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🧑🎨Artists, Crafters & ArtisansDiscover local painters, photographers, jewelers, glass artists, makers, bakers and other creators who live or work in Norwood.
🏪Businesses & Local ServicesBrowse Norwood businesses and services by category.
🤝Community, Clubs & VolunteeringCommunity organizations, clubs, volunteering and ways to connect.
♿Disability, Mental Health & AddictionAccessibility, disability, Deaf/ASL, behavioral-health, crisis and recovery support.
💜Domestic Violence SupportConfidential help, advocacy, shelter, safety planning and legal resources.
🥕Food & Basic NeedsFood assistance, meals, clothing and essential-needs support.
💡Grants, Funding & Opportunities SearchExplore grants, funding and fundraising opportunities for community programs, organizations and schools.
🏠Housing & UtilitiesHousing help, tenant resources, utilities, energy and assistance.
🌎Immigration & Newcomer HelpImmigration, refugee, asylum, language-access and Know Your Rights resources.
💼Jobs & EmploymentJob search, career development, training and employment support.
👨👩👧Kids, Families & EducationSchools, special education, childcare, youth activities and family support.
⚽Youth Sports & LeaguesFind a league by sport, registration, clinics and team calendars.
⚖️Legal Help & AdvocacyLegal aid, rights information, consumer help and advocacy resources.
🏳️🌈LGBTQ+ SupportSupport, health, community and advocacy resources for LGBTQ+ people and families.
🥫Little Food PantriesSmall, low-barrier neighborhood food-sharing boxes — see locations and map them.
📚Little Libraries & Book BoxesNeighborhood book-sharing boxes around Norwood — see reported locations and map them.
🩺Medical & HealthHospitals, primary care, urgent care, rehabilitation and other health services.
💵Money, Benefits & Financial AssistanceBenefits, financial assistance, taxes and practical financial support.
🧓Older Adults & CaregiversMeals, rides, benefits, activities and caregiver support.
🤱Pregnancy, Postpartum & LactationPrenatal and postpartum support, lactation help, new-parent groups and pregnancy-loss resources.
🏡Real Estate & Moving to NorwoodHomes, schools, utilities, taxes and local real-estate information.
🎨Recreation, Arts & Things to DoLibrary, recreation, arts, sports, trails, parks and history.
🕊️Religious & Faith CommunitiesChurches, temples, synagogues, mosques and nearby faith communities.
🛟Safety & Crisis HelpCrisis, victim-support, safety-planning and emergency-support resources.
🏛Town & CivicTown departments, public safety, permits, voting and civic resources.
🚌TransportationBus, commuter rail, accessible transportation and local mobility resources.
🎖Veterans & Military FamiliesLocal, state and federal veterans resources.
How this directory works: Choose a category to reveal relevant resources. A resource can appear in more than one category when it genuinely serves more than one need. 429 curated entries in this build.
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Everyday Local Services
Practical local businesses for everyday needs such as laundry, haircuts, driving schools and personal services.
No nonprofit, public or community resources found in this topic.
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Kids, Families & Education
Schools, special education, childcare, youth activities and family support.
Parent-teacher group supporting Callahan students, families, enrichment and school community activities.
Norwood Cub Scout pack for children in grades K–5, with outdoor activities, skills, service and leadership opportunities.
Teen library programs and resources.
Primary local food pantry serving Norwood and Westwood residents at 150 Chapel Street (rear of Grace Episcopal Church). Open Saturdays 9:00–11:40 AM; new clients can register on Saturday mornings. For emergency food assistance, call 781-291-3663.
Summer youth academy offered by the Norwood Police Department, giving local young people an age-appropriate introduction to police work, public safety, teamwork and community service. Check the Police Department for current summer dates, eligibility and registration.
One-stop school-family page for enrollment, buses, lunch menus, extended day, health services, family portal, safety and other parent resources.
Mental-health referral support listed for Norwood Public Schools families; helps connect callers with outpatient mental-health providers.
Norwood youth field hockey skills, clinics and seasonal programs for elementary and middle-school players.
Norwood Scouting America troop with regular meetings, outdoor activities, advancement and community service.
Norwood Scouting America troop serving ages 11–17 and meeting at Grace Episcopal Church.
Free family support, parenting resources, community referrals and assistance navigating children's and family services. Contact the center to confirm its current catchment area and services for Norwood families.
Support and services for LGBTQ+ youth of color and allies in Greater Boston and Greater Framingham.
Regional supports for people with disabilities and autism, including family support, community programs and services.
Local and regional resources for children and families, including early childhood, disability and family-support services.
Starting point for special education, Section 504, counseling, school nursing and related student supports for Norwood students ages 3–21.
Free and confidential help for all Massachusetts residents finding food resources and understanding or applying for SNAP; assistance is available in many languages.
Free family resource center helping area families navigate community services; insurance is not required.
Holiday assistance for eligible families in Norwood and other participating communities. The program provides toys for eligible families with children and is supported in part by Marine Toys for Tots; use the program page for the current application period and eligibility details.
Norwood-based early-intervention program for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays, disabilities or developmental risk factors. Services are family-centered and can be provided at home, childcare or other community settings.
Use to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child in Massachusetts. This is a child-protection reporting hotline, not a general family-support or mental-health crisis line. Call 911 first if a child is in immediate danger.
Developmental services for eligible infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 and their families.
Nutrition, food benefits and support for eligible pregnant/postpartum people, infants and children under five.
24/7 support for parents and caregivers experiencing stress or problems related to their children.
Free parenting support services and the Parental Stress Line for Massachusetts parents and caregivers.
School bus transportation information and family links for Norwood Public Schools.
School meal and lunch-menu information for Norwood students and families.
Information on school nurses, screenings, medications, chronic health needs and other health support available to Norwood students.
Local guide to SNAP and WIC benefits, including links to eligibility information and places that accept benefits.
Official Greater Boston Marine Toys for Tots campaign serving Norfolk County. Families can use the campaign's Request a Toy option for current application information and holiday toy assistance.
Parent-led council for families of Norwood students with disabilities. Offers information, parent connection and input on special education programs; often called SEPAC.
Information about state financial assistance that can help eligible families pay for child care.
State services and eligibility information for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism.
Information, advocacy, family support and programs for people with Down syndrome and their families across Massachusetts.
Information about school meal programs and nutrition assistance for Massachusetts students and families.
Annual Norwood Toys for Tots collection and community event hosted by Boch with the Greg Hill Show. Useful for donating new, unwrapped toys and following the annual Norwood collection event; families seeking toys should use the Greater Boston Toys for Tots or Self Help assistance links instead.
Norwood cheer and tumbling gym with recreational and competitive programs, including introductory cheer for children.
Parent/guardian and faculty organization supporting enrichment, field trips, events and the Cleveland school community.
Parent and teacher organization supporting enrichment, student activities and the Coakley Middle School community.
Norwood Cub Scout pack enrolling boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade.
No-cost preschool program for income-eligible children ages 2.9–5 in Norwood.
Indoor sports and movement programs for young children, including multi-sport classes, camps and school-vacation programs.
Community/parent booster group supporting performing arts and stage activities in Norwood schools.
Long-running local dance school offering classes for children and other ages.
Inclusive recreational sports for people with physical, emotional or intellectual disabilities, including baseball, basketball, flag football, cheering and soccer.
Free Norwood programs for families with children birth to age six, including playgroups, story times, parent workshops and help finding local resources.
Community/parent group supporting fine-arts opportunities in Norwood Public Schools.
Parent/community booster group supporting visual arts in Norwood Public Schools.
Volunteer parent/guardian group supporting Norwood High School students, staff, enrichment, scholarships and school community activities.
Local Little League baseball for Norwood children, with town-ball divisions, registration, schedules and Challenger support.
Town dance program offering a season of youth classes, including ballet, acro and other styles, culminating in performances.
Town theater classes where children build acting, music and dance skills and prepare a short performance.
Local WIC program at 275 Prospect Street providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support and supplemental foods for eligible pregnant/postpartum people, infants and young children. Current hours are posted on the official Mass.gov location page.
Volunteer parent-teacher organization supporting enrichment, school events and classroom resources at Oldham.
Parent-teacher organization supporting enrichment, teacher support and community engagement at Willett.
Massachusetts family organization offering information, training and support on special education, health care and family engagement.
Programs, community support and resources for LGBTQ+ youth in Greater Boston and Massachusetts.
Child-care resource and referral program serving the EEC Metro Boston region.
Early intervention for young children with developmental delays or risk factors; serves families in the Norwood area.
Delivers furniture and food to families in need in the region.
Norwood-based nonprofit youth cycling organization serving grades K–12 through riding, racing and youth-development programs.
Furniture bank providing essential household furnishings to people transitioning from homelessness or otherwise in need. Assistance is provided through approved referring agencies rather than direct walk-in requests.
A curated set of special-education, disability, autism, learning and parent-support resources used by Norwood Public Schools.
Regional diaper bank run by SAFE Coalition providing diapers and other baby supplies to families in need. Families can use the direct request form on SAFE's site; the program is based in Franklin.
Norwood campus with public skating and Learn to Skate programs for children, including basic skills, hockey skills and adaptive skating.
Home visiting, parent coaching and resources for young parents in the region.
Norwood Memorial Airport–based nonprofit providing free aviation experiences that bring joy, confidence and hope to children and teens facing serious illness, disability, financial hardship or other adversity. Dream Flyer programs include flight experiences, with nominations/applications required.
Family-strengthening and child-abuse-prevention resources for Massachusetts parents and caregivers.
Norwood practice providing counseling, psychiatry and neuropsychological services for children, adolescents and adults.
Christian church campus in Norwood with Sunday services, youth programs and community groups.
Free, confidential mental-health referral service for Norwood residents and public-school-eligible students. Resource and Referral Counselors help connect children, adults and families with outpatient mental-health providers and related resources.
Local clothing assistance program at 150 Chapel Street offering free clothing in a welcoming setting. Check the direct site for current Saturday opening dates and donation information.
Information for families of students learning English, including family participation and school-program information.
Before/after-school and extended-day information for Norwood Public Schools families.
Enrollment information for preschool, kindergarten and grades K–12, including translated registration materials and school assignment information.
Local youth cheer program for Norwood children; seasonal contact and registration information is published through Norwood Recreation.
Town youth lacrosse program with developmental, Classic and Select opportunities and current season information.
Official Norwood Public Schools athletics information for teams, schedules, registration, contacts and high-school sports resources.
Official Norwood Public Schools information for music, visual arts and performing-arts programs across the district.
Parent-teacher organization and school-community information for Prescott Elementary families.
South Shore community-based organization offering behavioral-health services, substance-use recovery supports, child and family services, youth residential programs, peer recovery and overdose-prevention services.
Massachusetts agency overseeing early education and care, including child-care financial assistance and help finding licensed programs.
Greater Boston chapter supporting LGBTQ+ people, parents, families and allies through peer support, education, resources and advocacy. A parent and caregiver hotline is available.
Infant food pantry at Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles, available to custodial parents regardless of income, hometown or number of children.
Free, confidential 24/7 help connecting Massachusetts residents to mental-health and substance-use care; no insurance is required.
Find walk-in and ongoing mental-health and substance-use services, including 24/7 crisis care and mobile crisis services.
Educational program and specialist services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students from preschool through age 22, including Teachers of the Deaf, educational audiology, EIPA-certified interpreters, speech/language services, consultation and related supports.
Norwood Community Behavioral Health Center at 190 Lenox Street offering outpatient behavioral-health care plus 24/7 mobile crisis intervention for children, teens and adults in Norwood and surrounding communities.
Use for suicide-prevention support, loneliness, emotional distress or when you need someone to talk with. Samaritans provides a 24/7 helpline; Hey Sam offers peer support for young people. Call 911 for immediate physical danger.
Framingham-based Deaf-centered organization providing education and community services for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, adults and families.
Community interpreting service providing qualified ASL and Deaf Interpreters for schools, organizations, medical settings, businesses and other community needs.
Family farm and market in nearby Sharon with seasonal pick-your-own crops, hayrides, play areas, farm animals, food and other seasonal activities.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts troop finder for locating current Norwood-area Girl Scout troops by ZIP code and grade.
Find the Toys for Tots campaign serving Norwood to request toys, donate toys, locate collection sites, volunteer, host a toy drive, or become a drop-off location.
Information for Norwood families concerned that a child may have a disability or developmental delay, including how to request a school evaluation.
Regional public educational collaborative providing specialized special-education programs, related services, assistive technology, assessments and extended-school-year programming for students with disabilities.
Massachusetts family-focused resource for understanding children’s mental health and finding appropriate services and supports.
DCF disability-access resource for parents and caregivers with disabilities. The Statewide Disability Coordinator and Regional Disability Liaisons help with reasonable accommodations, communication aids and disability-related concerns or complaints involving DCF.
Statewide Department of Developmental Services support for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provides consultation on communication access and culturally responsive services, support during intake and eligibility, ISP and transition planning, on-site consultation, Deaf cultural training, and communication/environmental assessments.
Official state hub for school breakfast and lunch, after-school meals, child-care nutrition programs and summer meals. Massachusetts provides universal free school meals at participating schools.
Use when a family with children, or a pregnant person, needs emergency shelter or is facing homelessness. This is housing assistance, not a general crisis hotline or emergency-response service.
Housing assistance for eligible families in or at risk of entering the emergency family shelter system.
State office connecting immigrants and refugees with case management, legal help, citizenship support, employment, education, youth, elder and community services through a statewide network.
Summer food benefit for eligible families with school-aged children. Most eligible families receive benefits automatically; families who need to apply can use DTA Connect. Benefits help buy groceries while school is out.
Massachusetts statewide referral service for ASL interpreters, Deaf interpreters and CART captioners for medical, legal, mental-health, employment, education and community settings.
Bilingual and bicultural support for refugees, including social services, family support, interpretation/translation, benefits referrals, English classes and community orientation.
Private communication-access provider offering on-site ASL interpreting across Massachusetts, Deaf Interpreter specialists, VRI, CART captioning and ASL/English translation.
