Online Services and Information

Please call the Beech Street Center at 617-993-2970 for service referrals through our social work team. Immediate phone referrals are also available through Springwell 617-926-4100, and MassOptions 844-422-6277. 

Medicare Plan Finder 
Learn about Medicare HMO and other supplemental plans as well as prescription drug plans by making an appointment with our free SHINE counselor, who can provide information about these and other state and local options/resources to  help you choose the best health coverage at the best value for your individual needs.
www.medicare.gov/find-a-plan/questions/home.aspx 

Benefits CheckUp
Learn what financial assistance programs you might be eligible for, including housing, health, and food supports. For a thorough look at programs you might need or be eligible for, please contact our social work team for a free consultation.
www.benefitscheckup.org

MA Health and Human Services - Virtual Gateway
www.mass.gov/eohhs/consumer/basic-needs/vg/ 

Finding Health Information Online
Learn how to find reputable sources of health information online. Please note that the Belmont Council on Aging offers health screenings, consultations, and educational workshops regularly -- check out our Services, Visiting Professionals and Medical Services page to see more.
​https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/online-health-information

Veterans' Services Information
Visit Belmont's Veterans' Services page for more information about benefits and services available to US military veterans.
www.belmont-ma.gov/veterans-services-officer

Caregiver Resources
If you are caring for a relative or friend in Belmont, or you are a Belmont resident caregiving for someone out of our area, please feel free to contact the Belmont Council on Aging social work team for assistance and support. Additional resources are available online:

• The National Alliance for Caregiving offers a resource list of organizations who offer online support, information, and tools for families. http://www.caregiving.org/resources/general-caregiving/ 
• The Family Caregiver Alliance offers helpful fact and tip-sheets for caregivers in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese at https://www.caregiver.org/fact-sheets
• Springwell offers local referrals and supports, as well as a Caregiver Notebook, a central place to record and document the important aspects of your loved one’s care at http://www.springwell.com/resource/caregiver-notebook