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May 16, 2025: Issue 10
Offering hope and help to those impacted by opioid misuse in
Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region.
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Self-Care, Self-Help, Mutual Aid, and Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which begs the question of how, in these complex and polarizing times, we can prioritize our mental health and well-being every day while also serving our communities. This question looms large as we contemplate the implications of the rapidly evolving federal actions on public health initiatives for addiction.
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Self-care, self-help, and mutual aid practices, especially when we are feeling overwhelmed, can help us feel grounded, combat isolation, and benefit communities. Research bears this out, especially when extracting lessons learned from the global COVID-19 pandemic.
As members of our rural community's larger ecosystem, we each hold a significant role in fostering well-being, promoting positive change, and creating supportive environments for our colleagues and those we serve. Bringing our whole selves to our workplaces each day truly makes a difference.
Given the powerful forces at play right now, here are a few crowd-sourced tips, supported by a Google Gemini search, that may help us find our center.
1. Acknowledge and Accept Feelings
It's normal to feel overwhelmed. Acknowledging these feelings without judgment is the first step to managing them. (Source: The Art of Self-Compassion - Artsy Fartsy.)
- Allow yourself to feel your emotions.
- Avoid suppressing or denying how you feel.
- Understand that it's okay not to be okay.
2. Practice Self-Care
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential. Self-care can vary from person to person. (Source: Bhardwaj, R., & Poria, S. (2023). Red-Teaming Large Language Models using Chain of Utterances for Safety-Alignment.)
- Prioritize sleep, aim for 7-9 hours per night.
- Eat nutritious meals and stay hydrated.
- Engage in regular physical activity.
- Set aside time for hobbies and relaxation.
3. Establish a Routine
A daily routine can provide a sense of normalcy and control during chaotic times. (Source: Some Frequently Asked Questions about Mental Health Check-in – Mental Podcast Show.)
- Create a schedule and stick to it as much as possible.
- Include activities that bring you joy and relaxation in your routine.
- Break down tasks into smaller, manageable steps.
4. Stay Connected
Social connection is crucial for mental health.
- Reach out to friends, family, or support groups.
- Share your feelings with someone you trust.
- Avoid isolating yourself.
5. Practice Mindfulness
Mindfulness can help you stay grounded in the present moment. (Source: Moving Mindfully Through Life Transitions | Bernadette Chavez Piñon Counseling.)
- Try meditation or deep breathing exercises.
- Pay attention to your senses and your surroundings.
- Avoid dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.
6. Set Boundaries
Protecting your time and energy is vital when feeling besieged. (Source: Stay Strong and Healthy at Home | Fit On.)
- Learn to say no to extra commitments.
- Limit your exposure to negative news or social media.
- Communicate your needs and boundaries to others.
7. Seek Professional Help
If feelings of being besieged persist or become overwhelming, consider seeking help from a mental health professional. (Source: Mental Health and Parenting: Challenges and Solutions.)
- Therapy or counseling can provide valuable support and strategies.
- Don't hesitate to reach out for assistance if you need it.
- Local crisis contacts are:
- Crisis Text Line: Text 741741
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Clinical & Support Options (CSO) 413.774.5411 (Greenfield)
- Clinical & Support Options (CSO) 978.249.3141 (North Quabbin)
- Massachusetts addiction or behavioral help contacts are:
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Massachusetts Behavioral Help Hotline, call or text 833-773-2445 (available 24/7, including holidays); find urgent care here at one of the available Behavioral Health Urgent Care Centers or Community Behavioral Health Centers across the Commonwealth.
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Massachusetts Helpline, call 800-327-5050 or text “HOPE” to 800327.
8. Focus on What You Can Control
During times of uncertainty, focus on the aspects of your life that you can control.
- Set small, achievable goals.
- Take things one day at a time.
- Practice acceptance of things you cannot change.
9. Practice Gratitude
Focusing on the positive aspects of your life can boost your mood and resilience. (Sources: 10 Reasons To: Practice Gratitude and Unveiling the Path to Wellness: Lifestyle Tips for a Balanced and Fulfilling Life.)
- Keep a gratitude journal.
- Reflect on what you are thankful for each day.
- Express appreciation to others.