Use for domestic or partner violence, including safety planning, confidential support, shelter connections and help finding local domestic-violence services. Available statewide 24/7. Call 911 if there is immediate danger.
Statewide advocacy and resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Statewide culturally and linguistically affirmative behavioral-health services for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, adults and families, with offices in Framingham and Springfield and home-based services across Massachusetts.
Parent-to-parent information and emotional support for families of children and youth with disabilities or special health needs.
State tool for finding licensed child care and early education programs, including options serving Norwood families.
Find Massachusetts Family Resource Centers offering free family support, parenting education, referrals, and help navigating school, behavioral health and other family needs. No DCF involvement is required to contact a center.
Statewide information and resources supporting LGBTQ youth and families.
Official Norwood High School counseling resource area for LGBTQIA2S+ students, alongside school counseling and mental-health supports. Useful for students and families looking for affirming school-based information and referrals.
Use for LGBTQ+ young people who need confidential crisis support, suicide-prevention help, or someone affirming to talk with by phone, text or chat. This is specialized LGBTQ+ youth crisis support; call 911 for immediate physical danger.
Use when you are not sure which service you need, or need referrals for food, housing, utilities, health care, child care, benefits or other community supports. Massachusetts 211 is an information-and-referral line, not an emergency service; call 911 for immediate danger and 988 for a mental-health or suicide crisis.
State information for SNAP food benefits, cash assistance and related supports for eligible Massachusetts households.
State guide to food, cash, housing, utilities, child care, transportation, health care and veteran financial resources.
Parent-driven statewide support for families with children who are Deaf or hard of hearing, including family connections, advocacy, workshops, resources and information across communication approaches.
State information connecting immigrants and refugees with legal, language, health, education and other services.
State information about paid leave benefits for qualifying medical and family-care needs.
Free summer meals for children and teens age 18 and under at participating Massachusetts sites. Open meal sites do not require an application or identification; use the meal-site finder to locate nearby options.
Family entertainment center with trampolines, arcade games, laser tag, virtual reality and youth programs.
Discounted or free museum and attraction passes available through the Norwood library.
Local English-language learning, literacy and high-school-equivalency support through the Norwood library.
American Legion baseball program.
Babe Ruth baseball for Norwood youth.
Youth basketball programs.
Alumni organization connecting Norwood High School graduates and supporting the school community.
Adaptive sports programming offered through Norwood Recreation.
Theater and performing-arts programs offered through Norwood Recreation.
Norwood swim team.
Running and track programming offered through Norwood Recreation.
Youth football program.
Youth hockey organization serving Norwood.
Soccer programs for Norwood children and teens.
Youth softball programs.
Current Norwood Recreation offerings for children, teens and adults, including seasonal sports, fitness, arts and other community programs.
Norwood Catholic parish with worship, youth programs, social outreach, recovery support and community organizations.
Canton school and family resource for children who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Listening & Spoken Language (oral/aural approach; no sign-language instruction), with early intervention, preschool/early childhood, speech-language therapy, educational audiology and mainstream-school support.
Bowling, games, billiards and dining at Legacy Place in nearby Dedham.
Framingham-based nonprofit offering free programs and community for LGBTQ+ youth from pre-K through age 29, plus family/community events and LGBTQ+ education programs.
Education, accessibility and support resources for people who are blind or visually impaired.
24/7 mobile and community-based mental-health and substance-use crisis evaluation for youth and adults in the region.
Bowling, golf simulators, darts, shuffleboard, dining and live entertainment at Patriot Place.
Indoor entertainment complex in nearby Wrentham with electric go-karting, arcade games, Ninja Wipeout, bumper cars, virtual reality and more.
Reform Jewish congregation in nearby Sharon with worship, learning, religious school, youth programs and community involvement.
Immersive 60-minute escape-room adventures at Legacy Place in nearby Dedham, with multiple themes for families, friends and groups.
Indoor trampoline and adventure park in nearby Bellingham with climbing, obstacle-course, playground and active family attractions.
Children’s library programs and resources.
Norwood play and learning center providing therapeutic education, rehabilitation and support for children and teens.
Town recreation information for parks, playgrounds and facilities.
Town Recreation Department hub for seasonal programs, youth and adult activities, registration, facilities and recreation information.
Pregnancy resource center in Attleboro offering pregnancy-related support and services.
Substance-use treatment services including inpatient, outpatient and family services.
Massachusetts Al‑Anon meetings and support for family members and friends affected by someone else's drinking, with in-person and electronic meeting options.
Education, support groups, care consultation and a 24/7 helpline for people living with dementia and caregivers.
Accompaniment and support for detained immigrants and their families in the Boston area.
Provides free legal and victim-support services to refugees and immigrants, including immigration representation, asylum-related help, family law, counseling and case management.
Civil legal aid for eligible low-income residents in Greater Boston on housing, benefits, family, immigration and other matters.
Refugee and immigrant resettlement, education and employment services in Greater Boston.
Employment training, English classes and career services, including programs for immigrants and refugees.
Use for housing instability, rent help, emergency family shelter, HomeBASE, public housing, vouchers or home-energy assistance. This is a housing-assistance gateway, not an emergency-response line.
Support, education and treatment-navigation resources for eating disorders.
Regional nonprofit offering housing counseling, homelessness prevention, rental assistance, homebuyer education, financial coaching and related housing help.
Free Norfolk County Sheriff's Office telephone-reassurance program for seniors and people with disabilities. Enrolled residents receive scheduled weekday morning check-in calls; missed or concerning responses can trigger family or emergency follow-up.
Greater Boston nonprofit providing immigration legal services, education and support for immigrants and refugees.
Career and vocational rehabilitation services for Massachusetts residents with disabilities. Services can include career counseling, skills and vocational training, job placement, assistive technology, school-to-work support, interview preparation and workplace communication access.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health resource page for breastfeeding and lactation support, including free phone support, local support groups, WIC breastfeeding services and tools for finding lactation help near you.
State veterans benefits, services, programs and assistance for Massachusetts veterans and military families.
Regional housing counseling and problem-solving for tenants, homeowners and people at risk of homelessness.
Sexual and reproductive health care and education, including birth control, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and options counseling, abortion care, gender-affirming care and other preventive health services. Find locations and appointments through the Massachusetts affiliate.
Official Callahan Elementary School page with school news, family information, staff links, calendars and resources for students and caregivers.
Official Norwood Public Schools district hub for schools, calendars, registration, family information, student services and district news.
Official Norwood Public Schools nutrition information, including school meals, menus and food-service resources for families.
Financial assistance and family-support programs for eligible military and veteran families.
Official Norwood Public Schools Student Services information covering special education and related student-support programs.
Statewide information and advocacy related to homelessness and housing instability.
Practical family-preparedness guide for immigrant families, including children, emergency contacts, important documents and caregiver planning, with printable materials in multiple languages.
Free information and navigation help for Massachusetts residents trying to understand and access mental-health services and related systems of care.
Massachusetts resource guide for miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss and related grief, with helplines and support resources for birthing parents, partners, siblings and other family members.
Local scholarship support for Norwood students.
Official district-wide Norwood Public Schools calendar for school dates, holidays, meetings and other district events.
Federal government benefit-finder and information portal for assistance programs. Use it to explore programs you may qualify for, then follow through to the responsible government agency for current eligibility and application requirements.
Outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment destination in nearby Dedham with a cinema, games, family activities and seasonal programming.
Reform Jewish congregation in nearby Westwood with worship, religious school and community programs.
Unitarian Universalist congregation in nearby Sharon with worship, religious education and community programs.
Massachusetts support network for families dealing with a loved one’s addiction.
Official Balch Elementary School page with school news, family information, staff links, calendars and resources for students and caregivers.
Official Cleveland Elementary School page with school news, family information, staff links, calendars and resources for students and caregivers.
Official Coakley Middle School page with school news, calendars, staff information, family resources and student information.
Official Norwood High School page with academics, activities, athletics, calendars, student resources and family information.
Official Oldham Elementary School page with school news, family information, staff links, calendars and resources for students and caregivers.
Official Prescott Elementary School page with school news, family information, staff links, calendars and resources for students and caregivers.
Official Willett Elementary School information, including school news, family information, calendar links and school resources.
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Youth Sports & Activities
Youth leagues, clubs, classes, scouting, arts and other activities for children and teens.
American Legion baseball program.
Babe Ruth baseball for Norwood youth.
Youth basketball programs.
Norwood swim team.
Youth football program.
Youth hockey organization serving Norwood.
Soccer programs for Norwood children and teens.
Youth softball programs.
Norwood Cub Scout pack for children in grades K–5, with outdoor activities, skills, service and leadership opportunities.
Summer youth academy offered by the Norwood Police Department, giving local young people an age-appropriate introduction to police work, public safety, teamwork and community service. Check the Police Department for current summer dates, eligibility and registration.
Norwood youth field hockey skills, clinics and seasonal programs for elementary and middle-school players.
Norwood Scouting America troop with regular meetings, outdoor activities, advancement and community service.
Norwood Scouting America troop serving ages 11–17 and meeting at Grace Episcopal Church.
Norwood cheer and tumbling gym with recreational and competitive programs, including introductory cheer for children.
Norwood Cub Scout pack enrolling boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Indoor sports and movement programs for young children, including multi-sport classes, camps and school-vacation programs.
Long-running local dance school offering classes for children and other ages.
Inclusive recreational sports for people with physical, emotional or intellectual disabilities, including baseball, basketball, flag football, cheering and soccer.
Local Little League baseball for Norwood children, with town-ball divisions, registration, schedules and Challenger support.
Town dance program offering a season of youth classes, including ballet, acro and other styles, culminating in performances.
Town theater classes where children build acting, music and dance skills and prepare a short performance.
Running and track programming offered through Norwood Recreation.
Norwood-based nonprofit youth cycling organization serving grades K–12 through riding, racing and youth-development programs.
Norwood campus with public skating and Learn to Skate programs for children, including basic skills, hockey skills and adaptive skating.
Local youth cheer program for Norwood children; seasonal contact and registration information is published through Norwood Recreation.
Town youth lacrosse program with developmental, Classic and Select opportunities and current season information.
Official Norwood Public Schools athletics information for teams, schedules, registration, contacts and high-school sports resources.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts troop finder for locating current Norwood-area Girl Scout troops by ZIP code and grade.
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Adult Sports & Leagues
Recreational sports, leagues and athletic programs intended for adults.
No nonprofit, public or community resources found in this topic.
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Older Adults & Caregivers
Senior services, meals, transportation, activities, benefits and caregiver support.
Adult day health services located in Norwood.
Programs, transportation and services for older adults.
Free 24/7 Alzheimer's Association helpline for people living with dementia, caregivers and families, with emotional support, local-resource navigation, education and crisis assistance.
Education, support groups, care consultation and a 24/7 helpline for people living with dementia and caregivers.
Aging-services access point for Norwood-area older adults and caregivers, including meals, care options, benefits and support.
Regional nutrition program serving older adults in the Norwood area, including home-delivered Meals on Wheels, congregate meals and nutrition counseling.
Free Norfolk County Sheriff's Office telephone-reassurance program for seniors and people with disabilities. Enrolled residents receive scheduled weekday morning check-in calls; missed or concerning responses can trigger family or emergency follow-up.
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling for Massachusetts residents and caregivers through the Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone program.
National Council on Aging screening tool that helps older adults find benefit programs that may reduce living and health costs.
Directory of local and regional services for older adults, including the Senior Center, housing, adult day services and care resources.
Aging-services organization providing information, protective services and supports in the region.
Statewide information and referral service for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers seeking long-term services and supports.
Local social connection and supportive programming for people living with memory loss and their care partners.
Current newsletter and activity calendar from the Norwood Council on Aging / Senior Center.
Adult day social program in nearby Westwood.
Prescription-drug assistance program for eligible Massachusetts residents, including many older adults and people with disabilities.
Library technology resources and assistance for residents who need help with devices, digital services or online access.
Primary local food pantry serving Norwood and Westwood residents at 150 Chapel Street (rear of Grace Episcopal Church). Open Saturdays 9:00–11:40 AM; new clients can register on Saturday mornings. For emergency food assistance, call 781-291-3663.
Free, confidential mental-health referral service for Norwood residents and public-school-eligible students. Resource and Referral Counselors help connect children, adults and families with outpatient mental-health providers and related resources.
Free, confidential 24/7 help connecting Massachusetts residents to mental-health and substance-use care; no insurance is required.
Civil legal aid and advocacy for eligible people with low incomes, older adults and people with disabilities in the MetroWest region.
Free and confidential help for all Massachusetts residents finding food resources and understanding or applying for SNAP; assistance is available in many languages.
Boston-area refugee and immigrant service agency providing resettlement, case management, cash assistance, citizenship help, elder refugee services and community support.
Door-to-door shared-ride paratransit for eligible people whose disabilities prevent use of fixed-route MBTA service.
DCF disability-access resource for parents and caregivers with disabilities. The Statewide Disability Coordinator and Regional Disability Liaisons help with reasonable accommodations, communication aids and disability-related concerns or complaints involving DCF.
Statewide Department of Developmental Services support for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provides consultation on communication access and culturally responsive services, support during intake and eligibility, ISP and transition planning, on-site consultation, Deaf cultural training, and communication/environmental assessments.
Massachusetts statewide referral service for ASL interpreters, Deaf interpreters and CART captioners for medical, legal, mental-health, employment, education and community settings.
Bilingual and bicultural support for refugees, including social services, family support, interpretation/translation, benefits referrals, English classes and community orientation.
Local transportation information and ride assistance for eligible older Norwood residents through the Senior Center.
Affordable public housing and housing-voucher information for Norwood, including applications, waiting lists, reasonable accommodations and resident resources.
Application information for state public housing, federal elderly/disabled housing and Section 8 programs, with translated materials available.
IRS locator for free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly sites for eligible taxpayers.
Use when you are not sure which service you need, or need referrals for food, housing, utilities, health care, child care, benefits or other community supports. Massachusetts 211 is an information-and-referral line, not an emergency service; call 911 for immediate danger and 988 for a mental-health or suicide crisis.
