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The Big Orange Bus Community Health Programs is out and about in Berkshire County working to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals in need, no appointment necessary! If you have any questions, contact Family Services CHP by phone at: 413-528-0457
Website: https://www.chpberkshires.org/medical/mobile_health_units/

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Berkshire Mental Health Awareness Alliance

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Berkshire Mental Health Awareness Alliance

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"Berkshire Mental Health Awareness Alliance is composed of several schools across Berkshire County, Massachusetts, with a variety of different ages. Together, we work together to plan events and create vital resources to help others with their mental health."
Website: https://contactbmhaa.wixsite.com/website

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Motivational Interviewing 101 with Health Resources in Action

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Motivational Interviewing 101 with Health Resources in Action

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Join us on June 7th from 5:30 - 7:30pm in learning strategies of facilitating meaningful, compassionate conversations with youth, loved ones and community. Capacity is limited, so please click the link to register below!
LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWwO00TB7SwKBJ_iTy2MrCzu-OWmXTxdIbeAu8x7Y3yc4NFQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

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A list specifically designed to serve freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community during the pandemic.
https://www.freelanceartistresource.com/

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Massachusetts Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH)

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Massachusetts Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH)

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MCDHH checks voicemail and SignMail messages left on their main numbers. They will respond within one business day.

Voice (617) 740-1600

Video Phone: (617) 326-7546

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Provides up-to-date information– in multiple languages – about what is
happening in school districts and what resources are available, such as SNAP application assistance, and referrals to open community resources.
Hotline Phone: 1(800) 645-8333
Website: https://gettingsnap.org/

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SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, our country's most powerful nutrition program. Every person who applies for SNAP- and is eligible- will receive it! Once enrolled, you will receive a monthly cash benefit on an EBT card that can be used just like a debit card for food shopping.
Here's what makes SNAP so special and unlike any other food assistance program in the country:

Getting SNAP doesn't take anything away from anyone else, it's a resource that helps everyone buy the food they need.

SNAP gives you the freedom to shop for your own food - food that you like, that meets your dietary needs, allergy restrictions, and cultural preferences!

You can use SNAP to buy food at most places groceries are sold - grocery stores, convenience stores, gas stations, pharmacies....even some farmer's markets and co-op programs.

All of the children in your household who attend school will automatically qualify for free school meals.

SNAP recipients are also automatically enrolled in The Healthy Incentives Program (HIP). HIP helps SNAP clients buy more fruits and vegetables for their household. You can spend your HIP benefits on fruits and vegetables at approved HIP vendors which include farmer's markets, farm stands, mobile markets, and community supported agriculture (CSA) farm share programs. Find HIP vendors here.

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Massachusetts SNAP Benefits | GettingSNAP

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SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, our country's most powerful nutrition program. Every person who applies for SNAP- and is eligible- will receive it! Once enrolled, you will receive a monthly cash benefit on an EBT card that can be used just like a debit card for food shopping.

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Doorstep Deliverers: free store-to-door volunteer delivery for homebound seniors & immunocompromised community members during the COVID-19 pandemic
Website:
https://www.doorstepdeliverers.org/
Riding Hood Fine Market Delivery: (formerly known as Berkshire Valet) concierge level local food delivery
Website:
https://goridinghood.com/?tbv

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Where Are We Now? Mental Health and Substance Use in the Berkshires During the Pandemic - Virtual Panel

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Where Are We Now? Mental Health and Substance Use in the Berkshires During the Pandemic - Virtual Panel

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Join the South Berkshire Health Coalition on May 11th, 2021 from 6-7:30 pm to listen to local mental health professionals, guidance counselors, parents and young people talk about mental health and parenting during COVID-19, and tools to help!
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER FOR ZOOM LINK
contact julia@rsyp.org for information

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https://www.masshireberkshirecc.com/masshire-berkshire-career-center-is-closed/
Note: currently offering all services virtually

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https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information
(24-hour emergency hotline)

617-983-6800

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Construct develops and provides great places to live in the south Berkshires as well as support to access and sustain housing if you live with low income or in poverty.
Website:
https://constructinc.org/
Phone: (413) 528-1985

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Rural Recovery Resources is a new program that will reduce the effects associated with substance use in high-risk rural communities of South Berkshire County by operating a peer-support recovery center, fostering community, communication, and referrals.
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/RuralRecoveryResources/
Phone: (413) 854-5828
Note: currently virtual, but working on providing a physical space!