10. Be Kind to Yourself and Others
Being gentle and compassionate with yourself and others is essential, especially when things are tough.
- Avoid self-criticism and criticism of others.
- Celebrate small victories.
- Remember that you are doing your best.
- We never know what someone is going through.
- Offer grace whenever you can and when appropriate.
I look forward to working with you to continue looking out for each other while addressing the needs of our rural region.
In community,
Deb McLaughlin, Coordinator
Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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COVID-19 RESOURCES
Explore OTF's COVID-19 Resource Guide.
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Franklin County/North Quabbin 2024-2025 Winter Response Resources for Unhoused Individuals
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MASSACHUSETTS SUBSTANCE USE HELPLINE
Hope is here. Get help.
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413Cares
Resources for Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region. Click here.
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NQCC'S Newsletter
Resources and upcoming events in the North Quabbin Region.
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CONNECTIONS #90
Find local resources in this issue.
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Emergency Services Resources for Unhoused Individuals
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The PACES CONNECTION
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Grayken Center for Addiction Training & Technical Assistance
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GCC Community Engagement and Workshop Events
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Rural SUD Info Center
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Cuts Threaten Community Action Services
Greenfield Recorder (5/10/25)
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The White House’s top-line discretionary budget request for fiscal year 2026, released on May 2, proposes the slashing of two line items that, if approved, could significantly alter Community Action Pioneer Valley’s services.
President Donald Trump’s proposal seeks to zero-out line items for the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Community Services Block Grants (CSBG), to the tune of $4.025 billion and $770 million, respectively. Overall, the budget represents a $163 billion, or 22.6% reduction from current fiscal year spending, with cuts targeting human service and international programs, among others. Defense spending would increase by 13%, totaling $1.01 trillion.
The potential cuts come as the Trump administration seeks to rein in what it said is “spending contrary to the needs of ordinary working Americans and tilted toward funding
niche non-governmental organizations and institutions of higher education committed to radical gender and climate ideologies antithetical to the American way of life,” according to a letter that U.S. Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought sent to the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
The budget request, which must be approved by Congress, could have a massive impact on Community Action Pioneer Valley, according to Executive Director Clare Higgins.
“I think we would be a much smaller agency,” she said. “It would be a huge loss to the region.”
A request for comment on specific replacements for these programs from the Office of Management and Budget was not returned, although Vought’s letter states the White House has “considered, for each program, whether the governmental service provided could be provided better by state or local governments (if provided at all).”
“Just as the federal government has intruded on matters best left to American families, it has intruded on matters best left to the levels of government closest to the people,” Vought wrote, “who understand and respect the needs and desires of their communities far better than the federal government ever could.”
Higgins refuted several of the White House’s claims in its budget memo, including one stating LIHEAP is “unnecessary because states have policies preventing utility disconnection for low-income households, effectively making LIHEAP a pass-through benefiting utilities in the Northeast.” “Probably 60-plus percent of the people that we serve here get delivered fuels, which means that they are not protected from shutoff. The president misunderstands that,” Higgins said. “There isn’t the infrastructure in the rural parts of this country and in rural and exurban parts of Massachusetts to get natural gas to your home and have that protection, so it’s not a subsidy to utility companies.”
Funding for LIHEAP, which is also used for cooling homes in warmer states, is calculated through a complex formula that considers population and energy data. While the Trump administration points to Northeast states, Higgins noted this is a national program affecting millions of people across the U.S.
In fiscal year 2025, Massachusetts received more than $135 million for LIHEAP, Texas was allocated $167 million, Illinois was given $181 million and Ohio received $153 million, according to a government fact sheet. Community Action Pioneer Valley receives between $8 million and $9 million each year for LIHEAP. In 2024, the agency distributed almost $9 million to 13,500 people, which not only keeps folks warm, but it also provides work for dozens of businesses contracting with the organization.
On top of the line item being zeroed out, Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also fired the entire federal staff of LIHEAP as part of the mass firing of 10,000 Health and Human Services workers. U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, in a statement, described the firings as a “direct attack on the health, safety and dignity of American families.”
