CORONAVIRUS: Resources for Massachusetts

To request assistance with these and other federal services, please contact Senator Warren’s office here or call 617-565-3170.


Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is a public health emergency that poses serious health and economic threats to our nation, and Senator Warren is committed to ensuring the health and safety of her constituents in Massachusetts and people across the country. Read more about Senator Warren's COVID-19 oversight efforts here.


Learn More About Prevention, Testing, and Treatment

Find up-to-date information on COVID-19 through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health website at mass.gov/covid19 or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at CDC.gov. You can also call 2-1-1 for non-emergency COVID-19 questions and help.

Vaccines: People living in the U.S. are eligible to receive free COVID-19 vaccines, regardless of insurance or immigration status. Go to vaxfinder.mass.gov to schedule an appointment online. Individuals unable to make an appointment via the internet can dial 2-1-1 and follow the prompts for support.

Testing: Visit the DPH interactive map to find a COVID-19 testing site near you.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which became law on March 18, 2020, ensures both insured and uninsured Americans can receive no-cost COVID-19 testing. Contact your health care provider for questions about receiving a test.

If you are sick or may have been exposed to coronavirus, follow recommended guidance and contact your health care provider immediately. If you need assistance accessing a health care provider, you can find resources through Healthcare for All.

Other Important Massachusetts Resources

  • Emergency Child Care: If you require emergency back-up, drop-in child care, a directory of approved providers for Massachusetts is available here. Please note that priority must be given to workers deemed essential for COVID-19 response efforts, including, but not limited to, first responders, health care workers, and grocery store workers.
  • Food and Nutrition: Information regarding food assistance resources, including finding a food pantry and getting up-to-date information on locations for student meals while school is closed can be accessed here. You can apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and other assistance here. Additional Information on food assistance resources and help applying for SNAP is available through Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline at 800-645-8333 from 8am-7pm Monday-Friday, and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Information is available in 160 languages.
  • Sexual and Domestic Violence Resources: Following recommended social distancing guidelines leaves survivors of sexual and domestic violence particularly vulnerable. If you or someone you know in Massachusetts is at risk, help is available by calling the SafeLink hotline, available 24 hours a day, at 877-785-2020 or visiting JaneDoe.org.
  • For Crime Victims and Their Families: Crime victims and their families should visit the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) or call 844-878-MOVA (6682). MOVA provides free resources for victims, survivors, and providers to address the impacts of violent crime.
  • For Veterans: Veterans seeking health care services should contact the VA Boston Call Center, which is available 24 hours a day, at 857-364-4418. If you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, call VA Boston at 857-364-4418 before going to a facility. The 24/7 Veterans Crisis Line is also available for urgent issues at 800-273-8255, Press 1.
    Massachusetts residents who want information about a loved one at the state's Holyoke Soldiers' Home (HSH) can contact the HSH Family Hotline at 413-552-4764, Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm and Saturday from 9am-1pm. Please note that HSH can only share information with the veteran’s health care proxy.
  • Nursing Home Resource Line: Family members of nursing home and rest home residents in Massachusetts can now contact the Nursing Home Family Resource Line at 617-660-5399, with their questions or concerns about the care their loved one is receiving during the COVID-19 outbreak. The line is staffed from 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. 
  • For Immigrants: For resources available to immigrants in Massachusetts, including information in multiple languages, visit the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition resources page here.
  • Disinfectants, Drinking Water, and Wastewater Information: Information about Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines on disinfectants, drinking water, and wastewater may be found here. You can also contact EPA Region 1 (New England) at 888-372-7341 for general questions and 800-962-6215 for specific environmental justice concerns.
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance: Massachusetts residents may find more information about how to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) here.

Find information below on federal resources, including:

To request assistance with these and other federal services, please contact Senator Warren’s office here or call 617-565-3170.