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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 Adams Agricultural Fair, Inc “The Agricultural Fair has been around for 36 years now and is a part of what makes the Berkshires. It gives the participants the opportunity to show off their talents as well as compete whether it is with their animals, crafts, photography or horticultural talents, etc. It brings in folks locally as well as from many different counties and states as participants and visitors. We made the USA Today newspaper last year as a “Top 10 Fair to Visit….Farming and natural resources are becoming an “endangered species” not just in our areas but throughout the state. We want to (continue to) promote agricultural, horticultural and home arts, educate and reach out to visitors to the Berkshires; as well as bring friends and families together to have fun and walk away and feel pride as well, hopefully saying; “I want to come back here or even participate next year.”” PO BOX 124 Bowe Field/Rte 8 Adams, MA 01220 Phone: 413-212-2412 Website: www.adamsfair.com 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 Barrington Stage Company (BSC), founded in 1995, is a not-for-profit professional theatre company in the Berkshires (MA), with a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to find fresh, bold ways of bringing new audiences into the theatre, especially young people. Check out website for more information on educational programs for youth and our season information www.barringtonstageco.org 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. 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 Chamber of Commerce The Berkshire Chamber of Commerce will lead and advance economic development and support the civic and social welfare of Berkshire County through the advocacy and support of our members, and the Berkshire Community. 75 North Street, Suite 360 Pittsfield, MA Phone: (413) 447-9641 Website: www.berkshirechamber.com Berkshire Choral Festival If you love choral singing, a week at Berkshire Choral Festival is an experience you’ll cherish forever. Berkshire Choral Festival was founded in 1982 with a unique purpose: to provide choral singers with the opportunity to rehearse and perform masterpieces of the choral repertoire under the direction of world-class conductors and with the help of a professional musical staff. 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 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 The mission of the Berkshire County Regional Employment Board, Inc. (BCREB) is to provide leadership for workforce development in Berkshire County by facilitating the development of and access to education, training and employment opportunities designed to meet the needs of the regions employers and diverse workforce. 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 01247 Phone: 413-664-8718 Website: http://www.mcla.edu/About_MCLA/Community/bcrc/ Berkshire Environmental Action Team Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) is a non-profit environmental organization whose mission is to protect the environment in the Berkshires and beyond. We believe that an informed and engaged citizenry is the environment’s best protection. BEAT reaches out to the community to help people understand our environmental assets and the laws designed to protect them. BEAT creates and distributes a weekly e-newsletter that includes environmental news, a calendar of environmental events, and public notices; we also videotape public meetings and produce programs related to environmental protection to air on community television. BEAT organizes river cleanups of the Housatonic River and organizes and trains volunteer wildlife trackers whose skills allow us to maintain a database of information related to the mammals of western Massachusetts. BEAT shares information with scientists and highway planners to help them make decisions that protect both motorists and animals. BEAT also responds to environmental violations by notifying authorities and monitoring their responses. 27 Highland Ave Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-230-7321 Website: www.thebeatnews.org Berkshire Family And Individual Resources / BFAIR 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 of Sweet Adelines rehearses every Tuesday night, except in December. Rehearsals are 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: 413.743.1841 Website: http://www.bhcsings.org 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 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 childrens 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 Museums 300-seat theater offers a variety of programs, with Little Cinema--the best in independent film through September-and concerts, childrens 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 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 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 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 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 Our programs and services offer a safe environment for youth and families. We offer an After School Program, Recreational & Sports instruction and programs, a Service Society, Summer Camp and more. 