“Eliminating the entire federal staff responsible for LIHEAP — a program that millions of households depend on to stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer — isn't reform, it’s sabotage,” Markey said. “This is what Trump governance looks like: dismantle the programs people rely on, create chaos in essential services and leave working families to foot the bill.” For CSBG, Higgins said that money, which provides roughly $700,000 each year to Community Action, is a powerful supplement to fill in the gaps of other programs. Examples of programs supplemented by CSBG include Women, Infants and Children (WIC); Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Center for Self-Reliance Food Pantry.
Those programs, Higgins said, provide invaluable support for many people in the region. VITA served 637 taxpayers in 2024 and secured $1.3 million in tax refunds, WIC provided $1.3 million in food benefits to 2,700 children and pregnant women in 2024, and the Center for Self-Reliance has seen a 34% increase in visits over the last three years.
“Often, that money is part of a larger pot of money, or other pots of money that we put together to meet the need,” Higgins said. “It allows us to extend those programs beyond what the funder wants.”
The White House, however, said in its letter that it is looking to “eliminate dollars that flow to Community Action Agencies who carry out their own agendas.” These programs, whether providing assistance to heat someone’s home or providing healthy meals at a food pantry, can uplift seniors on fixed incomes, veterans, people with disabilities or folks who may need temporary assistance, which Higgins calls a need “for a reason or a season.”
“They lost their job and they’re looking for another job. So we see them for a year and then we never see them again,” Higgins said as an example, adding some people then repay the favor by donating to Community Action. “They benefit from the program when they were here, when they were in a certain place in their life, and now they’re able to say, ‘Now I can help with this program.’” With the final decision on funding resting on Congress, Higgins said advocacy with the area’s legislators, who champion these programs, is an important tool.
“There’s a lot of allies and there’s a lot of people who care about their neighbors,” she said. “And there’s a lot of different ways to show that care.”
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| | | | UPCOMING OTF COMMITTEE & WORKGROUP MEETINGS | | |
Hybrid: Public Safety & Justice Committee
June 2, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Franklin County Reentry Center
106 Main Street, Greenfield
Zoom details here.
Virtual: Harm Reduction Workgroup
June 4, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Zoom details here.
Virtual: Treatment & Recovery Committee
June 6, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Zoom details here.
Hybrid: Sexual Exploitation & Trafficking Workgroup
June 9, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Franklin County Reentry Center
106 Main Street, Greenfield
Zoom details here.
Virtual: Education & Prevention Committee
June 10, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Zoom details here.
Virtual: CAM Workgroup
June 10, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Zoom details here.
Virtual: Methadone Workgroup
June 12, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Zoom details here.
Virtual: Housing & Workforce Development Committee
June 13, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Zoom details here.
Virtual: Emergency Services for Unhoused Individuals Task Force
June 16, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Zoom details here.
Virtual: Building a Resilient Community Workgroup
June 18, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Zoom details here.
Virtual: Healthcare Solutions Committees Meeting
July 18, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Zoom details here.
Consult our website or Facebook Page for updates. Please email us with any questions!
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| | College Success Classes for Prospective Students in Recovery Thursdays May 22nd-June 26th | | |
Class is held on campus at GCC. We will not meet on June 19th. There will be five class sessions, and we will collectively determine when our graduation ceremony will be.
The teaching team will consist of individuals from the Franklin County House of Corrections and GCC. All instructors have lived experience. Students will be introduced to academic and workforce development programs at GCC and learn about campus resources, legal aid, financial aid and more!
We ask that participants have six months of sobriety/recovery, and an interest in exploring college life. Financial scholarships of up to $500 will be available to students who complete, AND decide to attend GCC. Those funds can only be used for educational expenses.
