The Elizabeth Stone House (ESH) is a community based mental health program, providing both residential and non-residential services. It is an environment where families heal; women grow, and reclaim control over all of the decisions which affect their lives. The mission of the Elizabeth Stone House is to prevent institutionalization and further victimization of women in emotional distress through the provision of safe, confidential residential and community support services for them and their children. In an environment, which fosters peer support, program participants define and work toward the accomplishment of practical goals that will enable them to re-enter the mainstream of society. ESH is committed to breaking cycles of violence, disempowerment and institutionalization of women in emotional distress and their children. Since its founding in 1974 by a group of former mental patients and other community women, the Stone House has served women and children from all over the country through an ever-widening array of comprehensive services. The core of the Elizabeth Stone House philosophy is that women can succeed when empowered to maintain control over their own lives. Societal pressures, such as poverty, racism, sexism, homophobia, and single parenthood subject women to emotional distress. Violence against women in forms such as rape, incest, child abuse and assault further jeopardizes her mental health. Acknowledging these problems in an environment of peer support is necessary for healing. At the ESH, with the support of other residents, staff, and volunteers, a woman learns to work step-by-step on practical goals and life skills that foster growth toward greater autonomy. Upon leaving the Stone House, women are better prepared, with emotional courage and practical skills, to make and maintain permanent changes in their lives.

This Senior Center is run by the Tenant Management group at Bromley Heath. It offers residents of the public housing project and the local neighborhoods a gathering spot and elder services.

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ESAC (Ecumenical Social Action Committee) Boston is a community-based non-profit agency working to improve the quality of life for residents of Boston through innovative programs in homeownership, education and community service. The Homeownership Center offers these programs:

• Lead Paint Abatement
• Senior Homeowner Repair and Rehabilitation
• WiseBuys Home Purchase Assistance
• Housing Court Advocacy
• Foreclosure Prevention Counseling
• Information & Referral

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JP APAC is part of the neighborhood network of Action for Boston Commmunity Development (ABCD).
JP Area Planning Action Council offers services to address the disparity in JP between those lacking resources and those who don't in Jamaica Plain. Their services include: HeadStart, job readiness training, ESOL classes and First Time Homebuyers workshops.