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Herman Melville Arrowhead Herman Melville Arrowhead presents a series of public programs year-round relating to Herman Melville and his life in the Berkshires. Ranging from lectures to discussion groups to special events, these programs educate and entertain. A full range of programs for school children is also presented. 780 Holmes Road Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: (413) 442-1793 Fax: (413) 443-1449 Website: www.mobydick.org AARP Foundation AARP Tax-Aide was established in 1968 to help older persons complete their tax returns, a process which can be daunting and costly. The tax laws are complex, and often persons with limited means end up using a significant portion of a refund simply to have their taxes prepared. Trained AARP Tax-Aide volunteers help persons with low and middle income maximize their legal deductions and credits, resulting in tangible economic benefits to them. Our AARP Tax-Aide sites are operational from February 1 through the middle of April. Our site information will be updated and available in January at https://locator.aarp.org/vmis/sites/tax_aide_locator.jsp 601 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20049 Phone: 888-687-2277 Website: www.aarp.org American Cancer Society Relay for Life Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society signature fund raising event and avenue for cancer prevention and detection information to the community. It is also a way to celebrate with cancer survivors and unite and honor all those touched by cancer. 53 Bobala Road, Holyoke, MA 01040 Holyoke, MA 01040 Phone: (413) 664-4202 Website: wwwcancer.org Aston Magna Foundation for Music and the Humanities, Inc. Aston Magna performs a summer concert series at the Daniel Art Center at Simon Rock College in Great Barrington, The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA and at Bard College, Annanadale on Hudson, NY. 321 Main Street Great Barrington, MA 01230 Phone: 413-528-3595 Fax: 203-744-7244 Website: www.astonmagna.org Austen Riggs Center The Austen Riggs Center is a small, non profit, open psychiatric continuum of care specializing in the therapeutic treatment of psychiatric disorders. Internationally known for its respectful work with emotionally troubled individuals who have failed to benefit from previous treatment, Riggs is located in the small town of Stockbridge, Massachusetts. For over 85 years, the Austen Riggs Center has offered long-term residential and hospital-level psychiatric treatment provided by psychiatrists and psychologists who have advanced and specialized training. From hospital to residential to supervised and unsupervised apartment living, Riggs provides continuity of care. 25 Main Street Stockbridge, MA 01262 Phone: 413-298-5511 Fax: 413-298-4020 Website: www.austenriggs.org Autism Treatment Center of America We teach The Son-Rise Program®, a powerful and effective treatment for children and adults challenged by Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Aspergers and all other developmental difficulties. 2080 S Undermountain Road Sheffield, MA 01257 Phone: 413-229-2100 Fax: 413-229-3202 Website: http://www.son-rise.org Barrington Stage Company Check out our web site for information about our exciting 2001 season! Box 946 Great Barrington, MA 01230 Phone: 413-499-5446 Website: www.barringtonstageco.org Becket Arts Center Gallery Hours Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am-4pm., Sunday noon-4pm. Arts Center is closed Wednesdays – see calendar for exceptions. The center is closed on Friday, July 3 and Sunday, July 5 On Saturday, July 4 the exhibitions will be open from, 10am to 1pm FREE Marty Lasker Lecture series: 7:30pm each Monday beginning July 6. Free Gallery Opening Receptions will be held: Saturday June 20th • 4 - 8pm, Saturday, July 11th, 25th and August 8th, 22nd • 1-4pm 12 Brooker Hill Rd Becket, MA 01223 Phone: 413-623-6635 Fax: 413-623-6122 Website: www.becketartscenter.org Berkshire Area Health Education Center Continuing professional education for physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists and all other health related professions; Continuing education credits for training events; Collaboration development and support; Prevention activities; Health planning and Youth Health Service Corps. 703 W. Housatonic Street, Suite 208 Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-447-2417; tollfree 866-976-2432 Fax: 413-499-0370 Website: www.berkshireahec.org Berkshire Choral Festival 245 North Undermountain Road Sheffield, MA 01257 Phone: 413-229-8526 Fax: 413-229-0109 Website: www.choralfest.org Berkshire Community Action North Work with low income residents of N. County, providing such services as emergency food pantry, fuel assistance, reassurance calls to elderly, emergency prescription services, holiday programs, summer camp for children, summer trips for elderly and children. Also, we network with all agencies for emergency housing and other services needed. 85 Main St. Suite 410 North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 413-663-3014 Fax: 413-663-3577 Berkshire County ARC Berkshire County Arc is a non-profit, tax exempt, human services organization which offers a broad range of community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities or brain injuries. Berkshire County Arc programs are located throughout Berkshire and Hampden counties in Massachusetts. 395 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-499-4241 Website: www.bcarc.org Berkshire County Educational Associates BCEA provides tutoring, remediation, and other educational interventions for at-risk individuals and individuals with disabilities. BCEA acts as a source of information for the members regarding various aspects of the education of at-risk individuals and individuals with disabilities. BCEA gives direction to all groups dealing with the education of at-risk individuals and individuals with disabilities. BCEA acts as a liaison among groups dealing with the education of at-risk individuals and individuals with disabilities. 19 Pine Street Pittsfield, MA MA Phone: 413-448-8474 Fax: 215-692-5673 Berkshire County Kids' Place 63 Wendell Avenue Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-499-2800 Fax: 413-496-9327 Website: www.kidsplaceonline.org Berkshire County Kids' Place and Violence Prevention Center The Kids’ Place gives children who have experienced violence in their lives, either as victims of abuse or witnesses to domestic violence, a safe place to tell their stories and get help. We provide a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to intervention and healing that reduces the trauma of investigation and prosecution, while offering support and advocacy to victims and non-offending family members. The Kids’ Place also offers prevention programs in schools and outreach to the community through the Berkshire Violence Prevention Center, a collaborative program of Berkshire County Kids’ Place and Elizabeth Freeman Center. 63 Wendell Ave. Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-499-2800 Fax: 413-496-9327 Website: www.kidsplaceonline.org Berkshire County Regional Employment Board One Fenn Street, Suite 201 Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413 442-7177 Fax: 413 448-2801 Website: www.berkshirereb.org Berkshire Cultural Resource Center Berkshire Cultural Resource Center, provides professional development training, resources, and support to the artists, art managers, and creative workers of Berkshire County. Through its multiple programs and presentations, Berkshire Cultural Resource Center brings the best of performance and art to the Berkshires and showcases the best of the Berkshires to the world. Berkshire cultural Resource Center is a collaborative project of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, MASS Museum of Contemporary Arts, and the City of North Adams. 51 Main St. North Adams, MA Phone: 413-664-8718 Website: http://www.mcla.edu/About_MCLA/Community/bcrc/ Berkshire Environmental Action Team BEAT serves as an environmental watchdog by videotaping environmentally important meetings, turning in environmental violations, and reviewing large development projects in the Berkshires. We also host Berkshire Keeping Track Wildlife Monitoring Program, and help volunteers monitor and certify vernal pools. 27 Highland Ave Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-230-7321 Website: www.thebeatnews.org Berkshire Family And Individual Resources, Inc. BFAIR provides a full compliment of day, residential, family, employment, recreation and clinical services for people with developmental disabilities, autism and traumatic brain injury. 