The registration link for the class is:
https://engage.gcc.mass.edu/workshops/college-success/
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May 17 Book, Bake and Plant Sale | | May 17 Nature Journaling with Amy Shamansky | |
May 17 North Quabbin Citizen Advocacy Walk-a-Thon | | May 17 Author Book Reading with Jessica Montalvo Jackson | | May 17 Make A Superhero Cape | | May 17 Day of Remembrance | | May 17 The Best Of The 70s | | May 17 & 18 Just Roots Seedling Sale and Spring Festival | | May 18 Spring Youth Fishing Derby | | May 18 Mutts and Mayhem Obstacle Challenge for Canines & Companions | | May 18 Clothing Swap For Preteens & Teens | | May 19 Pages of Possibility | | May 19 Mucho Gusto with Laurie Davidson at Erving Public Library and May 21 at Wendell Free Library | | May 20 KidsCrafts: Anything Goes Paper Art! | | May 20 Author Talk: Northern Byways and Other Essays from the Road with AgathaO | | May 21 Mental Health & Wellness Fair | | May 22 "The First 100 Words" Virtual Family Workshop | | May 24 Hope Against Hunger | | May 24 Dads' Bags: DIY Dragonfly Suncatchers | | May 25 Erving Public Library Book Club | | May 27 GCC Workforce Development Open House | |
May 28 "Raising Communicators: Helping Kids Talk Their Way to Independence"
| | May 29 David Garrity "Magic & Beyond" | |
May 30 The Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness
9th Annual Regional Gathering: register here!
| | May 30 Nature Time with Ranger Tasha: Bobcats | | May 31 Skateboard Clip Day | | May 31 Gamera vs. Guiron Cinemastorm | | June 5 Western Mass Elder Care Conference | | June 6 Nature Time with Ranger Tasha: Vernal Pools | |
June 8 Registration END Date for
June 14 Bikes Fight Cancer Charity Ride
| | June 8 WHWHE: Meditative Painting in Nature | | June 9 Greenfield Healing Clinic | | June 12 Grandparent's Celebration | | June 20 41st Annual NQCC Luncheon | |
June 26 Community Overdose Prevention and Narcan Training Register Here
| | June 27 Mobile Outreach Block Party | |
Save The Date: October 24, 2025
OTF's Inaugural Harm Reduction Summit
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| MONTHLY WORKSHOP CALENDRS AND WEEKLY STANDING MEETINGS/EVENTS | | Community Action Family Center | | Franklin County Reentry Center | | Great Falls Discovery Center | |
Greenfield Public Library Children's Programs
| | Hilltown Youth Recovery Theatre | | Montague Public Library Programs | | North Quabbin Recovery Center | | Seeds of Solidarity and Women Healing Women Healing Earth | | Union 28 Community Network for Children Program | | Housing Help With Greenfield Housing Authority | | SNAP Application Assistance | | Always Open! Community Labyrinth in Greenfield | | What's Happening at The NQRC | | Sundays ALT2SU (Alternatives to Suicide) | | All Recovery Meeting at The RECOVER Project | | |
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
The Community Closet at The Franklin County Reentry Center
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Monday - Friday
Movement Group with North Quabbin Recovery Center Peer Leaders
| | Mondays Through June 16 On Our Way to School | | Mondays Breathwork Detox-Guided Group Adventure | |
Mondays North Quabbin Patch Parents' Council | | Mondays Breaking Barriers at the Franklin County Reentry Center | | Mondays Art Guild Meetings | | Monday Drug Court Alumni Group - North Quabbin | | Mondays Community Yoga at Wildflower Alliance | | Mondays Creative Community Involvement Group | | Mondays All Recovery Meeting and Drop In Recovery Coach Support | | Mondays CNC Playgroup at the Erving Public Library | | Second Mondays - North Quabbin B.R.R.A.V.V.E. Task Force Meeting | | Mondays Alternatives to Suicide Group | | 2nd and 4th Mondays Parenting Together at the Brick House | | Third Monday Alphabet & Allies | | Third Monday Parenting With Pride | | Mondays and Thursdays Hygiene Supplies Pick Up at the Brick House | | Mondays and Thursdays The Brick House Food Pantry | | Tuesdays April 8 - June 24 Nurturing Fathers | | Tuesdays LGBTQIA+ ALT2SU (Alternatives to Suicide) | | Tuesdays Grandparents' Support Group | |
