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DDS Awards Presentation

The SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) program has graduated eight new counselors: (Seated L to R): Chris Crane, Doris Martin, Dianne Ryan and Linda Comstock. (Standing L to R) Eli Kwartler, Tyll Van Geel and Richard Bauman. SHINE help is always FREE! Read more about SHINE and find counselors near you by going to the pink menu at top left and pulling out "In The Community".

Congregate Housing

Seniors at a Christmas party at Morgan Allen HouseCongregate Housing combines home care services and shared living space for older or disabled adults. Security, companionship, support and home care services as needed, help people stay independent and active in the community.

Congregate housing is a great option for people who don't want to live alone, but are not in need of nursing or rest home care.

Services available to residents may include:

There are two Congregate Housing facilities in Franklin County: Morgan Allen House and Winslow Wentworth House.

Morgan Allen House is located at 491 Main Street, near the corner of Main and High Streets in Greenfield, MA. The library, post office, YMCA, and Greenfield Senior Center are within three blocks of Morgan Allen House.

The Winslow Wentworth House is located at 60 J Street in Turners Falls, MA. The library, post office, a grocery store, drug store, banks and more are within two blocks of the Winslow Wentworth House.

Congregate Housing coordinators can be reached at 800-732-4636, or 413-773-5555, or 978-544-2259, or TDD 413-772-6566, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please specify your interest in Morgan Allen House or Winslow Wentworth House. Or contact Cynthia Scace at Morgan Allen House at 413-772-2612, or Margo Townley at Winslow Wentworth House at 413-863-3525.

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330 Montague City Rd., Suite 1
Turners Falls, MA 01376-2530
800-732-4636
413-773-5555
978-544-2259
Fax 413-772-1084
TDD 413-772-6566
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