Wellesley COVID-19 Call Center  

NEW! Supporting Wellesley Call Center for Non-emergency Help

Wellesley residents in need of services due to COVID-19 can contact the Wellesley Call Center at 781- 239-0256,  Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. Town employees can assist with non-emergency COVID-19 issues such as medical questions, securing food, prescription delivery, financial assistance, or a listening ear. Callers will be connected to appropriate town resources or certified volunteers who can help residents access these services. 

Speak with a Social Worker

Call the Health Department on Tuesdays and Fridays and speak with Community Social Worker Joyce Saret. Call-in hours on Tuesday from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm and on Friday from 8:30 am-9:30 am. Dial 781-489-4354.

Joyce offers a supportive ear to discuss issues related to COVID-19 and tips for healthy coping during times of stress.

Information and Assistance

Get text updates about COVID-19 in Massachusetts sent to your phone by texting COVIDMA to 888-777

Massachusetts COVID-19 Information line - Call 2-1-1

MDPH 24- hour Emergency Hotline: 617-983-6800

Local  Resources

FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL 9-1-1! 

• COVID-19 Daily Briefings
• Wellesley Housing Authority
• Wellesley Free Libraries
• Health Department Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) 
• Wellesley Police Department  (non-emergency line 781-235-1212)
• Wellesley Public Schools

State and Federal Resources

• MDPH COVID-19 Dashboard
• MASS.gov COVID-19 information
• CDC website
• World Health Organization Coronavirus disease 2019

Hospital Information

• COVID-19 Hospital Capacity and Surge Response
• Partners HealthCare Coronavirus Hotline: 617-724-7000 
• Newton Wellesley Hospital
• Beth Israel Deaconess-Needham
• MetroWest Medical Center 

Information for Kids

• CDC Talking with Children about Coronavirus Disease
• National Association of School Psychologists Talking to Children About COVID-19
• NPR Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus