ELDER SERVICES

ALZHEIMER ASSOCIATION

Free support groups plus information, resources, and referrals are offered locally for Alzheimers as well as other related diseases. Contact: 494-5150.

AMERICAN RED CROSS, MASSACHUSETTS BAY WEST AREA

Mailing address: 21 Foster St., Newtonville 02160. Contact: Mary Halpin or Jennifer Yunker, 527-6000. 24-hour service line, (800) 564-1234.

CHARLES RIVER ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS

Contact: Paul Merritt or John Grugan, 444-4347. Mailing address: P.O. Box 169, Needham 02192.

COUNCIL ON AGING

Contact: Council office, 235-3961. Mailing address: 219 Washington St. Board meetings are the third Monday Sept. to June at 7:30 p.m., Wellesley Community Center. Offers referral services and coordinates social, cultural and recreational programs and services including transportation for ages 60 and over.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Director, Robert J. Waters, 235-1300, fire station. Local agency that handles weather-related disasters, both federal and state. Affiliated with FEMA and MEMA.

FRIENDS OF WELLESLEY SENIOR NEIGHBORS, INC.

Contact: Eleanor Sullivan, 235-5005. Group is open to all ages to solicit money for Council on Aging. Meets once a month except summer.

HUMAN RELATIONS SERVICE, INC.

Contact: Director Dr. Robert Evans, 235-4950. Address: 11 Chapel Place, Wellesley Hills. Offers mental health services to children, adolescents and adults.

Newton-Wellesley-Weston Committee for Community Living, Inc.

P.O. Box 242, 230 Central St., Auburndale

964-6860, fax: 630-9132

NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOME HEALTH SERVICES

Address: 36 Washington St. Wellesley. Contact people: Gloria Fandrey or Lesley Nolan, 964-4920. A nonprofit home health agency formerly known as Newell Home Health Services . Provides skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, certified home health aides, nutrition counseling, social work, IV therapy, pediatric nursing and therapy, psychiatric nursing, and the REACH Program-and assessment program designed to help families make informed choices about their loved one's care.

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (R.S.V.P.)

Director Jan Latorre, 969-5906.

HUMAN RELATIONS SERVICE, INC.

Contact: Director Dr. Robert Evans, 235-4950. Address: 11 Chapel Place, Wellesley Hills. Offers mental health services to children, adolescents and adults.

Newton-Wellesley-Weston Committee for Community Living, Inc.

P.O. Box 242, 230 Central St., Auburndale

964-6860, fax: 630-9132

NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOME HEALTH SERVICES

Address: 36 Washington St. Wellesley. Contact people: Gloria Fandrey or Lesley Nolan, 964-4920. A nonprofit home health agency formerly known as Newell Home Health Services . Provides skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, certified home health aides, nutrition counseling, social work, IV therapy, pediatric nursing and therapy, psychiatric nursing, and the REACH Program-and assessment program designed to help families make informed choices about their loved one's care.

SISTERS OF CHARITY OF HALIFAX

Contact: Susan Inglis, 237-2161 ext. 45. Elizabeth Seton Residence offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services with the goal of maximizing the physical and psychosocial potentials of residents in a spiritual and supportive environment.

UNITED WAY

Director, Region West, Amee Coolidge, 36 Washington St., 237-5050.

VETERANS SERVICES

Wellesley Town Hall Contact: Richard Dillon, 431-1019, ext. 209. Providing benefits to qualified veterans and their families.

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

Contact: Richard Dillon, 431-1019, ext. 209.

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATES

Contact: 329-8603. Mailing Address: Visiting Nurse's Associates, 1100 High St., Dedham, MA. 02026. A nonprofit, Medicare and Medicaid certified health care agency, serves Wellesley with comprehensive home care, hospice and hospice home, and adult and child day care.

WELCOME WAGON

Representative: Joan Grainger, 235-7885.

WELLESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER

219 Washington Street, Executive Director: Elizabeth Connolly, 235-4172. The Community Center is a home and a meeting place for community-based programs and activities that benefit Wellesley residents of all ages. The Community Center is supported by the generous contributions of its donors and by room rentals from business and private social groups.

WELLESLEY RETIREES ASSOCIATION

Contact: Nat Kettendorf, 237-6814. Meetings third Wednesday of each month (Sept.-June), Wellesley Community Center, 9 a.m. social period , 9:45-10:30 meeting. Meetings serve to provide entertainment and useful information for members.