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Northern BerkshireCommunity Resource GuideJune 2022It can be hard to know where to start when looking for help for your neighbor oryourself. There is often help available for most situations, finding the right communityresource to fit that situation can be much easier with this guide. This guide outlines localresources. These agencies and programs have a common goal of helping people in ourcommunity.This resource guide is brought to you by:Northern Berkshire Community CoalitionCommunity Empowerment Prevention & Wellness
nbCC’s Focus of Work:The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition has been organizing and supporting theNorthern Berkshire community since 1986. Our mission is to empower the Northern Berkshireregion to enhance the quality of life through our efforts at connecting, convening, andsupporting all facets of the community.Our vision is to be the catalyst for a healthy, empowered, engaged Northern Berkshirecommunity with an emphasis on:Convening & Connecting Community: We engage residents and stakeholders incommunity conversations to resolve local concerns. In addition, we connect residentsto local service agencies and provide opportunities for social engagement.Health and Wellness: We help our community make healthy eating and active livingthe easy choice, as well as create opportunities for access to health and wellnessservices.Leadership Development: We train adults and youth to be leaders within theircommunity and build capacity to make positive change in our region.Substance Use Prevention and Recovery: We develop strategies to delay youthalcohol/substance use and support community efforts for addiction recovery.Family Support and Education: We provide families within our community with theresources, activities, and group support needed to maintain a strong and resilientfamily. In addition, we provide workshops and classes for all parents to developstronger skills to become the best parent they can be for their children.Youth Development: We actively build a positive youth development culture byencouraging youth to grow and realize their full potential. In addition, we also supportthose who work with youth through networking and training efforts.61 Main Street, Suite 218, North Adams, MA 01247413.663.7588 www.nbccoalition.org2June 2022 Northern Berkshire
Table of ContentsMeal Sites in North Berkshire.4,5Food Access Sites in North Berkshire.6,7Weekly Recovery Support Meetings.8,9Disability Services.10Elders/Older Adults.11Employment & Training.13Family Services.13Financial Support Services.15Food Access.16Gently Used Clothing & Household Items.17Vaccine Guidelines.18Health Care Services.19Health Care Services (Home Based).20Heating & Energy Programs.21Housing & Homelessness Services.21Immigrant & Cultural Support Services.22Information Services.23LBGTQIA Services & Support.24Legal & Consumer Services.25Mental Health/Counseling.25Parks and Recreational Areas.26Pets.30Police.30Pregnancy/Family Planning/Sexual Health.31Protective & Hotline Services.31Schools & Education.32Substance Use Supports & Recovery.34Substance Use Support — Tobacco.38Transportation.38Veterans Services.40Volunteers.40Youth Services.41Youth Activities/Clubs/Sports.42Additional Area Resources.42Notes.43Emergency and Quick Reference Numbers. Outside Back CoverCommunity Resource Guide3
Meal Sites inMondayTuesdayBerkshire Food Project11:30am - 1:00pm1st Congregational Church134 Main Street, North AdamsWednesdayBerkshire Food Project11:30am - 1:00pm1st Congregational Church134 Main Street, North AdamsAdams Council on AgingCongregate Meals11:30am3 Hoosac Street, AdamsAdams Council on AgingCongregate Meals11:30am3 Hoosac Street, AdamsAdams Council on AgingCongregate Meals11:30am3 Hoosac Street, AdamsCheshire Council on AgingCongregate Meal10:15am - 12:00pm119 School Street, Cheshire413-743-9719Cheshire Council on AgingCongregate Meal10:15am - 12:00pm119 School Street, Cheshire413-743-9719Cheshire Council on AgingCongregate Meal10:15am - 12:00pm119 School Street, Cheshire413-743-9719North