Community Action Pioneer Valley’s Community Resources & Advocacy program https://www.communityaction.us/
413-582-4230 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.
ServiceNet https://www.servicenet.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.
Center for Human Development https://chd.org/
CHD offers many social programs in Northampton and throughout the Pioneer Valley.
Fuel Assistance / Home Energy https://www.communityaction.us/sector/home-energy/
Community Action provides assistance to income eligible individuals and families with programs including Fuel Assistance, Heating System Repair or Replacement, Energy Efficiency & Weatherization Audits, and Older Adult Home Modifications. See their website or call 413-774-2310 or 800-370-0940 for guidelines and applications.
413Cares https://www.413cares.org/
413Cares is an innovative community portal that provides online access for residents of Western Massachusetts to available resources from housing, to healthcare, early education and more.
Mass 211 https://mass211.org/
Mass 211 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community. It serves as a resource for finding government benefits and services, nonprofit organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources.
Holyoke Community College’s Social Services wiki http://socialservicesinfo.pbworks.com/
Links and local information on childcare, housing, food, healthcare and cash assistance.
Addiction
Alcoholics Anonymous http://www.westernmassaa.org/
Western Mass. Intergroup lists all meetings in the area plus useful information for newcomers, bookstore and links.
Hampshire Hope https://www.hampshirehope.org/
Hampshire HOPE’s mission is to help people and families struggling with opioids — like heroin and prescription medicines — in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Children and Families
The Northampton/Hadley Family Connection https://www.northamptonfamilies.com/
Provide support and connection to families with children under the age of 6 in Northampton and Hadley including playgroups, community events, parent workshops, and trainings.
18 Degrees – formerly Berkshire Children and Families https://18degreesma.org/
Family services, foster care and adoption agency in Western Massachusetts.
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 https://www.lifecourse.net/
Provides LGBTQI people therapy, counseling, psychotherapy, consultation and education.
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, Workforce development services for young people and YouthBuild programs.
