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Community Resources 4/10/20

April 10, 2020
Posted on: April 10, 2020 - 8:21pm
HPS

We hope you are well and safe at home during this challenging time. Since we know you have received many emails with a lot of information, we wanted to compile a list of resources that you may find helpful. This is not completely inclusive, so if there is anything you would like help with please reach out at any time. Also, if there is a resource that you are aware of that is not on this list, please let us know. Many of these are also listed on the Town of Hanover and Hanover Public Schools websites.

Here are some suggestions to promote good health all the time, not just during a pandemic:

  • Make sure you always have a list of your medical history and your current medications and a health care proxy: Healthcare Proxy Form
  • Make sure a responsible person also has a copy of each of these.
  • Go outside every day
  • Move your body every day
  • Limit social media
  • Don’t binge on the news
  • Get good sleep 
  • Stay on a routine
  • Concentrate on what you can control
  • Eat a healthy, balanced diet and stay hydrated
  • Reach out to those around you with anxiety, or who are frail or elderly
  • Donate blood if you feel well and are able, www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS

Your school nurses are always here for you, even though school is closed.  Please reach out by email if you have any questions, concerns or if you need assistance during this time.

Sincerely,

Roz Davis, Hanover High School - rdavis@hanoverschools.org
Joelle Casey, Hanover Middle School - jcasey@hanoverschools.org
Carol Krall, Center School - ckrall@hanoverschools.org
Maura Dowling, Cedar School - mdowling@hanoverschools.org
Patricia Smith, District - psmith@hanoverschools.org

Resources

For accurate COVID-19 information, updated daily: www.mass.gov/covid19

Town of Hanover Volunteer Nurse Call Center: 781-312-6167
The center is available 7 days a week from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Call for general COVID-19 questions or assistance with accessing telehealth information.

General Assistance from the Town of Hanover: 781-826-5000, ext. 1078 or fill out our online form.

Free symptom checker: www.buoyhealth.com. This resource helps you decide whether you need to call the doctor, call 911, or treat at home 

Hanover Health Department: 781-826-5000, ext. 1077

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Food Pantry
Hours to pick up food: Wednesdays from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Phone: 781-826-6485
Email: kidsense@comcast.net

Department of Transitional Assistance
Provides food (SNAP*) and financial assistance to individuals and families in need:
Information: 877-382-2363
Brockton: 508-895-7000
Plymouth: 508-732-3100
* Hanover Council on Aging may be able to assist with SNAP applications 781-924-1913

WIC (Women, Infant, and Children)
Nutrition program that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families who qualify.
800-WIC-1007

Other Local Possible Options for Assistance With Food
Hanover COA: 781-924-1913
Hanover VNA: 781-826-4971
Hanover St. Mary’s, St. Vincent de Paul - Contact Don Buckley, 781-826-4303

Groceries*

  • Shaw’s
    35 Columbia Road Home delivery by www.InstaCart.com
    Hanover, MA 02339 Senior Hours Daily 6-7 AM, Tues and Thurs 6-9 AM
    Phone: 781-826-2864
     
  • Stop & Shop
    Home delivery by PeaPod, 800-573-2763
    125 Church Street Senior Hours Daily 6-7:30 AM
    Pembroke, MA 02359
    Phone: 781-826-9802
    Home Delivery via Pea Pod, 800-573-2763
     
  • Target
    1167 Washington Street
    Hanover. MA 02339
    Phone: 781-826-9802

*Contact the Hanover Council on Aging (COA) for possible assistance with transportation for groceries and essentials.

Hanover Community Services

  • Hanover Council on Aging (COA)
    Location: 665 Center Street
    Hanover, MA 02339
    Phone: 781-924-1913

    • Current Available Services:
      Food Stamp (SNAP) program
      Fuel Assistance
      Insurance/TeleHealth Assistance
      Meals on Wheels
      Transportation

  • Hanover Veterans’ Services
    665 Center Street
    Hanover, MA 02339 
    Phone: 781-826-5000 ext.1107

    • Current Available Services
      Assistance to veterans and their families in need
      Health benefits
      Assist  in applying for federal claims
      Business, education and burial benefits

  • Hanover Visiting Nurse
    Hanover Town Hall
    550 Hanover Street
    Hanover, MA 02339
    Phone: 781-826-4971

    • Current Services Available
      Telephone assessment follow-ups
      Community assistance for residents in need
      Resource for residents in need
      Scholarships/Camperships

Health Care

  • Massachusetts Poison Control Center
    800-222-1222
     
  • South Shore Medical Center
    143 Longwater Drive  Norwell, MA 02061
    Phone: 781-878-5200
     
  • Harbor Medical Associates PC (Brigham and Women’s)
    15 Corporate Park Drive
    Pembroke, MA 02359
    Phone: 781-826-8065
     
  • Harbor Medical Associates PC (Brigham and Women’s)
    541 Main Street                                                    
    Stetson Building
    South Weymouth, MA 02190
    Phone: 781-952-1280
     
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth
    275 Sandwich Street                                             
    Plymouth, MA 02360
    Phone: 508-746-2000
     
  • Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
    680 Centre Street                                                 
    Brockton, MA 02302
    Phone: 508-941-7000
     
  • South Shore Hospital
    55 Fogg Road                                                                   
    South Weymouth, MA 02190
    Phone: 781-624-8000

Essentials Pick-Up/Deliveries

  • Hanover Council on Aging (COA)
    Phone: 781-924-1913

Medication/Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy*
    207 Rockland Street   
    Hanover, MA 02339  
    Phone: 781-826-8381

  • Target (CVS Pharmacy*)
    1167 Washington Street         
    Hanover, MA 02339-1643 
    Phone: 781-499-1962 

*At Hanover CVS and Target (CVS), Hanover residents can now request free U.S. Postal Service delivery when placing a prescription order North River Plaza

  • Stop & Shop Pharmacy**
    125 Church Street                
    Pembroke, MA 02359
    Phone: 781-826-7329
    ** Free delivery “may” be available for Hanover residents

Medicare Assistance

Hanover Council on Aging may be able to assist with questions R/T Health Insurance: 781-924-1913

  • South Shore Hospital CareCall
    Costs $50
    Can connect you with a licensed health care provider (MD/NP/PA) virtually if you don’t have one – Does involve a fee, and does not accept insurance.
     
  • Doctor's on Demand:  Video chat with licensed provider, with or without insurance, does involve a fee ($40.00) and accepts most insurance plans. 800-977-6196
     
  • Plymouth County Outreach: if you are struggling with substance abuse. Phone 508-830-4218 x 261

Community Outreach

  • Hanover COVID-19 Updates  Monday - Friday at 1:00 PM  (not always every day)
  • Ways to watch live:
  • Town of Hanover COVID-19 resources: https://www.hanover-ma.gov/covid-19
  • Telehealth: Check your primary care provider to learn about your telehealth options now, before you need it.  If your MD office does not provide telehealth, check with your health insurance provider, many of them provide virtual care with a licensed provider who can evaluate your symptoms, prescribe treatment, and order tests. The Town of Hanover has created a web page to help you navigate several telehealth options: https://www.hanover-ma.gov/telehealth
  • Domestic Violence Hotline: 877-785-2020 (toll free)
  • Massachusetts Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255
  • ​​​​​​Mobile Crisis Intervention/Emergency Mental Health Services: 877-996-3154