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The YWCA of Western Massachusetts maintains 24-hour hotline numbers for any victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, a resources page, Workforce development services for young people and YouthBuild programs.

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  • Fuel Assistance
    http://www.communityaction.us/fuel-assistance.html

Community Action provides assistance to income eligible individuals and families with help paying their winter heating bills. See their website or call 413-774-2310 or 800-370-0940 for guidelines and applications.

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  • MassResources.org
    http://www.massresources.org/
    An online resource for Massachusetts residents in need of basic services. This is a very well organized guide to assistance programs in Massachusetts, and includes short guides to the covered services, including eligibility and the application process.
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ServiceNet provides a wide range of human services. Their programs include acute mental health services; outpatient clinical and counseling services; adolescent support programs; an employee assistance program; early intervention for young children; home health care; rehabilitation and residential programs for those with mental health issues, mental retardation, or head injuries; and shelter and housing services for the homeless.

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ServiceNet provides a wide range of human services. Their programs include acute mental health services; outpatient clinical and counseling services; adolescent support programs; an employee assistance program; early intervention for young children; home health care; rehabilitation and residential programs for those with mental health issues, mental retardation, or head injuries; and shelter and housing services for the homeless.

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Links and local information on childcare, housing, food, healthcare and cash assistance.

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Links and local information on childcare, housing, food, healthcare and cash assistance.

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Berkshire Children & Families
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The YWCA of Western Massachusetts maintains 24-hour hotline numbers for any victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, a resources page, Workforce development services for young people and YouthBuild programs.

  • * Massachusetts Office For Victim Assistance (MOVA)
    A state agency devoted to upholding and advancing the rights of crime victims in Massachusetts. MOVA maintains a directory of resources for victims and publishes In the Aftermath of Crime, a guide to victim rights and services in Massachusetts.
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General Resources

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Berkshire Children & Families
http://www.berkshirechildren.org/index.html

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
http://www.foodbankwma.org/

Lifecourse Counseling Center
http://www.lifecourse.net/

Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.westernmassaa.org/
Western Mass. Intergroup lists all meetings in the area plus useful information for newcomers, bookstore and links.

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The Northampton Survival Center
http://www.thensc.org/
The Northampton Survival Center is an emergency food pantry which provides low-income individuals and families in 16 communities in Hampshire County with free food, clothing, household goods, and referrals for emergency assistance.

The YWCA of Western Massachusetts
http://www.ywworks.org/
The YWCA of Western Massachusetts maintains 24-hour hotline numbers for any victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, a resources page, Workforce development services for young people and YouthBuild programs.

Northeast Center for Youth and Families
http://www.ncyf.org/
NCYF runs a number of programs to help at-risk children and adolescents throughout the region.

Massachusetts Individual & Family Social Services
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Massachusetts Individual & Family Social Services
http://www.localhotelexplorer.com/Massachusetts_Individual_Family_Social_Services_3.html

Addiction

Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.westernmassaa.org/
Western Mass. Intergroup lists all meetings in the area plus useful information for newcomers, bookstore and links.

Children and Families

Berkshire Children & Families
http://www.berkshirechildren.org/index.html

Northeast Center for Youth and Families
http://www.ncyf.org/
NCYF runs a number of programs to help at-risk children and adolescents throughout the region.

Counseling and Psychotherapy

Lifecourse Counseling Center
http://www.lifecourse.net/

Crime Victims

The YWCA of Western Massachusetts
http://www.ywworks.org/
The YWCA of Western Massachusetts maintains 24-hour hotline numbers for any victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, a resources page, Workforce development services for young people and YouthBuild programs.

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CHD offers many social programs in Northampton and throughout the Pioneer Valley.

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ServiceNet provides a wide range of human services. Their programs include acute mental health services; outpatient clinical and counseling services; adolescent support programs; an employee assistance program; early intervention for young children; home health care; rehabilitation and residential programs for those with mental health issues, mental retardation, or head injuries; and shelter and housing services for the homeless.

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ServiceNet provides a wide range of human services. Their programs include acute mental health services; outpatient clinical and counseling services; adolescent support programs; an employee assistance program; early intervention for young children; home health care; rehabilitation and residential programs for those with mental health issues, mental retardation, or head injuries; and shelter and housing services for the homeless.