Adams Council on AgingCongregate Meals11:30am116 Ashland Street, North AdamsNorth Adams Council on AgingCongregate Meals11:30am116 Ashland Street, North AdamsNorth Adams Council on AgingCongregate Meals11:30am116 Ashland Street, North AdamsWilliamstown Council on AgingGrab N Go Meals11:30am118 Church Street, WilliamstownMeals on WheelsLunch Delivery for SeniorsCall Elder Services for Details &Eligibility413-499-0524CheshCongr10:15a119 Sch413-743NorthCongr11:30a116 AWilliamstown Council on AgingGrab N Go Meals11:30am118 Church Street, WilliamstownMeals on WheelsLunch Delivery for SeniorsCall Elder Services for Details &Eligibility413-499-0524Meals on WheelsLunch Delivery for SeniorsCall Elder Services for Details &Eligibility413-499-0524OTHER: Contact your School District regarding the school meal programs provided to students & families.See pages 32-34 for a list of northern Berkshire public schools & contact information.SIGN-UP to RECEIVE OUR WEEKLY E-ZINE & MONTHLY NEWSLETTERStay informed on what’s going on in our area. Our weekly e-zine highlightslocal community events, workshops, resource updates and more.Our monthly newsletter will keep you updated on what’s been going on atthe Coalition and what’s coming up in the month ahead.SIGN-UP TODAY! https://bit.ly/nbcc mailinglist4AdamCongr11:30a3 HooMealsLunchCall EEligibi413-49CONAdaAl NBerkBerkCheComComFooMeaNorNorSalvSt. JTakeVeteWillWillWillJune 2022 Northern Berkshire
North BerkshireyThursdaytBerkshire Food Project11:30am - 1:00pm1st Congregational Church134 Main Street, North AdamschAdamsingsAgingshireon Agingrth AdamsAdams Council on AgingCongregate Meals11:30am3 Hoosac Street, AdamsAdams Council on AgingCongregate Meals11:00- 11:30am - Grab N Go3 Hoosac Street, AdamsCheshire Council on AgingCongregate Meal10:15am - 12:00pm119 School Street, Cheshire413-743-9719Cheshire Council on AgingCongregate Meal10:15am - 12:00pm119 School Street, Cheshire413-743-9719North Adams Council on AgingCongregate Meals11:30am116 Ashland Street, North Adamson Agingfamilies.ERSaturdayCommunity Free Lunch:11:00am - 12:00pmEvery Saturday1st Baptist Church North AdamsUse entrance on Eagle StreetNorth Adams Council on AgingCongregate Meals11:30am116 Ashland Street, North AdamsWilliamstown Council on AgingGrab N Go Meals11:30am118 Church Street, WilliamstownamstownorsDetails &FridayMeals on WheelsLunch Delivery for SeniorsCall Elder Services for Details &Eligibility413-499-0524Meals on WheelsLunch Delivery for SeniorsCall Elder Services for Details &Eligibility413-499-0524CONTACT INFORMATION:Adams COA - (413) 743-8333Al Nelson Friendship Center Food - (413) 664-0123Berkshire Dream Center Mobile Food Pantry - (413) 522-3495Berkshire Food Project - director@berkshirefoodproject.orgCheshire Food Pantry - (413) 743-9719Community Bible Church Food Pantry - (413) 458-5556Community Free Lunch - 413-663-3780Food Bank of Western MA “Brown Bag” - (413) 247-9738Meals on Wheels - (413) 499-0524North Adams COA Meals - Call Norman at 664-9826North Adams Farmers Market - (413) 664-6180Salvation Army - (413) 663-7987St. John Paul Charity Center - (413) 743-0577Take and Eat - (413) 664-1041Veterans Office Food Pantry - (413) 662-3040Williamstown Farmers Market - williamstownfarmersmarket.orgWilliamstown Food Pantry - (413) 458-4946 ext. 11Williamstown COA - 413- 458-8250Community Resource Guide5
Food Access SitesMondayVeterans Office Food Pantry:North Adams City Hall, Office 1018:00am - 1:00pm & 2 - 4:30pmVeterans only.Call 413-662-3040TuesdayWednesdayFood Bank of Western MassMobile.Food Bank:10:00am - 11:00am2nd & 4th TuesdaysAdams COA/Visitors Center3 Hoosac St., AdamsAl Nelson Friendship Center FoodPantry:10:00am - 2:00pm413-664-012345 Eagle St., North AdamsSalvation Army:12:30pm - 3:00pm413-663-7987393 River Street, North AdamsCommunity Bible Church FoodPantry:1:00pm - 3:00pm3rd Wednesdays of the Month413-458-5556160 Bridges Road, WilliamstownFor those who can not physically comeor are ill, please call on Wednesday toset up a delivery on Thursday between10am - 12pm.Berkshire Dream