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Help in New Bedford
52 service locations · 16 recurring meetings
Family and youth
Early Learning Center NB
Child care and early childhood education
322 Maxfield St, New Bedford · 508-996-3774
Head Start early childhood program — 18 funded slots; operated by Associates for Human Services, Inc..
Madison Street
Child care and early childhood education
32 Madison St, New Bedford · 508-999-1286
Head Start early childhood program — 90 funded slots; operated by People Acting in Community Endeavors.
New Bedford Parenting Teen
Child care and early childhood education
181 Hillman St, New Bedford · 508-997-4511
Head Start early childhood program — 7 funded slots; operated by Associates for Human Services, Inc..
Smith Street
Child care and early childhood education
247 Smith St, New Bedford · 508-984-3557
Head Start early childhood program — 75 funded slots; operated by People Acting in Community Endeavors.
Family support servicesFood pantryOlder adult servicesUtility assistanceFinancial assistanceFamily and youth
619 Purchase St, New Bedford · 508-997-6561
Salvation Army community center
Financial assistance
Utility assistance
166 Williams St., New Bedford · 508-999-9920
LIHEAP intake office serving Bristol County
Food assistance
Abraham Lincoln Elementary Community Sit (Sf-318-012)
Meal program
445 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford · (508) 997-4511
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318).
Ashley Elementary School Community Site (Sf-318-089)
Meal program
122 Rochambeau Street, New Bedford · (508) 997-4511
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318).
Ashley Park (Sf-53-021)
Meal program
344 Rivet St., New Bedford · (508) 961-3015
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Recreation Dept. (03-201-SF-53).
Betsey Winslow Elementary School Communi (Sf-318-075)
Meal program
561 Allen Street, New Bedford · (508) 999-0489
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318).
Buttonwood Park Zoo-Kindergarten Kickoff (Sf-53-254)
Meal program
1 Oneida St., New Bedford · (508) 961-3015
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Recreation Dept. (03-201-SF-53).
Campbell Elementary School (Sf-318-056)
Meal program
145 Essex Street, New Bedford · (508) 997-4511
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318).
Carlos Pacheco Community Site (Sf-318-095)
Meal program
261 Mt Pleasant St, New Bedford · (508) 997-4511
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318).
Carney Academy Elementary Community Site (Sf-318-017)
Meal program
247 Elm Street, New Bedford · (508) 997-4511
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318).
Community Gardens At Riverside (Sf-53-247)
Meal program
181 Hillman St Bld 3, New Bedford
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Recreation Dept. (03-201-SF-53).
Custom House Square Park (Sf-318-100)
Meal program
21 Barkers Ln, New Bedford · (508) 997-4511
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318).
Fort Taber Playground (Sf-318-064)
Meal program
1000C S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford · (508) 961-8040
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318).
Gomes Elementary School Playground (Sf-318-021)
Meal program
286 South Second Street, New Bedford · (508) 997-4511
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318).
Harrington Park (Sf-53-206)
Meal program
256 Court St. New Bedford Ma 02740, New Bedford · (508) 961-3015
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Recreation Dept. (03-201-SF-53).
Haskell Gardens (Sf-318-098)
Meal program
787 Shawmut Ave, New Bedford · (508) 617-7636
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318).
Hayden Mcfadden Elementary School Playgr (Sf-318-026)
Meal program
361 Cedar Grove Street, New Bedford · (508) 997-4511
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318).
Hazelwood Park (Sf-53-220)
Meal program
533 Brock Ave, New Bedford · (508) 961-3015
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Recreation Dept. (03-201-SF-53).
Jacobs Elementary School Community Site (Sf-318-023)
Meal program
47 Emery Street, New Bedford · (508) 997-4511
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318).
John Parker Elementary School (Sf-318-029)
Meal program
705 County Street, New Bedford · (508) 997-4511
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318).
Keith Middle School Community Site (Sf-318-101)
Meal program
225 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford · (508) 997-4511
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318).
Montes Playground (Sf-53-062)
Meal program
211 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford · (508) 961-3015
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Recreation Dept. (03-201-SF-53).
New Bedford High School Community Site (Sf-318-043)
Meal program
230 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford · (508) 997-4511
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318).
Our Sisters (Sf-318-096)
Meal program
145 Brownell Ave, New Bedford · (508) 997-4511
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318).