Norwood Library’s curated directory of food, fuel, housing, shelter and homeownership assistance available locally and regionally.
Federal retirement, disability, survivor and Supplemental Security Income information and services.
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Veterans & Military Families
Local, state and federal help for veterans and military families.
Town Veterans Services office helping Norwood veterans and eligible family members understand and apply for local, state and federal veterans benefits and assistance.
Regional veterans organization providing housing, homelessness prevention, employment, training and supportive services for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Veterans seeking help can call directly.
Free volunteer-driver program for Norfolk County veterans traveling to medical appointments and other important destinations. Trips originate in Norfolk County, making it directly relevant to Norwood veterans.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care and services for eligible veterans in Greater Boston.
State veterans benefits, services, programs and assistance for Massachusetts veterans and military families.
Financial assistance and family-support programs for eligible military and veteran families.
Local American Legion post serving veterans and the Norwood community.
Use when you are not sure which service you need, or need referrals for food, housing, utilities, health care, child care, benefits or other community supports. Massachusetts 211 is an information-and-referral line, not an emergency service; call 911 for immediate danger and 988 for a mental-health or suicide crisis.
State guide to food, cash, housing, utilities, child care, transportation, health care and veteran financial resources.
Federal government benefit-finder and information portal for assistance programs. Use it to explore programs you may qualify for, then follow through to the responsible government agency for current eligibility and application requirements.
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Housing & Utilities
Housing, rent, tenant help, utilities, energy, power and broadband.
Civil legal aid for eligible low-income residents in Greater Boston on housing, benefits, family, immigration and other matters.
Use for housing instability, rent help, emergency family shelter, HomeBASE, public housing, vouchers or home-energy assistance. This is a housing-assistance gateway, not an emergency-response line.
Regional nonprofit offering housing counseling, homelessness prevention, rental assistance, homebuyer education, financial coaching and related housing help.
Helps eligible low-income homeowners with emergency heating-system repair or replacement, typically through local energy-assistance agencies.
State consumer assistance for scams, unfair business practices, landlord/tenant questions and other consumer concerns.
Use when a family with children, or a pregnant person, needs emergency shelter or is facing homelessness. This is housing assistance, not a general crisis hotline or emergency-response service.
Housing assistance for eligible families in or at risk of entering the emergency family shelter system.
Regional housing counseling and problem-solving for tenants, homeowners and people at risk of homelessness.
State heating oil relief for eligible middle-income Massachusetts households who may not qualify for traditional fuel assistance. Check current eligibility, benefit amounts and application deadlines.
Affordable public housing and housing-voucher information for Norwood, including applications, waiting lists, reasonable accommodations and resident resources.
Application information for state public housing, federal elderly/disabled housing and Section 8 programs, with translated materials available.
Use when you are not sure which service you need, or need referrals for food, housing, utilities, health care, child care, benefits or other community supports. Massachusetts 211 is an information-and-referral line, not an emergency service; call 911 for immediate danger and 988 for a mental-health or suicide crisis.
Norwood Library’s curated directory of food, fuel, housing, shelter and homeownership assistance available locally and regionally.
Statewide information and advocacy related to homelessness and housing instability.
Plain-language Massachusetts legal information about eviction, rent, public housing, utilities and housing rights.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore serving the Greater Boston area. Shop or donate new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials and home goods; proceeds support Habitat's affordable-housing mission.
Income-eligible home heating assistance for Massachusetts households, helping with winter heating bills and related energy costs.
Energy assistance for qualifying Massachusetts households facing temporary financial difficulty who may not qualify for other fuel-assistance programs.
State housing-finance agency with homebuyer, homeowner and affordable-housing programs.
Massachusetts Residential Assistance for Families in Transition can help eligible households facing housing instability with rent, utilities and other housing costs.
Provides energy-efficiency improvements such as insulation and air sealing for eligible households to reduce heating costs and improve home comfort.
Regional veterans organization providing housing, homelessness prevention, employment, training and supportive services for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Veterans seeking help can call directly.
Boston-area refugee and immigrant service agency providing resettlement, case management, cash assistance, citizenship help, elder refugee services and community support.
State agency handling discrimination complaints in employment, housing, public accommodations and other areas.
State office connecting immigrants and refugees with case management, legal help, citizenship support, employment, education, youth, elder and community services through a statewide network.
Bilingual and bicultural support for refugees, including social services, family support, interpretation/translation, benefits referrals, English classes and community orientation.
Mutual aid for transgender Massachusetts residents facing housing, food, medication or transportation emergencies.
Searchable statewide affordable-housing listings and housing information.
Homeownership information and resources from Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association.
Property assessment and local tax information through the Town of Norwood.
Official Norwood Light outage-reporting information for electric customers, including how to report a power outage and check service information.
Town public-works information for trash, recycling, seasonal collections and related resident services.
Local tax-bill and municipal payment information.
Financial assistance and family-support programs for eligible military and veteran families.
State guide to food, cash, housing, utilities, child care, transportation, health care and veteran financial resources.
Library-curated links to legal information and assistance available to Norwood residents.
Directory of local and regional services for older adults, including the Senior Center, housing, adult day services and care resources.
Federal government benefit-finder and information portal for assistance programs. Use it to explore programs you may qualify for, then follow through to the responsible government agency for current eligibility and application requirements.
Delivers furniture and food to families in need in the region.
Furniture bank providing essential household furnishings to people transitioning from homelessness or otherwise in need. Assistance is provided through approved referring agencies rather than direct walk-in requests.
Common Housing Application for Massachusetts Programs, used to apply for state-aided public housing through participating housing authorities.
Use for domestic or partner violence when you need confidential support, safety planning, advocacy, counseling, shelter or related services in the Greater Boston/South Shore area. DOVE has a 24-hour hotline. Call 911 if there is immediate danger.
Furniture bank providing essential household furnishings and home goods to people in need through partner/referral agencies. Norwood Veterans Services is listed as a Norwood referral partner for eligible veterans.
Use for domestic or partner violence, including safety planning, confidential support, shelter connections and help finding local domestic-violence services. Available statewide 24/7. Call 911 if there is immediate danger.
Deaf-run Massachusetts nonprofit serving Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened adults. Its ARES program provides free advocacy, information and referrals, skills training and help navigating benefits, housing, health care, communication access and other community services; DBCAN supports DeafBlind adults statewide.
Accessible-housing resource for people with disabilities, families and advocates, with information about accessible state/federally assisted and private housing and connections to application help through Independent Living Centers.
Statewide network of disability-led Centers for Independent Living offering information and referral, peer support, independent-living skills, transition assistance and individual/systemic advocacy. Use the state locator to find the center serving your community.
Local and regional food, fuel, housing and other assistance resources.
Catholic charitable network providing assistance to people in need, which may include food, clothing, housing and other emergency support.
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Building Department information for permits, inspections and building-related requirements.
RESOURCE TOPIC
Realtors & Real Estate
Local real-estate professionals and resources for buying or selling a home. This directory will expand as additional listings are added.
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RESOURCE TOPIC
Food & Basic Needs
Help with essential necessities, including food assistance, clothing, diapers, period products and other basic-needs support.
Housing HelpRent, shelter & tenant support →Benefits & Cash AssistanceFinancial help and public benefits →Utilities & EnergyElectric, heat, water & internet help →
Primary local food pantry serving Norwood and Westwood residents at 150 Chapel Street (rear of Grace Episcopal Church). Open Saturdays 9:00–11:40 AM; new clients can register on Saturday mornings. For emergency food assistance, call 781-291-3663.
Free shelf-stable meal kits in the Blessings Box on the front steps of First Congregational Church, 100 Winter St, Norwood. No registration needed; take a meal kit if you need one.
Low-barrier neighborhood food assistance at 280 Railroad Ave, including an outdoor mini-food pantry available for pickup at any time. No proof of need or residency is required.
Local WIC program at 275 Prospect Street providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support and supplemental foods for eligible pregnant/postpartum people, infants and young children. Current hours are posted on the official Mass.gov location page.
Local guide to SNAP and WIC benefits, including links to eligibility information and places that accept benefits.
Food-assistance locator for pantries and meal programs in Greater Boston, including options near Norwood.
Free and confidential help for all Massachusetts residents finding food resources and understanding or applying for SNAP; assistance is available in many languages.
Summer food benefit for eligible families with school-aged children. Most eligible families receive benefits automatically; families who need to apply can use DTA Connect. Benefits help buy groceries while school is out.
Nutrition, food benefits and support for eligible pregnant/postpartum people, infants and children under five.
Official Massachusetts information and application access for SNAP food benefits.
Information about school meal programs and nutrition assistance for Massachusetts students and families.
Free summer meals for children and teens age 18 and under at participating Massachusetts sites. Open meal sites do not require an application or identification; use the meal-site finder to locate nearby options.
Catholic charitable network providing assistance to people in need, which may include food, clothing, housing and other emergency support.
Programs, transportation and services for older adults.
Regional nutrition program serving older adults in the Norwood area, including home-delivered Meals on Wheels, congregate meals and nutrition counseling.
Infant food pantry at Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles, available to custodial parents regardless of income, hometown or number of children.
Holiday assistance for eligible families in Norwood and other participating communities. The program provides toys for eligible families with children and is supported in part by Marine Toys for Tots; use the program page for the current application period and eligibility details.
Official state hub for school breakfast and lunch, after-school meals, child-care nutrition programs and summer meals. Massachusetts provides universal free school meals at participating schools.
Mutual aid for transgender Massachusetts residents facing housing, food, medication or transportation emergencies.
School meal and lunch-menu information for Norwood students and families.
Official Norwood Public Schools nutrition information, including school meals, menus and food-service resources for families.
National Council on Aging screening tool that helps older adults find benefit programs that may reduce living and health costs.
Use when you are not sure which service you need, or need referrals for food, housing, utilities, health care, child care, benefits or other community supports. Massachusetts 211 is an information-and-referral line, not an emergency service; call 911 for immediate danger and 988 for a mental-health or suicide crisis.
State information for SNAP food benefits, cash assistance and related supports for eligible Massachusetts households.
State guide to food, cash, housing, utilities, child care, transportation, health care and veteran financial resources.
Norwood Library’s curated directory of food, fuel, housing, shelter and homeownership assistance available locally and regionally.
Federal government benefit-finder and information portal for assistance programs. Use it to explore programs you may qualify for, then follow through to the responsible government agency for current eligibility and application requirements.
Local and regional food, fuel, housing and other assistance resources.
Delivers furniture and food to families in need in the region.
Furniture bank providing essential household furnishings and home goods to people in need through partner/referral agencies. Norwood Veterans Services is listed as a Norwood referral partner for eligible veterans.
Massachusetts nonprofit distributing free menstrual-care products and underwear through partner shelters, schools, food pantries, clinics and other community organizations.
Helps eligible low-income homeowners with emergency heating-system repair or replacement, typically through local energy-assistance agencies.
State heating oil relief for eligible middle-income Massachusetts households who may not qualify for traditional fuel assistance. Check current eligibility, benefit amounts and application deadlines.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore serving the Greater Boston area. Shop or donate new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials and home goods; proceeds support Habitat's affordable-housing mission.
Furniture bank providing essential household furnishings to people transitioning from homelessness or otherwise in need. Assistance is provided through approved referring agencies rather than direct walk-in requests.
Regional diaper bank run by SAFE Coalition providing diapers and other baby supplies to families in need. Families can use the direct request form on SAFE's site; the program is based in Franklin.
Income-eligible home heating assistance for Massachusetts households, helping with winter heating bills and related energy costs.
Energy assistance for qualifying Massachusetts households facing temporary financial difficulty who may not qualify for other fuel-assistance programs.
Massachusetts Residential Assistance for Families in Transition can help eligible households facing housing instability with rent, utilities and other housing costs.
Provides energy-efficiency improvements such as insulation and air sealing for eligible households to reduce heating costs and improve home comfort.
Local clothing assistance program at 150 Chapel Street offering free clothing in a welcoming setting. Check the direct site for current Saturday opening dates and donation information.
RESOURCE TOPIC
Disability, Mental Health & Addiction
Disability, accessibility, mental-health, crisis, addiction and recovery resources.
Norwood Memorial Airport–based nonprofit providing free aviation experiences that bring joy, confidence and hope to children and teens facing serious illness, disability, financial hardship or other adversity. Dream Flyer programs include flight experiences, with nominations/applications required.
Norwood physical therapy and performance clinic offering rehabilitation, sports training, vestibular rehabilitation, post-concussion care and related recovery services.
Norwood practice providing counseling, psychiatry and neuropsychological services for children, adolescents and adults.
Free, confidential mental-health referral service for Norwood residents and public-school-eligible students. Resource and Referral Counselors help connect children, adults and families with outpatient mental-health providers and related resources.
Substance-use treatment services including inpatient, outpatient and family services.
Massachusetts Al‑Anon meetings and support for family members and friends affected by someone else's drinking, with in-person and electronic meeting options.
South Shore community-based organization offering behavioral-health services, substance-use recovery supports, child and family services, youth residential programs, peer recovery and overdose-prevention services.
LGBTQIA+-centered health system in Boston offering primary care, transgender health, reproductive care, behavioral health, sexual-health services, dental care and other integrated services.
Outpatient behavioral-health and substance-use treatment, including services accessible from the Greater Boston region.
Free, confidential 24/7 help connecting Massachusetts residents to mental-health and substance-use care; no insurance is required.
Find walk-in and ongoing mental-health and substance-use services, including 24/7 crisis care and mobile crisis services.
Eating-disorder treatment provider offering inpatient and outpatient services in Massachusetts.
Norwood Community Behavioral Health Center at 190 Lenox Street offering outpatient behavioral-health care plus 24/7 mobile crisis intervention for children, teens and adults in Norwood and surrounding communities.
Recovery coaching and peer-support services through Riverside Community Care for adults working toward substance-use recovery.
Use for suicide-prevention support, loneliness, emotional distress or when you need someone to talk with. Samaritans provides a 24/7 helpline; Hey Sam offers peer support for young people. Call 911 for immediate physical danger.
