Family Resource Guide 2025

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We hope you find this Family Resource Guide helpful to you and your family. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel to reach out to Ed Caisse via the contact information below: Ed Caisse (413) 858 - 0225 Ed.caisse@sdh.state.ma.us

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Table of Contents:

Churches / Religious Services

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Bethany Assembly of God

Bethlehem Baptist Community Church

Habitation Church

Education:

Community Action Head Start & Early Learning

HCS Head Start Inc.

Holyoke Community College (HCC)

78 - 81

Holyoke Community College: El Centro Program

109

Holyoke School Department

43 - 48

Homework House Inc.

Lighthouse Holyoke

Mount Tom Academy: Holyoke Community College

Raising A Reader

Springfield Technical Community College

Springfield College

Square One

The Care Center

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The International Language Institute of Massachusetts

Westover Job Corps

Employment:

Institute of Abilities

MassHire Holyoke

Emerge Careers

Family Resources:

413Cares

103

413 Families

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Brightside for Children and Families

Center for Human Development

Careforth

120

Clearway Clinic

116 - 117

DJ Terrain

Easterseals Massachusetts

114

Families First Western Mass

113

Federation for Children and Families

122

Foster Care of MA

101

Gándara Center

Holyoke Board of Health: COVID Information

64 - 65

Holyoke Chicopee Family and Community Program

Holyoke Public Library

Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative

Learn To Cope

Let’s Move Holyoke 5210

Mass 211

MASS DOT

MassHire Holyoke: Re - Entry & Recovery Services

Mental Health Advocacy Program for Kids

100

MSPCC

My Ombudsman

106

Mont Marie

Nueva Esperanza

Rick’s Place Grief Support

124

Rise Above Foundation

Salvation Army Holyoke Corps.

Saints Bounce House Rentals

Sodexo

115

The Garden: A Center for Grieving Children and Teens

The Food Bank of Western Mass

The Support Network

108

The Treehouse Foundation

107

United Way of Pioneer Valley

Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.

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Housing Assistance:

Holyoke Housing Authority

Massachusetts Fair Housing

OneHolyoke CDC

Way Finders

Legal Services:

Community Legal Aid

105

Hampden District Attorney’s Office

Mental Health Advocacy Program For Kids

100

Youth Advocacy Division

Medical Services:

Holyoke Health Center

Holyoke Medical Center

Mental Health Services:

Behavioral Health Help Line

Behavioral Health Network

Cuthins for Children and Families

CrossPoint Clinical Services

Lorezni Health

Preferred Behavioral Health

River Valley Counseling Services

Substance Use Treatment:

AdCare Hospital

CHOiCE Recovery Coaching

Clean Slate Addiction Treatment

112

Hampden County Addiction Task Force

Michael J. Dias Foundation

118

Tapestry Health

The Goodwin House

123

Rescue Mission

Woman’s Programs:

Alianza

102

YWCA of Western Mass

Youth Programs:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke

Boy Scouts of America Western Mass Council

Eagle Eye Institute

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Girls Inc. of the Valley

Girls on the Run: Western Mass

Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts

Holyoke Girl’s Softball League

Holyoke Parks and Recreation Department

Holyoke Rows

Holyoke Youth Baseball

Holyoke Youth Football

Holyoke Youth Soccer League (HYSL)

Kiwanis Club Greater Holyoke

MassHire Holyoke: Youth Services

Mass Mentoring Partnership

ROCA Holyoke

The Greater Holyoke YMCA

Timothy Hill Christian Camp

Zing Table Tennis Center

Special Areas:

Alphabetical Listing of All Agencies

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Emergency Reporting Information

127

Local Leaders

126

Thanks

130

Thank You to Premiere Sponsors

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Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative Sheriff Nick Cocchi is pleased to participate in the Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative. Below are six staff that the Sheriff has assigned to work with residents and stakeholders in very specific neighborhoods in Ho- lyoke. Please feel free to reach out to these folks, they will work to help you improve the quality of life in your neighborhoods. Below is contact information for each of the coordinators and the areas they are assigned to.

Ward 2 Ed Caisse (413) 858 - 0225 ed.caisse@sdh.state.ma.us

Ward 1 Jason Perez - Diaz (413) 334 - 9343 jason.perez - diaz@SDH.state.ma.us

Ward 3 Julio Torres - James (413) 858 - 0286 julio.torres - james@SDH.state.ma.us

Ward 6 William Courchesne (413) 858 - 0015 william.courchesne@sdh.state.ma.us

Ward 5 Miguel Ramos (413) 653 - 9687 miguel.ramos@sdh.state.ma.us

Ward 4 Rafael Santos (413) 858 - 0959 rafael.santos@sdh.state.ma.us

Emerge Careers

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Springfield College

School - Aged Childcare Program Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke offers a School - Aged Childcare Program year - round. This program is licensed by the Department of Early Education & Care and takes place at 70 Nick Cosmos Way and serving youth ages of 5 and 13. Youth must be enrolled in kindergarten. The program accepts EEC vouchers ad has contract slots for parents or primary caregivers. The program operates after school till 5:30pm, and all day on school closing, vacation days and during the summer months from 7:30am—5pm. Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke, Inc.

