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Community Based Services

GLFHC has numerous community based services. Photo is of interlocking hands.

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center offers numerous community based services to the general community.

Mobile Food Market

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center and the Greater Boston Food Bank collaborate on a Mobile Market once per month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, open to patients and community members. Volunteers are needed beginning at 8:30 am to help package the produce.

The Mobile Food Market is a farmer’s market style event, with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables free to anyone who registers.

Those interested in registering can call (978) 689-6731 to schedule an in-person appointment, or print, fill out and bring the following documents to be registered the day of the market:

Volunteers
We’re always looking for volunteers! If you’d like to help out at the Mobile Food Market, please call (978) 689-6731 and ask for Luz Rodriguez.

Mobile Food Market Dates for 2025-2026:

  • September 27, 2025
  • October 25, 2025
  • November 22, 2025
  • December 20, 2025
  • January 24, 2026
  • February 28, 2026
  • March 28, 2026
  • April 25, 2026
  • May 16, 2026
  • June 27, 2026
  • July 25, 2026
  • August 8, 2026
  • September 26, 2026

Community Support Services at 100 Water St., Lawrence

Community Support Services at 100 Water Street, Lawrence, MA

Community health workers staff this location, where confidential testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV, and Viral Hepatitis is offered, at no cost to you, along with other support services, described below.

Opioid Prevention, Education, and Naloxone Distribution Program

Offers comprehensive education on signs and symptoms of overdose, offers naloxone to targeted groups (active opioid users and friends/family), and training on naloxone administration.

Prevention, Integrated Counseling, Screening and Referral (PICSR)

One of 12 Massachusetts DPH-funded community-based programs that provides free and confidential STI, HIV and Hepatitis screening and treatment referral, and Hepatitis A and B immunizations to specific target populations. Other services include syringe access and Narcan education and support, group and individual level interventions and stationary and mobile outreach in the Merrimack Valley.

Outreach and Enrollment (Community-based)

Community health workers from GLFHC are active in the community and provide assistance with enrollment into health insurance programs.

Stimulant Use Disorder Program

If you are struggling with cocaine or methamphetamine use, we are here to help! Find support, community, and healing today.

Our Stimulant Use Disorder Program offers a welcoming and supportive space for those battling cocaine and methamphetamine addiction. Participate in group visits, feel supported by medical staff, and engage in a variety of fun activities that promote healing and well-being.

The goal is to help you reclain your life and feel supported every step of the way. We’re here to listen, help, and guide you on your recovery journey.

The program is hosted at two GLFHC locations:

  • 100 Water St., Lawrence
  • 34 Haverhill St., Lawrence

We offer:

  • No judgement
  • Group visits with experienced medical staff
  • Fun activities such as art, music, singing and games
  • Gym/exercise activites focusing on recovery coaching services
  • Community where you can make new friends and connect with others who understand, with engaging discussions and lunch

Call today: 978-686-0090

Reproductive Health Counseling

  • Telehealth or in-person visits
  • Confidential
  • Birth Control Options
  • Sexual Health Education

Contact: Alexandra Vilorio, Sexual Health Care Coordinator, 978-689-6688

Moms Do Care - First Steps Forward

This group of staff and women take part in GLFHC's Moms Do Care program.

Mission: 

This program is designed to provide multidisciplinary, peer led, recovery oriented, wrap around support for pregnant, postpartum, and parenting women with a history of substance use.

Who qualifies?

Women who are 18+ years old, have current or past experience with substance use disorders, and fall in to one of the following groups:

  • Are pregnant
  • Are within 12 months of pregnancy (postpartum)
  • Are parenting a child under the age of 36 months

We offer:

  • Access to care management during prenatal/postpartum period
    • Transportation
    • Support with housing/food insecurity
  • Increased access to behavioral health care
  • Developing Plan of Safe Care to improve communication with DCF
  • Connection with community resources through Lawrence Methuen Community Coalition (parenting classes, etc.)
  • Patient support groups monthly

Connect with Us:

  •  First Steps Forward Program Coordinator Direct Line: 978-689-6664 (This is a secure line, okay to leave a message with patient information and best call back number)
  • Email: firststepsforward@glfhc.org

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Financial

Lawrence Community Works

Programs:

  • Rent Assistance
  • Financial Management
  • Asset Building / Credit Building

ACT Lawrence

Programs:

  • Homebuyer Workshops
  • Financial Management
  • Credit Building
  • Youth Leadership Program

Lawrence Working Families Initiative*

Programs:

  • Housing Resources
  • Financial Management
  • Employment Searching
  • Job Skills
  • Higher Education
  • Teachers Aide Training Program
  • *You must be a parent of a student currently registered in Lawrence Public Schools

      Neighbors in Need – Infants in Need

      • 60 Island St., Suite 214 East, Lawrence
      • 978-685-8321

      Programs:

      • Assistance with baby needs, including diapers, formula, baby food and baby clothing

      Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity

      Programs:

      • Home Ownership
      • ReStore (second-hand furniture and appliances)

      Valley Works Career Center

      Programs:

      • Employment Searching
      • Unemployment Applications
      • Job Skills
      • Youth Summer Jobs

      Food

      Lazarus House Food Pantry

      • 242 Hampshire St., Lawrence
      • 978-332-5013

      Lazarus House Good Shepard Soup Kitchen

      • 412 Hampshire St., Lawrence
      • 978-269-5280

      Neighbors in Need Food Pantries

      Salvation Army Food Pantries

      • 250 Haverhill St., Lawrence
      • 978-682-8030

      Food for the World Pantries

      Cor Unum Meal Center

      Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley

      • c/o The Center – 155 Haverhill St., Lawrence
      • 978-620-3540

      Veterans Northeast Outreach Center Food Pantry

      • 10 Reed St., Haverhill
      • 978-372-3626

      Greater Lawrence Community Action Council

      • 305 Essex St., 2nd Floor, Lawrence
      • 978-681-4960

      Greater Lawrence Community Action Council

      • 141 Tenney St., Methuen
      • 978-681-4963

      Groundwork Lawrence Farmers Market

      Summer Eats Program

      • Various locations in Lawrence
      • 978-975-2762

      Housing

      Greater Lawrence Community Action Council

      Northeast Legal Aid

      Lazarus House Emergency Shelter

      • 48 Holly St., Lawrence
      • 978-794-8447

       YWCA Transitional Housing

      Daybreak (Psychological Center) Temporary Shelter

      • 19 Winter St., Lawrence
      • 978-975-4547

      Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT)

      • c/o Community Teamwork, Inc. – 17 Kirk St., Lowell
      • 978-459-0551

      Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless

      • 73 Buffum St., Lynn
      • 781-595-7570