771 South Church Street North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: (413) 664-9382 Fax: (413) 664-6293 Website: www.bfair.org Berkshire Food Project Free meals served Monday-Friday at noon. SNAP out reach and on-line SNAP applications done at the BFP. cooking classes for young parents and their children First Congregational Church Main Street P.O. Box 651 North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 413-664-7378 Website: www.berkfoodproj.org Berkshire Hills Chorus The Berkshire Hills Chorus rehearses every Tuesday night (no rehearsals in December) from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center (formerly known as Girls, Inc.), 165 East Street, Pittsfield. Guests, please enter through the front door. Our director is Valeri Reynolds, a very dynamic and talented woman with a broad musical background 165 East Street Pittsfield, MA MA Phone: 413.447.7433 Website: http://www.harmonize.com/BerkshireHills/index.html Berkshire Humane Society In addition to adoptions, our services include dog training classes, educational programs in local schools, a childrens summer camp, low-cost spay/neuter assistance, health clinics and a pet food bank. We also assist those who are having behavioral problems with their pets. 108 Cadwell Rd Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: (413) 447-7878 Website: http://www.berkshirehumane.org/ Berkshire Medical Center Volunteer Care Partner Program (Helping Hands). The purpose of this program is to provide caring support for patients who do not have family or friends available. The goal is to prevent loneliness and isolation, and reduce the anxiety of illness and hospitalization.Volunteers may do things such as visiting with patients, helping to set up a meal tray, taking patients for wheelchair walks, and activities like playing cards or assembling puzzles. 725 North St Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413 447 2000 Website: www.berkshirehealthsystems.com Berkshire Nursing Families North Berkshire Lactation Project. Offering no cost lactation support services to families living in North Berkshire County as well as anyone delivering at NARH. Breastfeeding classes, hospital, home and telephone lactation consultations, playgroups, pump loan/rental. P O Box 341 Adams, MA 01220 Phone: 413-743-5338 Website: iberkshires.com/bnf Berkshire Opera Company 297 North street pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-442-9955 Fax: 413-442-5995 Website: www.berkshireopera.org Berkshire Red Cross Disaster Services, Homeless and family services. Armed forces emergency services. Health & safety services. HIV/AIDS support services. Blood services. Medical transportation servcies. Client and family services. Our berkshire bounty food distribution services. 480 West Street Pittsfield, MA, MA 01202 Phone: 413-442-1506 Fax: 413-448-6051 Website: www.redcrossberkshirecounty.org Berkshire South Regional Community Center We provide a wide variety of programming for all ages. We offer Youth Programming for After School, Vacation Days, Teacher In-Service Days and Summer Camp. Our Early Childhood Education programming includes a licenced preschool, preschool enrichment classes, playgroups and water classes. Other programming includes specialized Aquatic and Fitness classes as well as a number of clubs and Community Events. 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington Great Barrington, MA 01230 Phone: 413.528.2810 Fax: 413.528.5260 www.berkshiresouth.org Website: www.berkshiresouth.org Berkshire Stonewall Community Coalition BSCC provides a monthly adult support group, a monthly youth support group, a bimonthly calendar of events of interest to the GLBT community, a telephone Infoline (number is 413-243-8484), infisocials and other educational events, a speakers bureau, pot lock suppers, a yearly festival and other events.BSCC P.O. Box 4921 Pittsfield, MA 01202 Phone: (413) 243-8484 Berkshire WIC WIC is a unique health and nutritional program serving women and children with--or at risk of developing nutrition-related health problems. WIC provides nutrition education and counseling, free nutritious food and access to health care to low-to-moderate income pregnant women, infants, and children up to 5. WIC also provides breastfeeding support, mmunization screening, voter registration, referrals to other support agencies, and distributes coupons for Farmers Markets. 165 Tor Court Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: (413) 447-2114 x6361 Fax: (413) 553-6740 Website: www.berkshirehealthsystems.com Berkshire WIC 165 Tor Court Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: (413) 664-4006 BerkshireRides 1. employment related vanpool rides for north county residents, 365 days a year 2. maintain transportation network for agencies with transportation need 3. community resource for transportation related questions and referrals 6 West Main Street North Adams, MA 01343 Phone: 413-664-0300 Fax: 413-664-2727 Website: www.berkshirerides.org Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Northern Berkshires Through the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program, adult role models share positive experiences with a child between 10-12 years old. "Bigs" and "Littles" get together at least once a week, and do all kinds of activities - they kick a ball around a field, bake cookies, go for walks, fly kites, draw, eat Chinese food... whatever they're interested in. 85 Main Street #332, North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 663-7588 Brayton Elementary PTA 20 Barbour St North Adams, MA MA Phone: 4136646553 Website: http://www.northadamsschools.com/brayton/PTA.html BRIEN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES Committed to offering services at reduced fees based on individual resources through generous donations and other community support. "We are here when you, your family, friends and neighbors need us...just call 1-800-252-0227 1 Fenn Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-499-0412 Fax: 413-448-2198 Website: www.briencenter.org Catholic Youth Center 26 Melville St. Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-445-5496 Fax: 413-445-5248 Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity CBHFH builds or renovates houses to sell to very low income families. Such families are required to spend 500 hours of sweat equity prior to occupancy. Upon completion, Habitat sells the house to the partner family at no profit and issues a no-interest mortgage. Partner families are screened by the Family Selection Committee based on need, willingness to partner, and ability to pay the mortgage. 314 Columbus Ave. 2nd Floor Pittsfield, MA 01202 Phone: 413-442-3181 Fax: 413-442-3181 Website: www.berkshirehabitat.org Child Care of the Berkshires, Inc. Child Care of the Berkshires has 5 child care centers, a family child care system, a child care resouce and referral agency, and a variety of family support programs. PO Box 172 North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 663-6593 Fax: 663-5567 Website: ccberkshire.org CHP- South Berkshire Youth Coalition 94 West Avenue Great Barrington, MA 01230 Phone: (413) 528-1919 Fax: (413) 528-2998 Website: www.sbycoalition.org COALITION For the ARTS and HUMANITY We will seek national sponsors with local ties to partner with us to accomplish our goals, as well as any interested people who wish to serve a greater need. 311 West Road alford, MA 01266 Phone: 413-528-2283 Website: www.freewebs.com/cfah Community Access to the Arts CATA offers over 1,000 individual classes in painting, drawing, dance, juggling, poetry, yoga, acting, collage,singing and drumming. Classes take place in our studio at 70 Railroad Street and in 26 different educational, therapeutic, and cultural settings. Our art is shared with the public through our annual performance and Gala in May, our annual art show and poetry reading, and other special events throughout the year. 40 Railroad Street Great Barrington, MA 01230 Phone: 413 528-5485 Fax: 413 528-3286 Website: http://www.communityaccesstothearts.org Community Health Programs The CHP Health Center, located on the fourth floor of Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington, provides full medical services (preventive care, screenings and the full-range of primary care services, including acute vists, urgent visits and ongoing care) for infants, children, adults and elders, regardless of one's ability to pay for care. We provide high quality health care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The CHP Family Network serves as a parenting support program in South Berkshire County and offers a full range of services such as a clothing and toy exchange, car seat rentals, a book and video library, parent-to-parent volunteers and a comprehensive referral service. The Family Center, located at 940 South Main Street in Great Barrington, provides parenting workshops, play groups, exercise classes and a drop-in center. CHP First Steps is an Early Intervention program which targets families with children who have developemental disabilities and delays, or are at risk for such delays. Any family with a child under the age of three can be evaluated if a parent feels something is wrong or different about their child's development. The First Steps staff includes educators, occupational and physical therapists, speech and language pathologists, a social worker and a nutritional counselor. The CHP WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program provides nutrition and health education, healthy food and other services to Masschusetts families who qualify under the financial guidelines set by the MA Department of Public Health. WIC's goal is to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under the age of five healthy. WIC provides a wide array of services, including personalized nutrition counseling, checks to buy free, healthy food, immunization screening and referrals, and breastfeeding support. 