COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Anti-racism
Coming Together (Amherst)
Undoing Racism Organizing Collective of Western Massachusetts
Childcare
Childcare Subsidies and Vouchers
DTA and state income-eligible assistance.
Help finding care, applying for financial assistance/vouchers, in-home referrals, resources for providers.
Pioneer Valley Childcare Collective
Center-based and family-based childcare for ages 1-5; before & after school programs. Financial assistance available.
Education
The International Language Institute of Massachusetts
Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership
Free trainings and professional development in western MA
Health
Community Action Pioneer Valley
(413) 582-4237
MassHealth, Commonwealth Care, Safety Net, and SNAP enrollment assistance
Tapestry Health (Northampton, Holyoke, Springfield)
Sexual & reproductive health, syringe access & disposal, overdose prevention, HIV health & prevention, LGBTQ+ health, family nutrition, education & trainings
Labor & Workers' Rights
American Federation of Musicians
Resources for musicians, emergency assistance, organizing support
IATSE Local 232 (Amherst/Northampton)
(781) 249-2688
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
(413) 570-3060
Builds power with low-wage and immigrant workers throughout Western Massachusetts
LGBTQIA+
Connects homeless LGBTQ youth with a variety of housing options.
GLAD (Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders)
(617) 426-1350
Provides LGBT legal advice and advocacy in New England
Out Now (Springfield)
Youth organization dedicated to supporting the agency of queer families.
Queer/Trans Yoga (Easthampton)
Donation based, trauma-informed classes
The Stonewall Center (UMass)
LGBTQ+ resource center
Western Mass Trans Youth Parenting Guide (Community Action!)
Mental Health
National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line:
741-741
Western Mass Peer Support Line:
Toll Free: 888.407.4515
available M-Th 7pm-9pm, F-Su 7pm-10pm
Clinical & Support Options (Northampton)
(413) 773-1314
Family support programs, mental health & addiction recovery programs, community based programs, crisis programs, housing & homelessness programs
Eliot Community Human Services (Northampton)
(781) 861-0890
Crisis Team: (800) 988-1111
Adult mental health; youth, children, & family services; emergency psychiatric services; homeless services; brain injury services; developmental disabilities; care coordination
Trauma Institute (Northampton)
Intensive trauma therapy for victims of crime in western MA (funded by VOCA)
Safety
National Sexual Assault Hotline:
1-800-656-4673
24-hour Sexual Assault Hotline (UMass Center for Women and Community):
(413) 545-0800
Definition of sexual harassment
Center for Women and Community (UMass)
(413) 545-0883
Sexual assault services, counseling, and support groups for Hampshire County Residents
Safe Passage (Northampton)
(413) 586-5066 or (888) 345-5282 (toll-free) - 24 hour hotline
Emergency shelter in a confidential location. Counseling, advocacy, peer support, and legal services in Northampton and in locations throughout Hampshire County. Serves survivors of all genders. Services are free, accessible to people with disabilities, and confidential. Services are available in English, Spanish, and other languages.
Substance Use/Harm Reduction
SAMHSA National Hotline:
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Syringe access & disposal, narcan access & training, drug counseling, referrals, safer injection education & supplies