Center MobileFood Pantry4th WednesdaysN. Adams: Mohawk Forest at 5:00pm;Brayton Hill at 5:45pm; Greylock Apartment Complex at 6:30pmSt. John Paul Charity Center:11:00am - 1:00pmServes Adams, Cheshire, Savoy413-743-05772 Columbia Street, AdamsClothing for all ages also available.Community Bible Church:3rd Wednesdays12:00 - 2:00pm160 Bridges Rd., Williamstown413-458-5556 (Must be MA resident)Williamstown Food Pantry @ St.Patrick & St. Raphael Parish:9:30am - 12:00pm413-458-4946 ext.1153 Southworth Street, WilliamstownServes Williamstown, Hancock, NewAshford, PownalForm of ID RequiredEmergency Assistance provided byPhone OnlyVeterans Office Food PantryNorth Adams City Hall, Office 1018:00am - 1:00pm & 2 - 4:30pm:Veterans only.Call 413-662-30406.June 2022 Northern Berkshire
in North Berkshire------FridaySaturdayFood Bank of Wester Mass MobileFood Bank:10:00am - 11:00am1st & 3rd FridaysThe Brien Center124 American Legion Drive, NorthAdamsCheshire Food Pantry:11:00am - 12:00pm1st Saturday of Month413-743-9719119 School Street, CheshireFood Bank of Western Mass “BrownBag”:4th Friday of MonthDistributed from various north BerkshireCouncil on Aging sites.For people over 55, with incomeeligibilityCall to apply413-247-97381-800-247-9632North Adams Farmer's Market:9:00am - 1:00pmOUTSIDE: Every Saturday, June - Oct.The municipal parking lot at the cornerof St.Anthony Drive & Marshall Street11:00am - 12:00pm - Adams12:30 - 1:30pm - North AdamsWRAPS (Williams College Recoveryof All Perishable Surplus):Pre-packaged & frozen mealsRoots Teen Center, North BerkshireYMCA and Mohawk Forest.Pick up available during locations' openhoursSundayTake and Eat:Delivered Meals, Every SundayHomebound residents 60 ,unable to prepare foodInformation & Sign Up Call:Kathleen Ryan413-672-1404413-664-1041.Accepts: SNAP/EBT, HIP, Cash,Checks, WIC, & Senior Farmers MarketCoupons. DOUBLES SNAP up to 30.INSIDE: 1st Saturdays, Nov. - May9:00am - 1:00pm85 Main St, North AdamsWilliamstown Farmers Market:9:00am - 1:00pmEvery Saturday, May - OctoberParking Lot @ end of Spring Street,WilliamstownAccepts and doubles WIC/SeniorFarmers Market Coupons.www.williamstownfarmersmarket.orgVeterans Office Food PantryNorth Adams City Hall, Office 1018:00am - 1:00pm & 2 - 4:30pmVeterans only.Call 413-662-3040Community Resource Guide7
Weekly RecoveryMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursd7AM-8AM AA, Sunrise GroupBennington - 1st Baptist7AM-8AM AA, Sunrise GroupBennington - 1st Baptist7AM-8AM AA, Sunrise GroupBennington - 1st Baptist7AM-8AM AA, SunrBennington - 1st7AM-8AM AA, Sober at Sunrise7AM-8AM AA, Sober at Sunrise7AM-8AM AA, Sober at Sunrise7AM-8AM AA, SobePittsfield - George Crane Cntr.10AM-11AM AA, MothertownGroupAdams - 1st Congregational12PM-1PM AA, High Noon GroupBennington - 1st Baptist12PM-1PM AA, Short & SweetNorth Adams - 1st BaptistPittsfield - George Crane CenterPittsfield - George10AM-11AM AA, Mothertown Group 10AM-11AM AA, Mothertown Group 10AM-11AM AA, MoAdams - 1st CongregationalAdams - 1st CongAdams - 1st Congregational12PM-1PM AA, High Noon GroupBennington - 1st Baptist12PM-1PM AA, Short & SweetNorth Adams - 1st Baptist12PM-1PM Al-Anon Meeting5:30PM-6:30PM AA, Happy HourNorthampton - Virtual/St. John’sGroupBennington - Turning Point Club 12PM-1PM NA, Deeds Not WordsPittsfield - George Crane Center7PM-8PM NAPittsfield - 1st United Methodist 7PM-8PM NANorth Adams - All Saints7PM-8PM NA7PM-8PM AA, Keep an Open MindBennington - 2nd Congo.North Adams - Main St.7PM-8PM AA, Valley Group7PM-8PM AA, Hillside GroupNorth Adams - 1st Congo.Bennington - 2nd Congregational7PM-8PM AA7:30PM-8:30PMAA, Northern Berk.Williamstown - CommunityGroupBible ChurchWilliamstown - St. John’s7PM-8PM AA, Women’s Sunset7:30PM-8:30PM AA, In Focus StepStepSouth Williamstown 2nd CongregationalPittsfield - George Crane CenterCheshire - 1st Baptist8PM-PM NA, Step by StepPittsfield - George Crane Center12PM-1PM AA, Nameless Nooner12PM-1PM AA, HigNorth Adams - All Saints ChurchBennington - 1st12PM-1PM AA, High Noon GroupBennington - 1st Baptist12PM-1PM AA, ShoNorth Adams - Ma12PM-1PM NA, Deeds Not Words12PM-1PM NA, DeePittsfield - George Crane CenterPittsfield - George5:30PM-6:30PM AA, Happy HourGroupBennington - Turning Point Club6PM-7PM AA, Berkshire GroupPittsfield - George Crane Center6PM-7PM Al-Anon Open ArmsNorthampton - Virtual/RecoveryCenter12PM-1PM AA, BettPittsfield - George7PM-8PM NAAdams - Woodsto7PM-8PM AA, StepWiliamstown - Pa7:30PM-8:30PM AABennington - 2nd7PM-8PM AA, Blacksheep Fireside7:30PM-8:30PM NAWilliamstown - Comm. Bible Chr.Pittsfield - George7:15PM-8:15PM AA, WillmingtonGroupWilmington - St. Mary’s Church7:30PM-8:30PM Al-AnonGreenfield - 2nd Congregational7:30PM-8:30PM NA, Step by StepPittsfield - George Crane Center8June 2022 Northern Berkshire
Support MeetingsdayFridaySaturdayrise GroupBaptist7AM-8AM AA, Sunrise Grouper at Sunrise7AM-8AM AA, Sober at Sunrise7AM-8AM AA, Sober at SunrisePittsfield - George Crane CenterPittsfield - George Crane Centere Crane CenterBennington - 1st Baptistothertown Group 10AM-11AM AA, Mothertown Grp.Adams - 1st Congregationalgregationalgh Noon GroupBaptistort & Sweetain St.eds Not Wordse Crane Center12PM-1PM Al-Anon MeetingNorthampton - St. John’s7AM-8AM AA, Sunrise GroupBennington - 1st Baptist7AM-8AM AA, Sober at SunrisePittsfield - George Crane Center9AM-10PM AA, 11th Step GroupNorth Adams - All Saints Church9AM-10AM AA, Mothertown Group 9AM-10AM AA, Living Sober GroupBennington - Veterans HomeAdams - 1st Congregational9:30AM-11AM Al-Anon StepNorthampton - 1st Churches12PM-1PM AA, Sunnyside Group 12PM-1PM AA, High Noon GroupWilliamstown - St. Johns ChurchBennington - 1st Baptist12PM-1PM NA, Deeds Not Words 7PM-8PM AA, As Bill Sees ItPittsfield - George Crane CenterCharlemont - Federated Churchter Life LGBTQSunday11AM-12PM NAPittsfield - George Crane Center1PM-2PM AA, Last House on theStreet GroupBuckland - Mary Lyon Church4PM-5:30PM AA, Plug in the JugPittsfield - George Crane Center12PM-1PM AA, Nameless Nooner 7PM-8PM AA, Blacksheep FiresideNorth Adams - All Saints ChurchWilliamstown - Comm. Bible Chr. 5PM-6PM Al-Anon, Women’s StepNorthampton - Quaker Meeting12PM-1PM AA High Noon Group7PM-8PM AA, Saturday NiteHouseock SouthBennington (1st Baptist)North Adams - River St.6PM-7PM AA, Big Brookp Recovery5PM-6PM NA7PM-8PM NAAdams - Community Centerark St.Adams - Woodstock SouthPittsfield - 1st Church6:30PM-7:30PM AA,A, Hillside Group 5:30PM-6:30PM AA, Happy Hour 7PM-8PM AA, Central Berk. GroupBennington - St. Peter’s Churchd Congregational GroupPittsfield - George Crane CenterBennington - Turning Point Club6:30PM-7:30PM NAA, Living Clean7:30PM-8:30PM AA, Hillside GroupPittsfield - Hillcrest Hospitale Crane Center 6:30PM-7:30PM NABennington - 2nd CongregationalPittsfield - BMC7PM-8PM AA, Plug in the JugPittsfield - Pilgrim Mem. Church7PM-8PM NAe Crane CenterNorth Adams - All Saints7PM-8PM NAPittsfield - Christian Center7PM-8PM AA, Sunday NightWilliamstown - Community BibleChurch9:30PM-10:30PM NAPittsfield - Zion Lutheran ChurchCommunity Resource Guide9
Disability ServicesAd-lib Inc. Center for Independent Living - www.adlibcil.org215 North Street, Pittsfield.(413) 442-7047Services for people with disabilities: peer counseling, skills training, information and referral,advocacy, transition services and other specialized programs. Services by appt. only.Berkshire Family & Individual Resources (BFAIR) - www.bfair.org771 S. Church St., N. Adams.(413) 664-9382Services for people with developmental disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury and elders.Clinical, vocational, residential, home care, day habilitation, adult family care and family supportservices.Brain Injury Association of MA - www.biama.org180 Elm St., Suite C, Pittsfield.(888) 554-5553Offers information, resources, and support groups for survivors of traumatic brain injury and familymembers; educational and prevention workshops and activities.Easterseals Massachusetts - www.massalternativefinance.org484 Main St., Suite 600, Worcester, MA.(508) 751-6428Assistive technology and skills training for individuals with disabilities.Mass. Commission for the Blind - www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mcb436 Dwight St., Room 109, Springfield.