54 Castle Street, PO Box 30 Great Barrington, MA MA Phone: 413-528-9311 Fax: 413-528-2863 Community Health Programs CHP’s mission is to provide quality health care and wellness services to people of all ages in southern and central Berkshire County regardless of their insurance status, immigrant status, or ability to pay. CHP has served Berkshire County since 1975, when it was founded as Children’s Health Program, a pediatric health clinic. In 2000, the agency obtained federal designation for its health center, opening its doors to adults and elders as Community Health Programs. Today, CHP serves over 10,000 people of all ages via nine programs: two Federally Qualified Health Centers – in Great Barrington and in Pittsfield, MA; CHP Family Support Services (comprised of CHP First Steps, our early intervention program; CHP Family Network, providing educational playgroups for children age 0-5 throughout our service area and parent education and social support; and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) providing healthy food and nutrition education to eligible families); CHP Dental Center, a comprehensive dental practice, opened in 2008; CHP Barrington OB/GYN, comprehensive women’s health care services; the South Berkshire Youth Coalition, working to reduce substance abuse among youth; and a federally funded Care Coordination Program offering preventive cancer screenings for women 40-64 yrs old. 291 Main St., 3rd Floor PO Box 30 Great Barrington, MA 01262 Phone: (413) 528-9311 x.2130 Fax: (413) 528-2863 Website: www.communityhealthprograms.org COTY Youth Center Dance and drama are conducted daily after school at Notre Dame hall, basketball is played at the St. Anthony gym, and the actual drop in center is housed at the St. Francis Center. The center has an open door policy so that any youth in the city is welcome. In addition, we organize: Young Life: provides healthy creative fun. From weekly clubs to seasonal camping experiences. Young Life is known around the world as the organization that knows how to have fun. HAITI PLUNGE: Takes place in the Haitian bush six miles from any major road. Teams of 12 high school and college age youth spend 21 days working with the people of 9 villages to form an agricultural co operative. The program was initiated for Berkshire youth, enabling them to make a difference in one small part of the world. ALPHA 60 Lincoln Street North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 413-663-3133 Website: http://gemini.berkshire.net/~cotykids/ Counseling Center in the Berkshire Counseling for Individuals, Families, Couples 232 First St Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-499-4090 Fax: 413-499-1844 Website: www.arplais.com/ccb Dalton Cooperative Nursery School 514 Main Street Dalton, MA 01226 Phone: (413) 684-1064 Dalton Cooperative Nursery School, Inc. The Dalton Cooperative Nursery School, Inc. (DCNS) is a community service for all three and four year old children of Dalton and the surrounding communities. It is not a child-care program, but is an educational supplement to the home environment, offering opportunities for experiences that promote social, physical, emotional and intellectual growth. We believe that the years from three to five are of vital importance. At these ages, children are ready and eager to learn. The nursery school can provide first-hand experiences to enrich the child’s background and further stimulate his or her desire to learn. 514 Main Street Dalton, MA 01226 Phone: (413) 684-1064 Drury Drama Team The Drury Drama Team is a private, academic department of educational theater within a public school. It offers full-credit courses in theater and presents a wide variety of theater performances both locally and at festivals of the International Thespian Society. Drury High School North Adams, MA, MA 01247 Phone: 413 458-5833 Website: www.drurydrama.com Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc. Elder Services provides information, referral, case management, meals on wheeels, home care, protective services, elder housing options, money management, assistance, nursing home ombudsman and other services to meet the needs of Berkshire elders and their caregivers. 66 Wendell Ave. Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 499-0524 Fax: 442-6443 Website: www.esbci.org Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter , MA Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter , MA Elizabeth Freeman Center We provide the following services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault: - Safety planning - Emergency shelter for domestic violence victims; mothers and children - Legal and housing advocacy to sexual assault and domestic violence victims -Residential services to women in recovery from substance abuse and trauma Individual counseling, advocacy and support: 24-hour battered victim's hotline, individual and group counseling, walk-in services, court assistance, housing advocacy. Domestic Violence Services: Help for victims in crisis who are battered and are in need of safety, support, and information as a result of domestic violence victimization. Support Groups: Survivor's Group,Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault survivor groups, Significant Other Group, Teen Support Group, Rural outreach to adult victims of domestic violence and to their children who have witnessed violence. Prevention/Education Services: EFC educators are available to speak to students, school staff, parents, civic groups, religious groups, community agencies, and area businesses. Our education and training services address issues related to trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, and sexual harassment. Community Education: EFC staff trains community providers in protocols to ensure the safety of victims. Providers training is offered to health care, educators,and criminal justice professionals. Topics include domestic violence and family violence, sexual assault, legal considerations and trauma. 43 Francis Avenue Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-499-2425 Fax: 413-443-3016 Website: www.ElizabethFreemanCenter.org Family Life Support Center, Inc. Preventive Counseling and Transitional Shelter Services for Homeless and At-Risk Families and Individuals 395 Old Columbia Street Adams, MA 01220 Phone: 413-743-7957 Fax: 413-743-7959 Website: www.familylifesupport.bbnow.org Fibromyalgia/CFIDS Assoc. of the Berkshires We hold friendly, optimistic, forward looking support sessions, schedule healthcare practitioners and medical doctors to address our meetings, provide educational material both for lay persons and for professionals. , MA Four Winds, Inc. Programs for youth, teachers and adults in the areas of holistic education, self development and dialogue. We also are home to GATE, the Global Alliance for Transforming Education. 110 christian hill road great barrington, MA 01230 Phone: 413-528-4262 Website: www.fourwindsgreatbarrington.org Friends of the National Archives Pittsfield The Friends support the National Archives volunteer program, offer research services to people unable to visit the facility, provide workshops and an annual conference to promote genealogy research and publish a quarterly award-winning newsletter, Archival Anecdotes. 10 Conte Drive Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-236-3600 Fax: 413-236-3609 Website: www.narafriends-pittsfield.org Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts serves over 15,000 girls from 5 to 17 years old with the strong support of over 5,000 adult volunteers in 186 towns and cities in central and western Massachusetts. The Girl Scout program allows girls to discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together, while building their own personal leadership qualities. GSCWM offers a wide range of programs in the arts and culture, health and well-being, science, technology and engineering, life skills and the environment. GSCWM supports girls by giving them extraordinary opportunities to explore, experience and learn about their world and helps girls recognize that they are vital members of their communities. 