Pace Food Pantry (Sf-53-250)
Meal program
477 Park St, New Bedford · (508) 961-3015
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Recreation Dept. (03-201-SF-53).
Pulaski Elementary School Community Site (Sf-318-030)
Meal program
1097 Braley Road, New Bedford · (508) 997-4511
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318).
Ricketson Nature Center (Sf-53-246)
Meal program
Irvington St And Concord St, New Bedford · (508) 961-3015
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Recreation Dept. (03-201-SF-53).
Riverside Playground (Sf-53-022)
Meal program
394 Belleville Ave., New Bedford · (508) 961-3015
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Recreation Dept. (03-201-SF-53).
Rodman Elementary School Community Site (Sf-318-090)
Meal program
497 Mill Street, New Bedford · (508) 997-4511
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318).
Smooth Sailing Into Kindergarten @ Butto (Sf-318-099)
Meal program
425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford · (508) 997-4511
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318).
Health care
Acushnet Ave
Community health centersliding-scale fees
401 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford · 508-992-6553
Community health centersliding-scale fees
874 Purchase St, New Bedford · 508-992-6553
Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site
Community health centersliding-scale fees
836 Purchase St, New Bedford · 508-992-6553
Housing and shelter
New Bedford Housing Authority
Housing assistance
128 Union St, New Bedford · 508-997-4800
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency
Legal aid
South Coastal Counties Legal Services-NB
Legal aid services
21 South Sixth Street, New Bedford
LSC-funded legal aid branch office of South Coastal Counties Legal Services
Mental health
Mental health treatment facility
105 William Street, New Bedford · 508-563-5767
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, adults.
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
226 Field Street, New Bedford · 508-979-5557
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facility
92 Grape Street, New Bedford · 774-202-2264
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
34 Gifford Street, New Bedford · 508-999-3126 x868
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facility
234 Earle Street, New Bedford · 508-992-8948
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors; men only.
Substance use treatment facility
8 Kilburn Street, New Bedford · 508-979-1122
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
68 North Front Street, New Bedford · 508-717-0550 x68145
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
965 Church Street, New Bedford · 508-742-1040
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facility
33 South 6th street, New Bedford · 508-992-0800 x106
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors; women only.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
888 Purchase Street, New Bedford · 508-984-4155
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facility
979 Pleasant Street, New Bedford · 508-984-1880
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors; women only.
Veteran services
VA facilityHealth care
175 Elm Street, New Bedford · 508-994-0217
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 07:30–16:00
Primary Care CBOC
VA Regional Benefit Satellite Office at New Bedford VA Clinic
VA facility
175 Elm St, Office 1, New Bedford · 800-827-1186
Satellite Office
Recovery & support meetings
NA meetings
Morning Message Of NA
Mon 10:00 · in-person · North End Community CenterOpenDiscussionJust for Today
United We Stand
Mon 19:00 · in-person · North End Community CenterOpenDiscussionSpanish
Morning Message Of NA
Tue 10:00 · in-person · North End Community CenterOpenDiscussionJust for Today
Stepping Up 1 2 3 Group
Tue 19:00 · in-person · North End Community CenterOpenBig BookDiscussion
Morning Message Of NA
Wed 10:00 · in-person · North End Community CenterOpenDiscussionJust for Today
Man Up
Wed 19:00 · in-person · North End Community CenterOpenMenStep study
Way Of Life Group
Wed 19:00 · in-person · St Paul's United Methodist ChurchOpenStep studyWheelchair accessible
Morning Message Of NA
Thu 10:00 · in-person · North End Community CenterOpenDiscussionJust for Today
Steps Are The Answer
Thu 17:30 · in-person · Rise Recovery CenterOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
Morning Message Of NA
Fri 10:00 · in-person · North End Community CenterOpenDiscussionJust for Today
Addicts Unite
Fri 19:00 · in-person · North End Community CenterOpenDiscussionSpanish
Carry the Message
Sat 10:00 · in-person · PAACAOpenDiscussion
Saturday Night Live
Sat 19:00 · in-person · St. Luke's HospitalOpenDiscussionSpanish
Simply Serene On Sunday
Sun 10:00 · in-person · Rise Recovery Support CenterOpenStep studyTradition studyWheelchair accessible
REFUGE-RECOVERY meetings
Mon 19:00 · in-person · Sangha New BedfordEnglishOpen
SMART Recovery meetings
Tue 13:00 · in-person · Steppingstone Peer2Peer
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