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 4 child care centers, a family child care system, a child care resource and referral agency. CCb has the following Family support Programs: The Young Parent Program, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Education, The Family Resource Center of Northern Berkshire County, Healthy Families, The Parent Child Home Program, and Parenting Partnership. PO Box 172 North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 664-4821 Fax: 663-5567 Website: ccberkshire.org CHP-South Berkshire Community Coalition The mission of SBCC is to prevent and/or delay the onset of alcohol and other drug use among youth in South Berkshire County in a long-term and sustainable manner and to empower the community by advancing community generated ideas. P.O. Box 30 Great Barrington, MA 01230 Phone: 413-528-1919 x 14 Website: www.southberkshirecommunitycoalition.org CHP-South Berkshire Community Coalition of CHP The mission of SBCC is to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors to decrease alcohol and other drug use in southern Berkshire County in a long-term and sustainable manner. P.O. Box 30 343 Main Street Great Barrington, MA 01230 Phone: (413) 528-1919 Fax: (413) 528-2998 Website: www.southberkshirecommunitycoalition.org 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 CHPs 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 Founded in 1974, The Counseling Center in the Berkshires is a private, non-profit counseling center with offices in Pittsfield, Williamstown, and Great Barrington, Massachusetts. All therapists are licensed. Most insurances and HMO plans are accepted. 232 First St Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-499-4090 Fax: 413-499-1844 Website: www.arplais.com/ccb 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 wheels, 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 The Friends of Eleanor Sonsini Shelter, Inc., a non-profit volunteer organization, assumed operation of the shelter from the city of Pittsfield in 2006. ADOPTION HOURS: Sunday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 10am - 2pm Tuesday & Thursday: 4pm - 8pm Monday: Adoptions/surrenders by appointment only Downing Industrial Park Pittsfield, MA Phone: (413) 448-9750 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 victims hotline, individual and group counseling, walk-in services, court assistance, housing advocacy. 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. 43 Francis Avenue Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-499-2425 Fax: 413-443-3016 Website: www.ElizabethFreemanCenter.org Equus Therapeutic, Inc Equus Therapeutic has been operating since 1983 at Oakhollow Farm in Williamstown, MA offering riding lessons for all ages and disabilities. See our website for more details about our program, www.equustherapeutic.org 651 Henderson Road Williamstown, MA 01267 Phone: 413-458-8427 Website: www.equustherapeutic.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 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. We are a multi-service organization empowering children and youth, with a special emphasis on girls, to become responsible, confident and personally fulfilled individuals. Our Programs The Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center is committed to providing programs and activities that will help children and youth achieve their full potential. We provide a supportive environment that includes opportunities for active involvement with peers and caring, understanding adults. Click on a link below to read more about each program or Read more. • ABC School Age Enrichment • Aquatics • Camps Stevenson-Witawentin • Early Childhood Education • Girls Incorporated of the Berkshires • Youth Empowerment Services (YES) • Outreach Program -Youth Empowerment Services Plus (Y.E.S. Plus) 165 East Street Pittsfield, MA MA Phone: 413-442-5714 Fax: 413-442-4048 Website: www.brighamcenter.org Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires, Inc. Goodwill provides assistance in attaining the maximum level of vocational potential for individuals who are physically, mentally or emotionally disabled or disadvantaged and who reside in Berkshire County and the southern counties of Vermont. Goodwills Retail Stores: 202 West St, Pittsfield, MA; 4440 Merrill Rod, Pittsfield, MA; 160 Howland Ave, Adams, MA; 215 North St, Bennington, Vt. 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 Greylock Language & Learning Center, Inc. For individuals with learning disabilities, Greylock Language and Learning Center offers affordable language tutoring (remedial, pre-GED, GED preparation). 46 Howland Avenue, Ste. 3 Adams, MA 01220 Phone: 413-743-8475 Fax: 413-743-4816 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 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 Childrens 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. For over 30 years, HospiceCare in The Berkshires has offered quality, compassionate services for those living with a life limiting or terminal illness. The HospiceCare interdisciplinary team of professionals help the patient and family members make a plan of care to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient and the family. HospiceCare serves patients wherever they live: in the hospital, skilled nursing facility, assisted living, their own home or that of a relative or loved one. 877 South Street Suite 1 West Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-443-2994 Fax: 413-443-7814 Website: www.hcib.org Images Cinema Images Cinema shows films 362 nights a year with matinées on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Images Cinema is an independent, community movie theater that in addition to nightly first-run features also collaborates with community groups to present many special events, including a French film series, a Queer film festival, and work by local artists. Organic popcorn with real butter, locally baked cookies, and other natural concessions items are available. 