Resource Directory

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline at 988 provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals ...

Alyssa’s Place: Peer Recovery and Resource Center Alyssa’s Place is a safe environment where individuals and families can attend a variety of meetings and activities designed to strengthen recovery and promote healthy lifestyle changes. Our Peer Recovery Center strives to cultivate courage, compassion, and connection; creating a sense of unity and fostering transformative change within ...

Get 24/7 Addiction Help 800-839-1686 Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.  A.A. General Service Committee of Western Massachusetts (Area 31), 474 Pleasant Street, PO Box 6818, Holyoke, MA 01040 AA General Service Committee of Eastern MA (Area 30), PO Box 51411, Boston, MA 02205-1411 Worcester Area Intergroup, 100 Grove Street # 314, Worcester, MA 01605 – ...

To provide adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment, free from discrimination. All Athol and Orange Housing Authority properties are “smoke free”. Athol Housing Authority Programs Chapter 667: Elderly and Disabled Housing Morton Meadows is a 28 unit 1 bedroom elderly/disabled complex Lakeside Apartments is a 50 unit 1 bedroom elderly/disabled ...

The Athol Bird and Nature Club was formed in 1963 to “enhance the appreciation of natural history in the North Quabbin Region”. Founded by Robert Coyle, an eighth grade science teacher at the Athol Junior High School, the Club was a spin-off of the science curriculum which included studies in astronomy, geology, geography, and field ...

Brown Bag Program | Morning Socialization | Congregate Meals | Afternoon Card Games | Special Events Councils on Aging are the principal agencies of local government that serve the elderly. First authorized by special legislation in 1956, there are now over 347 Councils in the Commonwealth. The three core responsibilities of the Councils on Aging ...

Athol Hospital is a Critical Access, non-profit acute care hospital serving the nine communities of the North Quabbin Region. The hospital’s service area includes the towns of Athol, Erving, New Salem, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Royalston, Warwick, and Wendell. The hospital opened its doors in 1950, the result of the efforts of community and business leaders ...

We have over 50,000 books, magazines, periodicals, books on tape, videos, compact discs, and other items, which are loaned to people who have a card. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtholPublicLibrary/

The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a mainstream Protestant church with approximately 21 million members worldwide, including more than one million members in North America. The Seventh-day Adventist Church seeks to enhance quality of life for people everywhere and to let people know that Jesus is coming again soon.

Rotary’s mission is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. The organization’s efforts are driven by the following core values: Service, Fellowship, Diversity, Integrity and Leadership. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AORotary/

Autism Connections is the Autism Resource Center for western Massachusetts, serving Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties as well as the North Quabbin area. Our two main offices are located in Easthampton and Pittsfield, but our Autism Specialists are available throughout western Massachusetts. Autism Connections provides support, information, and practical help for children and adults ...

Scouting is adventure, family, fun, character, leadership, and so much more! In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning, and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life. ...

At the Center for Human Development (CHD), we believe in strong families, healthy communities, and human potential.  CHD provides a broad range of high-quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. If you receive services or live in Franklin County, please contact crisis at 413-774-5411. ...

Worship at Central tends to be “traditional”.  The hour long (or shorter) service generally includes prayer (unison, silent and led by the pastor or other worship leader), responsive readings, Scripture readings, music, a collection, and  a sermon.  On the first Sunday of the month we share Communion, and all who profess a belief in Jesus ...

The Central Massachusetts Tobacco-Free Community Partnership supports communities’ efforts to lower smoking prevalence and exposure to secondhand smoke. Tobacco use is the #1 cause of preventable death and disability in Massachusetts. More than 9,000 residents die every year from the effects of tobacco – one person every hour of every day. Thousands more are disabled by ...

Helping MassHealth children with behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs and their families with integrated behavioral health services and a comprehensive, community-based system of care. Mobile Crisis Intervention MassHealth offers a Mobile Crisis Intervention service. A team trained to work with children and youth in crisis can meet you at your home, school, or another ...

Community Action’s Energy Programs are committed to helping community members with low income in Franklin and Hampshire Counties cover their energy costs. Our programs work to reduce energy consumption, improve heating systems, and help pay a portion of fuel and utility bills. Fuel Assistance Our largest program, Fuel Assistance, helps our neighbors with low incomes ...

A project of Community Action Pioneer Valley. Becoming a parent for the first time can be a challenge. It’s even more of a challenge if you’re age 20 and under. Healthy Families is a free home visiting support program for first time parents, age 20 and under, living in the Franklin, Hampshire, and North Quabbin regions, ...