Satellite Units The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke is proud to operate satellite units in several Holyoke Housing Authority communities of Toepfert Apartments, Lyman Terrace, Beaudoin Village, and the Churchill Homes. These units enable the Club to serve children where they are … in their neighborhoods. The program serves youth ages 6 to 13 years old, operates from 3pm – 6pm during the school year. During the summer months, the program is open from 12pm – 5pm. Youth at the Satellite Units have access to the Main Club facility on 70 Nick Cosmos Way and participate in experiential learning activities as well as field trips.

Program Activities:

Academic Support & Homework Help

Technology Programs

The Arts

Mentoring Swimming

Sports & Recreational Games

Membership Program The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke Teen Membership Program serves youth between the ages of 12 to 18 and operates at 70 Nick Cosmos Way. The Teen Membership Program is open Monday through Thursday evenings from 6pm – 9pm and transportation is available at select locations around the City of Holyoke. The membership fee is $25, payable over the year.

Program Activities

Homework Help

Technology Programs

The Arts

Mentoring

Keystone Club

College & Career Prep

Junior Staff Program Basketball & Open Gym

Sports & Recreational Games

Non - Contact Boxing

Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts At Girl Scouts, girls prepare for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure in a safe, no - limits place designed for and by girls! How? Through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience —a collection of engaging, challenging, and fun activities like earning badges, going on awesome trips, selling cookies, exploring science, getting outdoors, and doing community service projects. At Girl Scouts, she’ll get to lead her own adventure and team up with other girls in an all - girl

environment to choose the exciting, hands - on activities that inter- est her most. Along the way, she’ll gain important skills in four areas that form the foundation of the Girl Scouts.

Girl Scout Leadership Experience: 

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)

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Outdoors Life Skills

Entrepreneurship

Contact: Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts 301 Kelly Way Holyoke, MA 01040 info@gscwm.org 413 - 584 - 2602

The Result? A Lifetime of Leadership! In fact, being a Girl Scout helps girls thrive in five key ways. As a Girl Scout, she: Develops a strong sense of self • Displays positive values • Seeks challenges and learns from setbacks • Forms and maintains healthy relationships

• Learns to identify and solve problems in her community Delivering Fun with Purpose

To bring the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to life, activities are led by girls themselves, feature cooperative learning, and highlight learning by doing. Girls come up with their own ideas, build teams, and experience the joy of making a positive impact.

Holyoke Chicopee Family and Community Program

The Holyoke Chicopee Family and Community Program is administered by HCS Head Start. Its priorities include strengthening families as their children’s first and most important teachers, and promoting literacy, school readiness and optimal development for children birth to age 8. Holyoke Chicopee Family and Community Program provides literacy, school readiness, family engagement and parenting programs for all families in Holyoke and Chicopee at no cost to families. By collaborating with others in the community, the program ensures that families have access to services that support their well - being. It is funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

Holyoke Chicopee Family and Community Program HCS Head Start 662 High Street Holyoke, MA 01040 (413) 536 - 0363 ext.4536

Square One

This is Where it Starts Square One is committed to ensuring that all children and families have the opportunity to succeed at school, at work, and in life by providing educational programs and family support services.

Early Education and Care

Research has proven that access to high - quality early learning and care is particularly important for children and families who are faced with significant challenges including homelessness, poverty, food insecurity, domestic violence, and other issues. There is a direct correlation between a high - quality early learning experience and long - term educational success, gang prevention, substance avoidance and financial independence.

Square One serves over 500 children each day, ranging in age from newborn to 12 years.

Family Services Square One’s Family Support Service Programs provide parents and children opportunities to meet other families, tap into community resources, learn new parenting skills, and participate in activities and support programs. Programs are open to all families with young children within the community and may include parent - child activities, playgroups, social events, and drop - in hours. Programs include:

Support Services

Home visiting services Parent education classes and workshops Access to clothing and essential care items Family lending library Assistance with SNAP eligibility Education assistance and job training opportunities Job search and resume support

Information and Community Resources Free information and referrals to community resources Free access to internet Information on child development

Family Play and Learn Groups Storytime/Literacy

Arts & Crafts Themed play Special Events

For more information, visit us at www.startatsquareone.org or call 413.732.5183

Springfield Technical Community College

The Gateway to College program at STCC helps students who have faced significant challenges and/or are behind, or may have dropped out of high school. Through our program, you can obtain your high school diploma and earn college credits at the same time. Many of our graduates go on to finish certificate programs, Associate's degrees and transfer to four year colleges.

Gateway to College is a scholarship program which covers the cost of tuition, fees,

and books for accepted students. In addition, you'll have an academic counselor dedicated to your success. Your academic counselor will guide you through the college experience; teach you about careers, organization and time management; and provide you with referrals to community resources. You will also be eligible to access all the resources and supports available to any STCC student.

