Public Health

NAICOB has provided a range of public health services, based on the needs of our community members. We currently offer medical advocacy, referral services, and services or medical items through a range of partnerships.

Contact Gloria Colon, Membership Coordinator and a Community Health Worker, for more information. Email [email protected] or call 617-232-0343.

COVID-19

In additional to our regular services, the following COVID-19 services are available to Indigenous residents of Massachusetts:

Distributing at-home rapid tests (see form below or click this link: https://forms.gle/KSuNcgb2eQqyYTMd7)
Registering American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and First Nations/Indigenous peoples from other regions for COVID19 vaccine appointments. Contact Janelle at [email protected] or (617) 302-7876.
Distributing a variety of masks, paper goods, basic supplies, activities, etc. to our community members free of charge
Assisting clients with unemployment claims
Assisting clients and members with accessing emergency services
Making weekly and biweekly check-ins with members

Have questions related to COVID-19 or need support? Contact Janelle at [email protected] or (617) 302-7876.

For COVID-19 updates from the City of Boston, please visit: www.boston.gov/news/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-boston

For updates from the state, please visit: www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-response-reporting

To apply for SNAP Benefits: www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-snap-benefits-food-stamps

To locate your nearest IHS service site: www.ihs.gov/findhealthcare

To apply for MassHealth: www.mass.gov/how-to/enroll-in-a-masshealth-health-plan-individuals-and-families-younger-than-65

For help with National Grid, visit: www9.nationalgridus.com/non_html/On_Demand_Electric_Initial%20v052209.pdf

For help with Eversource, visit: http://paceinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Eversource_Forgiveness_Program.pdf