Since 1992, CADCA has demonstrated that when all sectors of a community come together, social change happens. CADCA represents over 5,000 community coalitions that involve individuals from key sectors including schools, law enforcement, youth, parents, healthcare, media and others. We have members in every U.S. state and territory and more than 30 countries around the ...

Community Legal Aid, Inc. (CLA) is the free civil legal aid provider for residents of the five counties of Central and Western Massachusetts (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester). CLA maintains full-service offices in Worcester, Fitchburg, Springfield, Northampton and Pittsfield, and also uses satellite office space to meet with clients throughout our region. CLA specializes in ...

Click here for a list of Cooling Centers in Hampshire County, Franklin County, and Worcester County Districts: https://www.nqcc.org/pdfs/cooling_centers.pdf

In addition to individualized programs for eligible children, the early intervention program offers Developmental Enrichment Groups that are open to all young children in the community. Groups are designed to provide a structured opportunity for parents and their children to engage in activities designed to promote growth and development through play and social interaction. For ...

Programs and Services DIAL/SELF Youth Services include: TeenLine reaches out to at-risk youth to prevent homelessness and sexual exploitation of teens. Youth, parents, guidance counselors, and other helping professionals can call or stop by for resource information, referrals, counseling, case management, advocacy, and emergency shelter. Safe Place connects youth with immediate help and safety twenty-four ...

Eating disorders are psychological conditions characterized by unhealthy, obsessive, or disordered eating habits. Eating disorders come with both emotional and physical symptoms and include anorexia nervosa (voluntary starvation), bulimia nervosa (binge-eating followed by purging), binge-eating disorder (binge-eating without purging), and other or unspecified eating disorders (disordered eating patterns that do not fit into another category). ...

Erving Elementary School Our school is located near the Millers River and Connecticut River in Erving, Massachusetts. Erving is a small rural town in Western Massachusetts with a population of 1,420 people. About 141 Pre-K to Grade Six students attend the Erving School. Middle/High School: Gill-Montague Regional School District We are a regional school district ...

We welcome you to discover your place in our church family.

We are here to serve you and make your world a better place. Come and enjoy the presence of God’s love – it will change your life! FCCR is a family friendly place of connecting with Jesus, the community and people from all over the world. We are believers in Jesus Christ and follow Him ...

We are people of all ages, people of many backgrounds, and people of many beliefs. We are brave, curious and compassionate thinkers and doers. We create spirituality and community beyond boundaries, working for more justice and more love in our own lives and in the world. Unitarian Universalism affirms and promotes seven Principles, grounded in ...

The Franklin County Bar Association serves as the professional organization for attorneys interested in promoting the administration of justice and standards of excellence in the legal profession throughout Franklin County. Members of the Bar work with the Courts and the community on projects to benefit all. The Lawyer Referral Service remains open and available through ...

In March 1984, the Social Justice group at All Souls Unitarian Church wanted to start a program of free meals for the needy in Franklin County and invited religious and social organizations to provide and serve the meals. The first meal was served in Greenfield in July 1984. Later, meal sites were also started in ...

This court serves all the cities and towns of Franklin County. Clerk’s Office – 413-775-7400 Probation Department – 413-773-7249

This court serves all cities and towns in Franklin County. Register’s Office – 413-774-7011 Probation Department – 413-774-2229 TTY – 413-774-3364

The mission of GAAMHA, Inc. is to provide meaningful support, training, treatment, avenues to employment, and personalized opportunities to individuals with disabilities and substance use disorders; and to offer quality transportation services to the people who live in the communities we serve. GAAMHA is dedicated to providing a wide range of services to individuals throughout ...

getoutraged.org Get Outraged! Learn about Big Tobacco’s latest coverup and talk with your kids about the dangers of vaping. Get the Facts: There’s a lot of misinformation about e-cigarettes, vapes, and e-hookahs. Here’s everything you need to know about these highly addictive products. For Parents and Guardians: Concerned your kid might vape? Learn how to ...

Girl Scouts offers the best leadership development experience for girls in the world. Girl Scouts unleashes the G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ in every girl, preparing her for a lifetime of leadership—from taking a night-time hike under the stars to accepting a mission on the International Space Station; from lobbying the city council with her ...

The Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center is a national hub for substance use disorder resources. Through more than a dozen treatment and support programs, here at Grayken we, revolutionize addiction treatment and education, replicate best practices, and provide policy, advocacy and thought leadership.