Program Eligibility Requirements 

Applicants must be high school students between 16 to 20 years of age

 Applicants must be able to obtain their high school diploma by the age of 21 (Or age 22 with an IEP)  Applicants can be  Students that have already dropped out of school  Students that are behind in school and not on track to graduate  Students that have faced significant challenges in a traditional high school setting  Applicants must be at an 8th grade reading level (minimum) and meet other writing and math standards at entry level  Applicants must be residents of Springfield or Agawam To Apply Please visit our website at www.stcc.edu for application guidelines, including a list of upcoming information sessions, which is the first step to apply.

Contact: Gateway to College Springfield Technical Community College One Armory Square Springfield, MA 01105 gateway@stcc.edu 413 - 755 - 4581

OneHolyoke CDC

Community Action: Head Start & Early Learning Programs

Mount Tom Academy: Holyoke Community College

The Mount Tom Academy program, administered by the Collaborative for Educational Services at Holyoke Community College, works with students who have struggled in a more traditional school setting, and are at risk of dropping out of school. The program is designed specifically to serve students who have been unsuccessful in traditional high school settings and may benefit from alternative placement. Students placed at the program will eventually return to their sending schools, or finish their high school work at Mount Tom Academy and then graduate from their sending school. Located at Holyoke Community College, students benefit from a one room classroom model, with personalized programs offering an open, diverse environment that challenges students while providing a high level of support. Employing self - directed learning methods that engage reluctant learners in their own educational process, Mount Tom removes students’ objections to studying and learning, and promotes achievement among students who would otherwise be likely to drop out of school. The Mount Tom Academy program provides:  an alternative pathway to a high school diploma for disconnected youth  trauma - informed instruction  personalized instruction designed to maximize academic achievement  social emotional learning support for those experiencing mental health and behavioral health challenges  evidence - based instructional approaches in a small setting with frequent one - on - one support  opportunities to succeed in advanced courses and dual enrollment  blended learning instruction in standards aligned courses  opportunity for academically strong students who struggle with self - motivation and personal accountability Mount Tom Academy provides a safe, flexible environment for learning and has meant the difference between success and high school failure for more than 125 young men and women from 15 area high schools.

To learn more, contact Barbara Cheney, at bcheney@collaborative.org

Holyoke Medical Center

Hampden County Addiction Task Force

Fellowship of Christian Athletes “Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is working in the Pioneer Valley to reach our youth through sports and create safe spaces throughout the community to help coaches and athletes grow in faith, in fellowship and community. FCA coordinates coaches Bible studies in person, via Zoom and one - on - one. Likewise, FCA works with athletes and parents to start FCA clubs in their homes, in the community and in their schools. FCA is the largest sports outreach in the world serving 114 countries. Together, we can put the heart and soul back into sports for our youth.

To learn more, contact Dan Barnes: dbarnes@fca.org and/or visit https:// www.cwmassfca.org.”

Hampden District Attorney’s Office

MassHire Holyoke

MassHire Holyoke: Re-Entry & Recovery

MassHire Holyoke: Youth Services

Trinity Health of New England: Mercy Life

Mont Marie

United Way of Pioneer Valley

Behavioral Health Help Line

Holyoke Youth Baseball League Holyoke Youth Baseball - Holyoke Youth Baseball League accommodates about 600 youngsters each year between the ages of 7 - 14 in four divisions, with over 30 teams. The age groups will be as follows:

6,7,8 year olds Mighty Mite 8,9,10 year olds Pee Wee 11,12 year olds Midget 13,14 year olds Sandy Koufax

How to register: You will have three chances to register in person. Check our website to find out the dates. Every player must be accompanied by an adult, preferably a parent. Every player must show a birth certificate. Please be prepared to pay the registration fee by cash or check. The fee for Mighty Mite, Pee Wee and Midget is $65. The fee for Sandy Koufax is $100. Website: https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/ Default.aspx?tabid=484161

Getting Help From Holyoke Youth Baseball League: Holyoke Youth baseball - PO Box 10453

Holyoke, Ma 01041 Tel - 413 - 777 - 4290

Holyoke Parks and Recreation Department Holyoke Parks and Recreation seeks to develop and promote a wide variety of recreational opportunities and to encourage and inspire all Holyoke residents to come out and play in Holyoke. A listing of City parks, recreational facilities, sport organizations and sports venues can be found on our website.

There are several opportunities for youth to participate in organized sports throughout the year. If you have any further questions or would like your organization listed, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department.

Activities Include:

 Football  Lacrosse  Soccer  Softball  Tennis  Volleyball  Wrestling  Handball

 Community Field  Parks

 Playgrounds  Playing Fields  Baseball  Basketball  Field Hockey

Homework House Inc.

