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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ServiceNet
ServiceNet offers many mental health and human services throughout Western Massachusetts and Worcester County. These services include addiction services, brain injury services, child and adolescent services, counseling and psychiatry, developmental services, mental health recovery services, shelter and housing, and vocational services.
Address: 21 Olander Drive
Address 3: Northampton, MA, 01060
Email: info@servicenet.org
Main Phone: (413) 387-1105
Operating Agency: ServiceNet
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous SLAA Western New England
A Twelve Step - Twelve Tradition oriented fellowship based on the model pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous. There are many groups that meet weekly in different Western MA locations. Please see the website for an up-to-date listing.
Address: P.O. Box 791
Address 3: Northampton, MA, 01061
Email: wneislaa@yahoo.com
Main Phone: (888) 395-0270
Operating Agency: SLAA Western New England
South Hadley Family Center
Offer weekly playgroups as well as by sponsoring speakers, discussion groups, social events for children age 5 and under and their caregivers
Address: 7 Woodbridge St
Address 2: All Saints' Epicopal Church
Address 3: South Hadley, MA, 01075
Email: shfckids@yahoo.com
Main Phone: (413) 533-7096
Operating Agency: South Hadley Family Center
Stavros - Advocates for Independent Living
Offer housing for people with disabilities and build access ramps for people with disabilities for those who can’t afford them. For people with disabilities they offer Options Counseling Program, equipment donation, Transition to Adulthood (TAP) program, Outdoor Access, Personal Care Attendant Services, Volunteer Surrogate Program, and Fiscal Intermediary Services. Volunteering Opportunities Available
Address: 210 Old Farm Rd
Address 3: Amherst, MA, 01002
Email: info@stavros.org
Main Phone: (413) 256-0473Â
Operating Agency: Stavros Center for Independent Living
Stop It Now
Resource for individuals with questions or concerns about child sexual abuse, available to anyone concerned about sexually inappropriate behaviors in themselves, in another adult, or child.
Address: 351 Pleasant St
Address 2: Suite B319
Address 3: Northampton, MA, 01060
Main Phone: (413) 587-3500
Hotline: 1-888-PREVENT
Operating Agency: Stop It Now
The Arbors
Offer assisted living, independent living, memory support, personal care, and household services
Address: 130 University Dr
Address 3: Amherst, MA, 01002
Email: amherst@arborsassistedliving.com
Main Phone: (413) 339-3773
Operating Agency: The Arbors
The Food Bank of Western Mass
Have food pantries across the Hampshire county area, Mobile Food Bank, Nutrition Program, SNAP Outreach & Enrollment, and offer assistance with WIC. They also provide a free bag of healthy groceries to eligible seniors over the age of 55 once a month through the Food for Elders program.
Address: 97 North Hatfield Rd
Address 2: PO Box 160
Address 3: Hatfield, MA, 01038
Email: foodbank@foodbankwma.org
Main Phone: (413) 247-9738
Operating Agency: The Food Bank of Western Mass
The Garden: A Center for Grieving Children and Teens
Provide support to young people and their families, a place to talk about loss and help parents and guardians learn how to help their children through their grief. All programs and services at The Garden are free. Prior to attending, all families must call for an intake appointment.
Address: 286 Prospect St
Address 3: Northampton, MA, 01060
Email: SLENN@cooleydickinson.org
Main Phone: (413) 582-5312
Operating Agency: The Garden: A Center for Grieving Children and Teens
The Literacy Project, Inc.
Free adult basic education classes, including GED classes. All classes include instruction in reading, writing, math, and basic computer literacy. Provides accommodation for persons with disabilities. Volunteer opportunities available.
Address: 742 Main St
Address 3: Amherst, MA, 01002
Email: sheilam@literacyproject.org
Main Phone: (413) 259-1663
Operating Agency: Jewish Community Center of Amherst
The Men's Resource Center for Change
Offer workshops, training, consultations, youth programs, and fathering programs. Programs include support groups, MOVING FORWARD: From Domestic Abuse to Healthy Relationships, batterers’ intervention, resource and referral services, as well as Gay/Bisexual/Questioning men’s networking events
Address: 236 North Pleasant St
Address 3: Amherst, MA, 01002
Email: mrc@mrcforchange.org
Main Phone: (413) 253-9887
Operating Agency: The Men's Resource Center for Change
The Stonewall Center
Sponsor various support and discussion groups, provide information, referrals, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ and allied community, put together weekly newsletter with information about events, group meetings, volunteer needs, and community resources. Provides twice monthly HIV/STI testing, LGBTQIA+ workshops, and Speakers Bureau volunteers.
