Visiting Professional & Medical Services

AARP Tax Preparation (February - April)
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays by appointment. 
You  can get help preparing your income taxes, thanks to IRS-certified AARP tax counselors. Appointments are 60-90 minutes long. Please note: Per IRS guidelines, if you own rental property you are not eligible for this service. To reserve your appointment and receive specific instructions about what documents to bring to the appointment, please call 617-993-2970 or stop by the front desk. Cost: Free (preparers cannot accept payment but donations to the Council on Aging are gratefully accepted). 

Blood Pressure Clinic
Tuesdays, 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Walk-ins welcome. Please note: last registration is at 11:45 a.m. Cost: Free.

Caregiver Support
3rd Thursday of each month, . Cost: Free.

Legal Clinic
Appointments offered every other month. Sign up in advance for 15-minute legal telephone consultations by Metro West Legal Services. Cost: Free.

Notary Public
Appointments are available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 pm. Please call ahead to confirm at 617-993-2978.

Podiatry Clinic
Friday  , 1:00 to 4:00.  Call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Alissa Kuizinas, Cost $40

Reiki Sessions
Gentle, non-intrusive hands on healing sessions help relax and balance the body mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Jean Conners is a reiki master and owner of East Coast Reiki. You can schedule a private, half hour appointment at the Beech Street Center: call 617-993-2970. Cost: $15 cash or check payable to Jean Conners.

MEDICARE; SHINE Health Insurance Counseling
SHINE is a free service with highly trained, impartial counselors trained and certified by the State for Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers.  SHINE Health Insurance Counseling is available via telephone including how to enroll in Medicare when you reach age 65 and the supplementary insurance choices available for Massachusetts residents. There is an annual Open Enrollment Period (OEP) during Oct 15-Dec 7 when you can determine which Drug Prescription Plans are best for you.  SHINE is available to help you. At this time, all appointments are being done via telephone and Zoom.  Please call the Beech Street Center at 617.99.2970.  

Tailoring Services

 Alterations, zipper replacement, and other restorative measures at reasonable prices. Walk-ins welcome. Cost: varies.