Although there is limited research on substance use disorders (SUDs) among individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH), DHH individuals are more likely to report experiencing all four types of measured SUDs. View this directory of alcohol and … Continued
Office of Refugees and Immigrants supports services that meet the cultural and linguistic needs of refugees and immigrants through a network of service providers in Massachusetts. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/20/2023
The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) strives to strengthen the ability of immigrants to fully and equitably participate in economic, civic, social, and cultural life in Boston. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/20/2023
The Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center (RIAC) has offices in Boston, Lynn, and Worcester that offer community-based services for refugees, asylees, and immigrants. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/20/2023
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) education resources for immigrant and refugee families with children who are English learners. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/20/2023
LGBTQIA+ wellness resources, including those specific to LGBTQIA+ youth URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/20/2023
The LGBTQIA+ Aging Project and their partner organizations strive to offer news, events and resources of interest to LGBTQIA+ elders and the people that serve and support them. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/20/2023
The Community Health Equity Initiative (CHEI) at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health collects data on the social and structural causes of health (such as housing, economic stability, and access to health care) experienced by Massachusetts residents, specifically among communities … Continued
This is a collaboration between Boston Indicators, the UMass Donahue Institute, the four free-standing research institutes at UMass Boston dedicated to the major communities of color (the Trotter Institute, the Gastón Institute, the Institute for Asian American Studies and the Institute … Continued
This is a collaboration between the Boston Indicators for the Racial Wealth Equity Resource Center (The Boston Foundation) and the University of Massachusetts Boston Institute for New England Native American Studies. The mixed-methods report explores Native American wealth, and perceptions … Continued
