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COMPREHENSIVE ISLAND SERVICES GUIDE
HOUSING: Rentals – Ownership – Senior Housing – Supportive Housing – Emergency Shelter – Statewide Housing Directory – Housing Subsidies and Rental Assistance – Homeowner Resources – Island Planning and Housing Committees
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Legal Services – Financial Assistance – Food and Clothing Assistance – Fuel Assistance – Transportation Assistance – Immigration Resources – Social Services – Substance Abuse Services – Youth Services – Crisis Hotlines
COMPREHENSIVE ISLAND SERVICES GUIDE
FirstStop MV
Island-wide reference guide
774-549-0555 (phone) | website
HOUSING
RENTALS
Dukes County Regional Housing Authority
The Housing Authority assists residents of the six Island towns through rentals, rental assistance, and ownership opportunities, as well as town and Island-wide planning and assistance.
508-693-4419 (phone) | contact info | application forms and income charts
The Community Builders (TCB)
TCB manages the Morgan Woods Apartments in Edgartown, a mixed income rental property developed by the Town of Edgartown to address the needs of low and moderate income households including offering a number of federally subsidized units. Additionally, TCB manages the Perlman House and Kuehn’s Way Apartments in Vineyard Haven for the Island Housing Trust, developer and owner of the two projects.
508-939-8564 (phone) | website
Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribal Housing Authority
Provides federally subsidized rental housing to tribal members and is developing Elderly Housing and Mutual Help ownership opportunities.
508-645-02711 (phone) | website
OWNERSHIP
Dukes County Regional Housing Authority
The Housing Authority assists residents of the six Island towns through rentals, rental assistance, and ownership opportunities, as well as town and Island-wide planning and assistance.
508-693-4419 (phone) | contact info | application forms and income charts
Island Housing Trust (IHT)
Non-profit community land trust developer serving income-eligible Island residents through the development of ownership and rental housing and the stewardship of affordable housing restrictions through long-term ground leases.
508-693-1117 (phone) | website
Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard (HFHMV)
Habitat utilizes volunteer labor and donation of materials and money to build and rehabilitate simple, decent and affordable owner occupied housing.
508-939-4573 (phone) | website
SENIOR HOUSING
Island Elderly Housing (IEH)
Provides federally subsidized rental housing to income-qualified seniors and individuals with disabilities at Aidylberg, Hillside, Woodside and Love House apartments.
508-693-5880 (phone) | website
Havenside Apartments
Private non-profit provider of rental apartments for Island elders.
508-693-2280 (phone) | website
Henrietta Brewer House
Provides Assisted Living services and housing for seniors.
508-693-4500 (phone) | website
Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Provides beds for seniors and residents with Alzheimer’s.
508-696-6465 (phone)| website
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Vineyard House
Provides housing supports to adults in recovery.
508-693-8580 (phone) | website
Harbor Homes of Martha’s Vineyard
Provides housing and life skills education to low income residents to prevent homelessness and assist their progress toward greater self-sufficiency.
978-273-0533 (phone) | website
Seven Hills Community Services
Provides residential services for adults with developmental disabilities.
508-693-7917 (phone) | website
EMERGENCY SHELTER
FirstStop MV
FirstStop MV listing of temporary shelter and support.
774-549-0555 (phone) | website
Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC)
Hyannis based administrator of a full range of housing programs including Section 8 vouchers, emergency shelter supports and foreclosure prevention services.
508-771-5400 (phone) | website
Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands (CACCI)
CACCI provides assistance with foreclosure prevention, self-sufficiency programing and Safe Harbor emergency shelter and supports for victims of domestic violence.
508-693-6133 / 800-845-1999 (phone) | website
STATEWIDE RENTAL HOUSING DIRECTORY
Housing Works
Provides listings of vacancies in affordable/subsidized housing.
website
HOUSING SUBSIDIES AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE
Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC)
Hyannis based administrator of Section 8 vouchers, emergency shelter supports and foreclosure prevention services.
508-771-5400 (phone) | website
Dukes County Regional Housing Authority
The Housing Authority administers the town funded Rental Assistance program which provides qualified renters and their landlords with up to 50% of the rent in market-rate rentals.