241 Haydenville Road Leeds, MA 01053 Phone: 800 462 9100 Fax: 413 586 7937 Website: www.gscwm.org Girls Incorporated of the Berkshires We are an affiliate of National Girls Incorporated, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Our program shares this mission and we offer innovative programs that help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives. Specific national programs address resisting harmful substances, community action, teen pregnancy prevention, science, math & technology, sports and fitness, media messages, self-defense and violence prevention, lifeskills, economic literacy and financial concepts. This program serves girls ages 5-18 with a specific emphasis on teens. 165 East Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-442-5174 Fax: 413-442-4048 Website: http://girlsinc-berkshires.org Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center, Inc. ABC School Age Enrichment - This after-school program serves girls and boys, ages 5 through 14, providing a comprehensive, safe and supervised program while parents/guardians are working or going to school themselves. Each child is encouraged and motivated to learn from the program’s supportive environment. National studies have shown that children involved in after-school programs are less likely to engage in risky behaviors. After-school programs promote safety by reducing youth violence, offering a safe environment, and educating youth about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. This program is given onsite at the Brigham Center and offsite at the Lanesboro Elementary School. The Massachusetts Department of Early Education Care (EEC) licenses the program. Pittsfield License #121943, Lanesboro License #1221015 For more info contact Renee Lein, Director, 413-442-5174 ext 19, reneel@brighamcenter.org Aquatics - The Brigham Center offers one of the finest and busiest swimming programs in the county, including all levels of Red Cross lifeguard training and instruction. There are recreational swims, open to all family members, a special Tiny Tot program for parents and very young children, and therapeutic swimming for children and adults with various injuries and disabilities. The aquatics program is one way the Brigham Center strives to help girls and boys feel good about their bodies and their physical – as well as social and mental – strengths, and to engender an appreciation for the benefits of exercise and overall health. For more info contact Myra Palmer, Director, 413-442-5174 ext 25, myrap@brighamcenter.org Camps Stevenson-Witawentin – This popular summer program provides a girls’ day camp, and a counselor in training program at our 88 acre Onota Lake site. For more info contact Sarah Gillooly, Camps Director, 413-442-5174 ext 17, sarahg@girlsinc-berkshires.org Early Childhood Education - The Early Childhood Education program can accommodate 55 children in five classrooms: one for infants, two for toddlers, one for preschool and one pre-kindergarten. We work closely with parents/guardians – the child’s first educators – to raise happy, healthy kids. This caring environment provides a safe, comfortable and nurturing place for children to grow and learn independence within the context of developmentally appropriate curriculum. Like ABC School Age Enrichment, the Early Childhood Education program is licensed by the Massachusetts EEC. The program's commitment to preschool literacy qualifies it as an EEC Tier IV center (the state’s highest rating). License #8113534. For more info contact Vickie Palardy, Director, 413-442-5174 ext 23, vickiep@brighamcenter.org Girls Incorporated of the Berkshires - Although we have changed our name to be more inclusive of our varied programs, we remain committed to meeting the special needs of girls. Accordingly, we are still an affiliate of National Girls Incorporated, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Our program shares this mission and we offer innovative programs that help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives. Specific national programs address resisting harmful substances, community action, teen pregnancy prevention, science, math & technology, sports and fitness, media messages, self-defense and violence prevention, lifeskills, economic literacy and financial concepts. This program serves girls ages 5-18 with a specific emphasis on teens. For more info contact Christa Collier, Executive Director, 413-442-5174, christac@girlsinc-berkshires.org Youth Empowerment Services (YES) - YES programming is designed to meet the specific needs of teens, with counseling prevention-based services for both genders. These programs often provide the only safety net for youth who have no other positive outlets or supports. Our staff includes a licensed social worker and a trained counselor who offer individual, family and group counseling. YES helps increase adaptive behavior by promoting the physical, mental and emotional development of individual youth within their family structures and helping youth and their families cope better with today’s pressures. The program runs a teen boys program which focuses on recreational and prevention based activities and programs. For more info contact, Kristen Shepardson, YES Coordinator, 413-442-5174 ext 22, kriss@girlsinc-berkshires.org 165 East Street Pittsfield, MA MA Phone: 413-442-5714 Fax: 413-442-4048 Website: www.brighamcenter.org Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires, Inc. Vocational Evaluations: A time limited program that provides the individual and referring counselor with an assessment of the individual's vocational potential. The program answers important questions regarding physical capabilities, aptitudes, interest and general work behaviors in order to develop the most effective vocational rehabilitation plan. Vocational Evaluation is appropriate for individuals who have little or no work experience and for those who are seeking to reenter the work force Adjustment Training: The goal of this program is the provision of work, social and personal adjustment services to physically, intellectually, emotionally, developmentally and vocationally disabled individuals. Services are designed to effect changes and develop competencies necessary for the individual to obtain and keep appropriate employment. The program serves to enhance vocational development through modification of occupational limitations and by supporting positive vocational growth. Extended Employment: This program provides individuals with severe disabilities an opportunity to work in a supported environment. Support services include work experience with earned inome, vocational counseling, work skills training, job seeking skills training, job placement, support and referral services. School to Work: Goodwill assists students with physical, intellectual, emotional, developmental and social disadvantages to acquire the competencies necessary to obtain appropriate employment through the use of paid work, roll modeling and "on the job" training. Program graduates receive assistance in securing suitable community based employment. The student must be at least 16 years old and be eligible for program funding through the school or other sources. 158 Tyler Street Pittsfield MA, MA 01201 Phone: 413-442-0061 Fax: 413-499-3756 Gould Farm The services at the farm remain rooted in the belief that every person has something to contribute despite mental or emotional limitations. Central to the farm model is a structured, supportive work environment for guests. Volunteers, staff, and guests alike work together to run this 600-acre farm, whether tending to the gardens or roadside store, pasteurizing milk, or preparing wholesome meals. When guests can demonstrate an adequate understanding of their strengths and vulnerabilities, the Boston Program serves as a short-term springboard for practicing life skills necessary for living in an urban environment. PO Box 157 Monterey, MA MA Phone: 413-528-1804 Fax: 413-528-5051 Website: www.gouldfarm.org Great Trails Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America The Great Traisl Council provides Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting & Venturing through community organizations throughout Berkshire, Hampshire and Franklin Counties. We also offer the Leraning For Life program for K-12 youngsters in school districts. 