COVID-19 Information/Resources

Hello All,

We know that everyone is struggling through these troublesome times. We would like to add some relief by sharing these resources for you to take advantage of.

Please stay safe, healthy and help other stay safe and healthy through social distancing and self quarantine if possible.

*COVID-19 VACCINE AND TESTING LOCATIONS*

Children ages 5-11 are now eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine.

You do not need an ID or health insurance. Your child’s health care provider may not be listed here but may be offering COVID-19 vaccinations.

Two sites to check for vaccine and booster access – walk-ins and appointments:

City of Boston site for testing and vaccine locations, walk-in and by appointment. Please call the Mayor’s Health Line to confirm locations! 617-534-5050

*VACCINE/BOOSTER LOCATIONS*

There are currently no community or walk-in sites in Allston-Brighton. Pharmacy locations require an appointment:

Allston Walgreens: 465 Cambridge St 

Allston CVS:

– 214 Harvard Avenue

– 181 Brighton Ave

Brighton Osco: 370 Western Ave 

Brighton CVS:

– 1927 Beacon St

– 427 Washington Street

– 207 Market Street Brighton

This week’s citywide walk-in sites (additional locations listed on the City’s site). 

Confirm availability with each location before visiting:

Boston City Hall Plaza

 

1 City Hall Square, Boston MA 02114

 Walk-ins only — no appointment needed! Available to all ages 5 and older.

The event will be held on the second floor. Please look for signage.

 January 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Fenway Park Stadium

 

4 Jersey Street, Boston MA 02215

 Visit the state’s website for more information Starting January 6

Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Thursdays, from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Tufts Medical Center

 

800 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111

 Walk-ins welcome! All Boston residents ages 5 and up. Monday through Friday,

8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Melnea Cass Recreation Complex

 120 Martin Luther King Blvd., Boston MA 02118

 Visit the state’s website for more information Starting January 5

Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Prince Hall Grand Lodge – Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center

24 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02121

 Walk-ins welcome! All Boston residents ages 5 and up. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays,

from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Tuesdays, from 12 – 7 p.m.

TEST LOCATIONS

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU CALL THE MAYOR’S HEALTH LINE TO CONFIRM OPENINGS:

617-534-5050 

Citywide, includes community and walk-in sites – Listed here

Allston-Brighton

NEW

West End House

 105 Allston Street, Allston MA 02134 Walk-ins welcome! ONGOING

Mondays through Fridays, 6:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Charles River Community Health 495 Western Avenue

Boston, MA 02135

 Call 617-870-7299 to make an appointment Testing Tuesdays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

NEW TEMPORARY DATES:

Monday January 3, 2022, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Tuesday January 4, 2022, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Wednesday January 5, 2022, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
CVS Pharmacy drive-thru 207 Market Street, Brighton, MA 02135

181 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA 02134

 To get tested, register in advance online with CVS. CVS Pharmacy drive-thru

COVID-19 Information:

Here is a resource guide provided by the city of Boston that includes six language translations. Below are also the links to download the information.

Adult ED COVID-19 Resources

Adult Ed COVID-19 Resources English

Adult Ed COVID-19 Resources Spanish

Adult Ed COVID-19 Resources – Portuguese

Mental Health_COVID Portuguese (Brazil)

Mental Health_COVID English

Salud Mental Covid19 Espanol

Greater Boston Food Bank Food Resource

COVID-19 Best Practices and Resources

-Facts About COVID-19 In Your Language: English, Español, 中文, kreyòl ayisyen, Português, Tiếng Việt

**Regarding Health Insurance:

Massachusetts Health Connector announced that uninsured residents can apply and get into coverage through a 45-day window running until April 25. Residents who need health insurance can call 1-877-MA-ENROLL (1-877-623-6765) to gain access to the enrollment period, and go to MAhealthconnector.org to complete an application.

Community/City Resources

Food Distribution Locations:

**ALLSTON-BRIGHTON FOOD ACCESS MARCH 2021 (English)

**ESPAÑOL ACCESO A ALIMENTOS ALLSTON-BRIGHTON MARZO DE 2021

**ACESSO A ALIMENTOS DE ALLSTON-BRIGHTON MARÇO

* YMCA Grab Go Trucks

  • Charlesview Inc. — 123 Antwerp St. Allston Mon-Fri 9am-12pm
  • Oak Square YMCA — 615 Washington St 8am-12pm (Adults and children)
  • Brighton High School — 25 Warren Street 8:30am-11:30am

MASS 211

Some more resource for Massachusetts residents:

Mass 211 FACES Brochure Portugese

Mass 211 FACES Brochure Spanish

Mass 211 FACES Brochure ENGLISH