Public Health Institute of Western MA

This training teaches youth what to look out for in healthy vs unhealthy relationships and friendships. It seeks to inform young people of just how common domestic violence is in our community and help make all individuals more trauma-informed. For youth in grades 6-12. Hosted by: MLK Family Services Facilitated by: Tool for Success Counseling, […]

We hope you are able to join us for reflection, education, networking and celebration! We have planned this special event to coincide with the !10th anniversary! of the Western MA Health Equity Network which began in Fall 2014 with the first summit that many of you attended. We are excited to recognize all your hard work and […]

5 WEEK SERIES: Every Wednesday in October from 3:00pm-4:30pm (10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, & 10/30) Join us for an insightful event on Facilitating Racial Equity in the Workplace! Are you looking to create a more inclusive and diverse work environment? This online series is perfect for you! Learn practical strategies and tools to promote racial […]

Information for immigrant community members and programs who serve them.   Join us for an informative webinar, "Know Your Rights: Information for Immigrant Community Members and Programs Who Serve Them.” Speakers include Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of MIRA, MA Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition and Ilana Steinhauer, Executive Director of Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires Conozca sus derechos: Información […]

Join us for a free virtual training by the Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell about the Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law (UPIL). UPIL is a widespread problem in which dishonest individuals falsely disguise themselves as licensed attorneys and charge immigrants hundreds and thousands of dollars for immigration services, forms, or unlicensed legal advice. […]

Barriers to Bridges: Clean Slate Laws & Public Health Date & Time Apr 10, 2025 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) Description April is Second Chance Month and April 7-13, 2025, is National Public Health Week, the perfect time to explore how “clean slate” laws promote health, economic stability, and racial equity. Criminal records create […]