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 of the Berkshires 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 of Western Massachusetts 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 league and Girls Basketball teams. In more resent times we have held the National Night out for the past several years. We have also held the (ChIP) Child Identification 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 Lee Youth Association Since 1980, the Lee Youth Association has been serving the children and working families in Lee and surrounding communities. Currently the LYA operates almost 30 programs onsite and offsite serving a total enrollment of 850 young people from ages 2 years 9 months to 25 years old. Our programs focus on the social, healthy, educational and recreational development of children and young adults. They include the coordination of various sports leagues from Pre-K through young adult as well as before and after school care, Homework Help, the Busy Bee Preschool and teen programs. 13 Academy Street PO Box 115 Lee, MA 01238 Phone: 413-243-5535 Fax: 413-243-5536 Website: LeeYouthAssociation.com LINCS Parent Center of North Adams Public Schools LINCS serves as resource to connect schools, families and the community. 20 Barbour Street North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 413 664-7512 Website: www.napsk12.org Literacy Network of South Berkshire We provide free one-on-one tutoring to adults who live or work in southern Berkshire County. Our trained volunteer 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 Volunteers needed for performing arts and museum events. Contact Meredith at volunteer@massmoca.org Since opening in 1999, MASS MoCA has become one of the worlds premier centers for making and showing the best art of our time. With annual attendance of 120,000, it ranks among the most visited institutions in the United States dedicated to new art. More than 80 major new works of art and more than 50 performances have been created through fabrication and rehearsal residencies in North Adams, making MASS MoCA perhaps the most fertile site in the country for new art. The museum thrives on making and presenting work that is fresh, surprising, and challenging. 1040 MASS MoCA way north adams, MA 01247 Phone: 413.664.4481 ext 01247 Moments House, Inc A place where no one feels alone We are working to provide a warm home-like location where all Berkshire County residents living with a cancer diagnosis. We plan to offer integrative care to the patient and their family and friends. They will be able to find out about services available in our area and comfort and support one another through their shared experiences. Services and programs will include art therapies, mind and body therapies, dance and music, yoga, touch, workshops, support groups, social activities, and bereavement services. These services will be geared to all including patient, spouses, caregivers, children, siblings, friends. Specific programs will be geared toward all groups; men, women, children, teens, and will be flexible and dependent upon the needs of our community. PO Box 211 South Lee, MA 01260 Phone: 413-822-3286 Website: www.momentshouse.org Music in Common, Inc. FODfest, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen, empower, and educate communities through the universal language of music. FODfest produces free, publicly accessible concerts, youth programs, and multimedia productions that promote its community-building mission with an interest in serving under-served areas and communities where there is a history of conflict. PO Box 1190 Sheffield, MA 01257 Phone: 413.229.9939 Website: www.musicincommon.org National Alliance on Mental Illnessof Berkshire County Our trained family volunteers provide support and guidance to family members from crisis through recovery. Contact NAMI 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; quarterly education meetings; Family Support Groups which meet monthly in north, south, and central county; Childrens Challenging Behaviors, a workshop about childrens mental illnesses; Basics and many special events. www.namibc.org 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 Norman Rockwell Museum is dedicated to education and art appreciation inspired by the legacy of Norman Rockwell. The museum preserves, studies and communicates with a worldwide audience the life, art and spirit of Norman Rockwell in the field of illustration. The museum is a gathering place for reflection, involvement, and discovery through the enjoyment of the artist’s work. Norman Rockwells unique contributions to art and society, popular culture and social commentary influence the museum’s programs and interpretations. 