88 Old Windsor Road Dalton, MA 01226 Phone: 413-684-3542 Fax: 413-684-3565 Website: greattrailsbsa.org Greylock Language & Learning Center, Inc. 46 Howland Avenue, Ste. 3 Adams, MA 01220 Phone: 413-743-8475 Fax: 413-743-4816 Website: gllcinc@verizon.net Greylock Language & Learning Center, Inc. 46 Howland Avenue, Ste. 3 Adams, MA 01220 Phone: 413-743-8475 Fax: 413-743-4816 Website: gllcinc@verizon.net Hoosic River Watershed Association We are a river advocacy group, looking out for the health of the river through river monitoring; education programs and recreation events; promoting access, trails, boating, and fishing; and working with private, nonprofit and government agencies to maintain and restore river quality. P.O. Box 667, Williamstown Williamstown, MA, MA 01267 Phone: (413) 458-2742 Fax: (413) 458-2742 Website: www.hoorwa.org Horizons for Homeless Children Horizons for Homeless Children is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing programs and services for homeless children throughout Massachusetts. Horizons for Homeless Children's Western Region continues to recruit new volunteers to work with homeless children living in domestic violence and family homeless shelters in Holyoke, Springfield, Amherst, Northampton, Greenfield, Pittsfield, and Adams. We work with shelters in and around your neighborhood and are eager to connect with people within the community you serve 4 Open Square Way Suite 132 Holyoke, MA 01040 Phone: 413-532-0467 Fax: 413-532-0531 Website: www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org HospiceCare in The Berkshires, Inc. The HospiceCare interdisciplinary team are experts in pain and symptom management providing for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient and their family. The goal is for each unique member of the team to provide for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient and the family. Each day our team works together to add quality time to the days of those we serve. Our HospiceCare team of professionals includes: Physicians Nurse Practitioners Nurses Home Health Aides Social Workers Volunteer Coordinators Bereavement-Support Counselors Chaplains Expressive Arts Therapists Massage Therapists Dietician Wound-Care Consultant Physical Therapists Occupational Therapists Speech and Language Therapists Pharmacist Volunteers Working with your primary care physician and your family, we will design a plan of care that is appropriate for both the patient and the family. We respond to your needs. P.O. Box 572, Pittsfield Pittsfield, MA 01202 Phone: 413-443-2994 Fax: 413-443-7814 Website: www.hcib.org Images Cinema Images Cinema shows films 363 nights a year with matinées on Saturdays and Sundays. A membership organization, Images relies on community support to present special programs. Recent special programs include the John Sayles Retrospective and the Wednesday Project - an education program with elementary school children. 50 Spring Street / PO Box 283 Williamstown, MA 01267 Phone: 413-458-1039 Fax: 413-458-1039 Website: http://www.imagescinema.org IS183 Art School IS183 Art School of the Berkshires offers classes and workshops in drawing, painting, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry making and more for children, teens and adults, year-round in the studios of its historic landmark home in the Interlaken village of Stockbridge. IS183 is located at 13 Willard Hill Road, just off Route 183 via Trask Lane. Scholarships and Work-Exchange opportunities are available. PO Box 1400/ 13 Willard Hill Rd. Stockbridge, MA 01262 Phone: 413-298-5252 Fax: 413-298-5257 Website: www.is183.org Jewish Federation of the Berkshires The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires provides the following programs and services to the community: Older Adult Kosher Hot Meal Program (congregate and home delivered meals); Social Work Services providing greatly needed service to homebound constituents, seniors, and other individuals and families seeking counseling from a Jewish perspective; the Berkshire Jewish Voice, a 10-times a year newspaper, published with the goal of keeping the Berkshire Jewish Community informed of local, national, and world news of Jewish interest; community educational and cultural programming ranging from adult education to community celebrations and trips and the funding of affiliate organizations and outside agencies. 196 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: (413)442-4360 X 14 Fax: (413)443-6070 Website: www.jewishberkshires.org Junior Achievement Business, Community & College volunteers are placed in classrooms and after-school programs to implement curricula which address business and economic concepts and workforce skills that build in intensity from Kindergarten through grade twelve. 1500 Main St. Ste. 217/PO Box 15167 Springfield, MA 01115 Phone: 413-747-7670 Fax: 413-747-7606 Website: www.jawm.org Lafayette-Greylock Lodge of Masons In the past we have sponsored Little leauge and Girls Basketball teams. In more resent times we have held the Neighborhood night out for the past 3 years. We have also held the (ChIP) Child Identifacation Program on Main St. during the Mayors downtown celebration. The section of Rt.2 from the five corners to the trailer park is also maintained by the Lodge. We also give a scholarship to one student in McCann and one in Drury every year. 172 Church St. North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 413-663-3486 Website: http://Lafayette_Greylock.tripod.com Lee Community Tennis Association The Lee Community Tennis Association provides affordable tennis instruction and leagues for all ages and levels of ability. We have over 400 active members learning and playing tennis on 8 local public hard courts and multiple clay courts. Group and private tennis lessons are provided by our PTR certified instructor. We believe tennis should be fun, affordable, and accessible to the entire community. P.O. Box 188 Lee, MA 01238 Phone: 413-623-5339 Website: www.leecta.com LINCS LINCS serves as resource to connect schools, families and the community. 20 Barbour Street North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 413 664-7512 Literacy Network of South Berkshire We provide literacy services to adults who live or work in southern Berkshire County. We link students with trained volunteer tutors. Tutors help students learn to read and write better; to learn English; or to prepare for the GED or US Citizenship exams. 100 Main St. Lee, MA 01238 Phone: 413-243-0471 Fax: 413-243-6754 Website: www.litnetsb.org Main Street Stage Live theatre, contemporary, classic and new works 57 Main Street PO BOX 137 North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 413-663-3240 Website: www,mainstreetstage.org MASS MoCA Open to the public since May 1999, MASS MoCA is an extraordinary project to convert a 27-building historic mill complex in the Berkshire mountains of Western Massachusetts into a multi-disciplinary center for visual, performing and media arts. More than a static display hall, MASS MoCA provides space, tools, and time for artists, cultural institutions and businesses working in sculpture, theater, dance, film, digital media and music. New work is created in partnership with high technology and new media companies. International in scope, MASS MoCA presents exhibitions and performances by renowned artists and cultural institutions, but it also is a place where the process of creativity is explored; rehearsals, art fabrication shops, and production studios are open to public view, and the lines between backlot work and front-of-the house are deliberately blurred. 87 Marshall Street North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 413-664-4481 Fax: 413-663-8548 Website: www.massmoca.org Meridian Associates Meridian Associates for Programs and Resources, inc provides Housing, Day Program and Vocational Services to people in Berkshire County of Western Massachusetts through contracts and referrals with the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Mental Retardation and the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. We also provide Financial Management Assistance, Supported Housing and Outreach Services. Berkshire Vocational Service BVS helps people with disabilities find employment. We have been in business for more than 25 years. We have placed over 1,000 people in independent, competitive employment in Western Massachusetts. Outreach Services Provides assistance with the use of public resources, clinical support as well as aid in participating in community opportunities. 141 North St Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-448-5353 Website: http://meridianassociatesinc.org National Alliance on Mental Illness Our advocates and trained family volunteers provide support and guidance to consumers and family members from crisis through recovery. Contact NAMI advocates by telephone, email, or visit our office and you will receive information about mental illness and referrals to appropriate agencies. Off-hour telephone support is available at (413)269-4928. On-going education programs include: Family-to-Family, a twelve week course for families and caregivers; monthly education meetings; Family Support Groups which meet monthly in north, south, and central county; Children's Challenging Behaviors, a workshop about children's mental illnesses; and many special events. Check www.namibc.org for listings and details. 