Human Service Forum

Cancer House of Hope Golf Tournament
2024-09-16 12:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Twin Hills Country Club
700 Wolf Swamp Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Tee-off: 10:30 a.m.
Proceeds from the tournament help us provide counseling support, an array of wellness programs including massage, reiki and yoga, a wig boutique, and most importantly, empowerment and optimism for all in our community who are managing a cancer diagnosis.

Community Engagement & Listening Sessions
2024-09-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-09-19 11:30 - 13:30
Upcoming Listening Sessions
In May 2024, Baystate Health announced exciting plans to build a new comprehensive community health center in the heart of Springfield, made possible by the generous support of MassMutual. We are pleased that this announcement has been met with great enthusiasm and support.
As part of the early planning and development of the new community health center, Baystate Health is holding a series of listening sessions for the community. We invite you to attend so that we may hear the diverse voices of our community.

Sept 9 Session 1: Boys & Girls Club Family Center
Location: 100 Acorn Street Springfield, MA 01109
9 am – 11 am In-Person

Sept 10 Session 2: Virtual
Spanish interpreter available
11:30 am – 1 pm Remote

Sept 16 Session 3: St. John’s Congregational Church
Location: 45 Hancock Street, Springfield MA 01109
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm In-Person

Sept 19 Session 4: Springfield City Library, Mason Square Branch
Location: 765 State Street, Springfield, MA 01109
11:30 am – 1:30 pm In-Person

Sept 23 Session 5: South End Community Center
Location: 00 Marble Street, Springfield MA 01105
9 am – 11 am In-Person

Sept 23 Session 6: Educare
Location: 100 Hickory Street, Springfield MA 01109
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm In-Person

Sept 25 Session 7: Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center
Location: 1476 Roosevelt Ave, Springfield MA 01109
11:30 am – 1 pm In-Person

Sept 25 Session 8: Virtual
Spanish interpreter available
5:30 pm – 7 pm Remote

Western MA Caring Force Rally
2024-09-17 09:00 - 12:00
Western MA Caring Force Rally
Tuesday, September 17th at 9 a.m.
Westfield State University, Scanlon Hall, Westfield, MA 01085
Join Us at the Western MA Caring Force Rally!
Celebrate Direct Support Professional Week and the invaluable contributions of human services
workers. At this event, you’ll hear firsthand stories from professionals in the field, showcasing
the critical importance of their work and the need for ongoing support. A panel of Western MA
senators will also share their connections to the sector and discuss the crucial role of sustained
funding for these essential services.
Event Highlights:
• Inspiring speeches from human services workers and program participants
• Insightful panel featuring Western MA senators
• Networking opportunities with fellow workers, persons served, and elected officials
• Light breakfast will be provided
This rally is a unique opportunity to unite, share experiences, and strengthen our community as
we advocate for the future of human services in our region. Don’t miss out on this impactful
event!
Register to attend: bit.ly/WesternMARally
Date: Tuesday, September 17th
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Program starts at 10:00 AM)
Location: Scanlon Hall, Westfield State University (715 Western Ave, Westfield, MA)

SUPERVISORY SKILLS CERTIFICATE SERIES
2024-09-17 09:00 - 12:30 | NCYF Building; 203 East St, Easthampton, 203 East St, Easthampton, MA, 01027, United States
HSF’s most popular workshop series is returning for 2024-2025.
Give new supervisors the skills they need to succeed. If you are planning on promoting, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course. With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view, we cover theory, soft skills, and hard facts. Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you, and much much more.
Register an individual who is eligible for a certificate, or a space for your agency to send someone different to each session depending on who the topic will benefit most.
This series is presented virtually over Zoom.

SERIES TOPICS:

Lead with Influence- 9/10

Whether they mean to or not, each person exerts influence over others. With this session learn 10 steps a person could take to add intentionality to that and influence people like a leader. Create a sphere of impact that leaves a lasting positing impression on those you work closely with, leading to them influencing others positively as well.
Presented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC

Employment Law- 9/24

Avoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation. Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs.
Presented by Skoler-Abbott

Culturally Responsive Supervision- 10/1

Join us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership, our organizations and the people we serve. Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience. We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting, creative and connected diverse working relationships.
Presented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart

Team Building and Conflict Resolution- 10/8

Through discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong, cohesive, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts, drive unity, and be able to address conflict when it does happen.
Presented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon

Liability and Benefits- 10/15

Gain a better understanding of Insurance, and how it affects you, your team and your organizations. Understand what coverage you have, and might need, in a variety of situations from daily operations to special fundraising events. Learn the various forms of benefits available to understand what you have and be able to help explain to your team what their options are.
Presented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International

Cyber Security- 10/22

With the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise, with an increased focus on social engineering, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok. With a focus on practical, simple, daily steps that one can take, this session seeks to minimize risk to you, your organization, and your clients.
Presented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey

Leadership Communication- 10/29

This session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others. In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision. Learn to avoid noise and interference, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding.
Presented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum

Retention: Rewards and Accountability-11/5

People don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them, creating an environment where employees want to stay. Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team, how to discipline in a way that productive, and how to praise, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention.
Presented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates
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Lunch & Learn: Financial Wellness
2024-09-17 12:00 - 13:00
Program Description
Event Details

Spend a lunch break at the Library and get financially fit with Dawn Creighton of Liberty Bank! Join Dawn for a series of engaging lunch-time workshops about budgeting, money management, saving, credit-building, home-buying, and more. Treat yourself to free light refreshments and time to network with other community members interested in financial empowerment.
Registration required, because space is limited. Ages 18+.

Pain & Anxiety Control Sedation for Gynecology Procedures
2024-09-17 18:00 - 19:00
Some gynecologic procedures can be uncomfortable or anxiety-inducing and sedation can help. Join Dr. David Kattan, OB/GYN, Medical Director of the GYN Procedure Unit, Baystate Women’s Health OB/GYN, for a discussion about procedures that have sedation options for patient comfort, and how they are performed, such as IUD insertion, miscarriage treatment, colposcopy to follow up abnormal Pap smears, and more.

Coffee & Conversation
2024-09-18 08:00 - 17:00 | The Western Mass Training Consortium, 187 High St, Holyoke, MA, United States
Join the Consortium for Coffee & Conversation this Wednesday at 10 am at the Wildflower Alliance Bowen Center, 147 Magazine Street, Springfield MA! Learn more about our mission, vision, community impact, and ways to get involved. We hope to see you there!!!

Overdose Prevention & Narcan Trainings
2024-09-19 14:00 - 15:30

Party For a Purpose
2024-09-19 17:30 - 21:30
Friends on a Mission invites you to the Party for a Purpose to enjoy an incredible night to benefit Square One.
Thursday, September 19, 2024, 5:30 p.m. at the Delaney House

Trailer Trash Benefit Concert
2024-09-20 20:00 - 23:00
Friday, September 20
Ludlow Elks Lodge, 69 Chapin Street
Ludlow MA
8:00 p.m.
Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Country-rock band Trailer Trash is showing their love again this year for CHD ALL IN, an adaptive sports and recreation program for kids and adults with different mobility, vision, and developmental abilities. Proceeds raised through this concert will help fund equipment, uniforms and ice time for All In’s youth and adult Sled Hockey teams.

Sponsorships
Join the band in their support of adaptive athletes in our community and All In’s programs with an event sponsorship! Incentives include:

Recognition on CHD’s and All In’s social media accounts including Facebook and LinkedIn
Sponsorships are 100% tax-deductible and directly benefit our program needs
Complimentary concert tickets

Click here to view sponsorship opportunities and pay online.
Click here to view a printable sponsorship form.

United Arc Softball Tournament
2024-09-21 08:00 - 17:00

September Massachusetts Landlord Workshop
2024-09-21 09:00 - 14:00
September 21 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
$119.95

This online workshop includes an overview of basic residential rental property management in Massachusetts that provides an introduction to the Massachusetts laws that govern the rental relationship. Important for all owners of rental properties, including owners of 2-4 family homes.
Topics covered include:

proper tenant screening
relations with tenants
lead paint laws
types of tenancies
State Sanitary Code
fair housing laws
the eviction process
how to deal with drug problems

Trainer: H. John Fisher
Certificates of completion are awarded at the end of the session; this workshop satisfies the course requirement for first-time buyers of multi-family homes.
Registration fee is $119.95 (non-refundable & includes Way Finders’ Property Management Manual, valued at $29.95).

Will Bike 4 Food
2024-09-22 07:00 - 17:00
Will Bike 4 Food (WB4F) is back for its 14th year!This fun cycling event raises funds and awareness for The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Cyclists of all levels can pedal towards a hunger-free future by joining us for a Century (100 mile), Half Century (50 mile), Quarter Century (25 mile), or the 10-mile Family Fun Ride. Registered riders can also choose to participate virtually by riding their miles any time in September during Hunger Action Month.
