Community Resources



UMass Office of Family Resources
Our programs and services provide UMass families with support, education, and resources, not only to meet those challenges, but to succeed.
428 Student Union Building
41 Campus Center Way Amherst, MA 01003-9245 
Phone: 413.545.0865 •  Fax: 413.577.0771  •  E-Mail: ofr@stuaf.umass.edu
 
LSSE Amherst Leisure Services and Supplemental Education
Lower Level of Bangs Community Center   
Open Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
70 Boltwood Walk  •  Amherst, MA 01002     
Phone: 413-259-3065 •  Fax: 413-259-2407 •  lsse@amherstma.gov

Jones Library
43 Amity St  •  Amherst, MA 01002
Phone: 413-259-3090 Hours
  
Munson Memorial Library
1046 South East St  •  Amherst, MA 01002
Phone: 413-259-3095

North Amherst Library
8 Montague Rd  •  Amherst, MA 01002
Phone: 413-259-3099

The Eric Carle Museum
125 West Bay Road  •  Amherst, MA 01002

 

Community Resources

Disability Services

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Community Resources for People with AutismEasthamptonInformation, advocacy, training, support groups and education, and family support for People with Autism412-529-2428www.theassociationinc.orgFamily Ties of MA Resource & Referral for families of children and youth with special needs, support...

Training and Education

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Career Point850 High Street, Holyoke Career development, job serches, training resources (413) 532-4900 https://www.careerpointma.orgThe Literacy ProjectClasses in adult literacy and GED preparation and transitions programsto help students pursue college, vocational training and work.Must be 16...

Transportation

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PVTA Bus service 413-586-5806www.pvta.com  for schedules and faresPVTA mobility impaired services ADA programADA coordinator for eligibility (800) 752-1638 x 214www.pvta.com/media/pdfs/ParatransitGuide.pdf PT 1 Mass Health Provides transportation with a medical prescription800-841-2900About:...

Recovery Services

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Alcoholics AnonymousListing of Western MA AA groups and meetings413-532-2111www.westernmassaa.orgAl-Anon and AlateenProgram of recovery to help families and friends of alcoholics413-782-3406www.ma-al-anon-alateen.org/onlinemtg.php Debtor's AnonymousRecovery from problems with...

Parenting Support/ Home Visits

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Parent Aide Volunteer Effort (PAVE) at BerkshireChildren and Families serving Hampshire County220 Russell St. Hadley, MA413-584-5690www.berkshirechildren.org/bcf_parentingHealthy Families through Community Action  Hampshire Countyprogram first time parents under 21 who are pregnant or have a...

Mental Health/Therapy

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Baystate Family Advocacy CenterThe Baystate Family Advocacy Center (BFAC) of Baystate Health is anationally accredited Child Advocacy Center (CAC) serving the children, families and communities of Western Massachusetts affected by child abuse, domestic violence and/or homicide. 50 Maple...

Housing and Homelessness

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Craig's Doors(for single people)Open Nov. 1 through April 30256 North Pleasant Street, Suite 4A Amherst413-437-0776www.craigsdoors.orgHousing AuthoritiesSubsidized housingAmherst 413-256-0206Greenfield  413-774-2932Northampton 413-584-4030Ware 413-967-4477HAPHousingHousing assistance and...

Dental

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MassHealth Dental Directory1-800-841-2900www.masshealth-dental.netCommunity Health Center of Franklin County338 Montague City RoadTurners Falls413-774-2615www.chcfc.orgHampshire Family Dental12 Center St. Northampton, MA413-585-5880www.hampshirefamilydentalllc.comHolyoke Health Center230 Maple...

Health Care Resources

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Amherst Survival Center Medical Clinic138 Sunderland Road Monday 12:30 - 1:30, Thursday 5 - 6413-549-3968 www.amherstsurvival.org/College Church Clinic Walk in Medical Clinic58 Pomeroy Terrace,NorthamptonTuesdays, 7:00-8:30Director: Dr. Don...

Food, Finances

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Amherst Survival Center138 Sunderland Rd. AmherstFood pantry, clothing, health care, community activities, daily lunch, washer/dryer 413-549-3968www.amherstsurvival.org/Community Action Resources for Basic Needs17 New South St., Suite 116 Northampton, MAAssistance with Heat/Utilities shut-off,...
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