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(The state call center for health information. Free & Multilingual)

https://mass211.org

Dial:  2-1-1

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"Provides access to free, comprehensive, quality health care for income-qualified, uninsured and underinsured adults living in the Berkshire region. It’s vision: a society in which everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve good health. VIM’s services include primary and preventive medical care, women's health, full restorative dentistry, behavioral health, optometry, diabetic and nutritional counseling, and non-opioid pain management incorporating acupuncture, therapeutic massage and mindfulness training. VIM’s Social Determinants of Health program provides patients with 800+ direct referrals annually to over 30 area social service agencies to assist with housing, food insecurity, job training, education, and other critical services that impact their ability to achieve good health"
Website:
https://vimberkshires.org/patients/
Phone: (413) 528-4041
Address: 777 Main St Suite 4, Great Barrington, MA 01230

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Berkshire South Regional Community Center

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Berkshire South Regional Community Center

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Enhancing the recreational, educational, cultural, health and wellbeing of the residents of South County
Website:
https://berkshiresouth.org/
Phone: (413) 528-2810
Address: 15 Crissey Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230

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Toll-free hotline for questions/concerns

855-BMC-LINK – or – 855-262-5465
(7 days/week, 7AM – 7PM)

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The Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention

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The Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention

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"Our mission is to save lives. Together we can build resilience in our community, educate the public, and strengthen the response to community needs. Our vision is for everyone to find an alternative to suicide and self-harm, to find relief from unbearable psychological pain, and for our community to meet their needs."
24 Hour Hotline: (text) 741-741
(call) 1-(800) 273-8255
Website:
https://berkshirecoalition.org/

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Massachusetts Family Resource Centers (FRCs) are a statewide network of community-based providers offering multi-cultural parenting programs, support groups, early childhood services, information and referral resources and education for families whose children range in age from birth to 18 years of age. A Family Resource Center is located in each of the 14 Massachusetts counties to provide easy access to information and assistance related to health care, safety, employment training, education and peer support. In each of our communities, our goal is to support families to strengthen their bonds, connect to others, and engage in their community. Our core values are: RESPECT, TRUST, SAFETY, WELLNESS, CARING, CONNECTIVITY, and EDUCATION.
Website:
https://www.csoinc.org/community-based-programs
Phone: (413) 528-0298
Address: 141 West Ave, Great Barrington, MA 01230

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The Brien Center is Berkshire County’s largest provider of behavioral health and addiction services. We employ almost 500 dedicated, compassionate people who work at 26 locations county-wide. Our impact is experienced and appreciated by over 10,000 individuals – including 4,000 children – whose lives are saved, whose illnesses are successfully treated, and who continue on as successful members of our community. We are proud of our comprehensive programs and services for highly-complex problems, and continue to hear from clients, years later, that their lives and families remain intact because of our care.
Website:
https://www.briencenter.org/
Phone: (413) 528-9155
Address: 60 Cottage St, Great Barrington, MA 01230

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Unable to enjoy the Berkshires physically due to the pandemic? Check out ways to do so virtually!
https://berkshires.org/virtual-berkshires-2/?utm_source=1Berkshire&utm_campaign=492b16eabb-1b_enews_3_19_2019_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_cb1a943723-492b16eabb-367281101&goal=0_cb1a943723-492b16eabb-367281101

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"Since 1974 Elizabeth Freeman Center (EFC) has provided leadership and services to address domestic and sexual violence in Berkshire County. Every day, 24 hours a day, EFC confronts the life and death issues faced by people experiencing or affected by domestic abuse and sexual assault. We are the front line and major safety net in our community for victims seeking safety and a new life."
https://www.elizabethfreemancenter.org/
24 Hour Toll-Free Hotline:
(866) 401-2425

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Inspiring young people and educators through dynamic experiences with science and art that ignite creativity! FCI works with high school youth mentors in paid positions to support the STEM aspirations of elementary students in the local public schools. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, give us a call!
https://www.flyingcloudinstitute.org/
Phone: (413) 645-3058
Address: 20 Stockbridge Rd Suite 2, Great Barrington, MA 01230

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Website:
https://www.multiculturalbridge.org/
Email:
adminsupport@multiculturalbridge.org
Phone:
413 394-4029

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Website:
https://berkshireic.org/
Phone:
413 445-4881

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- Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/greenagers_official/
- Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/greenagersinc/
- Website:
https://greenagers.org/

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RSYP is a community based organization centered on the promotion of youth voices and enhancement of community wellbeing. Throughout the pandemic, RSYP has continued to offer support and programming for youth in both virtual and socially distanced capacities.
See the latest news the RSYP webpage, Facebook and Instagram!
Webpage:
https://rsyp.org/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/railroadstreetyouthproject
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/railroadstreetyouthproject/?hl=en