(413) 781-1290Provides rehabilitation and social services for blind individuals to enable independence.Mass. Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing436 Dwight Street, Room 109, Springfield.(413) 788-6427 Voice/TTYVideo Phone.(413) 301-0915Provides accessible communication, education and advocacy.Mass. Rehabilitation Commission - mission37 Main St., 3rd floor, N. Adams. (413) 663-5391 Voice/TddEducation, job training and employment services for people with disabilities.Multiple Sclerosis - www.mssupportfoundation.org85 Main St., Suite 202, N. Adams.(413) 664-2011Toll Free.(844) 280-7292Provides education, support and resources for those affected by multiple sclerosis.Pathlight - www.pathlightgroup.org75 South Church Street, Suite 402, Pittsfield.(413) 443-4780Enrichment and skill building classes, autism support services, referral information and supportedliving options for people with development and intellectual disabilities.UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) - www.ucpwma.org535 Curran Highway, N. Adams.(413) 664-9345Social opportunities, respite, adult foster care, early intervention.10June 2022 Northern Berkshire
Elders/Older AdultsAdams Council on Aging - http://town.adams.ma.us/council-agingVisitor Center, 3 Hoosac St., Adams.(413) 743-8333Socials, health screening, SHINE counselors, free AARP tax prep and filing, SNAP applications,fitness classes, BCAC fuel assistance sign ups and renewals, referrals/info, meals, transportation andemergency fuel assistance for adults 60 . Serving all in the need of: Salvation Army Unit for Adams/Cheshire/Savoy/Windsor; Providing Emergency Vouchers and Good Neighbor Energy Funds;Neighbor to Neighbor Emergency Grant; DTA Partner: SNAP applications.Adult Day Health @ The Brien Center - www.briencenter.org124 American Legion Dr., N. Adams.(413) 664-4048Social services, nursing care, exercise, activities and meals for elders and disabled adults in acheerful, relaxed daytime setting.Cheshire Council on Aging/Community Center - www.cheshire-ma.net/council-aging80 Church St., Cheshire.(413) 743-1172Health testing, socials, transportation.Clarksburg Council on Aging/Senior Center712 W. Cross Rd., Clarksburg.(413) 663-8253Fitness classes, health testing, socials, transportation.Elder Abuse Hotline - (800) 922-2275Assist and support for elders w/physical, verbal, financial exploitation or neglect.Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc. - www.esbci.org877 South St., Pittsfield.(413) 499-0524Toll Free.(800) 544-5242Nutrition/meals on wheels, information and referral, case management, respite care, homemakerand personal care assistance and nursing home preadmission screenings.Florida Council on Aging/ Senior Center367 Mohawk Trail, Florida.(413) 662-2811Education, support, fitness classes, no transportation.Lanesborough Council on Aging - www.lanesborough-ma.gov/council-aging83 N. Main Street, Lanesborough.(413) 448-2682Fitness classes, health testing, socials, transportation.Meals on Wheels - Elder Services/Berkshire County - www.esbci.org/mow877 South St., Pittsfield.(413) 499-0524, (800) 544-5242Apply thru Elder Services for home meal delivery for elders and disabled.Community Resource Guide11
Elders/Older Adults (con’t)North Adams Commons - www.northadamscommons.org175 Franklin St., N. Adams.(413) 664-4041Accredited nursing care (nursing home).N. Adams Council on Aging/Mary Spitzer Senior Center www.northadams-ma.gov/index.php?nav id 25116 Ashland St., N. Adams.(413) 662-3125Fitness classes, health testing, socials, transportation.Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) - at Berkshire Community College www.berkshireolli.wildapricot.org1350 West Street, Pittsfield .(413) 236-2190Fosters lifelong learning opportunities for mature adults.Rainbow Seniors of Berkshire County - www.rainbowseniors.orgBerkshire County.(413) 664-6549Rainbow Seniors is a social and support network for LGBTQ elders and their friends.Savoy Council on Aging/Senior Center720 Main St., Savoy.