Tuesdays Nurturing Program for Families in Recovery | | Tuesdays Peer-Led Grief and Loss Circle | | Every Other Tuesday - Housing Support Drop In Hours | | First Tuesday - Dads' Group | | Tuesday Tea Time & Community Resource Drop-In | | Tuesdays North Quabbin Recovery Center Coffee Hour | | Tuesdays Greenfield Suicide Loss Group | | First Tuesday - P.A.R.T. Task Force | | Tuesdays Drop-In Knitting & Sewing Sessions | | Tuesday & Thursdays Weekly Reentry Groups | |
Tuesday Men's Anger Management Group
Wednesday Women's Anger Management Group
| | Wednesdays BIPOC ALT2SU (Alternatives to Suicide) | | Wednesdays - Wendell Library Playgroup with Sylvia | | Wednesdays - Playgroup at the Leverett Library with Gillian | | Wednesdays HEROES Study Hub at GCC | | Wednesdays Health Connector & Mass Health Navigator Drop In Hours | | Every Other Wednesday (beginning March 5) Salasin Project Housing Support | | First Wednesday Gentle Yoga and Breathwork with Jennifer | | First Wednesday - Money Wise Financial Education Sessions | | Second Wednesday - Whatever Wednesday's | | Third Wednesday - Fatherhood Meetup | | Last Wednesday - Office Hours With An Attorney | | Wednesdays and 2nd Saturdays The Nest Community Closet | | Thursdays Through May 29 Beyond Trauma: A Healing Journey | | First & Third Thursdays Parent Support Group | | Thursdays Music Tween Goup | | Thursdays Coffee Hour at the Brick House | | Thursdays Beyond Trauma Group in Spanish | | Thursdays Windows and Mirrors Playgroup | | Second Thursdays -Peer Grief Support After Overdose Death | | Second Thursdays North Quabbin Housing Task Force | | Third Thursdays Court Service Center Walk-in Days at the North Quabbin Patch | | Fridays Through June 13 Active Parenting of Teens | | Fridays FreeWrite of Franklin County | | Friday All Recovery Meeting and Drop In Recovery Coach Support | | RECOVER Project Friday Nights | |
MassHealth Navigation Support
First Friday from 9am-12pm and Third Friday from 1pm - 3pm
| | First & Third Friday Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group | | Second Friday Wound Care Clinic with Amy Pierno | | FCRN - Resources Available for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren | | |
In February, FCRN partnered with The United Arc and the Offices of Representative Natalie Blais and Congressman Jim McGovern to host representatives from the Social Security Administration, the Department of Children and Families, and the Child Advocate for the Commonwealth Maria Mossaides for a discussion with grandparents raising grandchildren in Franklin County.
Below please find more information about programs covered at the event, as well as some key links and contact information for the representatives for state and federal agencies and legislative offices that were present.
Office of the Child Advocate: The Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) is an independent executive branch agency with oversight and ombudsperson responsibilities, established by the Massachusetts Legislature in 2008.
The best way to get in touch with the OCA is through the Complaint Line: https://www.mass.gov/guides/oca-complaint-line
Maria Mossaides, Child Advocate
Department of Children and Families
Regional DCF team:
DCF’s Kinship Navigator : Kinship Navigator is a program of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that assists all kinship caregivers (grandparents and other relatives) with accessing services for themselves and the children they are raising.
Kinshipnavigator@mass.gov 1(844) 924-4KIN Online referral: https://formstack.io/CF361
Jennifer Kitchenham, Jennifer.S.Kitchenham@mass.gov
Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: The purpose of this Commission is to be a resource to the Commonwealth on issues affecting grandparents raising grandchildren, and relatives, other than parents, raising kin.
On July 8, 2008, the Child Advocate bill was signed into law which included the establishment of the Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. This legislation calls for a permanent commission on the status of grandparents raising grandchildren which consists of 15 individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to grandparents.
617-748-2454 massgrg@mass.gov Colleen Pritoni, colleen.pritoni@mass.gov
Family Resource Centers: Supported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Department of Children and Families, a Family Resource Center is located in each of the 14 Massachusetts counties. There are currently 33 FRCs.
