We help Island families and adolescents navigate life’s challenges.

The Island Wide Youth Collaborative (IWYC), a Massachusetts Family Resource Center, provides services for at-risk families, young people and community members. The goal of a Family Resource Center is to support families to strengthen their bonds, connect to others and engage in their community.

The center was formed in 2013 as a partnership between MVCS, The Youth Task Force, YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard, Martha’s Vineyard schools and the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

People come to the IWYC for a variety of reasons. We help connect those seeking help to resources available to them, both on and off-Island. While every situation is different, our staff uses community resources and on-Island treatment options to create a web of support tailored to each scenario. All services are free and confidential.


Island Wide Youth Collaborative is committed to encouraging families and youth to stay strong and stay positive during uncertain life events. We invite you to connect with us to receive our program updates and events by signing up for our monthly newsletter.


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How we can help:

  • Do you need information on after-school programs?
  • Do you need help getting your child to attend school on a regular basis?
  • Are you concerned that your child may be using drugs or alcohol?
  • Do you have a child or family member struggling with a specific issue?
  • Do you need help accessing funding for childcare or after school programming?
  • Do you need fuel assistance?
  • Do you need nutrition assistance (SNAP, HIP, etc.)?

Our Services:

Our Family Support Worker and Case Manager are knowledgeable on resources within our community, and connect adolescents and families to opportunities available to them.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
  • Fill out a referral form for you or a loved one
  • An initial intake appointment will be set up with our Family Support Worker
  • After your initial appointment, our team will develop a plan to help navigate whatever goals you are trying to reach, or problems you are trying to solve.

The IWYC provides various parent-education programs throughout the year.

Current programming includes:

Our school liaisons meet twice a month with guidance and school staff to problem-solve and provide wrap around services for all students on Island.


Meet the Team:

Victoria Rolanti
vrolanti@mvcommunityservices.org
508-693-7900 ext. 406

Ayana Chang

achang@mvcommunityservices.org

Ramona Lopez
Email: rlopez@mvcommunityservices.org

Rodrigo Honorato
Email: rhonorato@mvcommunityservcices.org
Phone: 508-693-7900 x403

Ali Geroche
Email: claury@mvcommunityservices.org
Phone: 508-693-7900 x402

Tainá Paizante-Chaves
Email: tchaves@mvcommunityservices.org
Phone: 508-693-7900 x401

The IWYC receives its funding from the Department of Children and Families, the Tower Foundation, MV Youth and municipal and private donations.