(413) 743-4290Fitness classes, health testing, socials, transportation.Social Security Administration - www.ssa.gov96 Marshall St., N. Adams. Toll Free (877) 319-5709Office for Social Security programs/SSI/SSDI, federal government programs.Take & Eat - www.takeandeat.orgMail: 69 Stryker Rd., Florida.(413) 664-1041Free, hot nutritious meals delivered to homebound seniors on Sundays.Williamstown Commons - www.williamstowncommons.org25 Adams Rd., Williamstown.(413) 458-2111Accredited nursing care (nursing home).Williamstown Council on Aging/Harper Senior Center - 8 Church St., Williamstown.(413) 458-8250Social and recreation events, meals, information and referral, exercise and balance classes weekly,blood pressure clinics, footcare, health screening, SHINE insurance counseling, social work, andbenefit programs application assistance, home and community visits, Aging Mastery Programming,transportation, seasonal tax preparation, inter-generational programs, Brown Bag, and more.12June 2022 Northern Berkshire
Employment & TrainingBerkshire Area Health Education Center (AHEC) @BCC - www.berkshireahec.org395 Main Street, Dalton.(413) 842-5160Berkshire AHEC empowers communities towards better health by connecting health professionalsand the community to high quality health education.Berkshirejobs.com - www.berkshirejobs.comBerkshirejobs.com.(413) 663-3384Internet job listing/search.EforAll - Entrepreneurship for All437 North Street, Pittsfield . 1-(833)-336-7255 x7209Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) is accelerating economic and social impact in communities nationwidethrough inclusive entrepreneurship.Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and So. Vermont - www.goodwill-berkshires.comStore: 166 State St. N. Adams.(413) 749-8999Training Center: 158 Tyler St., Pittsfield.(413) 442-0061Employment and training for individuals with barriers to employment.MassHire Berkshire Career Center - www.masshireberkshirecc.com160 North St., 3rd Floor, Pittsfield. (413) 499-2220, Ext. 110Employment & training opportunities for adults and youth. Resource room for job search;employment related workshops; job training for eligible customers, Hi-SET for eligible youth.Mass. Rehabilitation Commission - mission37 Main St., 3rd Floor, North Adams.(413) 663-5391Job placement and training for people with disabilities.Family Services18 Degrees - www.18degreesma.org480 West St., Pittsfield.(413) 448-8281Toll Free.(888) 742-7443Wide range of family support services and parent education. Programs in N. Berkshire.Berkshire County Head Start - www.berkhs.org535 Curran Hwy., N. Adams.(413) 664-79321 meadown Lane, Pittsfield ( Main Office).(413) 499-0137Ages 3-5: Classroom education, home visiting, childcare - sliding fee.Berkshire County Kid’s Place and Violence Prevention - www.kidsplaceonline.org63 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield.(413) 499-2800North Adams.(413) 662-8017Supportive, safe environment, advocacy, counseling, treatment of child abuse.Community Resource Guide13
Family Services (con’t)Berkshire Family YMCA - www.bfymca.org22 Brickyard Ct., N. Adams.(413) 663-6529Preschool and social programs for all ages.Berkshire North WIC (Women, Infants, Children) - www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/wicNorth Adams Campus of BMC, 71 Hospital Ave.(413) 663-3012For women, infants and children: healthy food, nutrition and breastfeeding information.Berkshire Nursing Families - www.berkshirenursingfamilies.org71 Hospital Ave., N. Adams.(413) 743-5338Lactation support program. Phone support available.Child Care of the Berkshires (CCB) - www.ccberkshire.orgMain Office - 210 State St. (Haskins Center), N. Adams.
Berkshire Dream Center Mobile Food Pantry - (413) 522-3495 Berkshire Food Project - director@berkshirefoodproject.org Cheshire Food Pantry - (413) 743-9719 Community Bible Church Food Pantry - (413) 458-5556 Community Free Lunch - 413-663-3780 Food Bank of Western MA "Brown Bag" - (413) 247-9738 Meals on Wheels - (413) 499-0524 North Adams .