Here are some of the ways FRCs help families:
- Bring people together for friendship and mutual support
- Strengthen parenting skills
- Respond to family crises
- Link families to services and opportunities
- Help children develop social and emotional skills
- Observe and respond to early warning signs of child abuse and neglect
- Value and support parents
Community Action Family Center 90, Federal Street, Greenfield, MA 01301 (413) 475-1555
Jolanta Rumierz, jolanta.rumierz@mass.gov
Social Security Administration - Boston Region Office
SSA representatives in Boston office:
Federation for Children with Special Needs
Caregiver to Caregiver Respite Network: https://fcsn.org/c2c/
Mary-Beth Landy, Senior Trainer & Family Engagement Manager, mlandy@fcsn.org
Below is the information for all of the legislative offices that were present:
Senator Comerford’s office
Representative Blais’s office
Congressman McGovern’s office
Kinship Navigator Brochure
Foster Parent Flyer
Adoption Journeys Brochure
UMASS Brochure - Family Resources Center
Kid's Net Brochure
Mental Health Advocacy Program - FAQs
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Resources
| | Respite Care and/or Funding for Respite Care | | Psychological Testing & Evaluation at Gandara Center | | Community Support Program & Recovery Support Navigator at Gandara Center | | Gandara Center Outpatient Services | | Free Hypnosis Sessions With Certified Hypnotist Jenn Avery | | Re-entry Workforce Program | | Homeshare Program with LifePath | | Pathways to Advanced Manufacturing | | Specialized HVAC Training | | Specialized Information Technology Training | | |
Support & Resources After the HEALing Communities Study
| | SafeSpot Virtual Overdose Spotting Hotline | | CHCFC OBAT Same Day & Tele-Health Appointment Information | | Free Meals and Essentials at Saints James and Andrews Parish Hall | | Come Cook with Franklin County Community Meals Program | | Family Self-Sufficiency Program Available | | Eviction Self-Help Booklets Available in Multiple Languages | |
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MLRI has recently updated and translated some of our self-help booklets for unrepresented tenants facing eviction. While we still recommend tenants facing eviction seek legal help, we know resources are limited and many tenants have to represent themselves. We hope these booklets can be helpful to pro se tenants and their advocates.
You can see the full list of booklets below, or at MassLegalHelp. The booklets can help tenants prepare for court, outline their legal claims, and file court forms. There is also a booklet to help public housing tenants navigate the Grievance process.
Please reach out if you have any questions about the booklets and how they can be used.
What steps to take before going to court and what to bring to court.
An easy-to-use checklist that tells you what conditions violate the State Sanitary Code. You can also use the free self-help guided interview, MADE: Up To Code.
The Answer is a court form that tenants facing evictions can file with the court to outline your legal claims and tell the court your side of the story. You can also use Greater Boston Legal Services’ free self-help guided interview, MADE.
How to ask the court to accept your Answer and Discovery forms late. You can also use Greater Boston Legal Services’ free self-help guided interview, MADE.
A form with instructions for tenants facing eviction to get information to prepare for their trial.
A form with instructions for tenants in foreclosed properties to get information to prepare their case.
A form you can file to transfer your eviction case from a District Court to a Housing Court.
How to get a new court date if you missed your court date.
If you lost your eviction trial and think you have a good case, you may appeal. This document tells you which Appeal form to use.
How to file an appeal from a case in Housing Court.
How to file an appeal from a case in District Court.
How to get time to stay in your home if you lost your case.
How to ask the court to pay for court costs.
How to think through the terms you want in an agreement. Includes a worksheet and stipulation forms to use when you go to court. Read this booklet as webpages and watch the videos!
How to correct errors on your online court records. The Booklet includes the court form you can save to your computer, fill out, save again and print when ready.
A booklet for tenants in Mass. about the grievance process, including worksheets to help you prepare for a grievance hearing.
| | Update! Greenfield CSC New Hybrid Operations Change | |
Beginning Tuesday, 9.3.24, the Greenfield Court Service Center (CSC)services will be in-person and remote: Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-1pm; 2pm-4:30 pm, and Fridays, 8:30-1pm.
For ANY/ALL REMOTE REQUESTS, please contact the Virtual Court Service Center, M-F 9am -2pm, if you do not have an emergency. You can reach them for an intake, Monday-Friday, 9am to 2pm, by Zoom video or telephone as outlined below:
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1615261140 or Dial (646) 828-7666. Enter the Meeting ID number 1615261140 and then press # #.
If you have an emergency, and still need remote services, have the court department reach out directly to Greenfield CSC office by email for assistance at greenfieldcsc@jud.state.ma.us.
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