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Caregiver Support
Agency: Elder Services of Berkshire County
The Family Caregiver Support Program is available to help caregivers in need of assistance and support. Services can include individual support, support groups, information and resources, and education. The program is available to all caregivers caring for someone 60 years of age or older, caring for someone under the age of 60 who has a physical o...
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Dementia Caregivers Support Group
Agency: LifePath, Inc.
The Dementia Caregiver's Support Group is for caregivers of people with memory disorders like, but not limited to, Alzheimer's disease. The in-person support group offers participants a place to ask questions, share experiences and get answers. From time to time, the group hears from speakers and views films about dementia and caregiver concerns.Li...
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Grandparent Resources
Agency: Valuing Our Children
The North Quabbin Grandparents Group offers support to grandparents from a variety of backgrounds and ages. The group is aimed at helping grandparents strengthen their families by identifying what they need, obtaining information on resources, and supporting and advocating for one another. No matter how diverse the situations, there is common groun...
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Grandparent and Kinship Care Support Group
Agency: The United Arc
The Grandparent and Kinship Care Support Group provides support to grandparents and other relatives who are raising their grandchildren. The support group meets twice a month where grandparents can share their experiences and receive support from others. We also provide resources on a variety of topics related to child rearing and being a grandpare...
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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Agency: Cooley Dickinson Healthcare Corporation
A Positive Place provides on-going assistance to people who are HIV positive, including referral to HIV/AIDS knowledgeable doctors, medical transportation, help accessing health insurance and financial assistance, and education about the disease. "Connections", is the agency’s weekly support group, co-facilitated by a licensed mental health clinici...
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HealthWise Program
Agency: Hilltown Community Health Center
HealthWise is an integrated chronic disease patient self-management program designed to help with concerns such as creating an exercise plan, losing weight, managing diabetes, quitting smoking, starting a walking routine or improving your nutrition.Health Wise is designed for patients to be pro-active in managing their own health care. We have a le...
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Hilltown Elder Network (HEN)
Agency: Hilltown Community Development Corporation
The Hilltown Elder Network (HEN) provides elders with in-home services and assistance with cleaning, laundry, food shopping, meal preparation, snow removal and escorted transportation. Elders must be at least 62 years old, must meet household income criteria, and must have depleted or become ineligible for other forms of assistance, such as State H...
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Home Care Program
Agency: Highland Valley Elder Services
Highland Valley Elder Services provides assessment for, arranges and oversees in-home care which may include everything from light housekeeping and chore services to personal and care management services. Highland Valley Elder Services Home Care includes: Care Management Services: Long-term case management to help elders and family care-givers. Fam...
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Information and Referral
Agency: Highland Valley Elder Services
Highland Valley Elder Services Information and Referral Services help to introduce a free and friendly conversation about community resources and services available to those aged 60 and over. Our Care Advisors provide comprehensive information including: Care Management Services: Long-term case management to help elders and family care-givers. Fami...
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Northampton Neighbors
Agency: Northampton Neighbors
Northampton Neighbors (NN) provides volunteer services and programs to empower seniors to live independent, engaged lives at home. Membership is free, and all members are welcome at social events and can access our list of member recommended service providers, for professional services like plumbers and lawyers. Members who are 55+ and reside in No...
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Parkinson's Support Group of Franklin County
Agency: Parkinson Disease Association Massachusetts Chapter
The Parkinson's Support Group of Franklin County provides practical information and education on living with Parkinson’s disease and more importantly, members receive the support of others who truly understand.Support groups meet bi-weekly or monthly. There are groups for individuals who are family caregivers and groups for individuals diagnosed at...
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People's Medicine Project
Agency: Western Massachusetts Training Consortium
The People’s Medicine Project runs a free complementary and alternative health clinic in Western Mass, offering a variety of healing arts sessions and health consultations, and where homeopathic remedies for addictive substance cravings are distributed. Community volunteers tend and harvest medicinal plants from a Healing Garden at the Just Roots C...
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Protective Services
Agency: Highland Valley Elder Services
Highland Valley Elder Services Protective Services investigates allegations of abuse or neglect of any kind, to keep elders safe from harm. Elder abuse includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse, neglect by a caregiver, self-neglect and financial exploitation. The Personal Emergency Response Service provides a 24-hour monitored medical communica...
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Support Groups
Agency: Cancer Connection, Inc.
Cancer Connection offers cancer support groups as well as one-on-one guidance for individuals diagnosed with cancer, their families and caregivers. Cancer Connection offers a place where we can be ourselves, where we don’t need to censor what we say.All Support Groups continue to meet on their regular schedules, by telephone or using video and audi...
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Wellness Activities and Services
Agency: Western Massachusetts Training Consortium
The Northampton Recovery Center (NRC) is open to those currently seeking help for, or in recovery from, substance use, and to those who are affected, including family and friends. The Center is a vital regional resource in the fight against addiction and for recovery. All are welcome to attend our community meetings, either by Zoom or now in person...
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YMCA Programs
Agency: YMCA of Greenfield
The YMCA in Greenfield offers health and fitness and volunteer activities for all ages, childcare, after school programs, summer camps, and programs specially for families. The YMCA has financial assistance options available to make membership and programs accessible to families and individuals with lower incomes.