508-693-4419 (phone) | contact info | application forms and income charts
Dukes County Social Services
Applications for fuel assistance, food assistance (SNAP, WIC), housing assistance (intake only), cash assistance, Social Security, and Social Security Disability.
508-696-3844 (phone) | website
HOMEOWNER RESOURCES
The Resource Inc. (TRI)
TRI supports Island homeowners with home repairs and rehabilitation through a federally-funded Regional Housing Rehabilitation Program sponsored by Oak Bluffs and Edgartown.
508-696-3285 (phone) | website
Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC)
Hyannis based administrator of a full range of housing programs including foreclosure prevention services and affordable homeowner offers.
508-771-5400 (phone) | website
Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands (CACCI)
CACCI provides assistance with foreclosure prevention and self-sufficiency programing.
508-693-6133 / 800-845-1999 (phone) | website
ISLAND PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMITTEES
Martha’s Vineyard Commission
Provides Economic Development and Affordable Housing Planning.
508-693-3453 x13 (phone) | website
Town Housing Committees
Aquinnah
508-645-2304 (phone) | website
Chilmark
508-645-2100 (phone) | website
Edgartown
508-627-6178 (phone) | website
Oak Bluffs
508-693-3554 (phone) | website
Tisbury
508-696-4200 (phone) | website
West Tisbury
508-696-0103 (phone) | website
Additional Resources
LEGAL SERVICES
South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc.
SCCLS is a non-profit corporation which provides free civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents.
800-244-9023 (phone) | website
Financial Assistance
Salvation Army
774-563-9436 (phone)
Dukes County Social Services
Applications for fuel assistance, food assistance (SNAP, WIC), housing assistance (intake only), cash assistance, Social Security, and Social Security Disability.
508-696-3844 (phone) | website
Cape Cod Times Needy Fund
508-778-5661 or 1-800-422-1446 (phone) | website
Bailey Boyd Childcare Grants
508-430-4499 (phone) | website
Department of Transitional Assistance
Cash benefits, food assistance (SNAP).
508-862-6600 or 877-382-2363 (phone) | website
Islanders Talk Benevolent Fund
508-939-1646 (phone)
Red Stocking Fund (Grace Episcopal Church)
508-693-0859 (phone)
St. Vincent de Paul Fund (Good Shepherd Parish)
508-693-0342 (phone)
All Island Clergy Association
508-693-2842 (phone)
Caregiver Homes
Stipend and other support for family caregivers.
617-429-7134 (phone) | website
You’ve Got a Friend, Inc.
Fund administered by Attorney George Brush.
508-693-7733 (phone)
Vineyard Health Care Access Program
Applications for health insurance, prescription programs, Social Security Disability, food assistance (SNAP). Medical expense assistance, mobile dental service, referrals to health care providers.
508-696-0020 (phone) | website
Food and Clothing Assistance
Food
Island Food Pantry
“Stone Church” 81 William St, Vineyard Haven
Mon., Wed.: 2–4 pm, Sat.: 10 am–12 pm
508-693-4764 (phone) | website
Serving Hands
First Baptist Church, 66 Spring St, Vineyard Haven
Friday following 4th Thursday of the month: 2–3 pm
508-693-5339 (phone) | website
Salvation Army
774-563-9436 (phone)
Dukes County Social Services
Applications for fuel assistance, food assistance (SNAP, WIC), housing assistance (intake only), cash assistance, Social Security, and Social Security Disability.
508-696-3844 (phone) | website
Meals on Wheels
508-394-4630 (phone)
Councils on Aging
For age 55+: offers outreach, fuel and food assistance, income tax preparation assistance, elder law, exercise classes, dental clinics, foot clinics, health screenings, health insurance enrollment assistance, and other services.
Edgartown Council on Aging (The Anchors)
508-627-4368 ext. 15 | website
Oak Bluffs Council on Aging
508-693-4509 (phone) | website
Tisbury Senior Center
508-696-4205 (phone) | website
Up-Island Council on Aging
508-693-2896 | website
Clothing
Clothes to Go
“Stone Church” 81 William St, Vineyard Haven
Mon., Wed.: 2–4 pm, Sat.: 10 am–12 pm
508 693-4424 (phone)
Dumptique
West Tisbury Transfer Station, Old Stage Road, West Tisbury
Free recycled clothing and household goods.
website
MV Boys & Girls Club Second Hand Store
10 North Summer Street, Edgartown
508-627-5683 (phone) | website
MV Community Services Thrift Shop
38 Lagoon Pond Road, Vineyard Haven
508-693-2278 (phone) | website
Fuel Assistance
Dukes County Social Services
Applications for fuel assistance, food assistance (SNAP, WIC), housing assistance (intake only), cash assistance, Social Security, and Social Security Disability.
