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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Supervision- Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Fall 2025- Choose Your Training
DESCRIPTION:Single sessions of HSF’s Supervisory Skills Series are now available for registration. \nGive 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. \nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Wed October 15th 2025 \nJoin 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. \nPresented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart \nThis series is presented over Zoom. 9am-12:30pm all session. Each Session  is $150 for members\, $250 for nonmembers. \n \nOther Series Dates and Topics: \nLiability and Benefit- Wed October 22nd 2025 \nGain 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. \nPresented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International \nEmployment Law Wed October 29th 2025 \nAvoid 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. \nPresented by Skoler-Abbott \nCyber Security Wed November 5th 2025 \nWith 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. \nPresented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey \nLead with Influence- Wed November 12th 2025 \nWhether 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. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \nLeadership Communication Wed November 19th 2025 \nThis 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. \nPresented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n\n     \n\n    \n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-fall-2025-choose-your-training-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Labor of Becoming We the People webinar series
DESCRIPTION:This is a collaborative project of Growing A New Heart and Arise for Social Justice. \nAttend one or all sessions. \nEpisode 1\, 9/10: Kinship Mind in Our Transformative Work. Facilitators will guide reflection on what it means to move from transactional relationships to transformative ones \nEpisode 2\, 9/17: Undoing whiteness: A Psychiatric Survivor’s Perspective. Explores how whiteness shapes care systems and how we unlearn it for collective healing. \nEpisode 3\, 9/24: Undoing whiteness: A Psychiatric Survivor’s Perspective. Explores how whiteness shapes care systems and how we unlearn it for collective healing. \nEpisode 4\, 10/1: Happy\, Hard to Fool\, and Moisturized. Joy without discernment is foolery. Together\, we’ll explore care\, clarity\, and joy that strengthen our “we” in the labor of liberation. \nEpisode 5\, 10/15 AT 12PM-1PM: Really Tired\, Really Loving: Dangerous Acts of Solidarity. Solidarity is risky. This session explores how we stay loving\, even when tired\, and why that’s the most dangerous and transformative act.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/the-labor-of-becoming-we-the-people-webinar-series/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:In-Service Training - Substance Use in Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Description: This 90 minute training\, Substance Use in Older Adults\, will review essential knowledge and skills to address substance use disorder (SUD) in older adults—a population with unique vulnerabilities and often underdiagnosed substance-related issues. Participants will gain insight into the distinct risk factors and prevalence of SUD in aging patients\, learn to recognize subtle and atypical signs and symptoms\, and explore evidence-based approaches for screening\, brief intervention\, and treatment. It will review assessment and treatment of withdrawal as well as chronic management of SUD. The session emphasizes clinical best practices for improving outcomes in older adult populations. \nPresented by: Nancy Regan-Brooks\, MSN\, FNP\, CNM\, CARN-AP\, Clinical Nurse Educator for BMC Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance \nLearning Outcomes:\nIn this training\, staff will be able to:\nRecognize the prevalence of substance use disorder in older adults\nName two risk factors for the development of substance use disorder in older adults\nUnderstand the differences in presentation of withdrawal in older adults\nExplore evidence-based approaches for treatment in older adults with substance use disorder
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/in-service-training-substance-use-in-older-adults/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T173000
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SUMMARY:Up Next Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Future Belongs to Leaders Like You.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuilt for emerging professionals like you who are ready to level up their leadership. The Up Next Summit is a high-energy\, one-day experience that delivers fresh tools\, lasting connections\, and the momentum to shape what’s next in your career. Your growth sparks community impact. Your future development drives what’s up next.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/up-next-summit/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Grand Opening UCP of Western Ma
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/grand-opening-ucp-of-western-ma/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T200000
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SUMMARY:Bingo With Molly
DESCRIPTION:October’s bingo is in support of Each Moment We’re Alive (EMWA) cancer support services & programs to assist cancer survivors during & AFTER treatments \nNo cover charge. Monetary donations encouraged. Flights & tastings end at 5PM.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/bingo-with-molly/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Each Moment We&#039%3Bre Alive%2CInc":MAILTO:cindy@eachmomentwerealive.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T210000
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CREATED:20250930T133952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T133952Z
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SUMMARY:The Belle of Amherst