Framingham-based Deaf-centered organization providing education and community services for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, adults and families.
Community interpreting service providing qualified ASL and Deaf Interpreters for schools, organizations, medical settings, businesses and other community needs.
Statewide nonprofit supporting people affected by brain injury, their families and caregivers through a helpline, support groups, recreation, education, advocacy and resource navigation.
Massachusetts family-focused resource for understanding children’s mental health and finding appropriate services and supports.
Rehabilitation, employment and independent-living services for legally blind Massachusetts residents.
State communication-access, advocacy and referral services for Deaf, hard-of-hearing and late-deafened residents.
Massachusetts statewide referral service for ASL interpreters, Deaf interpreters and CART captioners for medical, legal, mental-health, employment, education and community settings.
Private communication-access provider offering on-site ASL interpreting across Massachusetts, Deaf Interpreter specialists, VRI, CART captioning and ASL/English translation.
Use for domestic or partner violence, including safety planning, confidential support, shelter connections and help finding local domestic-violence services. Available statewide 24/7. Call 911 if there is immediate danger.
Statewide advocacy and resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Free, confidential Massachusetts referral service that matches people with licensed independent clinical social workers based on needs, location, insurance or fee requirements and therapist preferences. Not an emergency service.
Statewide culturally and linguistically affirmative behavioral-health services for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, adults and families, with offices in Framingham and Springfield and home-based services across Massachusetts.
Use for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a mental-health or substance-use crisis. Call or text 988, or use online chat, 24/7. This is crisis counseling and support; call 911 if someone is in immediate physical danger or needs emergency medical response.
Use when you want confidential crisis support by text rather than by phone. Text HOME to 741741 for a trained crisis counselor, 24/7. Appropriate for emotional distress, anxiety, depression, self-harm concerns and other crises; call 911 for immediate physical danger.
Federal treatment locator for mental-health and substance-use services, searchable by location.
Use for LGBTQ+ young people who need confidential crisis support, suicide-prevention help, or someone affirming to talk with by phone, text or chat. This is specialized LGBTQ+ youth crisis support; call 911 for immediate physical danger.
Extensive local and statewide directory covering disability services, mental health, addiction/recovery, health help lines and crisis resources.
State mental-health agency providing information, service navigation and supports for people with serious mental-health needs.
Parent-driven statewide support for families with children who are Deaf or hard of hearing, including family connections, advocacy, workshops, resources and information across communication approaches.
State disability-rights information, technical assistance and advocacy resources.
Free, confidential information and treatment referral for alcohol and other substance-use concerns in Massachusetts.
Free information and navigation help for Massachusetts residents trying to understand and access mental-health services and related systems of care.
Local open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at Grace Episcopal Church, 150 Chapel Street, Norwood. Meets weekday mornings, 7:00–8:00 AM. See the linked Grace groups page for the local meeting listing; scheduled occurrences also appear on the Norwood.ma calendar.
Town commission addressing accessibility, disability awareness and issues affecting residents with disabilities in Norwood.
Canton school and family resource for children who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Listening & Spoken Language (oral/aural approach; no sign-language instruction), with early intervention, preschool/early childhood, speech-language therapy, educational audiology and mainstream-school support.
Peer recovery meetings and help for people affected by drug addiction.
Education, accessibility and support resources for people who are blind or visually impaired.
24/7 mobile and community-based mental-health and substance-use crisis evaluation for youth and adults in the region.
Massachusetts support network for families dealing with a loved one’s addiction.
Specialized telephone equipment for eligible Massachusetts residents with disabilities.
Mental-health referral support listed for Norwood Public Schools families; helps connect callers with outpatient mental-health providers.
Starting point for special education, Section 504, counseling, school nursing and related student supports for Norwood students ages 3–21.
Free 24/7 Alzheimer's Association helpline for people living with dementia, caregivers and families, with emotional support, local-resource navigation, education and crisis assistance.
Regional supports for people with disabilities and autism, including family support, community programs and services.
Local and regional resources for children and families, including early childhood, disability and family-support services.
Door-to-door shared-ride paratransit for eligible people whose disabilities prevent use of fixed-route MBTA service.
Norwood-based early-intervention program for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays, disabilities or developmental risk factors. Services are family-centered and can be provided at home, childcare or other community settings.
Official Eastern Massachusetts AA meeting finder for people seeking peer recovery support for alcohol use, including in-person and online meetings across Greater Boston.
Official Gamblers Anonymous meeting finder for Massachusetts, with in-person, virtual and telephone meeting options plus a national help line.
Use to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child in Massachusetts. This is a child-protection reporting hotline, not a general family-support or mental-health crisis line. Call 911 first if a child is in immediate danger.
Developmental services for eligible infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 and their families.
24/7 support for parents and caregivers experiencing stress or problems related to their children.
Affordable public housing and housing-voucher information for Norwood, including applications, waiting lists, reasonable accommodations and resident resources.
Application information for state public housing, federal elderly/disabled housing and Section 8 programs, with translated materials available.
Parent-led council for families of Norwood students with disabilities. Offers information, parent connection and input on special education programs; often called SEPAC.
Use when you are not sure which service you need, or need referrals for food, housing, utilities, health care, child care, benefits or other community supports. Massachusetts 211 is an information-and-referral line, not an emergency service; call 911 for immediate danger and 988 for a mental-health or suicide crisis.
Accessibility information for MBTA bus, rail, commuter rail and paratransit services.
Massachusetts family organization offering information, training and support on special education, health care and family engagement.
State services and eligibility information for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism.
Information, advocacy, family support and programs for people with Down syndrome and their families across Massachusetts.
Statewide information and referral service for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers seeking long-term services and supports.
Inclusive recreational sports for people with physical, emotional or intellectual disabilities, including baseball, basketball, flag football, cheering and soccer.
A curated set of special-education, disability, autism, learning and parent-support resources used by Norwood Public Schools.
Adaptive sports programming offered through Norwood Recreation.
Norwood Catholic parish with worship, youth programs, social outreach, recovery support and community organizations.
Federal government benefit-finder and information portal for assistance programs. Use it to explore programs you may qualify for, then follow through to the responsible government agency for current eligibility and application requirements.
Federal retirement, disability, survivor and Supplemental Security Income information and services.
Early intervention for young children with developmental delays or risk factors; serves families in the Norwood area.
Outpatient physical therapy clinic focused on orthopedic rehabilitation, sports rehab, recovery from injury and post-surgical care.
Prescription-drug assistance program for eligible Massachusetts residents, including many older adults and people with disabilities.
Information for Norwood families concerned that a child may have a disability or developmental delay, including how to request a school evaluation.
Use for sexual assault, rape, sexual harassment or other sexual violence. BARCC provides confidential survivor support, counseling, medical and legal advocacy, and help for loved ones. Call 911 if there is immediate danger or urgent medical need.
Regional public educational collaborative providing specialized special-education programs, related services, assistive technology, assessments and extended-school-year programming for students with disabilities.
Massachusetts protection and advocacy organization providing legal advocacy for people with disabilities.
Use for domestic or partner violence when you need confidential support, safety planning, advocacy, counseling, shelter or related services in the Greater Boston/South Shore area. DOVE has a 24-hour hotline. Call 911 if there is immediate danger.
Civil legal aid and advocacy for eligible people with low incomes, older adults and people with disabilities in the MetroWest region.
Educational program and specialist services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students from preschool through age 22, including Teachers of the Deaf, educational audiology, EIPA-certified interpreters, speech/language services, consultation and related supports.
Practical guidance for encounters with ICE or police, including questioning, home visits, vehicle stops, family preparedness and multilingual printable Know Your Rights materials.
State assistive-technology services including equipment and devices for independent living, device loans, demonstrations and pickup centers, communication devices, mobility equipment and other adaptive technology.
Career and vocational rehabilitation services for Massachusetts residents with disabilities. Services can include career counseling, skills and vocational training, job placement, assistive technology, school-to-work support, interview preparation and workplace communication access.
Commonwealth hub for residents and institutions on immigration enforcement, including guidance for schools, health care, places of worship and other settings, plus a portal for reporting alleged federal immigration-enforcement misconduct.
State agency handling discrimination complaints in employment, housing, public accommodations and other areas.
DCF disability-access resource for parents and caregivers with disabilities. The Statewide Disability Coordinator and Regional Disability Liaisons help with reasonable accommodations, communication aids and disability-related concerns or complaints involving DCF.
Statewide Department of Developmental Services support for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provides consultation on communication access and culturally responsive services, support during intake and eligibility, ISP and transition planning, on-site consultation, Deaf cultural training, and communication/environmental assessments.
Use when a family with children, or a pregnant person, needs emergency shelter or is facing homelessness. This is housing assistance, not a general crisis hotline or emergency-response service.
Guidance for a detained person and their family, including finding where someone is being held, contacting counsel and understanding immigration detention and bond.
Step-by-step Massachusetts guidance on interacting with ICE or law enforcement, warrants at the door, remaining silent, lawyers, detention, interpreters and printable red-card resources.
Guidance for bystanders and community organizations during increased ICE activity, including printable multilingual materials and links to Massachusetts rapid-response resources.
Parent-to-parent information and emotional support for families of children and youth with disabilities or special health needs.
Deaf-run Massachusetts nonprofit serving Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened adults. Its ARES program provides free advocacy, information and referrals, skills training and help navigating benefits, housing, health care, communication access and other community services; DBCAN supports DeafBlind adults statewide.
Use for confidential peer support from trans people for trans and questioning callers, including emotional support and community-resource information. It is not an emergency-response service; call 911 for immediate danger and 988 for an acute suicide or mental-health crisis.
Use to report suspected abuse, neglect or mistreatment of an adult with a disability in Massachusetts. DPPC is a protective-services and reporting agency, not a general disability-information or mental-health crisis line. Call 911 if the person is in immediate danger.
Use mainly to find the right Massachusetts sexual-assault or domestic-violence program or statewide advocacy information. Jane Doe Inc. is the statewide coalition and referral resource; it is not the primary emergency-response service. For immediate danger call 911; for a domestic-violence hotline use SafeLink; for sexual-violence support use BARCC or another local rape-crisis center.
Massachusetts rapid-response network for reports of ICE activity. The network verifies reports, provides multilingual information and helps community members exercise their rights.
Accessible-housing resource for people with disabilities, families and advocates, with information about accessible state/federally assisted and private housing and connections to application help through Independent Living Centers.
Statewide network of disability-led Centers for Independent Living offering information and referral, peer support, independent-living skills, transition assistance and individual/systemic advocacy. Use the state locator to find the center serving your community.
Practical family-preparedness guide for immigrant families, including children, emergency contacts, important documents and caregiver planning, with printable materials in multiple languages.
Baptist church in Norwood offering worship, Bible study and community ministries.
Independent Norwood physical therapy practice emphasizing individualized care, pain reduction, strength, balance and functional recovery.
Recovery-oriented community support for adults living with mental health conditions.
Norwood play and learning center providing therapeutic education, rehabilitation and support for children and teens.
Town youth lacrosse program with developmental, Classic and Select opportunities and current season information.
Find Massachusetts Family Resource Centers offering free family support, parenting education, referrals, and help navigating school, behavioral health and other family needs. No DCF involvement is required to contact a center.
RESOURCE TOPIC
Medical & Health
Hospitals, urgent care, primary care, rehabilitation and other health-care services. Pregnancy, postpartum and lactation support is also linked in its own section.
Looking for a medical provider?Browse local health, dental & wellness businesses →Use the resource search to locate current urgent-care and medical options serving Norwood.
Sexual and reproductive health care and education, including birth control, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and options counseling, abortion care, gender-affirming care and other preventive health services. Find locations and appointments through the Massachusetts affiliate.
Local hospital information and current service updates; verify available services before visiting.
Norwood physical therapy and performance clinic offering rehabilitation, sports training, vestibular rehabilitation, post-concussion care and related recovery services.
Norwood physical therapy clinic providing orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, pre- and post-surgical rehab, aquatic therapy, balance and gait care, concussion therapy and other specialty services.
Norwood outpatient physical therapy clinic inside COMPETE Strength & Conditioning, with an orthopedic and sports-rehabilitation focus.
Outpatient physical therapy clinic focused on orthopedic rehabilitation, sports rehab, recovery from injury and post-surgical care.
Outpatient physical therapy and sports-training clinic serving orthopedic injuries and athletes returning to activity.
Norwood clinic providing physical therapy, sports medicine, aquatic therapy, pelvic-floor physical therapy and fitness-related rehabilitation services.
Norwood youth field hockey skills, clinics and seasonal programs for elementary and middle-school players.
Independent Norwood physical therapy clinic offering one-on-one orthopedic care, sports rehabilitation and a dedicated TMJ Center.
Use for sexual assault, rape, sexual harassment or other sexual violence. BARCC provides confidential survivor support, counseling, medical and legal advocacy, and help for loved ones. Call 911 if there is immediate danger or urgent medical need.
Massachusetts nonprofit distributing free menstrual-care products and underwear through partner shelters, schools, food pantries, clinics and other community organizations.
LGBTQIA+-centered health system in Boston offering primary care, transgender health, reproductive care, behavioral health, sexual-health services, dental care and other integrated services.
Free volunteer-driver program for Norfolk County veterans traveling to medical appointments and other important destinations. Trips originate in Norfolk County, making it directly relevant to Norwood veterans.
Educational program and specialist services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students from preschool through age 22, including Teachers of the Deaf, educational audiology, EIPA-certified interpreters, speech/language services, consultation and related supports.
Norwood Community Behavioral Health Center at 190 Lenox Street offering outpatient behavioral-health care plus 24/7 mobile crisis intervention for children, teens and adults in Norwood and surrounding communities.
Framingham-based Deaf-centered organization providing education and community services for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, adults and families.
Community interpreting service providing qualified ASL and Deaf Interpreters for schools, organizations, medical settings, businesses and other community needs.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care and services for eligible veterans in Greater Boston.
Free Massachusetts help understanding health insurance, coverage options and health-care access.
