- AANE Women’s Support Group
- Support for women on the autism spectrum.
Contact: Stephanie Birkdale (events@aane.org)
Please register: www.aane.org/events/ - ADHD Parent/Caregiver Support Group
- 1st TUESDAY of Every Month
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Hosted by Valley ADHD & Northampton Area Pediatrics
MEETS VIRTUALLY
Email valleyadhdfamilies@gmail.com for invite link.
This monthly, education and support group is for parents and caregivers of children or teens with an ADHD diagnosis. We host guest speakers that present on a variety of ADHD topics at every other meeting. - Al-Anon and Ala Teen
- Support for the friends and family of alcoholics. Multiple meetings in the area. For info:Springfield/Holyoke area: (413) 782-3406
Al-Anon worldwide meeting list: (888) 425-2666
district22rep@gmail.com - Alcoholics Anonymous
- Multiple meetings in the area. For info:Western Mass. Office: 474 Pleasant Street, Holyoke
AA 24-Hour phone: (413) 532-2111
Spanish 24-Hour phone: (413) 409-2201
intergro4@aol.com
www.westernmassaa.org - Breastfeeding Support Group
- Every Tuesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Cooley Dickinson lactation office, near the Childbirth Center. Cooley Dickinson Hospital, 30 Locust St. (Northampton)Contact: Paula Mattson (413) 582-2096
www.cooleydickinson.org/programs-services/childbirth-center/breastfeeding-support-2/ - Cancer Connection
- Several groups in the area for people affected by cancer. Participants must consult with facilitator before joining. For info:41 Locust St. (Northampton)
(413) 586-1642
www.cancer-connection.org/support-groups - Cancer House of Hope
- 332 Birnie Avenue, Springfield
(413) 733–6624
chd.org - Caregiver Support Group:
- Northampton Area
Every Tuesday from 10-11:30 a.m. at 67 Conz St. (Northampton) - Longmeadow /Springfield Area
Every Tuesday from 6:30-8 p.m. at 1160 Dickinson St., Springfield (JFS office inside Springfield JCC) - Free, but pre-registration is required. Contact Cathy Chandler, JFS Clinical Social Worker, (413) 455-1936 x104 or c.chandler@jfswm.org
- UMass Center for Women and Community
- New Africa House, 180 Infirmary Way, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
(413) 545-0883
24 hr. Sexual Assault and Rape Crisis Line: (413) 545-0800 / Toll free: (888) 337-0800
www.umass.edu/ewc/
- Compassionate Friends
- Support for a family when a child dies.Springfield Chapter
Contact: Beth-Ann (413) 687-1073, ftbmbeth@aol.com, or Walter (413) 210-2556
www.compassionatefriends.org - Daniel A Larson Foundation
- Support for survivors of homicide victims.28 Mary Lyon Dr., South Hadley
(413) 532-4605 - Dual Recovery Anonymous
- Support groups for individuals with a dual disorder: a combination of chemical dependency and an emotional or psychiatric illness.Starlight Center
251 Nonotuck St., Florence
Contact: Evan Kreke (413) 586-8255, ekreke@hru.org - Empty Arms Groups
- Several groups for families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss at any stage.140 Pine St. Rm 2B, Florence
(413) 570-0811
emptyarmsbereavement@gmail.com
www.emptyarmsbereavement.org/support-groups - Family TIES
- Support for parents with children with special needs.23 Service Center Rd. (Northampton)
(800) 905-8437
(413) 586-7525, x3178
www.massfamilyties.org - Bipolar and other psychiatric disorders support group
- “A peer group for those with mental health challenges, to share experiences, provide support and camaraderie.” Meets every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. in the Cooley Dickinson Childbirth Center Conference Room, 30 Locust St. (Northampton)Contact Fran at (413) 313-5267 or Route9hayden@gmail.com before attending
- The Freedom Center
- Mental health support group.P.O. Box 623 (Northampton)
freedomcenterinfo@gmail.com
www.freedom-center.org - Gamblers Anonymous
- Meets Mondays at 7 p.m. 35 Fruit St. (Northampton) Nonsmoking.Mass. GA Hotline: (855) 222-5542
More meetings and resources: www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/locations - The Garden
- Children’s bereavement support at Cooley Dickinson Hospital (Northampton).Contact Shelly Bathe Lenn at 413-582-5312 or slenn@cooleydickinson.org
www.cooleydickinson.org/programs-services/vna-hospice/the-garden/ - Hearing Voices
- A peer led support group for those who hear voices, see visions or any extreme/intense experiences. A respectful and supportive environment, free of assumptions of mental illness.Every Wednesdays from 2-3 p.m at BHN’s The Living Room, (Entrance L). 21 Warwick St., Springfield
For info call TLR/ Jesse (413) 301-9453. - Narcotics Anonymous
- WMACNA XVII P.O Box 5308 Springfield, MA 01101-5308
(866) 624-3578
nerna.org/meetings-by-area/pioneer-valley-western-mass/
www.wmacna.org/area-information - Open Door Club and Self-Advocacy
- Two different advocacy groups for individuals with disabilities.
- Open Door Club meets every Monday from 6:30-8 p.m. (with optional social gathering at 6) in the Florence Congregational Church, 130 Pine St., Florence.
- Self-Advocacy meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at 754 Russell Rd., Westfield
(413) 568-8484 - www.bhninc.org/services-and-programs/intellectual-developmental-services/advocacy
- Valley ADHD Adult Support Group
- 3rd Wednesday of Every Month
12 noon to 1:00 pm
This is a virtual support group.
Email valleyadhdfamilies@gmail.com for invite link or questions.