Homework House offers FREE, individualized tutoring and mentoring for children in 6 - 13 years old at our sites on North Summer Street, and Chestnut Street. Our program runs M - F from 3PM - 5:45PM during the school year. M - Th the kids work with their tutors on homework and improving their reading and math skills. Fridays are for fun, academically - focused enrichment activities. Summer Readers & Leaders is Homework House’s summer program for kids who are going into 2nd - 4th grades. The children work with credentialed teachers on improving their reading and writing skills. But it’s not all work! Traditional summertime activities take place after lunch. And, like all

Homework House programs, Summer Readers & Leaders is FREE for every child. For more information or to enroll a child in our programs contact Homework House at:

(413) 265 - 0107 or (413) 887 - 2012 info@homeworkhouseholyoke.org

2024 Back to School Event

Holyoke Girl`s Softball League

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western Mass

Holyoke Public Library

Holyoke Health Center

Behavioral Health Network

Saints Bounce House Rentals

Salvation Army Holyoke Corps.

Program: Bridging the Gap Mission Statement: Bridging the Gap's mission is to educate youth on the resources and tools needed for them to make better decisions for themselves and ultimately attain a more promising future.

Bridging the Gap is a twelve week life skills program for at - risk and

high - risk youth ages 12 - 17 years old (18) in High School. Bridging the Gap works with the district attorney’s office, probation departments, courts, police departments, the Department of Children and Families and local schools. We take referrals from all these sources, as well as from parents

and other agencies that work with youth. Youth attend the program after school for three days a week (two to three hours each session) depends on activity. Group discussion, brainstorming, videos, worksheets, and other creative activities are used to aid youth in understanding and benefiting from the lesson. In addition to the core life - skills education, the participants have an opportunity to eat together and have some time to enjoy recreation and/or sports under the supervision of BTG staff. Personalized tutoring, art and music lessons and

computer literacy are also offered. Guest speakers from the community are invited to share their expertise in the subject areas. Field trips include various colleges, museums and outdoor recreation opportunities such as kayaking on the Charles and visiting the seashore. *When program is completed youth will have a graduation and will receive a year free membership at the YMCA in Holyoke. Youth will also be able to participate in the Peer Leader program.

For more information please contact: Anthony Falvo - Director Bridging the Gap (BTG)

The Salvation Army 271 Appleton Street Holyoke, MA 01040

Office Phone: 413 - 532 - 6312 Cell Phone: 413 - 846 - 3023 Afalvo@use.salvationarmy.org Office Hours: Tues. Wed. and Fri. from 9 am - 6 pm

Holyoke Youth Soccer League (HYSL) A recreational fall league that services Holyoke residents ages 5 - 14 years old and not in high school. All players are placed on a team and all games are played in Holyoke. Contact Information: PO Box 6789 Holyoke MA, 01041 Website: www.holyokeyouthsoccer.org Current Rates are (late fees are included):  Single child Sign - up: - $50

 Two Children Sign - up: - $100  Three Children Sign - up: - $120

During the summer months volunteers will host activities for children at different park locations in Holyoke.

AdCare Hospital

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

Brightside for Children and Families

CrossPoint Clinical Services

Girls Inc. of the Valley

Gándara Center

Raising A Reader MA Raising A Reader MA partners with Holyoke programs serving

families with children ages 0 - 5, providing children's books and parent edu- cation about fun, effective book sharing at home. Look for us at events and workshops to learn about how to support the future academic success of the child in your life! Questions please email: francia@raisingareaderma.org or call (413) 297 - 8430for more information. enter.org

Francia Wisnewski Regional Program Manager - Holyoke Raising A Reader MA Tel: (413) 297 - 8430 www.raisingareaderma.org

Bethlehem Baptist Community Church

At Bethlehem Baptist Community Church, we offer a Bible - based, Christian experience for youth of all ages. Our youth ministries, leadership training programs, and organized activities inspire spiritual growth and development in a supportive, nurturing, and loving environment. A few of our programs and activities include:

Sunday School (Sundays, 9:30 a.m.) Bible Study (Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.) Praise Dance Ministry Youth & Intermediate Choir

Junior Ushers’ Ministry We Invite You to Join Us Bethlehem Baptist Community Church 304 Elm Street (corner of Elm & Sargeant Streets) Holyoke, MA 01040 413 - 533 - 4590 www.facebook.com/bbccholyoke.com

Holyoke Housing Authority

Bethany Assembly of God

Youth Advocacy Division

Youth Advocacy Division Dulcineia Goncalves - Deputy Chief Counsel Priscilla Duffy and Joseph Mulhern - Managing Directors Charity Kruzel - Attorney in Charge What We Do The Youth Advocacy Division (YAD) ensures that every child from an indigent family in Massachusetts has access to zealous legal representation that incorporates a Youth Development Approach, resulting in fair treatment in court. YAD works with each client to achieve both legal and life success. Through individual representation and systemic advocacy, YAD partners with other state agencies, as well as community organizations and local agencies, to work toward creating safer and healthier communities. YAD’s Springfield Office represents children in delinquency and youthful offender proceedings. YAD provides effective representation in court as well as educational advocacy and individualized referrals to community - based resources. YAD attorneys are available for consultation and court appointed legal representation. If you would like more information about the court process or local programs that support youth please contact us. We serve youth in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire Counties.