333 East St. Room 417 Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-443-1666 Fax: 413-395-2018 Website: www.namibc.org National Shrine of The Divine Mercy Dedicated in 1960 and declared a National Shrine by the Bishops of the United States on March 20, 1996, the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy sits atop the 350 panoramic acres of Eden Hill in Stockbridge, Massachusetts under the stewardship of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception. The Marians of the Immaculate Conception are a religious Congregation of about 600 priests and brothers in 17 countries around the world with a special devotion to the Blessed Mother of God and The Divine Mercy. In addition, they operate the publishing apostolate Marian Press, which publishes a comprehensive selection of literature on the Blessed Mother and The Divine Mercy. The National Shrine offers a year round daily Mass and devotional schedule including a Eucharistic Holy Hour, Confession, Rosary for Life, Holy Mass and the Chaplet of The Divine Mercy. The JP II Guest House is available for personal retreats, tours of the National Shrine and the Marian Press are available by appointment and bus groups are welcome. 2 Prospect Hill Rd Stockbridge, MA 01262 Phone: 413-298-3931 Fax: 413-2981398 Website: www.thedivinemercy.org Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Ave. P.O. Box 308 Stockbridge, MA 01201 Phone: (413) 298-4100 Fax: (413) 298-4146 Website: www.nrm.org North Adams Ambulance Service, Inc Ambulance Service 10 Harris Street North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 413-664-4933 Fax: 413-664-4051 Website: www.northadamsambulance.com North Berkshire Chess Club Players of all abilities are welcome. Players meet on Wednesday Evenings from 6 PM - 9 PM in the cafeteria area in Building 10 at Mass MoCA Training available. Games available. Play people your own strength or get training from our stronger players. NO DUES! Affiliated with the Pittsfield Chess Club and Eastern New York Chess Association. MASS MoCA North Adams, MA, MA 01247 Phone: 413-458-8271 Website: http://members.tripod.com/gaudette_r/wcc/ Northeast Center for Youth and Families, Inc. The Northeast Center for Youth and Families, Inc. was created to serve troubled youth in a family setting. The program recruits and trains families for foster care who can successfully help manage and teach youth with a variety of emotional and behavioral problems. NCYF has contracts to provide treatment foster care from various state agencies, including the Department of Social Services, the Department of Youth Services, and the Department of Mental Health. Approved foster parents receive a tax-free, daily stipend of $30-$70 and also a $1,000 sign-on bonus. NCYF is committed to providing quality services to foster children. They provide weekly, professional case management, 24 hour emergency coverage, on-going in-service training, treatment planning, and respite care. There are many benefits to becoming a foster family with our program. We provide professional skill development, the chance to work along side case managers, therapists, teachers, and others as a respected member of the treatment team, and most importantly, the opportunity to significantly improve the life of a child who needs you...to give them another chance. 85 Main Street, Suite 332 North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 413-529-7933 Fax: 413-664-9861 Website: http://www.ncyf.org Northern Berkshire Community Coalition Northern Berkshire Neighbors - The focus of Northern Berkshire Neighbors (NBN) is community organizing for strong neighborhoods and developing resident leadership within those neighborhoods. NBN works as a catalyst for neighborhood activities and problem solving and serves as an entry point for area services to work with local neighborhoods. UNITY - (United, Neighboring, Interdependent, Trusted Youth) provides opportunities for youth expression, development, and involvement in the North Berkshire community through a wide range of in-depth programming that includes discussion, leadership, service, and the arts. Since its beginning in 1994, UNITY membership has grown to include seven area schools and more than 100 participants. 61 Main Street, Suite 218 North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 413-663-7588 Fax: 413-663-9877 Website: www.nbccoalition.org Northern Berkshire Community TV Corp. NBCTC offers free use of our local television production facilities to any member of our four communities for the production of local cable TV programs on any topic that the local volunteer producers are interested in. NBCTC provides the training, use of equipment and air time while the producers provide the program content and volunteer personnel. Our programs can be seen on the Adelphia Cable System in North Berkshire on Public Access channel 15, Educational Access channel 16 and Governmental Access channel 17. The studio and offices are open Monday - Friday 9 AM - 9 PM and 8 AM - 2 PM on Saturday. Heritage State Park, Building #6 North Adams, MA, MA 01247 Phone: 413-663-9006 Fax: 413-663-3924 Website: www.nbctc.org Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, Inc. NBHfH is a loval chapter of an international, ecumenical, Christian housing ministry. Its mission is to eliminate poverty housing. Families are chosen based on a combination of criteria: the family's present inaduate housing conditions, the family's willingness to enter into a partnership with NBHfH and complete the required hours of sweat equity as part of its obligation, the family's ability to make necessary payments to cover the cost of the house, the family's inability to obtain a conventional mortgage; the family's annual income must fall within suggested guidelines. PO Box 391 North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 413-664-4440 Website: www.northberkshirehabitat.org Northern Berkshire United Way NBUW solicits resources from the community to assist our 23 member agencies accomplish their missions. NBUW sponsors special community impact initiatives to improve the education, income, and health of our community. We offer technical assistance to area non-profits, and often we serve as convenor to address issues. 85 Main Street North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 413.663.9062 Fax: 413.663.3106 Website: www.nbunitedway.org Osher lifelong learning institute at BCC Encourage members to serve on committees, be planners, course coordinators, facilitators and lecturers 1350 West Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: (413)236-2190 Fax: (413) 443-1797 Website: Berkshireolli.org Partnerships In Employment Provide employers with access to qualified and skilled workers. Provide schools with technical assistance in school to career transitions. Support a dynamic network of employers, agencies, employment providers, schools, individuals and families. 20 Taconic Park Drive Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-443-1038 x32 Fax: 413-443-8065 Website: www.partnershipsinemployment.org Pittsfield Family YMCA We provide memberships, childcare, aquatics, swimming lessons, fitness instruction, personal training, youth sports, and more to the citizens of Berkshire County. We have a 25 meter pool that is heated to about 85 degrees in the winter and we are well know for our swim team. 292 North Street Pittsfield, MA 01201, MA 01201 Phone: 413-499-7650 Website: http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org Quest for College, Inc. Quest for College is an early college awareness 501 (3)(c) non-profit organization which aims to educate students as to what lies ahead on the college horizon, empowering them to make sound academic and extracurricular choices that will keep open a maximum of options. Quest For College uses a simple game by the same name that provides a great vehicle for discussion of the major issues students will face in the college search, application and financial aid processes. The board game format establishes a light-hearted tone and makes students comfortable to ask and answer questions. Quest For College strives to gives students a glimpse at all the options afforded from higher education, and not narrowly a vehicle to get students into the most elite institutions in the country. Quest for College celebrates all higher educational institutions: community colleges, trade schools, state universities, private college, etc. 228 Main Street, Suite 111 Williamstown, MA 01267 Phone: 800-718-6993 Fax: 800-718-6993 Website: www.questforcollege.org Quinn's Legacy Foundation, Inc. PO Box 196 Cheshire, MA 01225 Phone: 413-743-7558 Fax: same Website: www.quinnslegacy.org Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic 55 Pittsfield Road Lenox, MA 01240 Phone: 413-637-0889 Fax: 413-637-3516 Website: www.rfbd.org, then click Nationwide Locations button, then Berkshire button Riverbrook Residence Inc. Riverbrook Residence is a residential and day care program for women with developmental disabilities. Here at Riverbrook, we take the will to succeed, and we nurture it. With personal care, 24 hours a day. And endless activities, from skating to singing lessons. Jobs at the local inn to nights at the symphony. The result is a group of women who are more