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The Northampton Survival Center is an emergency food pantry which provides low-income individuals and families in 16 communities in Hampshire County with free food, clothing, household goods, and referrals for emergency assistance.

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Support Groups

Al-Anon and Ala Teen - Hampshire
PO Box 574
Northampton, MA 01061
(413) 253-5261
(888) 425-2666
http://www.ma-al-anon-alateen.org/

Alcoholics Anonymous
Western Mass. Intergroup Office
474 Pleasant Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-2111
AA 24-Hour Phone (413) 532-2111
Spanish 24-Hour Phone (413) 734-7500
http://www.westernmassaa.org/

Alzheimer’s Disease Support Groups
Vivian Weiss (413) 582-6790
Pam Hamberg (413) 586-3300
Joan O’Meara (413) 582-2511
Karen Buscemi (Cooley Dickinson Hospital) (413) 582-2152
http://www.masshealthhelp.com/towns/northampton-senior-services.html

Breastfeeding Support Group
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
30 Locust St
Northampton, MA 01060
Paula Mattson at (413) 582-2096
http://www.cooley-dickinson.org/calendar/month.php

Cancer Connection
41 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-1642
http://www.cancer-connection.org/groups

Cancer House of Hope
86 Court Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 562-0110
946 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 782-5500
http://www.cancerhouseofhope.org

Caregivers Support Group
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
30 Locust St
Northampton, MA 01060
Bruce Bradley-Gilbert (413) 582-2722

Compassionate Friends
Springfield MA Chapter
E-mail: FTBMBeth@aol.com
(413) 687-1073 Beth-Ann
or (413) 533-1959 Walter
http://www.compassionatefriends.org
Support for a family when a child dies.

Cooley Dickinson Cancer Care Program
30 Locust St
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-2028
Support and informational services for cancer patients and their loved ones.
http://www.cooley-dickinson.org/services/cancer-care/

Daniel A Larson Foundation
28 Mary Lyon Dr
PO Box 704
South Hadley, MA 01060
(413) 533-6303
Survivors of homicide victims

Dual Recovery Anonymous
Starlight Club
251 Nonotuck Street
Florence, MA 01062
Contact: Norm L.
(413) 585-9940
E-mail: Nkl512@cs.com
Support groups for individuals with a dual disorder. A dual disorder occurs when an individual is affected by both chemical dependency and an emotional or psychiatric illness.

Empty Arms Group
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
30 Locust St
Northampton, MA 01060
Carol McMurrich and Greg Reynolds at (413) 529-1610
E-mail: carolmcmurrich@comcast.net
http://www.emptyarmswesternma.blogspot.com/
Support for families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss at any stage.

Everywoman's Center
Counseling Services
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
(413) 545-0883
(413) 545-0200
24 hr. Rape Crisis
(413) 545-0800
http://www.umass.edu/ewc

Family TIES
23 Service Center Rd
Northampton, MA 01060
(800) 905-8437
Support for parents with children with special needs.
http://massfamilyties.org

Family Support Group for people living with mental illness/addictions
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
30 Locust St
Northampton, MA 01060
Bruce Bradley-Gilbert (413) 582-2722
http://www.cooley-dickinson.org/calendar/month.php

The Freedom Center
Box 623
Northampton, MA 01062
E-mail: freedomcenterinfo@gmail.com
http://www.freedom-center.org
Mental health support group

Gamblers Anonymous ISO
(413) 746-7192
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/mtgdirMA.html

The Garden
286 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-7086 ext. 124
http://www.garden-cgc.org/
Children's bereavement support

La Leche League of Northampton
Lex (413) 586-5627
E-mail: TotallySmittenMama@gmail.com
Rosemary (413) 537-9755
E-mail: RosemaryLLL@mac.com
http://www.llleus.org/web/NorthamptonMa.html
Support for breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding

Narcotics Anonymous
Western Mass. & Pioneer Valley Areas
P.O. Box 1035
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(800) 481-6871
http://www.namvr.org/WMA-PVA.html

Open Door Club and Family and Individual Advocacy
518 Pleasant St.
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-7961
Two different self-advocacy groups for individuals with disabilities (adults and children)
http://www.bhninc.org/advocacy-services.html

Stroke Support Group
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
30 Locust St
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-2259
http://www.cooley-dickinson.org/calendar/month.php