YAD Springfield 101 State Street, Suite 210 Springfield, MA 01103 Attorney in Charge: Charity Kruzel

413.750.1640 (p) 413.733.2048 (f)

Habitation Church (a RIAR network church)

The Greater Holyoke YMCA is a not for profit 501(c)3 organization. We nurture the poten- tial of kids, promote healthy living and foster a sense of social responsibility. We serve Holyoke, Granby, and South Hadley, Massachusetts. Our top priority is to support you and your family’s health and well being because we believe strong communities thrive when we invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. We look forward to getting to know you! History The Greater Holyoke Y has proudly served the community since 1886. The world’s second most played sport – volleyball – was invented in 1895 at the Greater Holyoke Y by William Morgan. There’s a detailed history of Volleyball’s creation and early evolution on the International Volleyball Federation Website (FIVB). gather Tuesdays at 7:00 pm and Sundays at 10:00 am. Our youth and young adults gather on the last Friday of each month for fellowship and time in the presence of God! join us!" Habitation Church a Church with the City in its Heart. Visit our website: www.habitation.church for more information The Greater Holyoke Y was first located at the corner of Appleton and High Streets in downtown Holyoke. The site included a gym and rooms for rent. Unfortunately the building was lost to fire in 1943. In 1950, a second building was completed at the corner of Appleton and Beech streets, also downtown. This has been our home ever since. The Y has significantly expanded the site’s original footprint twice, most recently adding our beautiful 25 - yard 8 lane pool.. "The Retreat at Norwich Lake is the Massachusetts campus of Timothy Hill – which seeks to provide ‘Transformation Through Love’. The Retreat at Norwich Lake does this by providing high quality hospitality to all who choose to stay with us – for a group retreat or individual family stay. Hours & Directions Hours of Operation Monday through Friday – 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM Saturday – 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM The Retreat at Norwich Lake also runs a Christian summer sleep away camp in July for teens and kids from all backgrounds. Young people grow spiritually, make new friends, ride a horse, swim in our lake, jump on our water trampoline, kayak, shoot an arrow and have the time of their lives!!" CONTACT: 128 Norwich Lake Huntington, MA 01050 (413) 207 - 3142 Program areas close 15 minutes prior to building closure. Directions The Greater Holyoke YMCA is located at 171 Pine Street in downtown Holyoke. For summer camp details head to: www.timothyhill.org/summercamp " IAR Habitation Church is located at 440 High Street, Holyoke MA. Habitation Church exists to be a house of mercy, hope, truth, faith, and love, here in the city of Holyoke. We are a community of people growing in faith and grace so that others can experience the same saving grace offered by Jesus Christ. We Timothy Hill Christian Camp

To stay with us and support our mission head to: www.retreatatnorwichlake.org

The Greater Holyoke YMCA

Y - Kids Early Learning Center (preschool) The YMCA offers a full day Early Learning Program for children 15 months to 5 years of age, located in our YMCA main building on the corner of Beech and Appleton St. We pride ourselves on offering a play - based program that focuses on the social and emotional well - being of children. Our enriched stimulating curriculum offers opportunities for children to engage in play as they learn. As part of our curriculum, we offer swimming lessons and Yoga to preschoolers. Through our partnership with Holyoke Public Schools and the Com- monwealth Pre School - Initiative we provide professional development opportunities for teachers and support services for preschool families. Vouchers are accepted, and financial assistance is available to help with tuition. Our program has the unique opportunity to utilizethefacilities of theGreaterHolyoke YMCA. After School & Summer Program The Greater Holyoke YMCA provides after school & summer programming for kids ages 5 to 13. You'll enjoy age - appropriate activities that will help you develop socially, physi- cally, and academically. Our programming includes homework help, arts and crafts, physical activities, outside play and snacks. Y Pick Up Volleyball Come check out fun pick up volleyball play every Tuesday & Thursday. We are the birthplace of volleyball!! Y Pick Up Basketball Come have fun and play some competitive basketball with some local talent and local leaders. We hope that basketball will be the vehicle that drives life - long relationships and bridges the gap between the youth and the adults of our community. Every Wednesday 6:45 - 8:15PM and is open to everyone ages 13+.

Youth & Teen Programming Youth & teen programming Monday – Thursday evening.

Swim Lessons When it comes to swimming the sooner the safer! Our swim lessons teach safety and responsibility around water. Participants gain confidence and self - esteem as they work to become better, safer swimmers. We have swimming programs and pool options for every level of swimmer, from the absolute beginner to advanced swim lessons and our Viking Swim Team. And more... HUBS HUBS is a program which uses bicycle mechanics and riding as a vehicle for youth develop- ment. Our programs are structured to instill confidence, leadership skills, and collaborative abilities in our students. We aim to make cycling, from silly to serious, a viable option for members of the greater Holyoke community.

