in Waltham (1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7 – 9PM)
- Gay Men and Lesbian group meetups
In and around Quincy - Greater Boston PFLAG – A group of parents, families, friends, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people who provide:
- Monthly group support meetings – Support Groups Flyer
- Confidential telephone support and information
- Parent-to-Parent Support
- Greater Boston PFLAG Scholarship Program
- LGBTQ Group Dance Classes – Boston-area – Salsa, Swing, Ballroom, Latin, Country, and Wedding Dance Classes for LGBTQ Folks and Friends! They are lesbian- and queer-owned and operated and have a 25+ year track record teaching dance in the LGBTQ+ community!
- LGBT Resource List from South Shore Elder Services
Help in the South Shore area and in Boston - Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth
The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth is an independent state agency founded by law to advise all branches of state government on effective policies, programs, and resources for LGBTQ youth to thrive. - New England Asexuals
This group is for asexual spectrum individuals and allies that provides support in an open and affirming environment, builds community, and promotes awareness of asexual spectrum identities in the New England area. Here is a more general asexual resource site. - Tufts University LGBT Center
Offers events, workshops and networking
Health
- CDC – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health
These pages provide information and resources on some of the health issues and inequities affecting LGBT communities. Links to other information sources and resources are also provided. - Centric Behavioral Health – Resources for Asian Americans in the LGBTQ+ community
- Fenway Health – LGBTQIA+ inclusive Healthcare Services
Since 1983, Fenway Health has been an international pioneer in helping LGBT people claim their rights to parenthood.- Fenway Health’s Trans Health Program offers Gender Affirming Care for adults and for youth and family.
- Fenway Health also offers Trans, Non-binary, Gender-Diverse and Questioning Therapy & Support Groups.
- All Ages Online & Virtual Support Resources list by Fenway Health, including outside resources and Fenway Health programs
- LGBT Addiction Rehab Groups
LGBT-friendly drug and alcohol rehabilitation services - The Network/La Red
Bilingual (English/Spanish), grassroots, survivor-led organization working to end domestic violence in LGBQ/T, SM, and polyamorous communities.- The Network/La Red’s 24-hour hotline 800-832-1901 (Toll-Free) provides confidential emotional support, information, referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender (LGBTQ+) folks, as well as folks in polyamorous communities who are being abused or have been abused by a partner
- National LGBT Health Education Center
The National LGBT Health Education Center provides educational programming and consultation for health care organizations throughout the nation and the world with the goal of eliminating health disparities among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. - Prevail Recovery Center – Resources for Black LGBTQ+ people
Support
- Black Trans Travel Fund – Provides financial assistance to Black transwomxn to safely relocate
- Cambridge Women’s Center – Monthly Support meetings (3rd Friday of each Month at 6PM) for Queer/Bi/Pan/Lesbian womxn
- Coming Out: Living Authentically as LGBTQ Asian and Pacific Islander Americans is a resource guide by the Human Rights Campaign foundation and the National Queer Asian Pacific Islanders Alliance (NQAPIA) designed to help Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with the coming out process
- Fenway Health’s LGBTQIA+ inclusive and Gender Affirming Therapy & Support Groups
- Trans, Non-Binary, Gender Diverse, and Questioning Peer Support Group (1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month 6 – 7:30PM) – Open to trans, non-binary, questioning, or other gender diverse identified people ages 18+. You do not need to be a Fenway Health patient to join, and the group is free to attend. Contact them at 857.313.6589 or transhealth@fenwayhealth.org for more information
- The LGBTQIA+ Aging Project – Transgender and Gender Expansive – Older Adults 50+ Virtual Visits (1st and 3rd Thursdays every month, 7 – 8pm EST on Zoom) For more information, contact Gabi Morgan at 857.313.6863 or gmorgan@fenwayhealth.org.
- Fireweed Collective – Queer, Trans BIPOC online support groups run for a month. They meet once a week online for 60 to 90 minutes. All support groups are sliding scale and are facilitated by members of Fireweed Collective.
