General Community Resources
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Free tax preparation, medical debt resolution, credit counseling.
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Arts programming for public housing residents
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Mental health counseling, service coordination for BHA residents, and safety net program
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Integrated media and technology education center and a community media hub
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Three locations with many free resources and activities for residents of all ages
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Opportunities for women with low income to thrive through learning, leadership development, and community.
Resources for Seniors
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Center-based programs and services for elderly in health, arts, nutrition and recreation.
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Springwell - Case Management Line: (617) 926-4100
Care coordination, community activities, and other services for BHA seniors
Children, Youth, & Family Resources
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Comprehensive support for low-income students in Brookline schools from elementary grades through college.
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Preschool for children ages 3-5
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Summer camps, swimming, sports, health & wellness, childcare, trips, & special events.
With housing as a base, the BHA Resident Services Program (RSP) promotes well-being and opportunity for residents of all ages, abilities, languages and backgrounds. In collaboration with our partners, BHA works to enhance access to community resources that enable healthy, stable tenancies and full participation in all that Brookline has to offer. Services include:
- Comprehensive wellness services BHA seniors and persons with disabilities (in partnership with Hebrew SeniorLife and Springwell)
- Case management for residents of BHA family properties (in partnership with the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health)
- Self-sufficiency programs and pathways for adults
- Community activities and other resources for all across our housing sites