HUBS also is a full service bike shop. We offer labor and parts at affordable prices. Low - cost bicycles of all styles are always available for sale anytime we are open.

Bike Shop Hours: Wednesday 5 - 7PM, Saturday 9 - 12PM HUBS Contact: Dave Neal – dneal@holyokeymca.org or 575 - 2531.

Holyoke Rows

The Holyoke Rows boathouse is full of kayaks, canoes, rowing shells and a dragon boat waiting for you. We are located past Dean Tech on Lower Main Street in Holyoke and next to the Nuestra Raices farm.

Want to be part of something big? Be part of an 8 person crew in a 60 foot long racing

shell. Join our high school or middle school rowing team. Practice is after school 2 days/week for middle school and 5 days/week for high school rowers. We have a fall and a spring season. Our high school rowing team competes against other high school teams. Our youth rowing teams are free. Join one of our ½ day week long summer kayak and rowing camps. Sign up in advance and have fun this summer developing your boating skills and playing on the river. Our camps are low cost with financial aid available.

Purchase a boathouse family membership for $150 and enjoy the use of our boats all season with your family and friends. We are a Paralympic sport club and offer free adaptive paddling and rowing for peo- ple with disabilities and returning military veterans and their families. Contact us to schedule a lesson.

Holyoke Rows 25 Jones Ferry Road Holyoke, MA 01040 www.holyokerows.org E - mail: smoore@holyokerows.org Phone: 413 320 - 3134

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Holyoke Medical Center: Pediatric Care

Holyoke Youth Football

Holyoke Youth Football - The Holyoke Youth Football League provides children in grades 3 - 8 an opportunity to play organized football. Games are played in Holyoke and surrounding communities. There may be age restrictions which exclude some eighth grade students.

Questions about Holyoke Youth Football? Please contact:

President - Jonathan Moquin, Jr. Phone: 413 - 437 - 6023 Email for information Info@holyokeyouthfootball.org Any questions you can contact president Jonathan directly Thank You!

American Foundation For Suicide Prevention

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health through education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. Through programs like More Than Sad, Signs Matter: Early Detection, and our Model School Policy, we teach schools and communities how to prevent suicide. AFSP programs and trainings teach teens to recognize the signs of depression in themselves and others, teach parents how to initiate a conversation about mental health with their child, and give educators and school administrators comprehensive ways to implement suicide prevention policies in their local community. We also strive to challenge the stigma surrounding depression, and demystify the treatment process. Suicide is the 3 rd leading cause of death of children 10 - 14 years old in Massachusetts and it is preventable - Learn the Signs. Save a life. Find out more about these programs available to you, your schools, and your community at www.afsp.org or contact the Western Mass AFSP Area Director Heather White at hwhite@afsp.org

Learn To Cope West

wmascouting.org #Scouts413

413 - 594 - 9196

WWW.BEASCOUT.ORG Holyoke Scouting Cub Scouts Ages 5-10, Scouts BSA Ages 11-17, Sea Scouts Ages 14-20 Cub Scout Pack 0235, Scouts BSA Troop for Girls 5235, Scouts BSA Troop for Boys 0235, Sea Scout Ship 0235

MSPCC ( Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) MSPCC (Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) is a private, non - profit agency dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights and well - being of children and families. We believe that every child deserves to be safe and healthy, that children grow up best in families and that all families deserve support.

Services MSPCC provides in the Greater Holyoke area include:

Healthy Families, a free, voluntary home visiting

program for teen and young parents funded by DPH and The Children’s Trust. We cover Holyoke, Chicopee, and Westfield. Healthy Families serves first time parents who are 23 years old and younger( right up to their 24th birthday). We can work with a family from pregnancy until a child is three years old.

We also provide one on one support, goal planning, parenting education, connections to com- munity resources, and social and supportive groups.

Parents as Teachers, a free, voluntary, home visiting program for parents funded by DPH. We cover the towns of Holyoke, Westfield, Chicopee, South Hadley,

Ludlow, and surrounding towns. Parent Educators can work with a family from pregnancy up until a child turns five years old. The family can have multiple children but one child must be under the age of 5. We provide one on one support, parenting education, literacy goals, connections to community resources, and supportive parenting groups. Both programs have a convenient online referral link You can learn more about Parents As Teachers here. https://www.mspcc.org/hf - referrals/ We also have bilingual staff in both programs. Please contact Sarah Lynn at slynneliotchs.org or at 781 - 879 - 8665 for more information or to make a referral. MSPCC Wraparound Clinic Services · Child & Family Behavioral Health Services: MSPCC provides wraparound CBHI services including In Home Therapy, Therapeutic Mentoring, and Psychiatry Services up to the age of 21. · Survivor Services Program: MSPCC clinicians help children who have experienced traumatic events like physical or sexual abuse, domestic violence, community violence, or the death of a loved one heal using highly effective treatments.. To make a referral contact Intake Coordinator, Sierra Forney, MSW, LICSW at 413 - 532 - 9446 or utilize the link https://www.mspcc.org/child - family - counseling/ · MSPCC’s Kid’s Net Program provides an array of support services for foster families and kinship caregivers including: statewide training, respite, childcare, and babysitting services, support groups in every area DCF office and the Behavioral Health Partnership program to support fos- ter parents and foster youth in homes. For more information contact program director Amneris Figueroa. afigueroa@eliotchs.org or the Main Office Number: (413) 532 - 9446 9 Sullivan Road Holyoke, MA 01040.