The Greenfield Housing Authority’s (GHA) mission is to provide safe, decent, and sanitary housing conditions for low-income families and to manage resources efficiently. Its purpose is to promote personal, economic, and social upward mobility and to provide families the opportunity to make the transition from subsidized to non-subsidized housing. The GHA first developed 72 units ...

Health Law Advocates (HLA) is a 501(c)(3) public interest law firm whose mission is to provide pro bono legal representation to low-income residents experiencing difficulty accessing or paying for needed medical services. HLA is committed to ensuring universal access to quality health care in Massachusetts, particularly for those who are most at risk due to ...

HOPE works directly in the community to provide under served families with a safe place to explore their talents, learn new skills, and succeed.

We come from hundreds of ethnic and language backgrounds, yet we are united by common goals. Above all, we want to honor Jehovah, the God of the Bible and the Creator of all things. We do our best to imitate Jesus Christ and are proud to be called Christians. Each of us regularly spends time ...

Lawyers for Affordable Justice is not a law firm. We are a group of lawyers who practice independently in our chosen specialty areas. We are collaborators and innovators who have chosen to share resources in order to maximize the impact we can have in the community. We are dedicated to ensuring that you are able ...

LifePath, an Area Agency on Aging, is a private, nonprofit corporation that develops, provides, and coordinates a range of services to support the independent living of elders and persons with disabilities with a goal of independence. We also support caregivers, including grandparents raising grandchildren, in many ways. LifePath serves all of Franklin County and Athol, ...

Lock Your Meds® is a national multi-media campaign designed to reduce prescription drug abuse by making adults aware that they are the “unwitting suppliers” of prescription medications being used in unintended ways, especially by young people. Produced by National Family Partnership®(NFP), the campaign includes a wide array of high-quality advertisements, posters, educational materials, publicity opportunities, ...

Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline: 1-800-327-5050 BSAS oversees the statewide system of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services for individuals, families, and communities affected by gambling and substance addiction. We are responsible for: Licensing substance use disorder treatment programs and counselors Funding and monitoring prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery services Providing access to treatment for ...

Mass 211 is the centralized hub for comprehensive information about and referral to the complete spectrum of services in Massachusetts that address the social determinants of healthy lives and communities. We provide a stigma free 24/7 contact center and public portal website that empowers people with the information they need to make informed decisions and ...

Serving Individuals Who Are Blind Since 1906 MCB provides the highest quality rehabilitation and social services to Massachusetts residents who are blind, leading to their independence and full community participation. MCB services individuals by providing access to employment opportunities and social rehabilitation with the goal of increasing independence and self-determination. Our MCB community consists of many partners ...

The goal of the Massachusetts public K-12 and adult education system is to prepare all students for success in life. The state works with local school districts and educators in your community to ensure that learning expectations are high for all students, that each classroom is led by an excellent educator, and that students are learning ...

The Department of Mental Health (DMH), 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. Most mental health services, including medication and therapy are provided through health insurance – MassHealth (Medicaid), ...

The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) assists and empowers low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and achieve long term economic self-sufficiency. DTA serves one in eight residents of the Commonwealth with direct economic assistance (cash benefits) and food assistance (SNAP benefits), as well as workforce training opportunities. ...

As the Juvenile Justice agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Department of Youth Services (DYS) promotes positive change in the youth in our care and custody. The DYS is a multi-faceted agency that serves youth committed as juvenile delinquents or youthful offenders and detained youth awaiting judicial action. Our mission is to enhance community ...

DPPC protects adults with disabilities from the abusive acts or omissions of their caregivers through investigation oversight, public awareness, and prevention.

The Health Connector is a state-based health insurance Marketplace that makes shopping for affordable health and dental coverage easier for Massachusetts individuals, families, and small businesses. We offer plans from the state’s leading insurers that have been awarded the state’s Seal of Approval, so you can be sure the plan you choose meets both state ...

The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) helps individuals with disabilities to live and work independently. MRC is responsible for Vocational Rehabilitation, Community Living, and Disability Determination for federal benefit programs. MRC provides comprehensive services to people living with disabilities that maximize their quality of life and economic self-sufficiency in the community. All programs have their own ...

Call us at 800-327-5050 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Helpline is open on all holidays. And if you’d like, we’ll even follow up with you after your first call, to see how you’re doing. You can also find treatment options 24 hours a day on our website. The Helpline is the ...

