Resources
Community Responders are available to answer questions regarding local resources, and provide additional resource information and support. Call, text, or visit the DCC Community Space for questions and individualized support.
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https://www.csoinc.org/housing-homeless-services
29 Industrial Dr E
Northampton, MA 01060
413-586-6750Clinical & Support Options (CSO) operates a year-round shelter in Northampton for adults experiencing homelessness.
434 N Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-0704Craig's Doors operates two year-round shelters in Amherst and Hadley for adults experiencing homelessness, as well as a resource center for those in need of resources, support, and referrals.
Massachusetts Emergency Assistance Family Shelter
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/review-eligibility-apply-for-emergency-assistance-ea-family-shelter
866-584-0653
The Emergency Assistance (EA) family shelter is a state-run program that provides emergency shelter and rehousing services to families with children and pregnant people who are experiencing homelessness.
https://www.northamptonhousing.org/
49 Old South St
Northampton, MA 01060
413-584-4030Northampton Housing Authority (NHA) manages the public housing complexes in Northampton, Florence, and Leeds.
425 North Main St
Leeds, MA 01053
413-582-3059Soldier On provides veterans experiencing homelessness with emergency and transitional housing services.
256 Pleasant St
Northampton, MA 01060
413-233-1600Way Finders offers critical services such as emergency financial housing assistance, support for renters, and help for those facing foreclosure.
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Friday Breakfast
First Churches
129 Main St
Northampton, MA 01060Communtiy organizations host a weekly breakfast on Friday. Doors open at 7:00 am, and breakfast is served from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.
Highland Valley Elder Services
https://highlandvalley.org/services/home-delivered-meals/
413-586-2000
Highland Valley Elder Services offers nutrition programs to people over the age of 60. The menu, created by a Registered Dietitian, is compliant with national nutrition standards for older adults. Meals are free to all who qualify.
Meals served at 11:30 am Monday through Thursday at
St. John's Church
48 Elm St
Northampton, MA 01060
MANNA Community Kitchen offers prepared gourmet meals four days a week.https://www.northamptonsurvival.org/
265 Prospect St
Northampton, MA 01060
413-586-6564The Northampton Survival Center is a free food pantry for residents of Northampton and certain surrounding towns.
https://www.tapestryhealth.org/
16 Center St, Suite 415
Northampton, MA 01060
413-586-0310
Tapestry Harm Reduction in Northampton has a food pantry for people to collect items once per week.
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20 Hampton Ave Suite 100
Northampton, MA 01060
413-781-7814Community Legal Aid (CLA) provides free civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts.
20 Hampton Ave St Suite 240
Northampton, MA 01060
800-649-3718The Central West Justice Center, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Community Legal Aid, provides free civil legal services to low-income and immigrant individuals in central and western Massachusetts.
Hampshire County Bar Association
413-586-8729
The Hampshire County Bar Association is a service organization composed of attorneys. The Hampshire County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service helps people who need legal assistance find an appropriate attorney who has an office local to them and is highly qualified in the area of law in which the client needs help.
Legal Kiosk
DCC Community Space
1 Roundhouse Plaza, First Floor
Northampton, MA 01060
877-322-0413The Legal Kiosk is a partnership with Western New England University School of Law to improve access to the justice system. At a legal kiosk, community members can find free civil legal service providers nearby, access legal resources, print documents and, in some cases, attend online meetings and remote court hearings in privacy.
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https://www.northamptonrecoverycenter.org/
25 Armory St
Northampton, MA 01060
413-834-4127The Northampton Recovery Center (NRC) is a peer-driven community to support people in all stages of recovery.
https://www.tapestryhealth.org/
16 Center St Suite 415
Northampton, MA 01060
413-586-0310Tapestry Health provides a variety of no cost harm reduction resources, including syringe access and disposal, safe use supplies and education, and drug testing.
SafeSpot Overdose Hotline connects people who are using drugs with a trained operator who can call for help in case of an overdose.
Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline
The Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline provides 24/7 help finding substance use harm reduction, treatment, recovery, and problem gambling services.