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 Northeast Center for Youth and Families, Inc. The Northeast Center for Youth and Families, Inc. is a local foster care agency. We contract with Department of Children and Families, Department of Mental Health, and Department of Youth Services to provide foster care services for youth in Berkshire County and across the state. We have a number of wonderful foster homes in Berkshire County, and are always looking for more homes to join our team! Our social workers on staff provide ongoing support and case management to you and the child(ren) placed in your home. There is a tax free stipend of $50 - $75 per day per child. All trainings needed for foster parents are offered in Berkshire County. PO Box 2421 Pittsfield, MA 01202 Phone: 413-530-5365 Fax: 413-529-7776 Website: http://www.ncyf.org Northern Berkshire Community Coalition The mission of the Coalition is to improve the quality of life for people in Northern Berkshire by organizing, supporting, and empowering the community. The Coalition works to achieve its mission by: PROVIDING A PUBLIC PLACE FOR THE COMMUNITY: Monthly meetings averaging over sixty participants are held the second Friday of each month, from September through May, at the First Baptist Church of North Adams. These meetings are open to all. Each year of forums begins in September with a public hearing offering the community an opportunity to help set the Coalition’s year long agenda. The Coalition News, mailed and e-mailed to over a thousand local citizens and organizations every month, includes articles about regional issues written by community members and Coalition staff. The Coalition also produces a monthly TV show about topics that will be presented at the monthly forum. BUILDING STRONGER NEIGHBORHOODS: The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition provides support, technical assistance, and leadership development for area neighborhoods through Northern Berkshire Neighbors. Northern Berkshire Neighbors works to engage residents in recognizing and addressing neighborhood and community issues through a variety of programs including neighborhood meetings and community events. PROMOTING POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT UNITY: (United, Neighboring, Interdependent, Trusted Youth), the Coalition’s youth development program, has been offering innovative, youth-driven programs since 1994. Two staff serve as adult advisors to a variety of programming that involves students ages 11-19 from all over the Northern Berkshire area. Current projects include the Grooove concert series, a Teen Writing Workshop, the Youth Leadership Program, and the “411 in the 413″ Youth Conference. 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 anyone who lives or works in one of our four service 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 Time Warner 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 local 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 familys present inadequate housing conditions, the familys willingness to enter into a partnership with NBHfH and complete the required hours of sweat equity as part of its obligation, the familys ability to make necessary payments to cover the cost of the house, the familys inability to obtain a conventional mortgage; the familys annual income must fall within suggested guidelines. 61 Main Street, Suite 215 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 convener to address issues. 771 South Church Street North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: 413.663.9062 Fax: 413.663.3106 Website: www.nbunitedway.org Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at BCC OLLI at BCC is a member-led organization for mature learners that offers non-credit courses for its members on a variety of topics that reflect a broad spectrum of interests. Classes are held throughout Berkshire County. There are no tests and no papers, just the opportunity to enjoy learning! 1350 West Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: (413)236-2190 Fax: (413) 443-1797 Website: BerkshireOLLI.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/video 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: 413-884-4926 Website: www.questforcollege.org Quinns Legacy Foundation, Inc. Quinns Legacy Foundation, Inc. was founded by Stephen and Ann Connally of Cheshire, MA., in memory of their son, Quinn, who died as the result of being struck in the neck by a hockey puck in December 2000. The foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing state-of-the-art athletic and educational support and to promoting self-esteem and sportsmanship for individuals and families of Berkshire County and the surrounding tri-state area. Your contribution toward making the Quinn Connally Memorial Sports Facility a reality is greatly appreciated. Please send your tax deductible donations to: Quinns Legacy Foundation, Inc. c/o Berkshire Bank 66 West Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 PO Box 196 Cheshire, MA 01225 Phone: 413-743-7558 Fax: same Website: www.quinnslegacy.org Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic® (RFB&D) works with leading publishers and technology innovators to bring accessible materials to individuals with visual and learning disabilities. Available in every grade level and most subjects, RFB&D textbook and literature titles are used nationwide. In addition to the classics, RFB&Ds digial library provides current editions of state adopted texts ensuring students learn from the same versions as their classmates. Our textbooks, literature titles and other adult resource books are suitable for individuals, students and working professionals so that all can participate in lifelong learning. RFB&D currently has more than 5,400 active volunteers nationwide who help bring textbook and literature titles to life for our members. Subject matter experts describe charts and graphs in math, science and other textbooks in order for the listener to receive the complete book experience. Each year their dedication and hard work allow us to add thousands of new digital books to our library. 