MIT/GAIN
Graduate
Assistance &
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Network
Graduate Assistance & Information Network
Help for MIT graduate students & adult household members from work-life experts
MIT/GAIN is a free, 24/7 confidential service that can make life easier for you and your adult household members. One call puts you in touch with work-life experts who can provide personalized resources and referrals across the wide range of topics listed below. GAIN's work-life experts can also direct you to MIT's internal resources that are available to support you and your family.
MIT GAIN is also available to MIT's undergraduate veterans
Interpreter services are available.
Help for MIT graduate students & families from work-life experts
MIT GAIN is a free, 24/7 confidential service that can make life easier for you and your adult household members. One call puts you in touch with work-life experts who can provide personalized resources and referrals across the wide range of topics listed below. GAIN's work-life experts can also direct you to MIT's internal resources that are available to support you and your family.
MIT GAIN is also available to MIT's undergraduate veterans
Interpreter services are available.
Call & speak with a work-life specialist right away / 844-MIT-GAIN (844-648-4246)
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Legal *
Consultations with an attorney and/or resources and referrals for most legal issues:
- Child Custody & Support
- Elder Law
- Identity Theft
- Immigration
- Landlord/Tenant Disputes
- Restraining Orders
- Separation & Divorce
- Wills (Basic)
* GAIN cannot provide legal consultation for issues related to employment law. We will assist you in locating resources in your community.
Work & Career
Consultations with a Career Coach:
- Career Exploration
- Job Search Strategies
- Resume Review
- Time Management
- Work-Life Integration
Parenting
Consultations with experts:
- Early Childhood Development Specialist
- Fertility Coach
- Lactation Coach
- Special Education Consultant
Vetted resources and referrals
- Adoption Resources
- After School Care
- Child Care
- Public & Private Schools
- Summer Camps
- Tutoring/Enrichment Programs
Financial
Consultations with experts:
- Budgeting
- Credit Problems
- Debt Management
- Financial Well-Being
- Home Buying & Selling
- Insurance Planning
- Retirement Planning
- Tax Resources
Home & Daily Living
Vetted resources and referrals:
- Adult Education Classes
- English Language Classes
- Home Cleaning Services
- Home Repair
- Moving Services
- Pet Care
- Relocation Information
- …And More
Wellness
Consultation with a Registered Dietician
Vetted resources and referrals:
- Fitness Programs/Gyms
- Meditation/Mindfulness
- Medical Providers (PCP, dentists, other specialists*)
- Sleep Education
- Smoking Cessation Programs
- Weight Management
*Mental health referrals for graduate students or household members are coordinated by MIT Medical
Eldercare
Consultation with eldercare specialists and/or resources and referrals:
- Assisted Living
- Caregiver Support
- Community Services
- Home Health Care
- Medicare/Medicaid
- Respite Care
- Transportation