Read our complete Resource Guide to Successfully Navigating Nantucket in 2020
DONATIONS
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
Support the NCH COVID-19 Response Fund to help the hospital keep our community safe and healthy. Click here to donate and find other ways to help:
>> Donate your time as a Reserve Physician or Provider if you are an active or retired healthcare professional. Contact sarhodes@partners.org.
The Nantucket Food Pantry
Support their services by donating supplies or a monetary donation. Donations can be made on their website or by sending checks to PO Box 2597, Nantucket, MA 02584.
Nantucket Builders Association Community Booster Program
For every $50 gift card purchased from a local restaurants the NBA will give an extra $10 boost. All restaurants will donate 10% of their gift card proceeds to the Nantucket Food Pantry. Click here to see the participating restaurants and be sure to mention the program to receive the boost incentive!
The Community Foundation
Support the Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief. This fund is awarding grants to Nantucket nonprofits that have been helping the community during this crisis. Donate to the fund here to help keep these necessary programs operating.
ACK Saves
A community initiative, ACK SAVES was created by year-round and seasonal residents to help the islanders and families financially affected by COVID-19. Please click here to donate or to apply for assistance.
Nantucket Food, Fuel & Rental Assistance
In addition to the food pantry the NFFRA assist with fuel and rental assistance for our community members affected by COVID-19. If you wish to donate, become a volunteer or apply for assistance please click here.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Fairwinds
Nantucket’s Counseling Center continues to support the mental and physical well-being of our community by offering all of their regular services remotely here. Free support groups are offered Monday – Friday from 5-6pm through Zoom. Daily classes include:
• Mondays: Creating Calm Group
• Tuesdays: Anchoring the Day with Your Child Group
• Wednesdays: Healthy Choices Group
• Thursdays: Being Heard and Listening Group
• Fridays: Getting Back to Sleep Group
Gosnold on Nantucket
Offering behavioral health and psychiatric services 24/7. Contact their mobile-crisis unit at 877-784-6273 or contact their office at 508-228-3955 to set up a telepsychiatry appointment. Click here for more information.
Nantucket Behavioral Health Advisory Group
Offering counseling options, mental health resources, domestic abuse services or support program, click here for the full list of services and contact information.