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Alcoholics Anonymous
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Holyoke, MA 01040
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Alzheimer’s Disease Support Groups
Vivian Weiss (413) 582-6790
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Joan O’Meara (413) 582-2511
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Alzheimer’s Disease Support Groups
Vivian Weiss (413) 582-6790
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Cooley Dickinson Hospital\\ 30 Locust St\\ Northampton, MA 01060
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Cooley Dickinson Hospital\\ 30 Locust St\\ Northampton, MA 01060\\ Bruce Bradley-Gilbert (413) 582-2722
http://www.cooley-dickinson.org/calendar/month.php

The Freedom Center
Box 623\\ Northampton, MA 01062
E-mail: freedomcenterinfo@gmail.com
http://www.freedom-center.org
Mental health support group
Gamblers Anonymous ISO (413) 746-7192 http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/mtgdirMA.html

The Garden 286 Prospect Street

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The Freedom Center
Box 623 \\ Northampton, MA 01062
E-mail: freedomcenterinfo@gmail.com
http://www.freedom-center.org
Mental health support group

Gamblers Anonymous ISO (413) 746-7192 http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/mtgdirMA.html

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Al-Anon and Ala Teen - Hampshire
PO Box 574 Northampton, MA 01061
(413) 253-5261
(888) 425-2666
http://www.ma-al-anon-alateen.org/

Alcoholics Anonymous
Western Mass. Intergroup Office
474 Pleasant Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-2111
AA 24-Hour Phone (413) 532-2111
Spanish 24-Hour Phone (413) 734-7500
http://www.westernmassaa.org/

Alzheimer’s Disease Support Groups
Vivian Weiss (413) 582-6790
Pam Hamberg (413) 586-3300
Joan O’Meara (413) 582-2511
Karen Buscemi (Cooley Dickinson Hospital) (413) 582-2152
http://www.masshealthhelp.com/towns/northampton-senior-services.html

Breastfeeding Support Group
Cooley Dickinson Hospital\\ 30 Locust St\\ Northampton, MA 01060
Paula Mattson at (413) 582-2096\\ http://www.cooley-dickinson.org/calendar/month.php

Cancer Connection 41 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-1642
http://www.cancer-connection.org/groups

Cancer House of Hope 86 Court Street\\ Westfield, MA 01085\\ (413) 562-0110


946 Plumtree Road\\ Springfield, MA 01119\\ (413) 782-5500\\ http://www.cancerhouseofhope.org

Caregivers Support Group
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
30 Locust St\\ Northampton, MA 01060\\ Bruce Bradley-Gilbert (413) 582-2722

Compassionate Friends
Springfield MA Chapter\\ E-mail: FTBMBeth@aol.com
(413) 687-1073 Beth-Ann\\ or (413) 533-1959 Walter
http://www.compassionatefriends.org
Support for a family when a child dies.

Cooley Dickinson Cancer Care Program\\ 30 Locust St\\ Northampton, MA 01060\\ (413) 582-2028\\ Support and informational services for cancer patients and their loved ones.
http://www.cooley-dickinson.org/services/cancer-care/

Daniel A Larson Foundation\\ 28 Mary Lyon Dr\\ PO Box 704
South Hadley, MA 01060
(413) 533-6303
Survivors of homicide victims

Dual Recovery Anonymous\\ Starlight Club\\ 251 Nonotuck Street\\ Florence, MA 01062
Contact: Norm L.\\ (413) 585-9940\\ E-mail: Nkl512@cs.com\\ Support groups for individuals with a dual disorder. A dual disorder occurs when an individual is affected by both chemical dependency and an emotional or psychiatric illness.

Empty Arms Group
Cooley Dickinson Hospital\\ 30 Locust St\\ Northampton, MA 01060\\ Carol McMurrich and Greg Reynolds at (413) 529-1610\\ E-mail: carolmcmurrich@comcast.net
http://www.emptyarmswesternma.blogspot.com/
Support for families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss at any stage.

