Haiti Earthquake Relief

Updated February 19, 2010

The toll-free number to call for information about family members in Haiti is 1-888-407-4747.

The City of Somerville has set up the "Haitian Earthquake Relief Consolidated Gift Account" for monetary donations. Anyone wishing to donate may write a check, payable to "City of Somerville," with "Haiti Earthquake Relief" in the memo. They can be mailed to:

Mayor's Office
City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville, MA 02143

Somerville residents and community members needing computer and/or Internet service to access websites for the purpose of locating family members in Haiti, or to contact the International Red Cross or other relief organizations may visit one of the following sites for free Internet access:

Somerville City Hall: (Haitian-Creole speaking staff available)
Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday, 8:30am - 12:30pm

The Somerville Trauma Response Network (TRN) staff are available for support services and grief counseling where needed.

Additional support and mental health services are available through the Somerville Hospital and Cambridge Health Alliance:

• Somerville High School, Teen Connection: 617-575-5690. Practice Manager: Barbara Beeghley, RN
• Union Square Family Health Center: 617-665-3370. Practice Manager: Kathy Dolley, RN
• Somerville Pediatrics: 617-284-7000. Practice Manager: Deb Scannell, RN