Serves Martha’s Vineyard residents (year-round, seasonal and visitors) by providing or arranging for the provision of high-quality, accessible medical care. This care will be provided to all, regardless of their ability to pay. Physicians and Departments: Anesthesiology Cardiology Dentistry Dermatology Dialysis Emergency Medicine Infusion Therapy Intensive Care Laboratory Mammography Maternity Nutrition and Dietetics Obstetrics, Gynecology…
Read MoreHorizons Geriatric Care Management
Horizons Geriatric services include: Comprehensive functional and mental health assessments Home safety evaluation Coordination of Medical appointments Medical oversight to include proper use of medications/treatments Mental health counseling for the elder and his/her family Facilitation of legal assistance for Health Care Proxies, Estate Planning, Guardianship and other legal matters Coordination and supervision of outside services…
Read MorePlay with Me Playgroup
Join the Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Family Center for a playgroup every Monday and Wednesday morning at the Family Center. Play with Me emphasizes the importance of families being children’s first educators. This is a facilitated playgroup focusing on our monthly themes. There are different planned activities to choose from such as blocks, manipulatives, books, dramatic…
Read MoreMV Family Center
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services MV Family Center is a community-based program that connects, supports and strengthens families. Please note The Family Center building at 35 Greenwood Avenue is currently closed. Please check the Family Center’s calendar for new program locations in our community. Provides education and support to parents of children prenatal/pre-adoptive through 8 years old. Services include:…
Read MoreBaby’s 1st Year
Join the Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Family Center for an open discussion group for parents with a child up to the age of 1 year. Parents have an opportunity to share concerns and questions and discuss issues around infant feeding, sleeping and day to day development in his/her first year of life. Baby’s 1st Year…
Read MoreDad’s Group
Join the Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Family Center for an open playgroup were Dads and their kids can enjoy everything the Family Center has to offer, block building, painting, games and more. Snacks included! Browse the Family Center Calendar for Dad’s Group dates and times or call 508-687-9182 for information. Contact Information Contact: Kim D’Arcy, Family Services CoordinatorPhone:…
Read MoreLearn with Me
Join the Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Family Center for Learn with Me, a is a hands-on program that invites families to explore our monthly themes in a fun, educational and interactive way at various locations in our community. Learn with Me is on the second Tuesday of each month. Browse the Family Center Calendar for Learn with Me dates…
Read MoreParent to Parent
Parent to Parent is a group offered through Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Family Center. This group is for any parent looking for a quiet moment to talk with other parents about parenting issues and child development. This group meets on Friday mornings 9:30 – 11:00 am at the Family Center. This multi-week series requires pre-registration…
Read MoreMV Partnership for Health
Martha’s Vineyard Partnership for Health is a free program of Island Health Care Community Health Center, offering practical knowledge and skills to put participants in control of improving their own health. Through education, interactive experience and action planning, past attendees have taken control of their chronic conditions, made lasting changes in healthy eating and physical…
Read MorePowerful Tools for Caregivers
Family caregivers must take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Learn to communicate effectively, find time for yourself, reduce guilt, anger, and depression, make tough decisions, set goals and problem-solve. The Martha’s Vineyard Partnership for Health offers a series of 6 FREE 1.5 hour classes in Powerful Tools for Caregivers. Pre-registration is…
Read MorePrivate Agency / Best of Care, Inc.
Family-owned and operated Best of Care, Inc. has helped elderly residents of Greater Boston, the South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard remain in their homes with a range of services that help them avoid hospitalization or nursing home care. Our flexibility and individualized approach to home care allow our clients to feel comfortable and…
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