Community Calendar

Ready to learn how to play your game and access your internal blueprint? Each person is born with a unique game that cannot be duplicated by anyone else. Often, individuals are taught there is a formula for advancement- they must duplicate a way of talking, thinking, and leading that points to success. Imitation often leads […]

Get your tickets now and join us at the Center anytime from 12:00-4:00 PM on Saturday April 6th for a delightful meal and table service by fabulous local celebrities! You’ll find gorgeous handmade bowls from local potters and delicious soup made by local restaurants and our very own kitchen! Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free soup options are available. […]

COSA is excited to invite you to an upcoming event that will explore the importance of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging at nonprofit organizations. A panel of experts from our own JEDIB Committee will share their experiences and insights on how JEDIB can positively impact organizational culture, community engagement, and overall mission success. This […]

WHEN YOUR KIDDO SAYS, "MY TUMMY HURTS" SERIES: IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME IN CHILDREN Tuesday, April 9, 6-7 p.m. Some children have symptoms that alternate between diarrhea and constipation. Join Dr. Timothy Menz, Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Baystate Gastroenterology, for a discussion about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), how overall diet affects IBS, as well as diagnosis and treatment options.

Learn about the 413Cares online resource database and how local organizations are using 413Cares to build relationships with other organizations and the community to ensure they are getting connected to services. Speakers will include Liv Anna Homstead & Francheska Bermudez (Public Health Institute of Western MA), Alan Dallman & Johanna Farrell (Food Bank of Western […]

In this training, participants will learn how to identify and support mental health needs for children and youth. It will cover common mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD. It is appropriate for both adults and youth in high school. Facilitated by: Behavioral Health Network Sponsored by: Youth Mental Health Coalition

This webinar will share the latest findings from a recent report on gender equity in Western Massachusetts. In collaboration, the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts and the Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts (WFWM) gathered extensive data, including listening to local communities, to create a report rich with information and insights. Come learn how women, […]

Faces of Faith honors local women and men, who are cancer survivors and living vibrant lives. Through a photographic display and storytelling, their lived experiences of faith and resilience will inform, encourage, and uplift as well as help break the silence and stigma of a cancer diagnosis. 2024 Faces of Faith Honorees:-William Brown-Robin Fowlkes-Joyce Huff-Denise […]

This webinar will showcase the various climate justice work that the Public Health Institute of Western Mass is involved with in order to advance climate justice and health equity. Speakers will include Samantha Hamilton and Francheska Bermudez from Public Health Institute of Western Mass, and Dr. Krystal Pollitt, Associate Professor of Epidemiology Yale School of […]

This course is designed for law enforcement, mental health professionals, victim witness advocates, physicians, nurses, psychologists and community providers and social workers. In line with the theme for National Crime Victim’s Rights Week, the 34th Annual Victim Rights Conference asks all of us-friends, family members, neighbors, colleagues, community leaders, schools, victim service providers, criminal justice […]

About the Runway 5K Race Date: April 28. Run & Walk both start at 9AM.  You know what’s even more rewarding than finishing a 5K on a runway? Knowing that you helped change foster care for good when you cross the finish line. The Runway 5K mission is to bring community together to raise funds for foster […]

Help support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County By signing up for the Daffodil Run 5k or 10k, you’re helping Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. What does Big Brothers Big Sisters do? Our mission is to create and […]

In this training, attendees will learn how many of our current mental health issues can come from the traumas of our parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. We will learn and discuss how to build off the work of experts in the fields of neuroscience and posttraumatic stress. We will also reserve time for an "Ask […]