Legal advocacy for Massachusetts residents facing barriers to health care and coverage.
State assistive-technology services including equipment and devices for independent living, device loans, demonstrations and pickup centers, communication devices, mobility equipment and other adaptive technology.
Career and vocational rehabilitation services for Massachusetts residents with disabilities. Services can include career counseling, skills and vocational training, job placement, assistive technology, school-to-work support, interview preparation and workplace communication access.
Commonwealth hub for residents and institutions on immigration enforcement, including guidance for schools, health care, places of worship and other settings, plus a portal for reporting alleged federal immigration-enforcement misconduct.
Rehabilitation, employment and independent-living services for legally blind Massachusetts residents.
Massachusetts statewide referral service for ASL interpreters, Deaf interpreters and CART captioners for medical, legal, mental-health, employment, education and community settings.
Private communication-access provider offering on-site ASL interpreting across Massachusetts, Deaf Interpreter specialists, VRI, CART captioning and ASL/English translation.
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling for Massachusetts residents and caregivers through the Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone program.
Free, confidential Massachusetts referral service that matches people with licensed independent clinical social workers based on needs, location, insurance or fee requirements and therapist preferences. Not an emergency service.
Information on school nurses, screenings, medications, chronic health needs and other health support available to Norwood students.
Use for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a mental-health or substance-use crisis. Call or text 988, or use online chat, 24/7. This is crisis counseling and support; call 911 if someone is in immediate physical danger or needs emergency medical response.
Deaf-run Massachusetts nonprofit serving Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened adults. Its ARES program provides free advocacy, information and referrals, skills training and help navigating benefits, housing, health care, communication access and other community services; DBCAN supports DeafBlind adults statewide.
Use when you are not sure which service you need, or need referrals for food, housing, utilities, health care, child care, benefits or other community supports. Massachusetts 211 is an information-and-referral line, not an emergency service; call 911 for immediate danger and 988 for a mental-health or suicide crisis.
State guide to food, cash, housing, utilities, child care, transportation, health care and veteran financial resources.
Massachusetts family organization offering information, training and support on special education, health care and family engagement.
State information about paid leave benefits for qualifying medical and family-care needs.
Official Massachusetts Medicaid/CHIP information, eligibility, enrollment and member resources.
Independent Norwood physical therapy practice providing individualized outpatient rehabilitation.
Independent Norwood physical therapy practice emphasizing individualized care, pain reduction, strength, balance and functional recovery.
Local outpatient physical therapy practice providing manual therapy, pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, chronic pain care, sports rehabilitation and work-injury rehabilitation.
Federal government benefit-finder and information portal for assistance programs. Use it to explore programs you may qualify for, then follow through to the responsible government agency for current eligibility and application requirements.
Canton school and family resource for children who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Listening & Spoken Language (oral/aural approach; no sign-language instruction), with early intervention, preschool/early childhood, speech-language therapy, educational audiology and mainstream-school support.
Norwood play and learning center providing therapeutic education, rehabilitation and support for children and teens.
Prescription-drug assistance program for eligible Massachusetts residents, including many older adults and people with disabilities.
Starting point for special education, Section 504, counseling, school nursing and related student supports for Norwood students ages 3–21.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health resource page for breastfeeding and lactation support, including free phone support, local support groups, WIC breastfeeding services and tools for finding lactation help near you.
Directory of local and regional services for older adults, including the Senior Center, housing, adult day services and care resources.
RESOURCE TOPIC
Pregnancy, Postpartum & Lactation
Prenatal and postpartum support, lactation and infant-feeding help, parent groups, classes and pregnancy-loss resources.
Pregnancy resource center in Attleboro offering pregnancy-related support and services.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health resource page for breastfeeding and lactation support, including free phone support, local support groups, WIC breastfeeding services and tools for finding lactation help near you.
Massachusetts resource guide for miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss and related grief, with helplines and support resources for birthing parents, partners, siblings and other family members.
Nutrition, food benefits and support for eligible pregnant/postpartum people, infants and children under five.
Sexual and reproductive health care and education, including birth control, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and options counseling, abortion care, gender-affirming care and other preventive health services. Find locations and appointments through the Massachusetts affiliate.
Local guide to SNAP and WIC benefits, including links to eligibility information and places that accept benefits.
Local WIC program at 275 Prospect Street providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support and supplemental foods for eligible pregnant/postpartum people, infants and young children. Current hours are posted on the official Mass.gov location page.
Use when a family with children, or a pregnant person, needs emergency shelter or is facing homelessness. This is housing assistance, not a general crisis hotline or emergency-response service.
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Dental & Orthodontics
Dentists, orthodontists and oral-health services.
No nonprofit, public or community resources found in this topic.
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Spas, Salons & Massage
Spas, salons, massage and related personal-care and wellness services.
No nonprofit, public or community resources found in this topic.
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Transportation
Bus, commuter rail, accessible transportation and local mobility.
Official commuter rail schedules, service and alerts.
Plan bus, subway and commuter-rail trips, including Route 34E and Franklin/Foxboro Line connections.
Door-to-door shared-ride paratransit for eligible people whose disabilities prevent use of fixed-route MBTA service.
Local transportation information and ride assistance for eligible older Norwood residents through the Senior Center.
Official information for Norwood Memorial Airport, the Town-owned public-use airport, including airport operations and municipal aviation information.
Accessibility information for MBTA bus, rail, commuter rail and paratransit services.
Official MBTA route information for the 34E bus.
Programs, transportation and services for older adults.
One-stop school-family page for enrollment, buses, lunch menus, extended day, health services, family portal, safety and other parent resources.
Aging-services access point for Norwood-area older adults and caregivers, including meals, care options, benefits and support.
Free volunteer-driver program for Norfolk County veterans traveling to medical appointments and other important destinations. Trips originate in Norfolk County, making it directly relevant to Norwood veterans.
School bus transportation information and family links for Norwood Public Schools.
State guide to food, cash, housing, utilities, child care, transportation, health care and veteran financial resources.
Statewide network of disability-led Centers for Independent Living offering information and referral, peer support, independent-living skills, transition assistance and individual/systemic advocacy. Use the state locator to find the center serving your community.
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Employment
Job search, career development, vocational rehabilitation, workforce training and employment supports.
Workforce development, career services, vocational training and English-language learning in Greater Boston.
Career and vocational rehabilitation services for Massachusetts residents with disabilities. Services can include career counseling, skills and vocational training, job placement, assistive technology, school-to-work support, interview preparation and workplace communication access.
Official Massachusetts unemployment resource for workers. Check eligibility, apply for unemployment insurance, file weekly claims, check claim status, learn about appeals and get help from the Department of Unemployment Assistance.
Norwood's state workforce Career Center offering free job-search assistance, career coaching, training programs, hiring events and access to computers, printers and scanners.
Free volunteer job-search help for people in Norwood, founded by Kristen McQuaid, a Human Resources Director with more than a dozen years of HR experience. Get feedback and tips to strengthen your résumé, or practice with a mock interview before the real thing. Email Norwood REACH to get in touch.
Free Massachusetts job-search system. Create a jobseeker profile, search job openings, connect your skills with employers, and find workshops, training and hiring events.
Refugee and immigrant resettlement, education and employment services in Greater Boston.
Employment training, English classes and career services, including programs for immigrants and refugees.
State assistive-technology services including equipment and devices for independent living, device loans, demonstrations and pickup centers, communication devices, mobility equipment and other adaptive technology.
State agency handling discrimination complaints in employment, housing, public accommodations and other areas.
Rehabilitation, employment and independent-living services for legally blind Massachusetts residents.
State office connecting immigrants and refugees with case management, legal help, citizenship support, employment, education, youth, elder and community services through a statewide network.
Massachusetts statewide referral service for ASL interpreters, Deaf interpreters and CART captioners for medical, legal, mental-health, employment, education and community settings.
IRS locator for free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly sites for eligible taxpayers.
Deaf-run Massachusetts nonprofit serving Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened adults. Its ARES program provides free advocacy, information and referrals, skills training and help navigating benefits, housing, health care, communication access and other community services; DBCAN supports DeafBlind adults statewide.
Statewide network of disability-led Centers for Independent Living offering information and referral, peer support, independent-living skills, transition assistance and individual/systemic advocacy. Use the state locator to find the center serving your community.
State information about paid leave benefits for qualifying medical and family-care needs.
Official information and application access for Massachusetts unemployment insurance.
Federal government benefit-finder and information portal for assistance programs. Use it to explore programs you may qualify for, then follow through to the responsible government agency for current eligibility and application requirements.
Massachusetts career-center network offering job-search help, training resources, workshops and employer connections.
Library technology resources and assistance for residents who need help with devices, digital services or online access.
Accompaniment and support for detained immigrants and their families in the Boston area.
Civil legal aid for eligible low-income residents in Greater Boston on housing, benefits, family, immigration and other matters.
Use for housing instability, rent help, emergency family shelter, HomeBASE, public housing, vouchers or home-energy assistance. This is a housing-assistance gateway, not an emergency-response line.
Regional nonprofit offering housing counseling, homelessness prevention, rental assistance, homebuyer education, financial coaching and related housing help.
Regional chamber serving Norwood businesses with networking, advocacy and business resources.
Free and confidential help for all Massachusetts residents finding food resources and understanding or applying for SNAP; assistance is available in many languages.
Boston-area refugee and immigrant service agency providing resettlement, case management, cash assistance, citizenship help, elder refugee services and community support.
Free Massachusetts help understanding health insurance, coverage options and health-care access.
Legal advocacy for Massachusetts residents facing barriers to health care and coverage.
State consumer assistance for scams, unfair business practices, landlord/tenant questions and other consumer concerns.
State veterans benefits, services, programs and assistance for Massachusetts veterans and military families.
Bilingual and bicultural support for refugees, including social services, family support, interpretation/translation, benefits referrals, English classes and community orientation.
Local guide to SNAP and WIC benefits, including links to eligibility information and places that accept benefits.
National Council on Aging screening tool that helps older adults find benefit programs that may reduce living and health costs.
Financial assistance and family-support programs for eligible military and veteran families.
Use when you are not sure which service you need, or need referrals for food, housing, utilities, health care, child care, benefits or other community supports. Massachusetts 211 is an information-and-referral line, not an emergency service; call 911 for immediate danger and 988 for a mental-health or suicide crisis.
State information for SNAP food benefits, cash assistance and related supports for eligible Massachusetts households.
State guide to food, cash, housing, utilities, child care, transportation, health care and veteran financial resources.
Library-curated links to legal information and assistance available to Norwood residents.
Norwood Library’s curated directory of food, fuel, housing, shelter and homeownership assistance available locally and regionally.
Information about state financial assistance that can help eligible families pay for child care.
State information connecting immigrants and refugees with legal, language, health, education and other services.
Plain-language Massachusetts legal information about eviction, rent, public housing, utilities and housing rights.
Official Massachusetts information and application access for SNAP food benefits.
Official Massachusetts Medicaid/CHIP information, eligibility, enrollment and member resources.
Local English-language learning, literacy and high-school-equivalency support through the Norwood library.
Federal retirement, disability, survivor and Supplemental Security Income information and services.
Volunteer business mentors and workshops for entrepreneurs and small-business owners in Greater Boston.
Income-eligible home heating assistance for Massachusetts households, helping with winter heating bills and related energy costs.
Energy assistance for qualifying Massachusetts households facing temporary financial difficulty who may not qualify for other fuel-assistance programs.
Prescription-drug assistance program for eligible Massachusetts residents, including many older adults and people with disabilities.
No-cost or low-cost advising, training and resources for Massachusetts entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Certification and procurement resources for eligible diverse businesses seeking public contracting opportunities.
State housing-finance agency with homebuyer, homeowner and affordable-housing programs.
Massachusetts Residential Assistance for Families in Transition can help eligible households facing housing instability with rent, utilities and other housing costs.
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Money, Benefits & Financial Assistance
Benefits, financial assistance, taxes, scholarships and practical financial support.
Town Veterans Services office helping Norwood veterans and eligible family members understand and apply for local, state and federal veterans benefits and assistance.
Local scholarship support for Norwood students.
Library technology resources and assistance for residents who need help with devices, digital services or online access.
Programs, transportation and services for older adults.
Common Housing Application for Massachusetts Programs, used to apply for state-aided public housing through participating housing authorities.
Massachusetts agency overseeing early education and care, including child-care financial assistance and help finding licensed programs.
Civil legal aid for eligible low-income residents in Greater Boston on housing, benefits, family, immigration and other matters.
Aging-services access point for Norwood-area older adults and caregivers, including meals, care options, benefits and support.
Use for housing instability, rent help, emergency family shelter, HomeBASE, public housing, vouchers or home-energy assistance. This is a housing-assistance gateway, not an emergency-response line.
Regional nonprofit offering housing counseling, homelessness prevention, rental assistance, homebuyer education, financial coaching and related housing help.
Free and confidential help for all Massachusetts residents finding food resources and understanding or applying for SNAP; assistance is available in many languages.
Boston-area refugee and immigrant service agency providing resettlement, case management, cash assistance, citizenship help, elder refugee services and community support.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care and services for eligible veterans in Greater Boston.
Free Massachusetts help understanding health insurance, coverage options and health-care access.
State consumer assistance for scams, unfair business practices, landlord/tenant questions and other consumer concerns.
State agency handling discrimination complaints in employment, housing, public accommodations and other areas.
Rehabilitation, employment and independent-living services for legally blind Massachusetts residents.
State veterans benefits, services, programs and assistance for Massachusetts veterans and military families.
State heating oil relief for eligible middle-income Massachusetts households who may not qualify for traditional fuel assistance. Check current eligibility, benefit amounts and application deadlines.
State office connecting immigrants and refugees with case management, legal help, citizenship support, employment, education, youth, elder and community services through a statewide network.
Summer food benefit for eligible families with school-aged children. Most eligible families receive benefits automatically; families who need to apply can use DTA Connect. Benefits help buy groceries while school is out.
Official Massachusetts unemployment resource for workers. Check eligibility, apply for unemployment insurance, file weekly claims, check claim status, learn about appeals and get help from the Department of Unemployment Assistance.