- Gay-Straight Alliance Network
Gay-Straight Alliance Network is a national youth leadership organization that connects school-based Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) to each other and community resources through peer support, leadership development, and training - Greater Boston PFLAG
Greater Boston PFLAG offers help for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQIA) youth, their families and communities around the topic of sexual orientation and gender identity.- Monthly group support meetings – Support Groups Flyer
- Confidential telephone support and information
- Parent-to-Parent Support
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has a page of LGBTQIA+ Resources including a variety of online, in-person, and hybrid support groups local to Massachusetts.
- NAMI also hosts an online LGBTQIA+ support group on Wednesdays, 7:15 – 8:45 PM EST on Zoom. Contact Tricia at triciafitz7@gmail.com for more information
- Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. They’re run by and for trans people. They also have a 24/7 hotline (877) 565-8860 is a peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers. Call them if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.
- Trans Lifeline also provides a page of resources on topics ranging from aging, anti-racism, coming out, criminal justice support, disability, domestic violence, glossary and definitions, health care, wellness, and medical transition, ID change, immigration, legal support, mutual aid funds, online harassment, housing and shelter, support groups, veterans, and employment, etc. They source trans-verified, trans-led, and BIPOC-led or -centered resources where possible
- Transgender Emergency Fund of Massachusetts – Provides assistance for low-income and homeless transgender people living in Massachusetts with housing assistance, prescription co-pays, transportation, and personal supplies.
Media
- The Asian Pride Project celebrates the journeys, triumphs, and struggles of LGBTQ individuals and their Asian and Pacific Islander families and communities through film, video, photography, and written word.
- Bay Windows
This weekly publication is New England’s largest publication for LGBT readers and has been around for 33 years. - Boston Spirit Magazine
Boston Spirit magazine, launched in 2005, covers the Massachusetts and New England area. It is published six times a year. - Edge Boston
EDGE is the largest network of local LGBT news and entertainment portals in the world, serving 1.1 million dedicated readers from a variety of metropolitan areas around the United States and beyond. - Rainbow Times
The Largest Boston-Based LGBT Newspaper in New England for the gay and allied community. - The Visibility Project uplifts stories and images of the national queer Asian Pacific American women and transgender community. They also have resources lists by location/region on their website.
Spiritual
- Gay-Friendly Churches in Massachusetts
The River South, Quincy Community United Methodist Church, and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church are the Quincy churches listed.
Legal/Political
- APA – Lesbian & Gay Parenting
The publication is provided for the use of clinicians, researchers, students, lawyers, and parents involved in legal and policy issues related to lesbian and gay parenting. Lesbian and Gay Parenting is the successor to Lesbian and Gay Parenting: A Resource for Psychologists (1995). - GLAD
Founded in 1978, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) is New England’s leading legal rights organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity and expression.- GLAD Trans ID Project – assistance with updating legal docs
- MassEquality
MassEquality is the leading statewide grassroots advocacy organization working to ensure that everyone across Massachusetts can thrive from cradle to grave without discrimination and oppression based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. - Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition
Dedicated to ending discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression. - Queer Asian Pacific-Islander Alliance
Youth
- BAGLY
Boston’s alliance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender youth focused on creating safe, healthy, and respectful environments.- Bagly’s Drop-In Community Center and Hybrid Programs hold weekly meetings and drop-in programs held at their Community Center at 28 Court Square in Boston. Their center offers identity-based social support groups, mental and behavioral health programs, and a walk-in clinic. Just looking for a place to drop-in, grab a snack, play some games, do some art, or simply decompress? Their community center is open to LGBTQ+ youth ages 22 and under. They also offer hybrid programming for both in-person and virtual meetings. Check their calendar for a schedule of all programs.
- Bagly’s provides a list of resources on mental health hotlines, medical care centers, sexual and reproductive health clinics, substance abuse, legal help, etc.