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the world of Emily Dickinson in the The Belle of Amherst. This award-winning play shares the private life\, sharp wit\, and lyrical brilliance of Amherst’s most famous poet. Written by William Luce and starring Louise Krieger\, this one-woman show will be performed at The Amherst Woman’s Club. It is proudly presented by The Literacy Project andproduced by Instructor\, Catherine King. \nEvery ticket purchased helps The Literacy Project move closer to our mission of expanding access to free education for adults in Western Massachusetts. Your support is truly invaluable. Thank you for making a difference.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/the-belle-of-amherst/2025-10-17/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T153715
CREATED:20250902T144957Z
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SUMMARY:LifePath’s 33rd Annual Walkathon
DESCRIPTION:This family friendly event is designed to bring everyone together for a day of fun in support of a great cause. So please share with your family\, friends and colleagues\, gather your walking teams\, and come join us on Saturday\, October 18 in support of Meals on Wheels and other LifePath programs.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/lifepaths-33rd-annual-walkathon/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
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CREATED:20250904T164617Z
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UID:10007325-1760785200-1760803200@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Demystifying Mental Health - A Community Forum
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/demystifying-mental-health-a-community-forum/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000
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SUMMARY:2025 MLKFS Social Justice Awards
DESCRIPTION:About This Event\n\nIt is with great pride and enthusiasm that Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services\, Inc. invites YOU to its premier event of the year\, our 2025 Social Justice Awards! \nEach year\, we honor leaders whose work uplifts the legacy of Dr. King—and this year’s theme draws directly from his powerful words: “We are determined to work and fight until justice runs down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.” \nJustice thrives when we take action. How will you stand for social change? \nJOIN US in honoring and uplifting those who champion social justice. When we work together we are creating a unified voice toward systemic regional change.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/2025-mlkfs-social-justice-awards/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
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CREATED:20251009T144320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T144320Z
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SUMMARY:Trunk or Treat
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family and join us for a fun-filled Trunk or Treat event! Children will be able to go from car to car\, trick-or-treating while enjoying the creatively decorated trunks.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/trunk-or-treat/
LOCATION:st. paul’s episcopal church\, 485 Appleton St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Paul's Episcopal Church":MAILTO:Office@stpaulsholyoke.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T210000
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CREATED:20250930T133952Z
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SUMMARY:The Belle of Amherst
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the world of Emily Dickinson in the The Belle of Amherst. This award-winning play shares the private life\, sharp wit\, and lyrical brilliance of Amherst’s most famous poet. Written by William Luce and starring Louise Krieger\, this one-woman show will be performed at The Amherst Woman’s Club. It is proudly presented by The Literacy Project andproduced by Instructor\, Catherine King. \nEvery ticket purchased helps The Literacy Project move closer to our mission of expanding access to free education for adults in Western Massachusetts. Your support is truly invaluable. Thank you for making a difference.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/the-belle-of-amherst/2025-10-18/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T150000
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SUMMARY:The Belle of Amherst
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the world of Emily Dickinson in the The Belle of Amherst. This award-winning play shares the private life\, sharp wit\, and lyrical brilliance of Amherst’s most famous poet. Written by William Luce and starring Louise Krieger\, this one-woman show will be performed at The Amherst Woman’s Club. It is proudly presented by The Literacy Project andproduced by Instructor\, Catherine King. \nEvery ticket purchased helps The Literacy Project move closer to our mission of expanding access to free education for adults in Western Massachusetts. Your support is truly invaluable. Thank you for making a difference.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/the-belle-of-amherst/2025-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T153715
CREATED:20250929T161058Z
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SUMMARY:Rays of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Grab your Rays of Hope gear\, lace up your shoes\, and join us as we take off from Temple Beth El at 979 Dickinson Street in Springfield\, MA\, and walk and run toward the cure of breast cancer. For the past 32 years\, Rays of Hope has been an important resource in the western Massachusetts community\, raising funds that stay local to support breast cancer care\, research\, and education. Our survivors need us more than ever.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/rays-of-hope-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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