Search for Help in Hampshire County
Welcome to our online database of human services available within Hampshire County. If you need a service and are unable to find it here, or would like assistance from our specially trained staff, please call our office. We’ll be glad to connect you to the resources you need.
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Friends of Children
Services include: training Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for abused and neglected children to identify their specific needs and ensure their ongoing well-being, connecting transition aged youth to resources and community members, as well as intervention and intensive support for parents of children in need. The program Foster Dignity provides backpacks & duffel bags, and donated items such as socks, gloves, and school supplies to foster children.
Address: 245 Russell St
Address 2: #14
Address 3: Hadley, MA, 01035
Email: contact@friendsofchildreninc.org
Main Phone: (413) 586-0011
Operating Agency: Friends of Children
Granby Housing Authority
Owns and maintains state subsidized housing for the edlerly, handicapped, and families. See website for application.
Address: 50 Phins Hill Manor
Address 3: Granby, MA, 01033
Email: granbyhousing50@gmail.com
Main Phone: (413) 467-9300
Operating Agency: Town of Granby
Hadley Housing Authority
Provides safe, clean and affordable state aided housing to elders as well as low income households
Address: 42 Golden Court
Address 3: Hadley, MA, 01035
Email: hadleyhousingauthority@gmail.com
Main Phone: (413) 584-3868
Operating Agency: Town of Hadley
Hampshire County Bar Association Legal Resource Service
Provides legal and non-legal referrals, provides referrals to lawyers, referrals to agencies, and information, The Hampshire Elder Law Program (H.E.L.P.) provides representation for the civil legal needs of low income elders sixty years of age or older, free conciliation services. Runs the programs: For The Children, a supportive parent education program for never married parents, open to the public; Only One Childhood, a communication skills program for separated and divorced parents who have previously completed a court-mandated parent education program
Address: 15 Gothic St
Address 2: Suite 10
Address 3: Northampton, MA, 01060
Email: hcba@crocker.com
Main Phone: (413) 586-8729
Operating Agency: Hampshire County Bar Association
Hampshire County Family Network
Offer licensure for teachers, workshops for educators to improve teaching/coaching/consulting, assistance in applying data and research, and cooperative purchasing bidding. Have public health programs to address health, nutrition and food insecurity, fitness, underage substance abuse prevention, school climate and bullying, and trauma-informed communities. Offer programs supporting students with disabilities, Early Literacy Intervention Program, early childhood programs, afterschool programs, and assistance in website development and technology.
Address: 97 Hawley St
Address 3: Northampton, MA, 01060
Main Phone: (413) 586-4900
Operating Agency: Collaborative for Educational Services
Hampshire County Regional Housing Authority
Provide safe, affordable housing to low income elders and veterans, disabled persons, and low income families.
Address: 37 Main St
Address 2: # 15
Address 3: Cummington, MA, 01026
Email: hcrha@crocker.com
Main Phone: (413) 634-5000
Operating Agency: Hampshire County Regional Housing Authority
Hatfield Housing Authority
Offer housing assistance for the elderly and handicapped
Address: 2 School St
Address 2: Capawonk Housing for the Elderly
Address 3: Hatfield, MA, 01038
Main Phone: (413) 247-9202
Operating Agency: Town of Hatfield
Health Care Resource Centers Northampton
An outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program. Provide MAT with methadone and buprenorphine to meet a wide range of care needs. Patients receive individual and group counseling to help them reach their recovery goals.
Address: 441 Pleasant Street
Address 3: Northampton, MA, 01060
Main Phone: (413) 584-2404
Operating Agency: Health Care Resource Centers (HCRC)
Hilltown Community Development Corporation
Offer affordable housing and housing rehab for income eligible people. For elders, programs include van service, Hilltown Elder Network, and Health Outreach Program. For small business there is a Small Business Training, Small Business Loans, and Community Planning. Community efforts include: Farming initiative program, Hilltown Open Studio Tour (Art Event), Hilltown Food Pantry, and child care subsidy program.
Address: 387 Main Rd
Address 2: P.O. Box 17
Address 3: Chesterfield, MA, 01012
Email: staff@hilltowncdc.org
Main Phone: (413) 296-4536
Operating Agency: Hilltown Community Development Corporation
Hitchcock Camp
Offer afterschool programs, family programs, homeschool and preschool programs, as well as, adult community programs, in school programs, professional development. Volunteer opportunities available
Address: 845 West St
Address 3: Amherst, MA, 01002
Email: hcenter@crocker.com
Main Phone: (413) 256-6006
Operating Agency: Hitchcock Center for the Environment
Housing and Community Development
Provides affordable housing options, financial assistance, and other support to Massachusetts communities. They oversee different types of assistance and funding for consumers, businesses, and non-profit partners.