Sodexo

River Valley Counseling Center

Westover Job Corps Center

CHOiCE Recovery Coaching, Inc.

The International Language Institute of Massachusetts

Rescue Mission

Mass 211: 211 or 877 - 211 - 6277 Find Local Health and Human Resources https://www.helpsteps.com/#/

Cuthins Programs for Children & Families

Nueva Esperanza, Inc.

CUYO Social Justice Summer Program @ Nueva Esperanza

CSJSP is a summer program committed to social change. Inspired by activist and author Paulo Freire, we encourage youth (8 - 14 years old) to make a difference on a cause they care about -- all while having one of the best experiences of their life. At Cuyo we strongly believe in education as a key tool to one’s liberation and decolonization journey. As a social justice summer program member each participant will learn self - governance through a daily restorative justice circle, theater, art, and dance. We encourage youth to become the change they want to see manifest in the world.

What are the benefits of attending CSJSP?

1. Strengthen your confidence and believe in yourself 2. Build commUnity 3. Gain individualized mentorship from experienced staff and like - minded peers in our small camp environment 4. Find your voice and be able to speak about what’s important to you 5. Deepen your understanding of the problems in our world and how to contribute to the betterment of our communities 6. Learn to enhance your talents and apply them to the collective liberation of oppressed folk 7. Become part of an inspiring community of people who will cheer you on long after summer ends

TO APPLY FOR THE SUMMER PROGRAM, please call (413) 437 - 7666 or email info@nuevaofholyoke.org

Holyoke Community College

Kiwanis Club Greater Holyoke

Greater Springfield Senior Services

LightHouse Holyoke

LightHouse Holyoke is an education program for teens ages 13 - 18 who are looking for a personalized school experience. LightHouse offers students the oppor- tunity to discover and pursue their passions, and to develop the skills they will need as they move forward into the 21st century. We change the teacher - student rela- tionship entirely to create a truly collaborative process founded in trust and mutual respect. Our program is founded on a few simple, yet radical understandings: • Everyone wants to succeed. • No single environment is ideal for all learners. • People of all ages deserve respect and autonomy. • New ways of thinking and being in the world demand new educational strategies. Education at LightHouse is entirely personalized. Each student’s curriculum consists of a mix of LightHouse classes, tutorials, and independent work, and can also include college classes, online classes, internships, volunteer work, and/or paid work. LightHouse is small—only 45 students—so that staff and students can build real relationships and create individual learning plans that are completely personal- ized.

To learn more, contact Luz Baez or Catherine Gobron:

LightHouse Holyoke 208 Race St. 413 - 420 - 8299 contact@lighthouseholyoke.org

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Lorenzi Health

(413) 200 - 0575 | 1767 Northampton St. | Holyoke MA | www.lorenzihealth.com

Lorenzi Health, LLC is a provider and client - focused organization staffed by highly trained professionals, focused on total health and wellness. The services available for youth are: In - Home Therapy Program (IHT) * IHT works with the whole family and provides intensive, in - home, family therapy to help to manage the needs of the youth as they impact the family. * IHT can help with family relationships, communication, family dynamics, adjusting to changes in the home, managing the youth’s behaviors, supporting the youth’s emotional needs, understanding one another, practicing and building on skills, build- ing a natural support network, ensuring that everyone working with the youth and family is on the same page and working towards a common goal, and more! Therapeutic Mentoring Program (TM) * The TM works with the youth to achieve their goals in the treatment plan written by an OP Therapist, In - Home Therapy, or Intensive Care Coordination, referred to as the “Hub”. * The TM works one on one with the youth, practicing skills in the community. This can include social skills, learning better ways to communicate feelings, managing big emotions, how to deal with different opinions, how to get along with others, inde- pendent living skills, among others. Outpatient Therapy (OP) * One on one therapy for youth and adults in a private setting to work towards goals as determined by the individual along with input from their clinician.

Medication Management

 Access to medication prescribers for medication evaluation, prescription, and consultation

To make a referral for any of these services, please do one of the following:

* Complete the IHT, TM, or OP Referral Form found at www.lorenzihealth.com

* Call the CBHI Intake and Triage Social Worker at 413 - 285 - 2080 (for IHT and TM)

* Call the Outpatient Intake team at 413 - 200 - 7672 (for OP)

Please contact Jennifer Elkas, Director, at j.elkas@lorenzihealth.com or 413 - 200 - 8585 with any questions!