Nutrition, food benefits and support for eligible pregnant/postpartum people, infants and children under five.
Bilingual and bicultural support for refugees, including social services, family support, interpretation/translation, benefits referrals, English classes and community orientation.
Local guide to SNAP and WIC benefits, including links to eligibility information and places that accept benefits.
National Council on Aging screening tool that helps older adults find benefit programs that may reduce living and health costs.
Financial assistance and family-support programs for eligible military and veteran families.
IRS locator for free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly sites for eligible taxpayers.
Deaf-run Massachusetts nonprofit serving Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened adults. Its ARES program provides free advocacy, information and referrals, skills training and help navigating benefits, housing, health care, communication access and other community services; DBCAN supports DeafBlind adults statewide.
Use when you are not sure which service you need, or need referrals for food, housing, utilities, health care, child care, benefits or other community supports. Massachusetts 211 is an information-and-referral line, not an emergency service; call 911 for immediate danger and 988 for a mental-health or suicide crisis.
State information for SNAP food benefits, cash assistance and related supports for eligible Massachusetts households.
State guide to food, cash, housing, utilities, child care, transportation, health care and veteran financial resources.
Library-curated links to legal information and assistance available to Norwood residents.
Norwood Library’s curated directory of food, fuel, housing, shelter and homeownership assistance available locally and regionally.
Information about state financial assistance that can help eligible families pay for child care.
Massachusetts legal-information hub with referrals for asylum, refugees, TPS, benefits, legal-aid directories and other immigration-related help.
State information about paid leave benefits for qualifying medical and family-care needs.
Official Massachusetts information and application access for SNAP food benefits.
Official information and application access for Massachusetts unemployment insurance.
Official Massachusetts Medicaid/CHIP information, eligibility, enrollment and member resources.
Alumni organization connecting Norwood High School graduates and supporting the school community.
Volunteer parent/guardian group supporting Norwood High School students, staff, enrichment, scholarships and school community activities.
Federal government benefit-finder and information portal for assistance programs. Use it to explore programs you may qualify for, then follow through to the responsible government agency for current eligibility and application requirements.
Federal retirement, disability, survivor and Supplemental Security Income information and services.
Catholic charitable network providing assistance to people in need, which may include food, clothing, housing and other emergency support.
Income-eligible home heating assistance for Massachusetts households, helping with winter heating bills and related energy costs.
Energy assistance for qualifying Massachusetts households facing temporary financial difficulty who may not qualify for other fuel-assistance programs.
Prescription-drug assistance program for eligible Massachusetts residents, including many older adults and people with disabilities.
Massachusetts career-center network offering job-search help, training resources, workshops and employer connections.
Massachusetts Residential Assistance for Families in Transition can help eligible households facing housing instability with rent, utilities and other housing costs.
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Domestic Violence Support
Confidential help, advocacy, safety planning, shelter and legal resources for people experiencing domestic or partner violence.
Use mainly to find the right Massachusetts sexual-assault or domestic-violence program or statewide advocacy information. Jane Doe Inc. is the statewide coalition and referral resource; it is not the primary emergency-response service. For immediate danger call 911; for a domestic-violence hotline use SafeLink; for sexual-violence support use BARCC or another local rape-crisis center.
Use for sexual assault, rape, sexual harassment or other sexual violence. BARCC provides confidential survivor support, counseling, medical and legal advocacy, and help for loved ones. Call 911 if there is immediate danger or urgent medical need.
Use for domestic or partner violence when you need confidential support, safety planning, advocacy, counseling, shelter or related services in the Greater Boston/South Shore area. DOVE has a 24-hour hotline. Call 911 if there is immediate danger.
Use for domestic or partner violence, including safety planning, confidential support, shelter connections and help finding local domestic-violence services. Available statewide 24/7. Call 911 if there is immediate danger.
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Immigration & ICE Help
Immigration, refugee and asylum support, Know Your Rights information, detention and deportation help, language access and legal resources.
Accompaniment and support for detained immigrants and their families in the Boston area.
Provides free legal and victim-support services to refugees and immigrants, including immigration representation, asylum-related help, family law, counseling and case management.
Refugee and immigrant resettlement, education and employment services in Greater Boston.
Workforce development, career services, vocational training and English-language learning in Greater Boston.
Employment training, English classes and career services, including programs for immigrants and refugees.
Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition provides advocacy, citizenship assistance and resources for immigrants and refugees.
Boston-area refugee and immigrant service agency providing resettlement, case management, cash assistance, citizenship help, elder refugee services and community support.
Greater Boston nonprofit providing immigration legal services, education and support for immigrants and refugees.
Practical guidance for encounters with ICE or police, including questioning, home visits, vehicle stops, family preparedness and multilingual printable Know Your Rights materials.
Commonwealth hub for residents and institutions on immigration enforcement, including guidance for schools, health care, places of worship and other settings, plus a portal for reporting alleged federal immigration-enforcement misconduct.
Commonwealth resource hub for immigration legal assistance, detention/removal help, trusted legal referrals and other resources for immigrants in Massachusetts.
Statewide immigration legal representation program for eligible Massachusetts residents in removal proceedings, including detained and non-detained cases.
Guidance for a detained person and their family, including finding where someone is being held, contacting counsel and understanding immigration detention and bond.
Step-by-step Massachusetts guidance on interacting with ICE or law enforcement, warrants at the door, remaining silent, lawyers, detention, interpreters and printable red-card resources.
Massachusetts-funded legal assistance for people recently detained by ICE. The state lists separate hotlines for detained people and for family or friends seeking help.
State office connecting immigrants and refugees with case management, legal help, citizenship support, employment, education, youth, elder and community services through a statewide network.
Guidance for bystanders and community organizations during increased ICE activity, including printable multilingual materials and links to Massachusetts rapid-response resources.
Bilingual and bicultural support for refugees, including social services, family support, interpretation/translation, benefits referrals, English classes and community orientation.
Free immigration legal services focused on asylum seekers and detained immigrants in Massachusetts, including asylum intake, detention legal orientation, bond and removal-defense assistance for eligible clients.
Massachusetts rapid-response network for reports of ICE activity. The network verifies reports, provides multilingual information and helps community members exercise their rights.
State information connecting immigrants and refugees with legal, language, health, education and other services.
Massachusetts legal-information hub with referrals for asylum, refugees, TPS, benefits, legal-aid directories and other immigration-related help.
Practical family-preparedness guide for immigrant families, including children, emergency contacts, important documents and caregiver planning, with printable materials in multiple languages.
Statewide referral list of nonprofit immigration legal-service organizations that may provide free help, plus hotlines for detention, deportation proceedings, accompaniment and general immigration information.
State resource hub connecting immigrant and refugee communities with legal-help directories, community resources, Know Your Rights materials and Massachusetts immigrant-support information.
Statewide non-emergency immigration helpline for Massachusetts residents offering general immigration information, Know Your Rights information, help locating case/application information, resources and referrals, including what to do after someone is detained by immigration.
Local English-language learning, literacy and high-school-equivalency support through the Norwood library.
Information for families of students learning English, including family participation and school-program information.
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Legal Help & Advocacy
Legal aid, rights information, advocacy and help finding appropriate legal assistance.
Use for sexual assault, rape, sexual harassment or other sexual violence. BARCC provides confidential survivor support, counseling, medical and legal advocacy, and help for loved ones. Call 911 if there is immediate danger or urgent medical need.
Accompaniment and support for detained immigrants and their families in the Boston area.
Provides free legal and victim-support services to refugees and immigrants, including immigration representation, asylum-related help, family law, counseling and case management.
Massachusetts protection and advocacy organization providing legal advocacy for people with disabilities.
Use for domestic or partner violence when you need confidential support, safety planning, advocacy, counseling, shelter or related services in the Greater Boston/South Shore area. DOVE has a 24-hour hotline. Call 911 if there is immediate danger.
Civil legal aid for eligible low-income residents in Greater Boston on housing, benefits, family, immigration and other matters.
Civil legal aid and advocacy for eligible people with low incomes, older adults and people with disabilities in the MetroWest region.
Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition provides advocacy, citizenship assistance and resources for immigrants and refugees.
Greater Boston nonprofit providing immigration legal services, education and support for immigrants and refugees.
Free civil legal assistance for eligible low-income Massachusetts residents through staff and volunteer attorneys.
Practical guidance for encounters with ICE or police, including questioning, home visits, vehicle stops, family preparedness and multilingual printable Know Your Rights materials.
Legal advocacy for Massachusetts residents facing barriers to health care and coverage.
Commonwealth hub for residents and institutions on immigration enforcement, including guidance for schools, health care, places of worship and other settings, plus a portal for reporting alleged federal immigration-enforcement misconduct.
Commonwealth resource hub for immigration legal assistance, detention/removal help, trusted legal referrals and other resources for immigrants in Massachusetts.
Statewide immigration legal representation program for eligible Massachusetts residents in removal proceedings, including detained and non-detained cases.
State consumer assistance for scams, unfair business practices, landlord/tenant questions and other consumer concerns.
State agency handling discrimination complaints in employment, housing, public accommodations and other areas.
State communication-access, advocacy and referral services for Deaf, hard-of-hearing and late-deafened residents.
DCF disability-access resource for parents and caregivers with disabilities. The Statewide Disability Coordinator and Regional Disability Liaisons help with reasonable accommodations, communication aids and disability-related concerns or complaints involving DCF.
Regional housing counseling and problem-solving for tenants, homeowners and people at risk of homelessness.
Guidance for a detained person and their family, including finding where someone is being held, contacting counsel and understanding immigration detention and bond.
Step-by-step Massachusetts guidance on interacting with ICE or law enforcement, warrants at the door, remaining silent, lawyers, detention, interpreters and printable red-card resources.
Massachusetts-funded legal assistance for people recently detained by ICE. The state lists separate hotlines for detained people and for family or friends seeking help.
State office connecting immigrants and refugees with case management, legal help, citizenship support, employment, education, youth, elder and community services through a statewide network.
Massachusetts statewide referral service for ASL interpreters, Deaf interpreters and CART captioners for medical, legal, mental-health, employment, education and community settings.
Guidance for bystanders and community organizations during increased ICE activity, including printable multilingual materials and links to Massachusetts rapid-response resources.
Free immigration legal services focused on asylum seekers and detained immigrants in Massachusetts, including asylum intake, detention legal orientation, bond and removal-defense assistance for eligible clients.
Private communication-access provider offering on-site ASL interpreting across Massachusetts, Deaf Interpreter specialists, VRI, CART captioning and ASL/English translation.
Statewide advocacy and resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Deaf-run Massachusetts nonprofit serving Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened adults. Its ARES program provides free advocacy, information and referrals, skills training and help navigating benefits, housing, health care, communication access and other community services; DBCAN supports DeafBlind adults statewide.
Free practical information about Massachusetts legal rights and links to legal-aid programs and other help.
Library-curated links to legal information and assistance available to Norwood residents.
Public Trial Court law library in nearby Dedham offering help finding legal information, books and materials, free public access to Westlaw and Lexis, and assistance from law librarians. Law librarians provide legal information, not legal advice.
Use to report suspected abuse, neglect or mistreatment of an adult with a disability in Massachusetts. DPPC is a protective-services and reporting agency, not a general disability-information or mental-health crisis line. Call 911 if the person is in immediate danger.
Massachusetts family organization offering information, training and support on special education, health care and family engagement.
Use mainly to find the right Massachusetts sexual-assault or domestic-violence program or statewide advocacy information. Jane Doe Inc. is the statewide coalition and referral resource; it is not the primary emergency-response service. For immediate danger call 911; for a domestic-violence hotline use SafeLink; for sexual-violence support use BARCC or another local rape-crisis center.
Massachusetts rapid-response network for reports of ICE activity. The network verifies reports, provides multilingual information and helps community members exercise their rights.
Statewide information and advocacy related to homelessness and housing instability.
Information, advocacy, family support and programs for people with Down syndrome and their families across Massachusetts.
State information connecting immigrants and refugees with legal, language, health, education and other services.
Massachusetts legal-information hub with referrals for asylum, refugees, TPS, benefits, legal-aid directories and other immigration-related help.
Statewide network of disability-led Centers for Independent Living offering information and referral, peer support, independent-living skills, transition assistance and individual/systemic advocacy. Use the state locator to find the center serving your community.
Practical family-preparedness guide for immigrant families, including children, emergency contacts, important documents and caregiver planning, with printable materials in multiple languages.
Plain-language Massachusetts legal information about eviction, rent, public housing, utilities and housing rights.
Statewide referral list of nonprofit immigration legal-service organizations that may provide free help, plus hotlines for detention, deportation proceedings, accompaniment and general immigration information.
State resource hub connecting immigrant and refugee communities with legal-help directories, community resources, Know Your Rights materials and Massachusetts immigrant-support information.
State disability-rights information, technical assistance and advocacy resources.
Statewide non-emergency immigration helpline for Massachusetts residents offering general immigration information, Know Your Rights information, help locating case/application information, resources and referrals, including what to do after someone is detained by immigration.
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Safety & Crisis Help
Crisis, victim-support, safety-planning and emergency-support resources.
If there is an emergency or immediate danger, call 911 now.
The resources below serve different needs. Read each description to choose the service that best matches the situation.
Use for sexual assault, rape, sexual harassment or other sexual violence. BARCC provides confidential survivor support, counseling, medical and legal advocacy, and help for loved ones. Call 911 if there is immediate danger or urgent medical need.
Use for domestic or partner violence when you need confidential support, safety planning, advocacy, counseling, shelter or related services in the Greater Boston/South Shore area. DOVE has a 24-hour hotline. Call 911 if there is immediate danger.
Use for suicide-prevention support, loneliness, emotional distress or when you need someone to talk with. Samaritans provides a 24/7 helpline; Hey Sam offers peer support for young people. Call 911 for immediate physical danger.
Practical guidance for encounters with ICE or police, including questioning, home visits, vehicle stops, family preparedness and multilingual printable Know Your Rights materials.