accomplished and confident with each passing day. P.O. Box 478, 4 Ice Glen Road Stockbridge, MA 01262 Phone: 413-298-4926 Fax: 413-298-5570 Website: www.riverbrook.org Saint Stephen's Parish (Episcopal) Park Square, 67 East Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-448-8276 Fax: 413-442-5374 Website: www.ststephenspittsfield.org Sandisfield Arts Center Performing arts series features local, regional, national and internationally recognized performers. Special events include poetry readings, art shows, historic house and garden tours and cafe-style performance series. PO Box 31 (Hammertown Rd) Sandisfield, MA MA Phone: 413-258-4100 Website: www.sandisfieldartcentrer.org Susan b. Anthony Birthplace Museum We are an educational museum in an historic house that has been restored and preserved to honor the legacy of Susan B. Anthony who was born here in 1820. We will be open to the public from Memorial Day to Columbus Day, 11 am to 4 pm on Thursday through Monday. We have a Visitor's Center for guest registration and a gift shop. 67 East Road Adams, MA 01220 Phone: 413 743 7121 Fax: 413 743 7121 Website: www.susanbanthonybirthplace.org The Berkshire Food Project The Berkshire Food Project currently provides a free hot lunch program every Monday, Thursday and Friday and runs it’s P.H.O.P program on Wednesday’s at the First Congregational Church, and has done so since January 15, 1987 and since 1998 for P.H.O.P. The BFP is staffed, mainly by volunteers, and one paid employee - the Project Manager. Most volunteers are Williams College students and some are members of the community at large. Although our goal is to provide food and helpful and beneficial information for the needy, we encourage people from all economic sectors of society to attend. P.O. Box 651, 1st Congregational Church North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 413-664-7378 The Berkshire Museum "Wally," a life-sized stegosaurus, stands on the front lawn of The Berkshire Museum welcoming visitors to the only art, natural science and history museum in Western Massachusetts. The natural science galleries feature fresh displays and interactive activities -- geared to inspire the natural scientist in everyone! The Fine Art Collections include ancient art from Egypt, Greece and China, Hudson River School landscapes and historic artifacts to name a few. A must-see Aquarium features marine and fresh water habitats from all over the world and a "touch tank" allows children to touch live sea urchins, horseshoe crabs, and sea stars. A Refrigerator Art Gallery exhibits children's artwork and the wacky Vend-O-Mat offers both fun and snacks. The Museum Store features unique, affordable items for the whole family, including a large selection of educational games and toys for kids. The Museum's 300-seat theater offers a variety of programs, with Little Cinema--the best in independent film through September-and concerts, children's programs, performances, film festivals and lectures scheduled throughout the rest of the year. Admission fee. 39 South Street (Route 7) Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-443-7171 Fax: 413-443-2135 Website: www.berkshiremuseum.org The Berkshire Writers Room Inc. We meet monthly in small groups to share our work, to invite and offer constructive comment and reassurance. We regularly hold meetings on the commercial aspects of the craft of writing. We publish The Berkshire Review annually. We host frequent open readings throughout Berkshire County as well as present other events. 1350 West Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-236-2191 Website: www.berkshirewirtersroom.com The Helen Berube Teen Parent Program The Helen Berube Teen Parent Program is an alternative education site which services Pittsfield’s population of young mothers and their infants. Pregnant and parenting teens, under the age of 21 years, enroll in the program in an attempt to earn their high school diploma or obtain their General Equivalency Diploma (GED). The Helen Berube Teen Parent Program is a model program. There is no other program in Massachusetts that facilitates each participant with obtaining a high school diploma and addresses the social services needs of teen parents while offering an on-site, liscenced daycare. Throughout the school day, students’ infants attend an on-site licensed and accredited nursery. With 19 years experience at the Teen Parent Program, the nursery supervisor consistently provides a nurturing environment for infants, which enhances bonding opportunities and the caretaking abilities of our teen mothers. Subsequently, the infants serviced in our nursery are healthier and meet their developmental milestones faster than if they did not attend. Upon graduation, students are prepared to enter college, trade schools or the job market. Through their counseling and family stabilization services, academic support, and management of outside resources including teen living programs, the Department of Transitional Assistance and Berkshire Housing Authority; the Teen Parent Program fosters healthy, successful families. The Teen Parent Program’s social and educational services minimize the prospects and effects of homelessness. By implementing the Teen Parents and the Law series of workshops at TPP and at Redfield’s Teen Living Program, the Teen Parent Program has educated the local teen parent population on their rights and responsibilities about the law. The TPAL workshops not only focus on appropriate family management skills but also provide information on housing discrimination, landlord and tenant issues as well as mediation techniques. The Teen Parent Program provides support services in a 180-day school calendar year. The support services include the following: • Organization, supervision and coordination of each student’s academic plan. • Access to health care services, both within the school and larger community. • Comprehensive social work assessment and case management to access all available support services. • Advocacy services on all levels to insure that the students’ needs are identified and addressed both individually and as a whole. • Homelessness prevention and intervention • Individual and family stabilization therapy • Transportation services • Social skills and assertiveness training, students learn to advocate for themselves appropriately. • A safe, positive environment where the social-emotional needs of the teens and their babies can be met and fostered through positive interaction with peers and adults. 290 South Street; P.O. Box 1036 Pittsfield, MA 01202 Phone: (413) 443-2530 Fax: (413) 443-0796 The Kauai Foundation for Continuing Education The KFCE hosts occasional conferences on the non-technical aspects of medicine. The next program will be held in Williamstown over the weekend of May 3-5, 2002. Special rates are available for Berskhire County residents. Please email us for information about upcoming events: mailto:kauai@bcn.net 12 Meadow Street Williamstown, MA 01267 Phone: 413-458-2800 Fax: 413-458-4224 Website: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Ithaca/3427 The NOAH Center Workshops - Lending Library - Information Service The NOAH Center is a resource for anyone who wants to learn more about their opportunities of alternative healing. The NOAH Center serves as a window into the world of alternative and complementary health and healing practices. Many programs are designed for people recovering from or living with illness (e.g.; cancer, diabetes, arthritis, breathing problems) or injury (both acute and chronic). Other programs are designed for anyone with desires to create a healthier life for him/herself. We create programs where participants can learn by doing and come away with new insights that they can use every day. Programs are varied in order to allow people to experience many views, many perspectives and many approaches. We maintain a lending library with hundreds of books and resources about health and healing practices from therapeutic diets to mediation to movement practices. NOAH Center staff is available to assist in finding the answers to your questions about alternative practices and practitioners available in our community. 401 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington Great Barrington, MA 01230 Phone: 413-528-0297 Website: www.noahcenter.org The Nutrition Center 94 West Avenue Great Barrington, MA 01230 Phone: 413-429-8110 Fax: 413-429-8111 Website: www.thenutritioncenter.org The Nutrition Center We provide nutrition counseling (almost always insurance reimbursable), cooking programs for children and adults, our summer farmers market,and a community garden. 94 West Avenue Great Barrington, MA 01230 Phone: 413-429-8110 Fax: 413-429-8111 Website: www.thenutritioncenter.org The Option Institute The Option Institute was founded in 1983 as a non-profit learning center where we work with individuals, couples, families and groups. We are the International Learning and Training Center for The Option Process. 