Formerly makesmokinghistory.org. Massachusetts Quitline – Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. The Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program (MTCP) is a statewide public health program focused on comprehensive approaches to reduce tobacco and nicotine use. Our mission is to reduce the health and economic burden of tobacco use by preventing young people from starting to use tobacco and nicotine products, ...

In Massachusetts, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are combined into one program called MassHealth. MassHealth members may be able to get doctors visits, prescription drugs, hospital stays, and many other important services.  Visit https://www.mass.gov/topics/masshealth for: Applying for MassHealth, the Health Safety Net, and the Children’s Medical Security Plan. Info on health and ...

Are you looking for a local aging or disability service? MassOptions will connect you to the care you need in your community. MassOptions will find the local organization that can best meet your needs. A service of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. 4 Easy Ways to Reach Us: Call us anytime, ...

Mission Covenant is a Christian church, which means we believe in Jesus Christ and try to follow the example of life He set for us. Jesus is God’s Son who came to earth to be our Savior through His life, death and resurrection. He died on the cross, taking our sin on Himself, accepting the ...

The Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (‘MART’) is one of Massachusetts’ 15 regional transit authorities. ‘MART’ is located in North Central Massachusetts and encompasses parts of Northern Worcester and Western Middlesex Counties. ‘MART’ was created pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 161B, in August of 1978. ‘MART’ provides public transportation to 22 area cities and towns. ...

The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office is an advocate and resource for the people of Massachusetts in many ways, including protecting consumers, combating fraud and corruption, investigating and prosecuting crime, and protecting the environment, workers, and civil rights. If you are having an issue with your mortgage lender you can file a complaint with our Consumer ...

Join thousands of teens who are taking their lives back.  My Life, My Quit™ is the free and confidential way to quit smoking or vaping. Text “Start My Quit” to 36072 or click to chat with a Coach at https://ma.mylifemyquit.org/. We are here for you every step of the way. It’s YOUR LIFE and we’re ...

As the nation’s nonprofit clearinghouse and comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization, NCMEC leads the fight against abduction, abuse, and exploitation – because every child deserves a safe childhood. Hope is why we’re here. 24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-843-5678. Our Work NCMEC proactively provides assistance to victims, ...

We’ll listen. We’ll help.  If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call 1-888-373-7888 now or visit https://humantraffickinghotline.org/ to chat, text, or to find more information. What Is Human Trafficking? Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. This crime occurs when a trafficker uses force, fraud, or coercion to control ...

NO JUDGEMENT, NO SHAMING, NO PREACHING, JUST LOVE! Call 800-484-3731. If you are going to use by yourself, call us! You will be asked for your first name, location, and the number you are calling from. An operator will stay on the line with you while you use. If you stop responding after using, the ...

If you want to talk with someone, call our helpline 1-866-NA-HELP-U (1-866-624-3578) and leave a message. We will get back to you. NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. Ours is ...

Our monthly luncheons are held at the Central Congregational Church in New Salem Center on the second and fourth Friday of each month. Coffee and visiting starts at about 10:30 with the luncheon to follow at noon. Please call Sunday Lefebvre at 978-575-0116 and leave a message. Sunday needs to have people sign up by ...

Elementary: Swift River School, Swift River School, 201 Wendell Road, New Salem, MA – 978-544-6926 – http://swiftriverschool.org/ Middle/High School: R.C. Mahar Regional School District, 507 South Main Street, PO Box 680, Orange, MA 01364 – School Office: 978-544-2542 – Supt. Office: 978-544-2920 – https://www.rcmahar.org/

The North Central Educational Opportunity Center (NCEOC) provides free and confidential financial aid, academic, and career counseling for adults living in the 29 cities and towns of North Central Massachusetts. Whether it is figuring out what career best fits your goals and interests, advocating on a student’s behalf with admission and financial aid offices, filling ...

MISSION North Quabbin Citizen Advocacy is an association to develop and support relationships for people who will benefit from guidance, companionship and/or advocacy. Our objective is to provide protection and advocacy for vulnerable people with mental impairments and disorders by fostering one-to-one personal relationships between people living in the North Quabbin Community. MAKING A DIFFERENCE ...

North Quabbin Patch is a program of Valuing Our Children. Patch is not an acronym, but a place that means neighborhood. The program opened its doors in 1999, the product of collaboration between Valuing Our Children, the North Quabbin Community Coalition, the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Youth Services, other area service ...

