The Athol Area YMCA is more than just a building, it is the pulse of the North Quabbin Community. We take pride in our work both inside and outside the YMCA. Come check out what we do have inside our 4 walls. With over 23,000 square feet, the Athol Area YMCA has so much to offer. ...
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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/
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OUR MISSION: Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. OUR VISION: All youth achieve their full potential.
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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. ...
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Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed? Change to Chill offers free online mental health resources for teens designed to help them learn how to relax and integrate healthy habits into their lifestyle. Whether you’re a teen yourself, a mentor, or a parent, explore our mindfulness guides and stress management activities to help yourself and others soothe ...
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 ...
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, ...
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Community Action holds a long-term vision of safe, just, and prosperous communities throughout Franklin and Hampshire Counties and the North Quabbin region in western Massachusetts. We are committed to upholding the common good by offering leadership, advocacy, and concrete resources that support children, youth, individuals, families, and local communities to thrive. Each year, we work ...
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The Community Network for Children Program supports families by acting as a hub to provide information, support, and family programs within the communities of Erving, Leverett, New Salem, Wendell, and Shutesbury. Come take part in our programs and play, read, and meet up with new and old friends. It takes a village to raise a ...
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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 ...
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The Erving Library is a member of CW MARS and the Massachusetts Library System which provides access to most libraries in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, databases, and many services. Here to help you access books, DVDs & more. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ervinglibrary/
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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 ...
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LUK is a not-for-profit social service agency located in central Massachusetts dedicated to improving the lives of youth and their families. We offer a full spectrum of programs addressing mental and behavioral health, trauma, addiction and substance abuse prevention, and homelessness. LUK was established on the belief that all people have inherent worth and every ...
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The Department of Children and Families (DCF) works in partnership with families and communities to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. In most cases, DCF is able to provide supports and services to keep children safe with parents or family members. When necessary, DCF provides foster care or finds new permanent families for children ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
The library collection includes 9,535 books, 792 audio books and music, 1,968 DVDs and videos, 22 periodicals, 38 puzzles and games for children and adults. This is a total of 12,355 items. We continue to weed our collection to keep it current. The mission of the New Salem Public Library is to provide a community ...
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Wheeler Memorial Public Library, 49 East Main Street, Orange, MA 01364 – 978-544-2495 Moore-Leland Library, 172 Athol Road, Orange, MA 01364 – 978-575-0444 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheelermemoriallibrary/
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The mission of the Partnership for Youth (PFY) is to promote the health and well-being of teens in the Franklin County and North Quabbin region. PFY collaborates with school and community partners to establish and support effective youth development and health-promotion programs, provide training and technical assistance with emphasis on evidence-based practices, and involve and ...
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For more than 100 years, the Petersham Memorial Library has offered books and programs to enrich the community’s imagination. Today we are pleased to offer an assortment of services including print books, e-books, audio books, DVD’s, CD’s, magazines, and national and local newspapers for your enjoyment. Materials of all types also are available via interlibrary loan. ...
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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.
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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 ...
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Seeds of Solidarity Education Center is a non-profit organization based in Orange MA that innovates programs to awaken the power among people of all ages–from toddlers to teens to people who are incarcerated– to Grow Food Everywhere to transform hunger to health, and create resilient lives and communities. The organization is based at solar-powered Seeds ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Tapestry trusts our clients to make the best choices for their health care when given a supportive and compassionate place to make their decisions. Whether you need overdose prevention training or birth control, we meet you where you are in your lives and provide personalized, non-judgmental care that you can rely on. When you come ...
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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 ...
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Valuing Our Children (VOC) was established in 1993 by the North Quabbin Community Coalition (NQCC) through a multi-year grant provided by the John Boynton Fund. The organization was established for the purpose of addressing the needs of children in the area by providing primary prevention of child abuse through family support, parenting education, and community ...
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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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Wendell Free Library is a member of CWMARS and WMRLS library systems. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WendellFreeLibrary/
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