Commonwealth hub for residents and institutions on immigration enforcement, including guidance for schools, health care, places of worship and other settings, plus a portal for reporting alleged federal immigration-enforcement misconduct.
Use to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child in Massachusetts. This is a child-protection reporting hotline, not a general family-support or mental-health crisis line. Call 911 first if a child is in immediate danger.
Use when a family with children, or a pregnant person, needs emergency shelter or is facing homelessness. This is housing assistance, not a general crisis hotline or emergency-response service.
Guidance for a detained person and their family, including finding where someone is being held, contacting counsel and understanding immigration detention and bond.
Step-by-step Massachusetts guidance on interacting with ICE or law enforcement, warrants at the door, remaining silent, lawyers, detention, interpreters and printable red-card resources.
Guidance for bystanders and community organizations during increased ICE activity, including printable multilingual materials and links to Massachusetts rapid-response resources.
Use for domestic or partner violence, including safety planning, confidential support, shelter connections and help finding local domestic-violence services. Available statewide 24/7. Call 911 if there is immediate danger.
Use for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a mental-health or substance-use crisis. Call or text 988, or use online chat, 24/7. This is crisis counseling and support; call 911 if someone is in immediate physical danger or needs emergency medical response.
Use when you want confidential crisis support by text rather than by phone. Text HOME to 741741 for a trained crisis counselor, 24/7. Appropriate for emotional distress, anxiety, depression, self-harm concerns and other crises; call 911 for immediate physical danger.
Use for LGBTQ+ young people who need confidential crisis support, suicide-prevention help, or someone affirming to talk with by phone, text or chat. This is specialized LGBTQ+ youth crisis support; call 911 for immediate physical danger.
Use when you are not sure which service you need, or need referrals for food, housing, utilities, health care, child care, benefits or other community supports. Massachusetts 211 is an information-and-referral line, not an emergency service; call 911 for immediate danger and 988 for a mental-health or suicide crisis.
Use for confidential peer support from trans people for trans and questioning callers, including emotional support and community-resource information. It is not an emergency-response service; call 911 for immediate danger and 988 for an acute suicide or mental-health crisis.
Use to report suspected abuse, neglect or mistreatment of an adult with a disability in Massachusetts. DPPC is a protective-services and reporting agency, not a general disability-information or mental-health crisis line. Call 911 if the person is in immediate danger.
Use mainly to find the right Massachusetts sexual-assault or domestic-violence program or statewide advocacy information. Jane Doe Inc. is the statewide coalition and referral resource; it is not the primary emergency-response service. For immediate danger call 911; for a domestic-violence hotline use SafeLink; for sexual-violence support use BARCC or another local rape-crisis center.
Massachusetts rapid-response network for reports of ICE activity. The network verifies reports, provides multilingual information and helps community members exercise their rights.
Practical family-preparedness guide for immigrant families, including children, emergency contacts, important documents and caregiver planning, with printable materials in multiple languages.
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LGBTQ+ Support
Support, health, community and advocacy resources for LGBTQ+ people and families.
Peer-run support for transgender and nonbinary adults in the Boston area.
LGBTQIA+-centered health system in Boston offering primary care, transgender health, reproductive care, behavioral health, sexual-health services, dental care and other integrated services.
Support and services for LGBTQ+ youth of color and allies in Greater Boston and Greater Framingham.
Greater Boston chapter supporting LGBTQ+ people, parents, families and allies through peer support, education, resources and advocacy. A parent and caregiver hotline is available.
Sexual and reproductive health care and education, including birth control, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and options counseling, abortion care, gender-affirming care and other preventive health services. Find locations and appointments through the Massachusetts affiliate.
Mutual aid for transgender Massachusetts residents facing housing, food, medication or transportation emergencies.
Official Norwood High School counseling resource area for LGBTQIA2S+ students, alongside school counseling and mental-health supports. Useful for students and families looking for affirming school-based information and referrals.
Use for LGBTQ+ young people who need confidential crisis support, suicide-prevention help, or someone affirming to talk with by phone, text or chat. This is specialized LGBTQ+ youth crisis support; call 911 for immediate physical danger.
Use for confidential peer support from trans people for trans and questioning callers, including emotional support and community-resource information. It is not an emergency-response service; call 911 for immediate danger and 988 for an acute suicide or mental-health crisis.
Programs, community support and resources for LGBTQ+ youth in Greater Boston and Massachusetts.
Framingham-based nonprofit offering free programs and community for LGBTQ+ youth from pre-K through age 29, plus family/community events and LGBTQ+ education programs.
Statewide information and resources supporting LGBTQ youth and families.
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Community & Belonging
Civic groups, volunteering, clubs and community connections.
Free shelf-stable meal kits in the Blessings Box on the front steps of First Congregational Church, 100 Winter St, Norwood. No registration needed; take a meal kit if you need one.
Low-barrier neighborhood food assistance at 280 Railroad Ave, including an outdoor mini-food pantry available for pickup at any time. No proof of need or residency is required.
Local Rotary club meeting in Norwood and supporting community service projects.
Local Lions service club involved in community service and charitable work.
Peer-run support for transgender and nonbinary adults in the Boston area.
Accompaniment and support for detained immigrants and their families in the Boston area.
Provides free legal and victim-support services to refugees and immigrants, including immigration representation, asylum-related help, family law, counseling and case management.
Greater Boston chapter supporting LGBTQ+ people, parents, families and allies through peer support, education, resources and advocacy. A parent and caregiver hotline is available.
Refugee and immigrant resettlement, education and employment services in Greater Boston.
Boston-area refugee and immigrant service agency providing resettlement, case management, cash assistance, citizenship help, elder refugee services and community support.
Statewide immigration legal representation program for eligible Massachusetts residents in removal proceedings, including detained and non-detained cases.
State agency handling discrimination complaints in employment, housing, public accommodations and other areas.
State office connecting immigrants and refugees with case management, legal help, citizenship support, employment, education, youth, elder and community services through a statewide network.
Bilingual and bicultural support for refugees, including social services, family support, interpretation/translation, benefits referrals, English classes and community orientation.
Mutual aid for transgender Massachusetts residents facing housing, food, medication or transportation emergencies.
State information connecting immigrants and refugees with legal, language, health, education and other services.
Massachusetts legal-information hub with referrals for asylum, refugees, TPS, benefits, legal-aid directories and other immigration-related help.
Volunteer support organization for the library.
Norwood faith community with worship, community events, volunteer support and outreach.
Independent local news and community reporting.
Local Catholic fraternal and charitable organization connected with Saint Catherine of Siena.
Local English-language learning, literacy and high-school-equivalency support through the Norwood library.
Local government, community, school and sports video programming.
Seasonal Norwood farmers market featuring local and regional vendors, food, community activity and periodic special events.
Alumni organization connecting Norwood High School graduates and supporting the school community.
Local women’s civic and community organization.
Norwood Catholic parish with worship, youth programs, social outreach, recovery support and community organizations.
Regional watershed protection, education and stewardship.
Framingham-based nonprofit offering free programs and community for LGBTQ+ youth from pre-K through age 29, plus family/community events and LGBTQ+ education programs.
Norwood Memorial Airport–based nonprofit providing free aviation experiences that bring joy, confidence and hope to children and teens facing serious illness, disability, financial hardship or other adversity. Dream Flyer programs include flight experiences, with nominations/applications required.
Norwood physical therapy and performance clinic offering rehabilitation, sports training, vestibular rehabilitation, post-concussion care and related recovery services.
Parent-teacher group supporting Callahan students, families, enrichment and school community activities.
Norwood Cub Scout pack for children in grades K–5, with outdoor activities, skills, service and leadership opportunities.
Adult library programs and resources.
Teen library programs and resources.
Norwood Scouting America troop with regular meetings, outdoor activities, advancement and community service.
Norwood Scouting America troop serving ages 11–17 and meeting at Grace Episcopal Church.
Christian church campus in Norwood with Sunday services, youth programs and community groups.
Free, confidential mental-health referral service for Norwood residents and public-school-eligible students. Resource and Referral Counselors help connect children, adults and families with outpatient mental-health providers and related resources.
Local articles, community features and business information.
Massachusetts Al‑Anon meetings and support for family members and friends affected by someone else's drinking, with in-person and electronic meeting options.
LGBTQIA+-centered health system in Boston offering primary care, transgender health, reproductive care, behavioral health, sexual-health services, dental care and other integrated services.
Support and services for LGBTQ+ youth of color and allies in Greater Boston and Greater Framingham.
Employment training, English classes and career services, including programs for immigrants and refugees.
Regional supports for people with disabilities and autism, including family support, community programs and services.
Library services, programs, museum passes, rooms and community resources.
Free volunteer-driver program for Norfolk County veterans traveling to medical appointments and other important destinations. Trips originate in Norfolk County, making it directly relevant to Norwood veterans.
Framingham-based Deaf-centered organization providing education and community services for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, adults and families.
Community interpreting service providing qualified ASL and Deaf Interpreters for schools, organizations, medical settings, businesses and other community needs.
State communication-access, advocacy and referral services for Deaf, hard-of-hearing and late-deafened residents.
Massachusetts statewide referral service for ASL interpreters, Deaf interpreters and CART captioners for medical, legal, mental-health, employment, education and community settings.
Private communication-access provider offering on-site ASL interpreting across Massachusetts, Deaf Interpreter specialists, VRI, CART captioning and ASL/English translation.
Statewide culturally and linguistically affirmative behavioral-health services for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, adults and families, with offices in Framingham and Springfield and home-based services across Massachusetts.
Use for LGBTQ+ young people who need confidential crisis support, suicide-prevention help, or someone affirming to talk with by phone, text or chat. This is specialized LGBTQ+ youth crisis support; call 911 for immediate physical danger.
Deaf-run Massachusetts nonprofit serving Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened adults. Its ARES program provides free advocacy, information and referrals, skills training and help navigating benefits, housing, health care, communication access and other community services; DBCAN supports DeafBlind adults statewide.
Parent-driven statewide support for families with children who are Deaf or hard of hearing, including family connections, advocacy, workshops, resources and information across communication approaches.
State resource hub connecting immigrant and refugee communities with legal-help directories, community resources, Know Your Rights materials and Massachusetts immigrant-support information.
Annual Norwood Toys for Tots collection and community event hosted by Boch with the Greg Hill Show. Useful for donating new, unwrapped toys and following the annual Norwood collection event; families seeking toys should use the Greater Boston Toys for Tots or Self Help assistance links instead.
Parent/guardian and faculty organization supporting enrichment, field trips, events and the Cleveland school community.
Parent and teacher organization supporting enrichment, student activities and the Coakley Middle School community.
Norwood Cub Scout pack enrolling boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Baptist congregation in Norwood with Sunday worship and community ministries.
United Church of Christ congregation in Norwood with worship, faith formation and community programs.
Baptist church in Norwood offering worship, Bible study and community ministries.
Local-history materials and research help related to Norwood and the surrounding area.
Local American Legion post serving veterans and the Norwood community.
Community/parent booster group supporting performing arts and stage activities in Norwood schools.
Inclusive recreational sports for people with physical, emotional or intellectual disabilities, including baseball, basketball, flag football, cheering and soccer.
Local tennis organization supporting community tennis activities and participation.
Free Norwood programs for families with children birth to age six, including playgroups, story times, parent workshops and help finding local resources.
Local Cultural Council supporting Norwood arts, humanities and cultural programming through grants and community cultural initiatives.
Community/parent group supporting fine-arts opportunities in Norwood Public Schools.
Parent/community booster group supporting visual arts in Norwood Public Schools.
Volunteer parent/guardian group supporting Norwood High School students, staff, enrichment, scholarships and school community activities.
Local historical organization preserving and sharing Norwood history through collections, exhibits, programs and community events.
Local Little League baseball for Norwood children, with town-ball divisions, registration, schedules and Challenger support.
Local social connection and supportive programming for people living with memory loss and their care partners.
Free seeds for vegetables, herbs, native plants and flowers, with planting instructions and seed-saving guidance from the Morrill Memorial Library.
Seventh-day Adventist congregation meeting in Norwood with Saturday worship and Bible study.
Local performing-arts venue presenting live shows, concerts and community entertainment in downtown Norwood.
Volunteer parent-teacher organization supporting enrichment, school events and classroom resources at Oldham.
Current Norwood Recreation offerings for children, teens and adults, including seasonal sports, fitness, arts and other community programs.
Hindu temple in Norwood offering worship and community religious programs.
Roman Catholic parish in Norwood with Mass, faith formation and parish ministries.
Local open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at Grace Episcopal Church, 150 Chapel Street, Norwood. Meets weekday mornings, 7:00–8:00 AM. See the linked Grace groups page for the local meeting listing; scheduled occurrences also appear on the Norwood.ma calendar.
Christian church in Norwood with Sunday worship and community programs.
Parent-teacher organization supporting enrichment, teacher support and community engagement at Willett.
Programs, community support and resources for LGBTQ+ youth in Greater Boston and Massachusetts.
BAPS Hindu mandir in nearby Sharon, open to the public for worship, assemblies and cultural programs.
Jewish community center serving Needham, Dedham, Dover and Westwood with worship, learning and community programs.
Canton school and family resource for children who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Listening & Spoken Language (oral/aural approach; no sign-language instruction), with early intervention, preschool/early childhood, speech-language therapy, educational audiology and mainstream-school support.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore serving the Greater Boston area. Shop or donate new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials and home goods; proceeds support Habitat's affordable-housing mission.
Mosque and Islamic community center in nearby Sharon serving the southern Greater Boston suburbs.
Peer recovery meetings and help for people affected by drug addiction.
Norwood-based nonprofit youth cycling organization serving grades K–12 through riding, racing and youth-development programs.
Reform Jewish congregation in nearby Westwood with worship, religious school and community programs.
Reform Jewish congregation in nearby Sharon with worship, learning, religious school, youth programs and community involvement.
Unitarian Universalist congregation in nearby Sharon with worship, religious education and community programs.
Massachusetts support network for families dealing with a loved one’s addiction.
