Health Information: Hospitals & Health Services
Resources for understanding health conditions and accessing health care
Finding Health Services
Finding the right doctor or health care facility can be challenging, particularly when there are so may factors to consider, such as:
which providers are covered by your insurance - whether a provider is accredited
- what facilities are nearby
- hours the service is available
- how comfortable you feel communicating with your doctor
which providers are covered by your insurance For more advice and tips on how to select a health care professional who is right for you, click on the links below:
MedlinePlus: Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Choosing a Doctor: Quick Tips
Health Care Practitioners
Physicians
Dentists
Massachusetts Licensing Information
Massachusetts Hospitals
Hospitals
Community Health Centers
Specialized Health Care Resources
Disability Services
- Massachusetts Office on Disability
- Department of Developmental Services
- Boston Disabilities Commission
Elder Services
- Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
- Nursing Home Consumer Information
- Eldercare Locator
- Home Health Care
- Nursing Homes/Long Term Care
Hospice Care
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
- Visiting Nurse Associations of New England
- Hospice Compare
Mental Health
- Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Resources
- National Alliance of Mental Health - Massachusetts
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Facility Locator
- Massachusetts General Hospital's Community Mental Health Services
Substance Abuse
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Facility Locator
- Massachusetts Substance Use Information and Education Helpline
For additional resources and supportive services related to substance use and mental health, please see the Addiction Recovery Resource in Boston and Massachusetts research guide.
Veterans' Resources