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Holyoke Center
199 High St
Holyoke, MA 01040
413-539-5941Peer Support Line
888-407-4515 (available Mon - Thurs 7 pm - 9 pm and Fri - Sun 7 pm - 10 pm)
The Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots organization offering in-person and online peer support in Western Massachusetts.
https://wildfloweralliance.org/afiya/
Afiya is a peer run respite by the Wildflower Alliance, offering a non-clinical peer support run respite house for those experiencing difficult times.
https://wildfloweralliance.org/anemoni/
Anemoni is a peer run respite by the Wildflower Alliance for trans and queer people, offering a non-clinical crisis alternative for people experiencing emotional distress.
417 Liberty St
Springfield, MA 01104
413-301-9355
BHN serves those with life challenges due to mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Across all programs, BHN offers support, guidance and tools that help individuals make positive changes and live fulfilling lives.
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-mental-health
617-626-8000
The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages; enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities.
Clinical & Support Options Outpatient Mental Health Services
https://www.csoinc.org/outpatient-behavioral-health
8 Atwood Dr Suite 201
Northampton, MA 01060413-582-0471
Clinical & Support Options (CSO) provides a full range of behavioral health and substance abuse services through a network of six licensed outpatient sites. Outpatient services include individual therapy for adults and children, psychiatry for adults and children, medication management, group therapy, and more.
Hampshire County Crisis Services
https://www.csoinc.org/emergency-crisis-stabilization-services
29 N Main St
Florence, MA 01062413-586-5555
Clinical & Support Options (CSO) offers mental helath crisis services in Hampshire County. Crisis services provide behavioral health assessments, intervention, and stabilization 24 hours a day.
https://www.miravistabhc.care/
1233 Main St
Holyoke, MA 01040413-701-2600
MiraVista's purpose is to provide compassionate, effective, inspiring care for those suffering from emotional distress and substance misuse so they are empowered to lead fulfilling lives.
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413-536-1628
Alianza assists, supports, and empowers those whose lives are affected by battering and abuse. Alianza helps with logistics such as safe housing, food, clothing, medical support, court orders, legal help, therapy, and childcare.
76 Carlon Dr
Northampton, MA 01060
413-586-5066Safe Passage offers free and confidential resources for survivors of domestic violence. Services include peer support, counseling, advocacy, legal support, and community education.
https://www.ywworks.org/i-need-help/
1 Clough St
Springfield, MA 01108
413-732-3121413-773-7100 (24 hour hotline)
The YWCA provides an array of private, confidential services, including individual and group counseling, as well as medical, legal, and police advocacy.
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Community Action Pioneer Valley
https://www.communityaction.us/
155 Pleasant St
Northampton, MA 01060
413-582-4230Community Action Pioneer Valley (CAPV) assists people who have low incomes achieve economic stability and secure. CAPV provides services for children and families, youth and young adults, people over age 55, community building, as well as needs related to home energy, money and taxes, food, and early learning programs.
https://www.literacyproject.org/
42 Gothic St
Northampton, MA
413-584-6755The Literacy Project provides free classes to adults in basic skills, high school equivalency, and college and career readiness.
https://www.cooleydickinson.org/programs-services/hivaids/
2 Conz St
Northampton, MA 01060
413-586-8288A Positive Place provides confidential and comprehensive services for people living with HIV/AIDS, including harm reduction resources, testing, counseling and treatment services, and healthcare and housing support services.
413Cares is an online community platform that connects residents of Western Massachusetts to resources and services they need.
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Central Hampshire Veterans' Services
https://northamptonma.gov/194/Veterans-Services
240 Main St, Suite #4
Northampton, MA 01060413-587-1299
The Central Hampshire Veterans’ Services office assists veterans and their survivors with accessing the state and federal benefits due to them, as well as to provides connection or referrals to food, housing, medical, legal, educational and employment resources.
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
https://www.va.gov/central-western-massachusetts-health-care/
421 North Main Street
Leeds, MA 01053413-584-4040
The VA hospital provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health, nutrition, treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), women’s health, and more.
866-406-8449
Soldier On offers a wide array of supportive services. Veterans have access to addiction treatment, healthcare, mental health counseling, employment opportunities, education, wellness programs, recreation, and transportation. Soldier On extends its outreach to veteran families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.