Center for Human Development

At CHD, we believe in strong families, healthy communities, and human potential. We offer a variety of community - oriented services throughout Western Mass: Emotional and Behavioral Health Psychiatric Care Crisis Services Addiction Recovery Child Development and Advocacy Community Care and Support Housing and Hunger Youth Welfare and Court - Guided Support Intellectual and Developmental Disability Support Call 1 - 844 - CHD - HELP for more information or visit chd.org. In a crisis? Call 1 - 833 - CHD - TALK 24 hours a day, seven days a week. At CHD, Care Finds A Way.

To learn more about our programs please visit CHD.org or call our central registration office at 1 - 844 - CHD - HELP.

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The Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.

Preferred Behavioral Health

Let’s Move Holyoke 5210 Let’s Move Holyoke 5210 is a

multi - sectored approach to supporting healthy lifestyle change in the greater Holyoke area.

Does you or your organization want support promoting healthy behaviors? Let Let’s Move Holyoke 5210 help!! We offer: - Healthy lifestyle training for your staff and members. - Staff team development in healthy eating and active living. - Access to a wealth of educa- tional and supportive materials. - A supportive partnership for like minded organizations and community members

Let’s Move Holyoke 5210 Program Supervisor Holyoke Health 230 Maple street

Holyoke. MA.01040 Phone: 413 - 420 - 2860 Email: ana.jaramillo@hhcinc.org Visit us at http://www.hhcinc.org/en/lets - move - holyoke or on Facebook @ https:// www.facebook.com/Letsmoveholyoke5210 for resources or contact us for trainings and/or workshops!

ROCA Holyoke Too many young people in America end up in jail. It is expensive, ineffective, and destroys lives. Roca offers a different path.

Roca’s mission is to disrupt the cycle of incarceration and pov- erty by helping young people transform their lives. Roca targets the highest - risk young men (17 - 24 years old) who are not ready willing or able to participate in other programs or jobs. Factors include: Prior arrests and justice involvement Actively involved in gangs and in the streets

Dropped out of school No employment history On track for long - term incarceration Roca’s nationally - recognized intervention model

engages high -

risk young people in long term behavior change and skill - building opportunities. We do this through: Relentless Outreach - We knock on doors, engage and re - engage young people, and never give up Transformational Relationships - We build meaningful relationships with young people for the purpose of behavior change Stage - based Programming - Our programming is tailored to meet young people where they are, cognitively and behaviorally Engaged Institutions - We strategically engage systems and organizations in young people’s change process Performance - based Management - We rigorously track data and continuously evaluate our strategies and outcomes

For more information on Roca Holyoke please contact: Melvin Malave. Program Coordinator 413 - 289 - 4792 Melvin_Malave@rocainc.com 384 High Street Holyoke, MA 10140 413 - 437 - 7714 www.rocainc.org

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Institute of Abilities

274 Exchange St. Chicopee, MA 413 - 331 - 4868 https://institute - of - abilities.business.site

The Institute of Abilities is an employment agency that focuses on the job seekers and prepare them to enter the workforce. We use novel and tailored strategies to assist participants in achieving their career goals Path to the future (For High School Students): We offer a 5 weekend program (Offered in May and in November) to help them develop a career plan, which will include possible trainings and jobs that would help them build a solid foundation for their future. The program includes: creating a resume/ CV, cover letters, assistance with job or academic applications, developing reference letters, workshops in networking, social media marketing, interviewing skills, public speaking, work ethic, financial literacy, personal appearance, and professional business etiquette. At the end of the program the participant will have a clear vision of their future with actual goals and a plan to achieve them. The program will conclude with a weekend retreat. CIES Program (This is a job readiness program tailored for individuals with disabilities): This program is offered to individuals with disabilities who wish to be a part of the competitive workforce. During this program the participants will be assessed and an employment plan will be developed. Some participants will undergo a job - readiness program which will include: resume building, assistance with job applications and personality tests, developing reference letters, ADA Laws, workshops in networking, social media marketing, interviewing skills, interview attire and mock interviews, public speaking, work ethic, discrimination in the workplace, Stress Management, benefits planning and financial literacy, personal appearance and hygiene, and professional business etiquette. The program incorporates the principle of “Client Informed Choice”, which focuses in educating the participants so that they can make the best decisions. The CIES Program will assist the job ready individuals pursue the employment goals they have set up. We will have a job developer work individually with each participant to help place them in a competitive job that will increase the participant’s self - esteem, income, and sense of community inclusion. The services offered to participants of the CIES Program are tailored and individualized to the client’s needs.

Both Programs include the following workshops:

Resume and Cover Letter preparation Developing an employment plan Targeting a specific job Networking Marketing one’s abilities Public speaking Filling out job applications Understanding personality tests Workplace etiquette

Interview Skills Interview attire Job Fairs Introduction job search engines Community Resources The HR process

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