Legal & Financial Assistance

• MA Senior Legal Helpline Phone: (800) 342-5297 The Helpline is a project of the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Boston. We provide free legal information and referral services to Massachusetts residents who are 60 years old or older. The Helpline is open Monday through Friday 9AM-12PM.
• EdLaw Project   Phone: (617) 910-5829 Email: edlawproject@publiccounsel.net https://www.publiccounsel.net/edlaw-project/The EdLaw Project provides education advocacy for children and youth ages 0-22. to Massachusetts residents regardless of income. We may be able to give additional help to low-income children who are involved with the juvenile court system or children impacted by incarceration of a parent.
• Tax Assistance: Volunteers provide tax assistance to seniors and prepare income taxes. The program runs from February until April. This is for standard tax returns that would not require an accountant. By appointment. Contact the Jenks to schedule. (781) 721-7136, Email: info@jenkscenter.org 
• Benefits Checkup, Fridays by Appointment: Millions of older adults and people with disabilities connect with benefit programs that help with health care, medicine, food, utilities, and more.   Contact Jenks Center social worker for a confidential appointment to see what’s available in your area. snorton@winchester.us, 781-721-7136 x 15 
• SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) The program provides free health insurance information and counseling to all Massachusetts residents with Medicare and their caregivers.  SHINE counselors are available regularly at the Jenks. Call the Jenks Center (781) 721-7136 to schedule your appointment. Phone: (800) 243-4636 for Mass support 
• Consumer Reports: What to do when you suspect financial abuse – This is a well-written article which includes examples of common financial abuse scenarios, suggestions on what to do, and a good list of additional online resources.  
• Financial Exploitation in Aging - What to Know - https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/financial-abuse-what-to-know/
• Social Security Information - Provides information and forms regarding disabilities, retirement, Medicare, SSI, benefits, etc. Local address -  10 Fawcett St. Cambridge, MA - Phone: (888) 527-9340 - Website 
• Social Security for Disabled - Website 
• Children’s Law Center 298 Union St. # 2, Lynn, MA
• Legal Helpline: 1 (888) 543-5298 or 781-581-1977 Legal helpline provides information, resources, and referrals to callers statewide relating to the rights of children and youth in education, immigration, health and mental health, and with system-involved youth.  
• Committee for Public Counsel Services 6 Pleasant St. 6th Floor, Malden, MA Phone: 781-397-7547  https://www.publiccounsel.net/ We provide legal representation in Massachusetts for those unable to afford an attorney.
• Greater Boston Legal ServicesPhone: (617) 742-0625 or (800) 323-3205 www.gbls.org  Provides free civil legal representation to low-income people.
• Lawyers/Attorneys https://www.yellowpages.com/winchester-ma/attorneys A list of local attorneys in Winchester. 
• Lawyer Referral Service - Massachusetts Bar Association https://www.massbar.orgPhone: (617) 338-0500(617) 544-3434
• Lawyer Clearinghouse7 Winthrop Square Boston, MA 02110Phone: (617) 544-3434 Email: sthekkeparayil@lawyersclearinghouse.org  
• Massachusetts Legal Resource Finder https://masslrf.org/en/home Information for legal aid offices, government agencies and court programs that may be able to help you for free or at low cost.
• MassNAELA www.massnaela.com Assistance locating appropriate attorney.
• Woburn Courthouse 30 Pleasant St. Woburn, MA Phone: (781) 935-4000 https://www.mass.gov/locations/woburn-district-court  Offers a Bar Advocate for the day that will offer free legal support with criminal cases.