55 Pittsfield Road Lenox, MA 01240 Phone: 413-637-0889 Fax: 413-637-3516 Website: www.rfbd.org, then click Locations button, then New England Region 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 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. SANDISFIELDARTSCENTER.ORG South Berkshire Community Coalition Our mission is to prevent and/or delay the onset of alcohol and other drug use among youth in South County in a long term and sustainable manner and to empower the community by advancing community generated ideas. P.O. Box 30 Great Barrington, MA 01230 Phone: 413-528-1919 x14 Website: www.southberkshirecommunitycoalition.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 Visitors 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 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 Pittsfields 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 offers an on-site, liscenced daycare. The Teen Parent Program provides support services in a 180-day school calendar year. 290 South Street; P.O. Box 1036 Pittsfield, MA 01202 Phone: (413) 443-2530 Fax: (413) 443-0796 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 Societys 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 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 available we also offer fuel, rent, and clothing assistance. The Salvation Army is part of the universal evangelical church offering 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, Bartholomews 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: http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/berkshires/ The Turner House Living Center for Veterans, Inc. Turner House is a residence for homeless veterans. We provide shelter and food and work with residents to draw up goal to overcome the issues and problems that have led to homelessness. 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 needed for independent living. Each residents 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 has a mission to advance the independence of children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities and their families through our services as a Family Support Center and Assistive Technology Regional Center as well as our services of 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 evaluations including device recommendations, set-up and training, Adult Family Care,employment services, the Berkshire Talking Chronicle Radio Reading Service, one-to-one computer training;loaner program of durable, medical equipment and safety flag program; individual and family support and social and recreational programming as well as life skill and leadership training for children. UCP operates the Assistive Technology Regional Center, one of only two in the state allowing vendor demonstations and training of assistive technology products and 2-4 week loans of all devices including devices to aid indiviuals with difficulties in areas such as hearing,vision, communication, accessing physcial exercise and recreation and mobility 208 West Street 420 Curran Highway, North Adams Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: (413) 442-1562; 664-9345 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 Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires is a volunteer-based community organization of local healthcare professionals and laypersons, supported by a small paid staff. Our volunteers are physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses; dentists, hygienists and dental assistants; optometrists; psychiatrists and therapists; acupuncturists and nutritionists. They are supported by lay volunteers who serve as administrators, office staff, fundraisers and interpreters. Together we provide free healthcare to people between the ages of 19 and 64,living and working in the Berkshire region who are currently uninsured. We offer our patients a modern, well-equipped, fully staffed healthcare facility with medical, dental, optometry and mental health counseling services. Our primary goal, beyond treating episodic events, is to provide ongoing care and bring patients into the healthcare system, while educating them on how to self-manage their health conditions. 777 Main Street Great Barrington, MA Phone: 413 528-4014 Fax: 413 528-3996 Website: www.vimberkshires.org Western Massachusetts Council, Boy Scouts of America The Western Massachusetts Council provides Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting & Venturing through community organizations throughout Berkshire, Hampshire, Hampden and Franklin Counties. We also offer the Learning For Life program for K-12 youngsters in school districts. 31 Wendell Avenue Pittsfield, MA 01226 Phone: 413-684-3542 Fax: 413-684-3565 Website: www.wmascouting.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 are 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: Includes pool 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) |