Norwood lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Women's social, volunteer and community-service organization.
Local Rotary service organization.
Local clothing assistance program at 150 Chapel Street offering free clothing in a welcoming setting. Check the direct site for current Saturday opening dates and donation information.
Town committee information on Community Preservation Act funding, proposed projects, meetings and local preservation priorities.
Town community garden at Endean Park, including local gardening information, plot access and community participation details.
Town Recreation Department hub for seasonal programs, youth and adult activities, registration, facilities and recreation information.
Parent-teacher organization and school-community information for Prescott Elementary families.
Free civil legal assistance for eligible low-income Massachusetts residents through staff and volunteer attorneys.
Volunteer community-service organization supporting local programs and charities.
Official Eastern Massachusetts AA meeting finder for people seeking peer recovery support for alcohol use, including in-person and online meetings across Greater Boston.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts troop finder for locating current Norwood-area Girl Scout troops by ZIP code and grade.
Find the Toys for Tots campaign serving Norwood to request toys, donate toys, locate collection sites, volunteer, host a toy drive, or become a drop-off location.
Statewide information and resources supporting LGBTQ youth and families.
IRS locator for free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly sites for eligible taxpayers.
Statewide network of disability-led Centers for Independent Living offering information and referral, peer support, independent-living skills, transition assistance and individual/systemic advocacy. Use the state locator to find the center serving your community.
Free volunteer job-search help for people in Norwood, founded by Kristen McQuaid, a Human Resources Director with more than a dozen years of HR experience. Get feedback and tips to strengthen your résumé, or practice with a mock interview before the real thing. Email Norwood REACH to get in touch.
Running and track programming offered through Norwood Recreation.
All-volunteer cat rescue, foster and adoption organization based in Norwood.
Volunteer business mentors and workshops for entrepreneurs and small-business owners in Greater Boston.
Norwood campus with public skating and Learn to Skate programs for children, including basic skills, hockey skills and adaptive skating.
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Downtown businesses, events and Norwood Center information.
Private immigration law office in Norwood handling immigration and asylum matters, including family-based petitions, permanent residency, citizenship/naturalization and related USCIS processes.
State spay/neuter assistance resources for qualifying Massachusetts residents and municipal animals.
Private Norwood immigration law firm focused exclusively on U.S. immigration matters, including visas, work authorization, family-based immigration, green cards, citizenship, asylum and removal/deportation defense.
Local access-to-justice service at Morrill Memorial Library offering a private space and technology for remote court participation plus Zoom-based help from Massachusetts Trial Court law librarians for legal research and court information.
Town information for animal-control concerns, lost/found animals and related local services.
Support for Norwood school music programs.
Town-run preschool, elementary and intermediate gymnastics classes at the Norwood Civic Center.
Independent bookstore coming soon to Norwood Center, with new and used adult and children’s books, gifts, toys and community-focused events.
Norwood church offering English and Spanish worship, community programs and events.
RESOURCE TOPIC
Houses of Worship
Churches, temples, synagogues, mosques and nearby faith communities.
Christian church campus in Norwood with Sunday services, youth programs and community groups.
Baptist congregation in Norwood with Sunday worship and community ministries.
United Church of Christ congregation in Norwood with worship, faith formation and community programs.
Baptist church in Norwood offering worship, Bible study and community ministries.
Seventh-day Adventist congregation meeting in Norwood with Saturday worship and Bible study.
Hindu temple in Norwood offering worship and community religious programs.
Roman Catholic parish in Norwood with Mass, faith formation and parish ministries.
Christian church in Norwood with Sunday worship and community programs.
BAPS Hindu mandir in nearby Sharon, open to the public for worship, assemblies and cultural programs.
Jewish community center serving Needham, Dedham, Dover and Westwood with worship, learning and community programs.
Mosque and Islamic community center in nearby Sharon serving the southern Greater Boston suburbs.
Reform Jewish congregation in nearby Westwood with worship, religious school and community programs.
Reform Jewish congregation in nearby Sharon with worship, learning, religious school, youth programs and community involvement.
Unitarian Universalist congregation in nearby Sharon with worship, religious education and community programs.
Norwood faith community with worship, community events, volunteer support and outreach.
Norwood Catholic parish with worship, youth programs, social outreach, recovery support and community organizations.
RESOURCE TOPIC
Things to Do
Library, recreation, arts, sports, trails, parks and history.
Adult library programs and resources.
Library technology resources and assistance for residents who need help with devices, digital services or online access.
Library services, programs, museum passes, rooms and community resources.
Family farm and market in nearby Sharon with seasonal pick-your-own crops, hayrides, play areas, farm animals, food and other seasonal activities.
Family entertainment center with trampolines, arcade games, laser tag, virtual reality and youth programs.
Local-history materials and research help related to Norwood and the surrounding area.
Discounted or free museum and attraction passes available through the Norwood library.
Local tennis organization supporting community tennis activities and participation.
Local Cultural Council supporting Norwood arts, humanities and cultural programming through grants and community cultural initiatives.
Local historical organization preserving and sharing Norwood history through collections, exhibits, programs and community events.
Adaptive sports programming offered through Norwood Recreation.
Adult recreation programs, leagues and activities offered by the Town.
Theater and performing-arts programs offered through Norwood Recreation.
Free seeds for vegetables, herbs, native plants and flowers, with planting instructions and seed-saving guidance from the Morrill Memorial Library.
Local performing-arts venue presenting live shows, concerts and community entertainment in downtown Norwood.
Running and track programming offered through Norwood Recreation.
Current Norwood Recreation offerings for children, teens and adults, including seasonal sports, fitness, arts and other community programs.
Independent two-screen neighborhood movie theater in historic Dedham Square.
Sports and entertainment venue in nearby Foxborough for Patriots and Revolution games, concerts and major events, with a public lighthouse observation experience on select days.
Bowling, games, billiards and dining at Legacy Place in nearby Dedham.
Outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment destination in nearby Dedham with a cinema, games, family activities and seasonal programming.
Fourteen-screen movie theater at Patriot Place with heated recliners, reserved seating and premium presentation formats.
Nearby multiplex movie theater at Legacy Place with reserved seating, concessions and premium moviegoing options.
Bowling, golf simulators, darts, shuffleboard, dining and live entertainment at Patriot Place.
Indoor entertainment complex in nearby Wrentham with electric go-karting, arcade games, Ninja Wipeout, bumper cars, virtual reality and more.
Immersive 60-minute escape-room adventures at Legacy Place in nearby Dedham, with multiple themes for families, friends and groups.
Indoor trampoline and adventure park in nearby Bellingham with climbing, obstacle-course, playground and active family attractions.
Norwood Cub Scout pack for children in grades K–5, with outdoor activities, skills, service and leadership opportunities.
Teen library programs and resources.
Programs, transportation and services for older adults.
Summer youth academy offered by the Norwood Police Department, giving local young people an age-appropriate introduction to police work, public safety, teamwork and community service. Check the Police Department for current summer dates, eligibility and registration.
Norwood youth field hockey skills, clinics and seasonal programs for elementary and middle-school players.
Norwood Scouting America troop with regular meetings, outdoor activities, advancement and community service.
Norwood Scouting America troop serving ages 11–17 and meeting at Grace Episcopal Church.
Town community garden at Endean Park, including local gardening information, plot access and community participation details.
Town recreation information for parks, playgrounds and facilities.
Town Recreation Department hub for seasonal programs, youth and adult activities, registration, facilities and recreation information.
Town trail maps, trail planning, stewardship information and Trails Advisory Committee documents.
Town Recreation listings for Norwood fields, courts and facilities, including facility information and current availability or status where provided.
Local conservation information, wetlands/environmental review and natural-resource stewardship.
Norwood cheer and tumbling gym with recreational and competitive programs, including introductory cheer for children.
Norwood Cub Scout pack enrolling boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Indoor sports and movement programs for young children, including multi-sport classes, camps and school-vacation programs.
American Legion baseball program.
Babe Ruth baseball for Norwood youth.
Community/parent booster group supporting performing arts and stage activities in Norwood schools.
Long-running local dance school offering classes for children and other ages.
Youth basketball programs.
Inclusive recreational sports for people with physical, emotional or intellectual disabilities, including baseball, basketball, flag football, cheering and soccer.
Local government, community, school and sports video programming.
Free Norwood programs for families with children birth to age six, including playgroups, story times, parent workshops and help finding local resources.
Seasonal Norwood farmers market featuring local and regional vendors, food, community activity and periodic special events.
Community/parent group supporting fine-arts opportunities in Norwood Public Schools.
Parent/community booster group supporting visual arts in Norwood Public Schools.
Local Little League baseball for Norwood children, with town-ball divisions, registration, schedules and Challenger support.
Town dance program offering a season of youth classes, including ballet, acro and other styles, culminating in performances.
Town theater classes where children build acting, music and dance skills and prepare a short performance.
Norwood swim team.
Youth football program.
Youth hockey organization serving Norwood.
Soccer programs for Norwood children and teens.
Youth softball programs.
Regional watershed protection, education and stewardship.
Norwood-based nonprofit youth cycling organization serving grades K–12 through riding, racing and youth-development programs.
Norwood campus with public skating and Learn to Skate programs for children, including basic skills, hockey skills and adaptive skating.
Local youth cheer program for Norwood children; seasonal contact and registration information is published through Norwood Recreation.
Town youth lacrosse program with developmental, Classic and Select opportunities and current season information.
Official Norwood Public Schools athletics information for teams, schedules, registration, contacts and high-school sports resources.
Official Norwood Public Schools information for music, visual arts and performing-arts programs across the district.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts troop finder for locating current Norwood-area Girl Scout troops by ZIP code and grade.
RESOURCE TOPIC
Town Services & Government
Town departments, public safety, permits, voting and everyday municipal services.
The official municipal website for departments, meetings, services, permits and notices.
Town Building Department information for permits, inspections, building-code requirements and related property or construction questions.
Town Engineering Department information on infrastructure, public projects, drainage, streets and engineering-related municipal work.
Property assessment and local tax information through the Town of Norwood.
Town public-health department information, including local health services, inspections, permits, public-health guidance and community health resources.
Local conservation information, wetlands/environmental review and natural-resource stewardship.
Town Clerk information about elections, voter registration, polling and election-day information.
Official Norwood Light outage-reporting information for electric customers, including how to report a power outage and check service information.
Municipal broadband service from Norwood Light, with information on residential internet service, plans, support and customer service.
Norwood’s municipal electric utility, including electric service, billing, outages and customer information.
Town information about requesting public records and accessing municipal documents.
Town public-works information for trash, recycling, seasonal collections and related resident services.
Local tax-bill and municipal payment information.
Roads, water, sewer, trash, recycling, snow and public works information.
Planning, development review and meetings.
Zoning appeals and public hearings.
Official Board of Selectmen page with meeting information, agendas, minutes, policies and Town executive-board information.
Town committee information on Community Preservation Act funding, proposed projects, meetings and local preservation priorities.
Wetlands, conservation land and natural-resource information.
Official Norwood Fire Department information, including fire prevention, inspections, emergency preparedness and department contacts.
Official Norwood Police Department information, including non-emergency contacts, programs, community policing information and public-safety resources.
Elections, voting, records, licenses and Town Meeting information.
Official information for Norwood Memorial Airport, the Town-owned public-use airport, including airport operations and municipal aviation information.
Town commission addressing accessibility, disability awareness and issues affecting residents with disabilities in Norwood.
Town recreation information for parks, playgrounds and facilities.
Town Recreation listings for Norwood fields, courts and facilities, including facility information and current availability or status where provided.
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Town information for animal-control concerns, lost/found animals and related local services.
Building Department information for permits, inspections and building-related requirements.
RESOURCE TOPIC
Business & Local Economy
Business groups, downtown organizations, entrepreneurs and employment resources.
Regional chamber serving Norwood businesses with networking, advocacy and business resources.
Volunteer business mentors and workshops for entrepreneurs and small-business owners in Greater Boston.
No-cost or low-cost advising, training and resources for Massachusetts entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Certification and procurement resources for eligible diverse businesses seeking public contracting opportunities.
Outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment destination in nearby Dedham with a cinema, games, family activities and seasonal programming.
NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD SHARING
Little Food Pantries
Small neighborhood food-sharing locations that provide an easy, low-barrier way to get food when you need it or share food when you can.
- 100 Winter St — First Congregational Church Blessings Box; shelf-stable meal kits on the front steps, no registration required.
- 280 Railroad Ave — Little Free Food Pantry; outdoor mini-pantry available for pickup at any time, with no eligibility requirement.
Need more food assistance? The Norwood Food Pantry at 150 Chapel Street and other food-support programs are listed under Food & Basic Needs.
These small pantries depend on community support and availability can change. Know another little food pantry in Norwood? Tell Norwood.ma →
NEIGHBORHOOD BOOK SHARING
Little Libraries & Book Boxes
Small neighborhood book-sharing boxes reported around Norwood. Not every box is an officially registered Little Free Library, so Norwood.ma uses the broader name “Little Libraries & Book Boxes.”
- 69 Longwood Terrace
- 44 Blossom St
- 19 Crestwood Cir
- 28 Wilson St
- 12 Westview Dr
- 68 Elm St
- 310 Railroad Ave
- 22 Shaw St
- 80 Highland St
- Meadow St & Azalea Dr — on Azalea Drive along the garden fence.
- 165 Prospect St — Oldham School.
- East Cross St & First St
- 116 Garfield Ave — Callahan School; community-reported.
- 169 Washington St
- 82 Roosevelt Ave
- Belnap St & Cranmore Rd
- Father McAleer Playground
- 275 Prospect St — Savage Center — at the entrance to the Little Mustangs Preschool.
- Dean St & Pellana Rd
And don’t forget the Morrill Memorial Library. These neighborhood book boxes are a wonderful, convenient resource for sharing books close to home, but Norwood’s full public library offers much more — books and media, programs, research help, museum passes, technology, a Library of Things and other services for the whole community. Explore Morrill Memorial Library ↗
Locations may move or change. Know one we’re missing? Tell Norwood.ma →