2080 S. Undermountain Rd. Sheffield, MA 01257 Phone: 413-229-2100 Fax: 413-229-8931 Website: http://www.option.org The Orion Society The Orion Society's programs include: * Orion magazine, a national bi-monthly magazine that has for twenty five years published top nature writers, photographers, and artists. * The Orion Grassroots Network, which provides mentoring and services to grassroots advocacy organizations nationally * Environmental Education, through books and services to teachers; and * The publication of books, creation of events, and other programs that inspire and energize. 187 Main Street Great Barrington, MA 01230 Phone: 413 528 4422 Fax: 413 528 0676 Website: www.orionsociety.org The Prospect Foundation The Web Academy The Web Academy is a web development training program aimed at providing local residents with employable skills and local employers a skilled workforce. The program has at its core a dual focus on technical and professional skills. After months of instruction in all aspects of web development, from an introduction to fundamental design issues to site planning, production and proofing, participants complete an internship with a local company that is either technology-focused, or is seeking to develop a technology presence in their given market. Assessing Workforce Development Needs for the Technology Sector The Prospect Foundation is conducting a comprehensive analysis of the human resource and training needs of the local technology sector. Working with bTech, a local technology group, the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, local technology companies and local academics the assessment will gather data on workforce needs in those companies, available workers and training programs in the area. Finally, the project team will design or recommend programs to bridge any skill gap we discover. This study will give us the data we need to better design curriculum and support programs that get young people the skills they need to be employable. This effort is supported by an assessment grant from the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund. Professional Development for Local Teachers Currently in the planning stages, The Prospect Foundation intends to offer Professional Development courses for local teachers beginning this winter. Interest surveys conducted earlier this year are being reviewed and additional research is ongoing. The courses will be technology-focused, whether instruction in specific software applications or methods for integrating techonology into the classroom. 1122 MASS MoCA Way North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 413-664-0030 Fax: 413-664-0032 Website: http://www.prospectfoundation.org/ The Salvation Army The Salvation Army in North Adams has been serving North Adams, Florida, Clarksburg , & Williamstown for over 100 years. Currently we offer Budget planning clinics, Food Assistance, and General family and community support. When funds are avalible we also offer fuel, rent, and clothing assistance. The Salvation Army is part of the universal evangelical church offernig Sunday services as well as bible Study and Prayer groups. We are always looking for new and better ways to serve you as well as honor God through service. 393 River Street North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 412-663-7987 Fax: 413-663-6751 Website: http://www.salvationarmy-usaeast.org/mas/ The Trustees of Reservations The Trustees owns and cares for over 80 reservations totaling more than 21,000 acres of land. We also protect more than 12,000 additional acres through perpetual conservation restrictions on nearly 200 parcels of private land. Among our area reservations are: Ashintully Gardens, Ashley House, Bartholomew's Cobble, Bear Swamp, Bryant Homestead, Chesterfield Gorge, Field Farm, Glendale Falls, Goose Pond, McLennan Reservation, Mission House, Monument Mountain, Mountain Meadow Preserve, Naumkeag, Notchview, Questing, and Tyringham Cobble. PO Box 792 Stockbridge, MA 01262 Phone: 413-298-3239 Fax: 413-298-5239 Website: www.thetrustees.org The Turner House Living Center for Veterans, Inc. Once a resident moves into Turner House, he or she is assigned a case manager and asked to draw up a list of personal goals for overcoming the issues and problems that have led to homelsessness. Typical goals include: maintaining sobriety, getting needed medical and dental care, obtaining disability benefits or training and employment, arranging for outpatient counseling, reestablishing contact with family members, finding appropriate leisure time activities, and learning the skills neded for independent living. Each resident's case manager works with him or her to accomplish these goals. When a goal is achieved, a new goal is established in its place. While the resident does most of the foot work, the case manager counsels and coaches and makes contacts with whatever outside agencies are need to assist the resident. 825 Simonds Road Williamstown, MA 01267 Phone: (413)458-8234 Fax: (413)458-5266 Website: none United Cerebral Palsy Association of Berkshire County, Inc. UCP's services include, but are not necessarily limited to, advocacy assistance such as support to obtain food, shelter, educational needs, public benefits, fuel assistance and transportation; respite care for our clients and their families; assistive technology evaluation,device accessibility, recommendations and training; one-to-one computer training; wheelchair repair and loaner equipment program and safety flag program; individual and family support; social and recreational programming for children. In addition, UCP is the Western Massachusetts Device, Demonstration and Loan Center of Assistive Technology (any item, such as independent living aids, communication devices for those who can't speak or hear, and specialized computer peripherals. 208 West Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-442-1562 Fax: 413-499-4077 Website: ucpberkshire.org Visionaries, Inc. Visionaries, Inc. was founded in 1993 on the principle that television can be used as an instrument of service. For nearly ten years, Visionaries, Inc. has been producing The Visionaries series for public television. Hosted by Sam Waterston of Law & Order, the 14-part documentary series highlights nonprofit organizations all around the world that are working to make positive social change. P.O. Box 458, 1375 Boardman Street Sheffield, MA MA Phone: 413-229-0350 Fax: 413-229-9970 Website: www.visionaries.org Williamstown Youth Center The Youth Center provides: 1. After-School program with homework assistance 2. Summer and school vacation full-day programs which include many field trips. In addition, we are open on snow days. 3. Athletic, arts and recreational programming throughout the year. 270 Cole Avenue Williamstown, MA 01267 Phone: 413-458-5925 Fax: 413-458-3884 Website: williamstownyouthcenter.org Word Street Word Street is a portable and static drop-in tutoring service. Students can stop by for help with anything related to reading or writing, for school assignments or independent literary projects. We're also a membership-based writers' organization. We offer free creative writing workshops for kids and discounted ones for adult writers. P.O. Box 782, Pittsfield, MA 01202 Pittsfield, MA, MA 01202 Phone: 413-442-2732 Fax: 413-442-0938 Website: http://www.wordstreet.org/ Youth Center, Inc. FACILITIES Game Room and Lounge: Includespool table,Fooseball, Big screen television with cable access, television with video game hookup, board games, lounge seating, and soda and snack vending. Classrooms/Computer Lab: Includes space for programs and 8 computers with variety of software and Internet access. Basketball Court and Outdoor Space: Outdoor basketball court and play area can be used on first come, first serve basis. The Youth Center has no control over the outdoor facilities but members may check out equipment to use outside and share the space with town residents. SERVICES Recreational Equipment: Includes checkout of equipment for billiards, Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Sony Playstation, basketball, soccer, hockey, baseball, softball, kickball and volleyball. Equipment checkout is free of charge to Youth Center members. PROGRAMS Includes ongoing recreational social, cultural, educational and supportive programs offered for all age groups. To help support the costs of our programs and special events, the Youth Center utilizes a program fee system. Non-members of the Youth Center may enroll in the programs offered but will pay a non-member rate, which is higher than the member rate. If someone desires to be a member of the Youth Center and wants to participate in our programs but is experiencing financial difficulty, that individual is encouraged to schedule an appointment with the Executive Director to make other arrangements. P.O. Box 461, 20 East Street Adams, MA 01220 Phone: 413-743-3550 Fax: Same (call 1st) |