Millis Resources

The Veterans Memorial Building hosting Millis’ town offices, community center and Council on Aging/Photos by Douglas Flynn

Not sure where to start?
An excellent starting point for any caregiver is a call to your local ASAP's information and referral department to learn about all the services and resources available in your area. The ASAP information and referral department can provide valuable guidance and assistance throughout your caregiving journey. Your town's Council on Aging is another essential tool to help you understand and access available resources for your loved one.

Town Departments

Veterans Benefits

Agent: John Wypyszinski

508-376-7059

Home Delivered Meals

Elder Nutrition Program, HESSCO Elder Services

HESSCO Elder Services’ nutrition program operates a Meals on Wheels program serving the south Norfolk County area. Home delivered hot lunch meals are available five days a week to people 60 years of age or older, and their spouses, who have limited mobility and are unable to prepare meals because they lack the physical, emotional or cognitive ability to attend a meal site or prepare a nutritious meal.

781-784-4944

Community Dining Sites

HESSCO Elderly Lunch Program

HESSCO Elder Services’ nutrition program operates hot lunch programs serving individuals 60 years and older, and their spouses, who live in the south Norfolk County area. A confidential donation of $3.00 for each meal is suggested.

Meals are available at:

Millis Council on Aging

900 Main Street
Millis, MA 02054

508-376-7056

Meal times: Monday-Friday, 12 p.m.

Food Pantries

Church of Christ

Exchange Street
Millis, MA

508-376-5034

Distribution: Wednesday 10 a.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.

Grocers that deliver to Millis

Peapod, a Stop & Shop delivery service 800-573-2763 www.peapod.com Internet orders $50 minimum order, fee $9.95, $100 or more, fee $6.95

Roche Bros. 781-694-5442 www.rochebros.com No minimum order, fee $9.95 for internet orders, $14.95 for call-in orders

Bell dedicated in 1976 by the Millis Revolutionary War Bicentennial Commission /Photo by Stephen Corso

Pharmacies that deliver to Millis

Laundries that pick up and deliver to Millis

Country Fresh Laundry & Linens

10 Central Street
Framingham, MA

508-788-8001

Services: Pickup and delivery, wash, dry, fold laundry

Transportation

Millis Council on Aging

Senior Van

508-376-7051

Hours: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
The Millis Council on Aging offers transportation services to seniors and persons with disabilities who reside in the town. Transportation is offered via bus and volunteer drivers. Two buses are handicapped accessible with a hydraulic lift ramp. All transportation is by appointment only. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance by calling the Senior Center. Priority is given to medical appointments. Transportation is also made available for weekly shopping trips to local shopping centers. Based on availability, transportation is offered to the Senior Center for activities, nursing home visits, local hairdresser appointments, voting, post office, banking, town offices and the library. Passengers riding the van must be fully capable of getting on and off the van with only minimal assistance from the driver. Suggested donations: $2 per person per trip locally; $3 to Bellingham, Medway; $5 to Natick, Norwood, Milford, Newton; and $25 round trip, plus tolls and parking for Boston.

Support Groups in Millis

Contact Shirley Riga at 413-537-7582 or shirley_riga@yahoo.com or visit shirleyriga.com for more information.

Last Wednesday of the month, 6-7:30 p.m. (first meeting May 25, 2016)

Open to all parents and caregivers caring for a child or adult child with a chronic illness or special needs. Snacks will be provided.

Adult Day Care Facilities and Respite Services in Millis

Millis Council on Aging Social Day Program

900 Main Street
Millis, MA 02054

508-376-7051

Respite program details: program is by referral only.
Cost: $35 per day (includes transportation, lunch, snacks)

www.millis.org/Pages/MillisMA_CoA/day

Subsidized Housing in Millis

Rest Homes in Millis

Willowbrook Manor Rest Home

71 Union Street
Millis, MA 02054

508-376-5083

This is a partial listing courtesy of CaregivingMetroWest.org. CaregivingMetroWest.org does not license, endorse or recommend any providers. For more information call HESSCO at 781-784-4944.