Everywoman's Center
Counseling Services\\ University of Massachusetts\\ Amherst, MA 01003\\ (413) 545-0883\\ (413) 545-0200\\ 24 hr. Rape Crisis\\ (413) 545-0800
http://www.umass.edu/ewc

Family TIES\\ 23 Service Center Rd\\ Northampton, MA 01060
(800) 905-8437\\ Support for parents with children with special needs.\\ http://massfamilyties.org

Family Support Group for people living with mental illness/addictions
Cooley Dickinson Hospital\\ 30 Locust St\\ Northampton, MA 01060\\ Bruce Bradley-Gilbert (413) 582-2722
http://www.cooley-dickinson.org/calendar/month.php

The Freedom Center
Box 623\\ Northampton, MA 01062
E-mail: freedomcenterinfo@gmail.com
http://www.freedom-center.org
Mental health support group
Gamblers Anonymous ISO (413) 746-7192 http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/mtgdirMA.html

The Garden 286 Prospect Street Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 584-7086 ext. 124 http://www.garden-cgc.org/ Children's bereavement support

La Leche League of Northampton Lex (413) 586-5627 E-mail: TotallySmittenMama@gmail.com Rosemary (413) 537-9755 E-mail: RosemaryLLL@mac.com http://www.llleus.org/web/NorthamptonMa.html Support for breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding

Narcotics Anonymous Western Mass. & Pioneer Valley Areas P.O. Box 1035 Brattleboro, VT 05301 (800) 481-6871 http://www.namvr.org/WMA-PVA.html

Open Door Club and Family and Individual Advocacy 518 Pleasant St. Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 582-7961 Two different self-advocacy groups for individuals with disabilities (adults and children) http://www.bhninc.org/advocacy-services.html

Stroke Support Group Cooley Dickinson Hospital 30 Locust St Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 582-2259 http://www.cooley-dickinson.org/calendar/month.php

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First Call for Help
call 413-582-4237 or 1-800-339-7779
for information about programs throughout Hampshire County, such as fuel assistance, food stamps, health needs, employment, child care, domestic violence, housing, substance abuse, etc.
Or check The Big Red Book Social Services Directory in the Reference Department.

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Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.westernmassaa.org/
Western Mass. Intergroup lists all meetings in the area plus useful information for newcomers, bookstore and links.

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Center for Human Development
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CHD offers many social programs in Northampton and throughout the Pioneer Valley.

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Northeast Center for Youth and Families
http://www.ncyf.org/
NCYF runs a number of programs to help at-risk children and adolescents throughout the region.

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ServiceNet provides a wide range of human services. Their programs include acute mental health services; outpatient clinical and counseling services; adolescent support programs; an employee assistance program; early intervention for young children; home health care; rehabilitation and residential programs for those with mental health issues, mental retardation, or head injuries; and shelter and housing services for the homeless.

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ServiceNet provides a wide range of human services. Their programs include acute mental health services; outpatient clinical and counseling services; adolescent support programs; an employee assistance program; early intervention for young children; home health care; rehabilitation and residential programs for those with mental health issues, mental retardation, or head injuries; and shelter and housing services for the homeless.

Food and Clothing Assistance

The Northampton Survival Center
http://www.thensc.org/
The Northampton Survival Center is an emergency food pantry which provides low-income individuals and families in 16 communities in Hampshire County with free food, clothing, household goods, and referrals for emergency assistance.

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The YWCA of Western Massachusetts maintains 24-hour hotline numbers for any victim of domestic violence or sexual assault. If you want to learn more about responding to domestic violence or sexual assault—whether for yourself, someone close to you, or because you're researching these pressing social issues, please visit their resources page.

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The YWCA of Western Massachusetts maintains 24-hour hotline numbers for any victim of domestic violence or sexual assault. If you want to learn more about responding to domestic violence or sexual assault—whether for yourself, someone close to you, or because you're researching these pressing social issues, please visit their resources page.

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The YWCA of Western Massachusetts maintains 24-hour hotline numbers for any victim of domestic violence or sexual assault. If you want to learn more about responding to domestic violence or sexual assault—whether for yourself, someone close to you, or because you're researching these pressing social issues, please visit their resources page.

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Northampton Council On Aging
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Children's AID & Family Services
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The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
http://www.foodbankwma.org/

Lifecourse Counseling Center
http://www.lifecourse.net/

ServiceNet
http://www.servicenetinc.org/
ServiceNet provides a wide range of human services. Their programs include acute mental health services; outpatient clinical and counseling services; adolescent support programs; an employee assistance program; early intervention for young children; home health care; rehabilitation and residential programs for those with mental health issues, mental retardation, or head injuries; and shelter and housing services for the homeless.

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