Address: 100 Cambridge St
Address 2: Suite 300
Address 3: Boston, MA, 02114
Main Phone: (617) 573-1100
Operating Agency: Housing and Community Development
Housing Authority in Amherst
Owns and operates 6 subsidized housing projects for families, handicapped and elderly people, Section 8 (Federal Assistance), and the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program
Address: 33 Kellog Ave
Address 2: Suite 81
Address 3: Amherst, MA, 01002
Email: AMHA@Crocker.com
Main Phone: (413) 256-0206
Operating Agency: Housing Authority in Amherst
Housing Code Violations - Easthampton
Responsible for making health policy for the City of Easthampton, which includes creating new policies and regulations, holding public hearings on existing policies and regulations, issuing permits. Responsible for the enforcement of policy, including inspections and fines. You may apply for permitting for food trucks and temporary food events.
Address: 50 Payson Ave
Address 2: #145
Address 3: Easthampton, MA, 01027
Email: beichstaedt@easthamptonma.gov
Main Phone: (413) 529-1400 ext. 430
Operating Agency: Easthampton Department of Health
Huntington Food Pantry
Provide emergency food assistance to income eligible clients that are residents of Montgomery, Huntington, Russell, Chester, Becket, Middlefield, Blandford and Worthington
Address: 63 Old Chester Rd
Address 2: Pioneer Valley Church of God
Address 3: Huntington, MA, 01050
Email: huntingtonfoodpantry@gmail.com
Main Phone: (413) 667-3196
Operating Agency: Huntington Food Pantry
International Language Institute of Massachusetts
Services include free ESOL classes for immigrants and refugees, Volunteer Tutor Program, and other fee based services. Volunteer opportunities available.
Address: 25 New South St
Address 3: Northampton, MA 01060
Email: info@ili.edu
Main Phone: (413) 586-7569
Operating Agency: International Language Institute of Massachusetts
Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts
Offers individual and family counseling to birth parents considering adoption. Provides counseling services to older women coping with poor health, life transitions, and loss. In-home counseling services for the elderly are available. Particularly able to respond to the needs of: battered women, low-income women, older women, and young mothers. Language translation available (Bosnian, Russian, Vietnamese). Offers emergency clinician with no appointment for clients. Children's play space available (with adult supervision).
Address: 253 Prospect St
Address 3: Northampton, MA 01060
Email: info@jfswm.org
Main Phone: (413) 737-2601
Operating Agency: Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts
Jones Library, Career Center, ESL Center
Offers an updated listing of available jobs in the Pioneer Valley. Has directories with information on financial aid, college costs, and job postings. In addition, it has books for women entering the workforce, entrepreneurs, books to help with career readiness, and test prep. It also provides a Homework Help Mentor Program for both kids and teens.
Address: 43 Amity St
Address 3: Amherst, MA, 01002
Email: info@joneslibrary.org
Main Phone: (413) 259-3090
Operating Agency: Jones Library
La Leche League of Amherst - Northampton
Offer help and guidance on breastfeeding newborns. Local leaders are experienced mothers who are available for mother to mother help. Hold meetings for mothers to discuss breastfeeding including difficulties and concerns.
Operating Agency: La Leche League International
League of Women Voters
Provide voter information on local, state, and national legislation. Sponsors debates for local candidates, work on a broad spectrum of issues, do legislative lobbying, voter service, publish a local voter's guide, and distribute the Boston Globe.
Address: P.O. Box 2372
Address 3: Amherst, MA, 01004
Main Phone: (413) 800-5897
Operating Agency: League of Women Voters
Lifecourse Counseling Center
Provide psychotherapy, education, and consultation. Counseling for: Individual and couples therapy; recovery from trauma, abuse, addiction, depression, anxiety and loss; and issues pertaining to HIV. Also offer therapy and support groups. Offer internships for graduate students learning psychotherapy and undergraduate students who wish to learn about business and administration.
Address: 123 Hawley St
Address 2: PO Box 845
Address 3: Northampton, MA, 01060
Email: info@lifecourse.net
Main Phone: (413) 585-1655
Operating Agency: Lifecourse Counseling Center