- Boston GLASS (Gay and Lesbian Adolescent Social Services)/Urban Youth Institute at JRI Health
Located in Jamaica Plain, GLASS is a drop-in center for LGBT youth (ages 13-25) offering support and culturally sensitive resources. - It Gets Better Project
The It Gets Better Project creates a hopeful and accepting environment for LGBT youth and provides resources that can assist troubled youth to make the changes to make it better for them. - Mass. Commission on LGBT Youth
This site contains news, events, and resources focused on Massachusetts’ LGBT youth. - StopBullying.gov
StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying. - The Trevor Project
Suicide prevention for gay youth.
State and Federal Forms & Instructions
- 1040/1040-SR instructions
- 1040 forms
- Massachusetts Form 1 (Resident Income Tax Return)
- Massachusetts Form 1-NR/PY (Nonresident or Part-Year Resident Income Tax Return)
Hard copies of these forms are available at all library locations.
To get tax products elsewhere, please:
- visit the IRS website or the Massachusetts Department of Revenue website to view and download them,
- visit this IRS website to order tax products to be delivered by mail,
- call 1-800-829-1040 (federal) or 1-800-392-6089 (state) to order tax products or get help,
- or visit an area IRS office. The closest IRS offices are in Boston or Brockton.
Tax Information and Help
- IRS Payment Options
Pay online, by phone or using your mobile device and get instant confirmation that your payment has been submitted. - E-file Your Personal Income Taxes for Free
Massachusetts joined the FreeFile Alliance to increase free tax filing options for taxpayers in Massachusetts. If you qualify to file your federal and state returns for free, it’s important that you use the links on this page. - IRS Refund Status
When the IRS processes a tax return and approves a refund, you can see your actual personalized refund date. - Tax Scams and Consumer Alerts
In recent years, thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal information to tax scams and fake IRS communication. - QCAP: Quincy Community Action Programs
Quincy Community Action Programs, 1509 Hancock Street, 2nd Floor, provides low-income taxpayers of all ages with free tax return preparation. Free tax help is offered beginning in early February through mid April. Call 617-657-5345 or email taxes@qcap.org for more information. - Quincy Council on Aging
The Kennedy Center Council on Aging at 440 E. Squantum St. provides free tax assistance for seniors in need from February through the beginning of April. All tax assistants are trained volunteers. This service is for Quincy residents only. Please call the Quincy Council on Aging at 617-376-1506 to schedule an appointment.
Web Resources
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State
Massachusetts and New England
- Quincy Museums & Attractions
Explore our local museums and cultural institutions. - Boston Harbor Cruises
Open April-October, Boston Harbor Cruises offers whale watching, trips to Provincetown May-September as well as trips to Salem and the Harbor Islands. - New England Travel & Destintation Guide
From Boston.com. - Massvacation.com
The official site of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, massvacation.com features a lot of information including a calendar of events, an interactive map to explore by region, and free e-newsletters. - Discover New England
The official tourism site for the New England states - Visit New England
One of the oldest and most comprehensive online guides to travel in New England. - 20 New England summer travel destinations
Legendary clam shacks, idyllic beaches, meandering bike rides, ocean kayaking, mountains, and rocking chairs on country porches — great recommendations from boston.com
General Travel
- TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor features more than 45 million traveler reviews and opinions and advice on hotels, resorts, flights, vacation rentals, vacation packages, travel guides, and lots more. - Travel & Leisure
One of the world most comprehensive magazines on travel, this site will guide you to some of the best deals in travel. - U.S. Department of State: Traveler’s Checklist
Quick tips to make your international travel safe and easy. Includes specific information for traveling as a student, with a disability, and with your pet and country specific information.
Ages 50+ Travel
- OLLI Travel Programs
Both local and international trip programs, offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. - AARP Travel Destinations
Feature articles on many different destinations, and information on member discounts for airlines, vacation and tours, and hotels and lodging. - Frommer’s Mature Travelers: A Compendium of Trip Planning Resources
A resource that includes contact information for tour groups and suggested books.