Did you know that there is a Crisis Text Help Line which can help address urgent needs? It is available to anyone in the US. Just text "HOME" to 741741 Here is the website for more information: https://www.crisistextline.org/ |
Have you heard about the Parental Stress Line & Support Groups available through Parents Helping Parents of Massachusetts?
www.parentshelpingparents.org
www.parentshelpingparents.org
Here is a resource list to help you locate some community-based services that we have been made aware of. This listing should not be considered a "recommendation" for a provider or service. Finding best fit for you/your child is important and can sometimes take a few tries.
*(click the links below to go to the provider's website (if they have one))
Great list of Resources for Various Needs (credit: CSO Bridge Family Ctr)
Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) Booklet
*Contact Mr. M-W or Ms. McConnell for assistance finding specific services (We keep a database of therapists!)
Psychology Today's "Find a Therapist" Website - Very helpful for looking up therapists by insurance type, subject area, geographic location, and other factors
Resources by Topic:
Gender Identity Parenting Resources
CRA Guidelines
Clinics & Counseling Centers:
ADD Center of Western MA (413) 734-2800 (Springfield & Longmeadow, MA)
BHN Children, Youth & Family Services - (Formerly known as "Child Guidance Clinic") In-Home Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, School-based Therapy, Residential in-patient and Partial Hospitalization Services, and more. Referrals: (413) 732-7419
Baystate Behavioral Associates - Lots of services including psychiatry, therapy, hospitalization, partial hospitalization services, and Student Clinical Intervention Program (413) 794-7035 (Springfield, MA)
Center for Human Development (CHD) - Offers a wide variety of services to meet most needs of children & families
Family Outreach Center of Amherst (CHD) - Offers social work-related resource (Advocacy, Information & Referrals to find other services, Crisis Management, "Strive to Thrive" Program (age 16-30 self-sufficiency/life goal support)
401 Main Street, Suite 12, Amherst, MA 01002, Office: 413-549-5548, Email: [email protected]
Cutchins Programs for Children & Families -
The Children's Clinic (Cutchins) - 17 Brewster Court, Northampton MA 01060 (413) 587-3265
Clinical & Support Options (CSO):
CSO Bridge Family Resource Center - A great resource for support groups, individual counseling, family therapy, and a myriad of other services. If you don't know where to go or who to talk to for help, try them. They are great at matching clients to appropriate providers!
UMASS Psychological Services - Lots of services including therapy for children & adolescents (413) 545-0041 (Amherst, MA)
Grief & Loss Support:
Rick's Place, Inc. - Support for Grieving Children & Families (413) 348-3120 (Wilbraham, MA)
The Garden - Support for Grieving Children & Teens (413) 584-7086 x124 (Northampton, MA)
Resource Centers:
CSO Bridge Family Resource Center - A great resource for support groups, individual counseling, family therapy, and a myriad of other services. If you don't know where to go or who to talk to for help, try them. They are great at matching clients to appropriate providers! This place is awesome.
Amherst Survival Center - All services are free, including a Food Pantry, Community Meal, Breakfast Bar, Drop-In Health Clinic, Community (free) Store, Food Recovery Network, Fresh Food Distribution, yoga and exercise classes, field trips, live music performances and movie nights, job readiness workshops, job fairs, information & referral, as well as a variety of other support services.
*(click the links below to go to the provider's website (if they have one))
Great list of Resources for Various Needs (credit: CSO Bridge Family Ctr)
Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) Booklet
*Contact Mr. M-W or Ms. McConnell for assistance finding specific services (We keep a database of therapists!)
Psychology Today's "Find a Therapist" Website - Very helpful for looking up therapists by insurance type, subject area, geographic location, and other factors
Resources by Topic:
Gender Identity Parenting Resources
CRA Guidelines
Clinics & Counseling Centers:
ADD Center of Western MA (413) 734-2800 (Springfield & Longmeadow, MA)
BHN Children, Youth & Family Services - (Formerly known as "Child Guidance Clinic") In-Home Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, School-based Therapy, Residential in-patient and Partial Hospitalization Services, and more. Referrals: (413) 732-7419
Baystate Behavioral Associates - Lots of services including psychiatry, therapy, hospitalization, partial hospitalization services, and Student Clinical Intervention Program (413) 794-7035 (Springfield, MA)
Center for Human Development (CHD) - Offers a wide variety of services to meet most needs of children & families
Family Outreach Center of Amherst (CHD) - Offers social work-related resource (Advocacy, Information & Referrals to find other services, Crisis Management, "Strive to Thrive" Program (age 16-30 self-sufficiency/life goal support)
401 Main Street, Suite 12, Amherst, MA 01002, Office: 413-549-5548, Email: [email protected]
Cutchins Programs for Children & Families -
The Children's Clinic (Cutchins) - 17 Brewster Court, Northampton MA 01060 (413) 587-3265
Clinical & Support Options (CSO):
CSO Bridge Family Resource Center - A great resource for support groups, individual counseling, family therapy, and a myriad of other services. If you don't know where to go or who to talk to for help, try them. They are great at matching clients to appropriate providers!
UMASS Psychological Services - Lots of services including therapy for children & adolescents (413) 545-0041 (Amherst, MA)
Grief & Loss Support:
Rick's Place, Inc. - Support for Grieving Children & Families (413) 348-3120 (Wilbraham, MA)
The Garden - Support for Grieving Children & Teens (413) 584-7086 x124 (Northampton, MA)
Resource Centers:
CSO Bridge Family Resource Center - A great resource for support groups, individual counseling, family therapy, and a myriad of other services. If you don't know where to go or who to talk to for help, try them. They are great at matching clients to appropriate providers! This place is awesome.
Amherst Survival Center - All services are free, including a Food Pantry, Community Meal, Breakfast Bar, Drop-In Health Clinic, Community (free) Store, Food Recovery Network, Fresh Food Distribution, yoga and exercise classes, field trips, live music performances and movie nights, job readiness workshops, job fairs, information & referral, as well as a variety of other support services.