Address: 256 Sunset Ave
Address 2: Crampton Hall
Address 3: Amherst, MA, 01003
Email: stonewall@umass.edu
Main Phone: (413) 545-4824
Operating Agency: The Stonewall Center
Trinity Church's Jubilee Ministries
Provides monthly food and diaper assistance to those in need.
Address 3: Ware, MA, 01082
Email: Jubilee_Cupboard@Trinityware.org
Main Phone: (413) 967-3274
Operating Agency: Trinity Episcopal Church
UMass Career Services
Assists undergraduate and graduate students throughout every stage in their individualized career development process. Also provide services for employers, alum, and parents.
Address: 141 Hicks Way
Address 2: 511 Goodell
Address 3: Amherst, MA, 01003
Email: careerservices@umass.edu
Main Phone: (413) 545-2224
Operating Agency: UMass Career Services
UMass Center for Counseling & Psychological Health
Offer individual therapy, crisis intervention, "lets talk" informal walk-in sessions, sexual assault services, substance abuse therapy, end of semester support program, as well as group therapy and support groups. Consultations for behavioral medicine screenings for mind/body medicine, psychiatric consultation, mental health consultations, and eating disorder consultation are also offered. Hold suicide prevention trainings, midfulness workshops, presentations on subjects of interest to groups, skills workshops on meditation, mindfulness, healthy relationships, stress, anxiety, and ADHD.
Address: 111 County Circle
Address 2: Middlesex House
Address 3: Amherst, MA, 01003
Main Phone: (413) 545-2337
Hotline: (877) 831-7421
Operating Agency: UMass Center for Counseling & Psychological Health
UMass Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success
Provides academic support, cultural enrichment, student development as well as support for institutional diversity on campus. Maintains four Cultural Centers and hosts a variety of programs and annual events.
Address: 221 Stockbridge Rd
Address 2: 101 Wilder Hall
Address 3: Amherst, MA, 01003
Email: cmass@stuaf.umass.edu
Main Phone: (413) 545-2517
Operating Agency: UMass Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Succes
UMass Dean of Students Office
A single point of contact within the University for students and their families in times of crisis and counseling and referrals for students. Offer emergency loans available for students, microgrants through Student Care and Emergency Response Fund, and Student Care Supply Closets provide free toiletries and household items. Other services include implementing and monitoring the University Judicial System and addressing Massachusetts residency issues for students.
Address: 181 Presidents Dr
Address 2: 227 Whitmore Administration Building
Address 3: Amherst, MA, 01003
Email: doso@umass.edu
Main Phone: (413) 545-2684
Operating Agency: UMass Dean of Students Office
UMass Disability Services
Provides specific accommodations and modifications or adjustments to courses, programs, services, jobs, or activities evaluated on a case-by-case basis for students with qualifying disabilities. Make referrals on issues of accessibility and provide training and staff development to the University community. Scholarships and volunteer opportunities available.
Address: 181 Presidents Dr
Address 2: 161 Whitmore Administration Building
Address 3: Amherst, MA, 01003
Email: aduchon@admin.umass.edu
Main Phone: (413) 545-0892
Operating Agency: UMass Disability Services
UMass Equal Opportunity Office
Provide an online report system for concerns related to sexual or gender harassment, Title IX, civil rights violations, or realization as defined by University Policy. Services include a variety of trainings and workshops on preventing harassment and discrimination.
Address: 130 Hicks Way
Address 2: 225 Bartlett Hall
Address 3: Amherst, MA, 01003
Email: equalopportunity@admin.umass.edu
Main Phone: (413) 545-3464
Operating Agency: UMass Equal Opportunity Office
UMass Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
Counseling services include short-term personal consultations, supervisor consultations and provide information about community therapists/programs. Offer tailored workshops for teams such as Mindfulness 101, Good Stress/Bad Stress, Assertiveness, Work/Life Balance, and Introduction to Anger Management.
Address: 131 County Circle
Address 2: Hampshire House
Address 3: Amherst, MA, 01003
Email: askHR@umas.edu
Main Phone: (413) 545-0350
Operating Agency: UMass Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
UMass Family Housing Office
Staff handle apartment leasing, facilitate maintenance requests, and student resident relations for students who are married, in a civil union and/or have legal custody of at least one dependent living with them full-time.
Address: 990 North Pleasant St
Address 2: North Village C-01
Address 3: Amherst, MA, 01003
Email: familyhousing@sacl.umass.edu
Main Phone: (413) 545-3115
Operating Agency: UMass Family Housing Office