Welcome to the wonderful North Quabbin. At northquabbinwoods.org you’ll find info on places to hike, get on the water, cross-country ski, etc. or on local artisans, farms and produce, etc.

This court serves Athol, Erving, Leverett, New Salem, Orange, Shutesbury, Warwick, and Wendell. Clerk’s Office – 978-544-8277 Probation Department – 978-544-8281 TTY – 978-544-2804

Here to serve our community together, the Lions are an international network of 1.3 million men and women in 205 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world. A non-profit group that does fundraisers with all money earned going right back into our community. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Orange-Lions-Club-330522563692124/

Dexter Park Elementary School, 3 Dexter Street Extension, Orange, MA 01364, 978-544-6080 – https://www.orange-elem.org/dexter-park Fisher Hill Elementary School, 59 Dexter Street, Orange, MA 01364, 978-544-0018 – https://www.orange-elem.org/fisher-hill Middle/High School: R.C. Mahar Regional School District, 507 South Main Street, PO Box 680, Orange, MA 01364 – School Office: 978-544-2542, Supt. Office: 978-544-2920 – https://www.rcmahar.org/

We are an open and friendly congregation seeking to share Christ’s love with each other and the community.

Pantry site.  One of three parishes under the North Quabbin Catholic Community in Athol and Petersham.  Also includes Saint Francis of Assisi in Athol and Saint Peter’s in Petersham, MA.

Also known as Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Need help paying for home heating? Keeping your heat on in the winter is extremely important, especially if someone in your home is elderly, disabled or under 6 years old, since being too cold can cause serious illness or death much more easily for them. Also, ...

We can end this epidemic.  Substance use and addiction affects more than 20 million Americans. Together with our many supporters, we are helping families find answers. We’re on a mission to transform how our nation addresses addiction by empowering families, advancing effective care, shaping public policy and changing culture. We are the nation’s leading organization dedicated ...

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Elementary: Petersham Center School, 31 Spring Street, PO Box 148, Petersham, MA 01366 – 978-724-3363 –  https://www.petershamcenterschool.org/ Middle/High School: R.C. Mahar Regional School District, 507 South Main Street, PO Box 680, Orange, MA 01364 – School Office: 978-544-2542, Supt. Office: 978-544-2920 – https://www.rcmahar.org/

The Phillipston Free Public Library serves to build community, connect people of all ages, and foster the joy of reading in a friendly, helpful and fun atmosphere.

No matter what you’re going through, we understand that food is a must. We want to help you. We can connect you to programs that will help you afford groceries and put food on the table. Calling us is always free, and confidential. Our counselors can assist you with: Finding out if you are eligible ...

A project of Clinical & Support Options (CSO), Clubhouse is an evidence-based model of psychosocial rehabilitation that uses the power of meaningful work and connection to a community to transform the lives of adults with mental health disorders. Green River House and Quabbin House provide rehabilitative vocational, social, and recreational programming. Club members have the ...

Luncheon Club | Brown Bag Distribution | Chinese Auction | Blood Pressure Clinic |

Books, magazines, audio books, DVDs, music CDs, and computers with relatively fast Internet access – as well as items such as an Orion telescope, state parks pass, ice cream makers, folding tables, and a digital projector – are available to all residents in our small town through the Phinehas Newton Library. Not only a free ...

One of three parishes under the North Quabbin Catholic Community in Athol and Petersham.  Also includes Our Lady Immaculate in Athol and Saint Francis of Assisi in Athol.

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for over fifty years. Because our work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and thanks to our network of 11,000+ volunteers, we are able ...

Grounded in research and fueled by creativity, we meet people where they are, and then provide the highest quality services to address their needs. ServiceNet works with people who are living with mental illness, developmental disability or autism, brain injury, substance use or addiction issues, or the hardship of homelessness. We work with individuals and families, with ...

The United States Social Security Administration is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government that administers Social Security, a social insurance program consisting of retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. To qualify for most of these benefits, most workers pay Social Security taxes on their earnings; the claimant’s benefits are based on the wage earner’s ...

You do not need to be an Episcopal to attend St. John’s Church. All Faiths are welcome to worship with us. Please feel free to read more about our church on our website, or come in for a visit. We would love to greet you and share with you our love for Jesus Christ and ...

A place where searching people can belong, believe and become in Christ Jesus. Everyone is welcome, and visitors are invited to come as they are to worship with us. Our parishioners are a warm and friendly group of Christians who gather together each Sunday in worship to glorify God. We offer a wide array of activities ...

District Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Middlesex – Consisting of the towns of Ashburnham, Athol, Barre, Brookfield, Charlton, East Brookfield, Hardwick, Hubbardston, New Braintree, North Brookfield, Oakham, Paxton, Petersham, Phillipston, Rutland, Spencer, Sturbridge, Templeton, Warren, West Brookfield and Winchendon in the county of Worcester; the towns of Brimfield, Holland, Monson, Palmer and Wales in the county of ...

It is our goal at Stavros to give people with disabilities the tools to take charge of their life choices, act on their own behalf, and overcome situations that reduce their potential for independence. We have 3 offices; our main office is in Amherst at 210 Old Farm Road (413-256-0473), our Springfield office is at ...

Stop Bullying on the Spot When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying behavior over time. Parents, school staff, and other adults in the community can help kids prevent bullying by talking about it, building a safe school environment, and ...

The Counseling & Psychotherapy Center, Inc. (CPC) is a private agency comprising clinicians, criminal justice professionals, and business professionals. We operate specialized offender management and treatment programs for criminal justice involved clients with problematic sexual offending behavior, mental illness and /or substance use. We work with clients in secure, transitional, and community based settings in ...

The Literacy Project provides adult basic education programs and opportunities that support participants to engage meaningfully and equitably in the economic, social, cultural and civic life of their communities.

Our Mission The United Arc supports people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the universal goals of inclusion, choice, and independence. Our Vision All people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve the fullest expression of their lives. Turners Falls Office 294 Avenue A Turners Falls, MA 01376 413-774-5558 Greenfield Office 111 Summer ...

Contacts: https://www.erving-ma.gov/departments

Contacts: https://www.townoforange.org/contacts-directory

Contacts: https://www.phillipston-ma.gov/departments

Contacts: http://www.warwickma.org/#offices

TCCW, worshiping at The Metcalf Chapel, is a caring Christian community of believers. We rejoice in the gift of God’s grace and express our concern for the spiritual, physical and emotional well-being of the community and the world-at-large by glorifying God through worship, prayer, study, work, and play.

The U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. ED was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. ED’s 4,400 employees and $68 billion budget are dedicated to: Establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, and ...

BOSTON: 2400 JFK Federal Building, 15 New Sudbury Street, Boston, MA 02203, 617-565-3170 SPRINGFIELD: 1550 Main Street, Suite 406, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-788-2690 WASHINGTON: 309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-224-4543

Covering Erving, New Salem, Warwick, Wendell Mission Statement To advocate for veterans, their spouses, dependents, widows, or widowers for Veterans’ Benefits on the Local, State and Federal levels. To assist in obtaining federal benefits which can include: Filing for compensation and non-service connected pensions Obtaining gravestones and markers VA Healthcare Obtaining military records MGL Ch. ...

Confidential Support Is a Call Away at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1. If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, there are caring, qualified VA responders standing by to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, anonymous, confidential resource that’s available to anyone, even if ...

Supported by a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Wachusett Business Incubator is providing free Business Planning Technical Assistance (BOTA) services to individuals in need of business planning services who are entrepreneurs not yet in business and have a reasonable chance of success upon starting up a new business and others who own or ...

Our library is a vital source of information and entertainment. Aside from books, CDs, DVDs and videos, there are infra-red and Go-Pro cameras to borrow, toys in the Children’s Section, a telescope, binoculars, free faxing, and copies at $0.10 each! The library subscribes to close to 20 different magazines and journals. There’s free high speed ...

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Elementary: Swift River School, 201 Wendell Road, New Salem, MA, 01355 Middle/High School: R.C. Mahar Regional School District, 507 South Main Street, PO Box 680, Orange, MA 01364 – School Office: 978-544-2542, Supt. Office: 978-544-2920 – https://www.rcmahar.org/ Private School: Miller’s River Academy, 6 Farley Road, Wendell, MA 01379 – 978-544-6913 – http://www.localschooldirectory.com/private-school/51995/MA

The Winchendon District Court sits in Gardner and serves Ashburnham, Phillipston, Royalston, Templeton and Winchendon. Clerk’s Office and Probation Department – 978-632-6326

Worcester County Pantries | Free Meals In Worcester County, Massachusetts, use our Agency Locator to find your nearest food pantry or community meal program. Worcester County Food Bank (WCFB) is one of three Feeding America member food banks in Massachusetts. We’re dedicated to engaging, educating, and leading Worcester County, Massachusetts in creating a hunger-free community ...