Dept. of Developmental Services
Teresa O'Hare
Central/West Regional Office
171 State Avenue
Palmer, MA  01069
413-284-5002

Dept. of Mental Health, Western Mass. Area Office
One Prince Street
Northampton, MA  01061
413-587-6400
DMH, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the metal health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. It sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.

Domus Incorporated
Ann Lentini
4 School Street
Westfield, MA  01085
413-568-4494
Affordable housing Developer for persons with disabilites including homeless and low to moderate income individuals and families.

Early Childhood Centers of Greater Springfield
James C. Ward
15 Catharine Street
Springfield, MA  01109
413-732-9518
Provides early education and care services to income-eligible families. Programs provide a wide variety of services that promote school readiness through a comprehensive delivery system that includes educational development, social services/family support, health, nutrition, parent involvement, and transportation. Programs are available to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families.

Elms College Social Work Program
Mary Brainerd
291 Springfield Street
Chicopee, MA  01013
413-265-2326
The Elms College Social Work program offers a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. It is accredited by the Council of Social Work Education and classes are offered in a day, evening or weekend format.

Employers Association of the NorthEast
Meredith Wise
67 Hunt Street
P.O. Box 1070
Agawam, MA  01001-6070
413-789-6400
The Employers Association of the NorthEast traces its roots back to the early 1900s. Our goal then and now is to promote sound employee/employer relations. We are proud of our affiliation with the Human Service Forum and look forward to serving it's members for years to come!

The Food Bank of Western Mass.
Andrew Morehouse
97 N. Hatfield Road, P.O. Box 160
Hatfield, MA  01038
413-247-9738
The Food Bank of Western Mass. is the leading provider of emergency food that reaches individuals and families with lower incomes in western Mass. In addition, The Food Bank is working with the community to develop strategies that will reduce the number of people in the four counties of western Mass. who must rely on emergency food. The Food Bank seeks to make nutritious and affordable food accessible to all residents in our region.

Friends of The Homeless
William Miller
769 Worthington Street
Springfield, MA  01105
413-732-3069
Friends of the Homeless is the largest emergency shelter and homeless service agency for individuals in Western MA. We are a private, non-profit 501(C)3 organization established to provide emergency shelter for adult men and women. We also own and operate a day center and a dining room on Worthington Street in Springfield, as well as 107 permanent low income housing units. All FOH shelter and housing is supported by case management aimed at obtaining and maintaining permanent housing.  FOH is a community ally in an individual's struggle for independence.

Futureworks
Rexene Picard
1 Federal St., Bldg. 103-3
Springfield, MA  01105
413-858-2800
A one stop career center serving both job seekers and employers with all employment needs.

Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc.
Henry Julio East-Trou
147 Norman Street
West Springfield, MA  01089
413-736-8329
Gandara's center matches its range of service with the specific needs of its community members. Delivering linguistically and culturally sensitive services to adults, children, couples and families. Our clinicians specialize in substance abuse, mental health and criminal justice issues. To support our communities, we accept MassHealth and other health insurances and accept referrals and walk-ins.

Girls Incorporated of Holyoke
Suzanne Parker
P.O. Box 6812
Holyoke,  MA  01041
413-532-6247
Girls Inc. of Holyoke's mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold by providing them the opportunity to develop and achieve their full potential. Serving girls ages 15-18. 

Goodwill Industries of the Pioneer Valley
Steven Mundahl
475 Sumner Avenue
Springfield, MA  01108
413-788-6981
Goodwill Industries of the Pioneer Valley provides vocational and residential services to individuals who are disabled or disadvantaged.

The Gray House
Dena Calvanese
22 Sheldon Street
Springfield, MA  01107
413-734-6696
The Gray House, Inc. is a small neighborhood center on Sheldon St. in the North End of Springfield. Our mission is to encourage our neighbors in transition to achieve a more stable, safe, productive and spiritually satisfying life through education and community service.

The Greater Southwick Family Support Coalition
Debbie Oppermann
454 College Highway
Westfield, MA 01085
413-569-3456
The Coalition is a human service organization dedicated to serving families in Southwick, Granville, & Tolland. Resource and referral is our strength and we also assist families with our food pantry and fuel assistance.

Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc.
Elaine Massery
66 Industry Avenue, Suite 9
Springfield, MA  01104
413-781-8800
GSSSI provides a range of services to persons over age 60 in the Greater Springfield / Greater Palmer area.  

Hampshire Educational Collaborative
Joan Schuman
97 Hawley Street
Northampton, MA  01060
413-586-4900
HEC is a nonprofit educational service agency that provides access to quality educational programs for the most at-risk children and youth. We train educators and administrators to provide programs of excellence. HEC addresses gaps in educational programs and services with high quality, research-based, collaborative solutions.

HAP, Inc.
Peter Gagliardi
322 Main Street
Springfield, MA  01105
413-233-1500
HAPHousing provides affordable housing opportunities, education and support, enabling people to achieve a better future and promoting vibrant, diverse communities.

Hawthorn Services
Jim Callahan
78 Main Street
Chicopee, MA  01020
413-592-5199
In 1979, Hawthorn Services opened its doors to chronically mentally ill elders, providing community homes to many who had been lost in the back wards of the state hospital. Since then, we have been a community advocate for all elders. Under the umbrella of the "Hawthorn Tree" is a nurturing and caring community providing needed services to elders. They include congregate living residential housing, adult day health centers, depression support groups, bereavement groups, an outreach substance abuse program, and an elder suicide prevention training program.

Holyoke/Chicopee/Springfield Head Start, Inc.
Janis Santos
30 Madison Ave.
Springfield, MA  01105
413-788-6522
HCS Headstart is committed to providing low-income children and their families with a beacon of hope and source of support for a brighter future. We strive to do so by providing high quality, comprehensive child development services to enrolled children and empowering families to achieve stability in their home environment.

Holyoke Community College Human Services Department
Dr. Jackie Griswold
303 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA  01040
413-552-2333
Offers Associates degree in Human Services and certificates in Addiction Studies, Developmental Disabilities, Supervision & Leadership in the Helping Professions, and Human Services.

Holyoke Health Center
Jay Breines
230 Maple St.
Holyoke, MA  01040
413-420-2163
Holyoke Health Center is a JCAHO Accredited community health center that has been providing medical and dental care in Holyoke since 1970. Our mission is to improve the health of our patients by providing quality health care and supporting comprehensive community-based programs to create a healthy community.

Holyoke Youth Task Force
Rebecca Masters
P. O. Box 6812
Holyoke, MA  01041
413-532-6247
The Holyoke Youth Task Force is a coalition of youth, serving nonprofit agencies, city and state representatives, and community volunteers interested in creating positive opportunities and a healthier community for Holyoke youth. Our mission: Working collaboratively in order to strengthen the voice of youth in Holyoke and to advocate for sufficient resources to meet their needs.

Human Resources Unlimited
Donald Kozera
120 Maple Street, Suite 400
Springfield, MA  01103
413-781-5359
HRU is a private, non-profit organization that connects individuals who are disadvantaged or disabled to their community. Through HRU, these individuals can participate in social opportunities, vocational training and practical skill-building. HRU also works in partnership with over 100 area employers to meet their business needs and create employment opportunities for its program members. On an annual basis, HRU programs help over 1,500 individuals with disabilities use and develop their skills, earn wages and contribute to their communities as proud members of the workforce. Programs in Springfield, Westfield, Northampton, and Southbridge, MA.