508-696-3844 (phone) | website
Good Neighbor Energy Fund (Salvation Army)
774-563-9436 (phone)
Councils on Aging
For age 55+: offers outreach, fuel and food assistance, income tax preparation assistance, elder law, exercise classes, dental clinics, foot clinics, health screenings, health insurance enrollment assistance, and other services.
Edgartown Council on Aging (The Anchors)
508-627-4368 ext. 15 | website
Oak Bluffs Council on Aging
508-693-4509 (phone) | website
Tisbury Senior Center
508-696-4205 (phone) | website
Up-Island Council on Aging
508-693-2896 | website
Utility Companies:
Eversource Fuel Assistance (electric)
1-800-592-2000 or 1-866-725-3767 (phone) | website
R.M. Packer Co.
508-693-0900 (phone)
Island Propane (propane)
508-696-6122 (phone) | website
Amerigas
(508) 693-5080 (phone) | website
Transportation Assistance
Vineyard Transit Authority
508-693-9440 (phone) | website
Medical transportation:
Cape-Area Medivan
Transportation for off-Island appointments for those 60 and older or disabled.
508-693-9440 x1 (phone) | website
MV Cancer Support Group
Provides transportation, housing, financial and support services for Island cancer patients and their family members.
508-627-7958 (phone) | website
Vineyard Health Care Access Program
Applications for health insurance, prescription programs, Social Security Disability, food assistance (SNAP). Medical expense assistance, mobile dental service, referrals to health care providers.
508-696-0020 (phone) | website
Immigration Resources
Island Wide Youth Collaborative
111 Edgartown Rd, Oak Bluffs
Immigrant Resource Center: by appointment to assist with forms, discuss immigration issues, provide advice
508-693-7900 x410 (phone) | website
Social Services
Dukes County Social Services
Applications for fuel assistance, food assistance (SNAP, WIC), housing assistance (intake only), cash assistance, Social Security, and Social Security Disability.
508-696-3844 (phone) | website
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services
Wide range of counseling, support, and social services for Islanders.
508-693-7900 (phone) | website
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Human Services
Social services for tribe members.
508-645-9265 x137 (phone) | website
Vineyard Health Care Access Program
Applications for health insurance, prescription programs, Social Security Disability, food assistance (SNAP). Medical expense assistance, mobile dental service, referrals to health care providers.
508-696-0020 (phone) | website
Elder Services
Meals on Wheels, home care, caregiver support.
508-394-4630 or 800-244-4630 (phone) | website
Councils on Aging
For age 55+: offers outreach, fuel and food assistance, income tax preparation assistance, elder law, exercise classes, dental clinics, foot clinics, health screenings, health insurance enrollment assistance, and other services.
Edgartown Council on Aging (The Anchors)
508-627-4368 ext. 15 | website
Oak Bluffs Council on Aging
508-693-4509 (phone) | website
Tisbury Senior Center
508-696-4205 (phone) | website
Up-Island Council on Aging
508-693-2896 | website
Substance Abuse Services
Vineyard House
Sober living residence for early stages of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.
508-693-8580 (phone) | website
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services
Wide range of counseling, support, and social services for Islanders.
508-693-7900 (phone) | website
Gosnold on Cape Cod
Services for drug and alcohol addiction, substance use disorder, and mental health.
800-444-1454 (phone) | website
Youth Services
Island Wide Youth Collaborative
111 Edgartown Rd, Oak Bluffs
Family Resource Center: service referrals and assistance for families and young people.
508-693-7900 x410 (phone) | website
Crisis Hotlines
Domestic Violence Hotline
508-693-7233 (phone)
Elder Abuse Hotline
800-922-2275 (phone)
Mental Health Crisis Hotline
508-693-0032 (phone)
Suicide Crisis Hotline
508-548-8900 (phone)
Dukes County Regional Housing Authority 