The Island Wide Youth Collaborative works with on and off-Island resources to help families navigate challenges they face.
Immigration Resource Center
Please note the Immigration Resource Center is open, but are not currently seeing clients in person due to COVID-19. If you have questions or concerns, Collin Mickel remains available to offer assistance.
Collin Mickel
Email: cmickle@cacci.cc
Phone: +1 (508) 771-1727 x 140
Parent Café
The Island Wide Youth Collaborative hosts a weekly one-hour virtual discussion group for parents, by parents, of children & teens dealing with anxiety.
Contact: Chrissie Laury
Email: claury@mvcommunityservices.org
Phone: 508-693-7900 x402
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
The Island Wide Youth Collaborative invites grandparents raising grandchildren to encourage support, exchange information and ideas, discuss various topics and provide free resources.
Upcoming dates: October 12, October 28, November 2
Contact: Chrissie Laury
Email: claury@mvcommunityservices.org
Phone: 508-693-7900 x402
Helpful resources include:
- Martha’s Vineyard Youth Task Force
- YMCA’s Alex’s Place
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Martha’s Vineyard Family Center
- Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools
- Vineyard Health Care
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Benefits
- Immigration Resource Center
- Serving Hands
- Island Food Pantry
Martha’s Vineyard Food Access Map below was created by the Vineyard Food Equity Network and the Martha’s Vineyard Times. The areas highlighted on the map include:
- Providers of emergency food
- Food Pantries
- Meal programs
- Nutrition education
- Nutrition programs
- Community Suppers
Click around on the map to find the programs listed above. Learn more about the Food Access Map here.