"Salvation Army to offer shower, laundry facilities in Greenfield"~ The Recorder (1/5/23)
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"After several years offline during the pandemic, the showers at The Salvation Army on Chapman Street are available again, along with new laundry facilities on the way — news that comes as a relief to people tuned into local issues of homelessness....
… The shower facility, which was renovated during the three-year closure, reopened for use at 72 Chapman St. on Wednesday, according to Salvation Army Lt. Paul Leslie. The two showers will be open Monday to Friday from 9 to 11 a.m., between the breakfast and lunch services, he said.
Hours for the laundry services, which will be available beginning Monday, will also be from 9 to 11 a.m.
“We realized that for the number of years that the shower facilities had been available, in most cases, folks were putting the same clothes back on,” Leslie explained, noting that prior to closing in 2020, the showers had been available for about five years at the site on Chapman Street. “We thought, from the standpoint of the folks we’re serving, for them to be able to put on clean clothes after they’ve taken a shower, it’ll be more beneficial for folks.”
Leslie said The Salvation Army was able to buy the two washers and dryers thanks to a $3,000 grant it received last June from the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region. " (Photo: Courtesy of the Recorder)
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In Memoriam - Ann Hamilton |
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"Sullivan sworn in for fourth term as district attorney" ~ The Recorder (1/4/23)
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" In the old courtroom at the Hampshire County Superior Court, Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan took the oath of office Wednesday for the fourth time after being reelected to the position.
In his acceptance speech, Sullivan thanked the assistant district attorneys and victim advocates for their commitment to justice, as well as local and state police for their service. The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office serves Franklin and Hampshire counties, plus Athol.
.....“Engaged citizens must play a central role in addressing the social ills and problems of crime by partnering with law enforcement,” he said. “Without true community engagement, law enforcement and a prosecutor’s office cannot begin to address the complex problems of crime in our community.” (Photo: Courtesy of the Recorder)
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"Sheriff Donelan sworn in for third term" ~The Recorder (1/6/23)
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"Franklin County Sheriff Christopher Donelan, right, was sworn into his third six-year term in office by Superior Court Justice Jeremy Bucci during a private ceremony at the Franklin County Jail and House of Correction in Greenfield on Wednesday. He ran unopposed in the November election." (Contributed photo)
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“The highest tribute to the dead is not grief but gratitude.”
— Thornton Wilder
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Upcoming OTF Committee Meetings/Trainings |
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Virtual: Healthcare Solutions Committee
January 20, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Virtual: Franklin County/North Quabbin Emergency Services for Unhoused Individuals Task Force
January 23, 2023
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Virtual: Harm Reduction Workgroup
February 1, 2023
11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Virtual: Treatment & Recovery Committee
February 3, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Virtual: Methadone Workgroup
February 9, 2023
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Virtual: Housing & Workforce Development Committee
February 10, 2023
10:00 AM - 12: Noon
Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Committee
February 13, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Virtual: CAM Workgroup Meeting
February 14, 2023
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual: Building a Resilient Community Workgroup
February 15, 2023
11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Virtual: HEALing Communities Study Committee
February 15, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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FEATURED EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CONNECT: Post-Opioid Overdose Outreach Services |
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Franklin County/North Quabbin HEALing Communities Study Updates |
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The Franklin County/North Quabbin HEALing Communities Study is underway! The Action Plan has been submitted and is currently under review. Learn more about the next steps at our next meeting, scheduled on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, as we look toward implementing the strategies. Zoom details here!
Also, the workgroups have formed and are meeting regularly to help identify and implement strategies.
We continue to need your assistance to reduce the number of opioid-related fatalities in our rural region.
Your input is desired to help us:
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Participate in a workgroup
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Support our social media efforts
Want to get involved? Contact Tiarra Fisher, HEALing Communities Study Community Coordinator at tiarra@opioidtaskforce.org for more info!
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Please support our HEALing Communities Study efforts on social media by following, liking, and sharing these pages with your networks so our communities have access to these resources and increase the reach of information shared on these pages!
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Boston Medical Center Grayken Center Advancing Addiction Treatment Trainings |
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The Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center offers other ongoing and free trainings about addiction! Click here to see their latest offerings and how to register.
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Time Sensitive Announcements |
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January 20 RIZE/MOAR Survey Deadline |
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RIZE and Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR)..." have created a survey to capture your thoughts on topics such as increasing access to care, supporting the workforce, and harm reduction to be aggregated and released in a joint memo from RIZE and MOAR to the new administration.
Responses will be collected through Friday, January 20, 2023, and are confidential. No personal information or opinions will be shared."
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January 21 Stone Soup Cafe Menu |
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January 21 Comedy Cause 4
A Benefit for The Literacy Project
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January 23 Emergency Services for Unhoused Individuals Task Force Meeting |
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January 24 Fair Housing 101 |
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January 25 Adulterants in the Drug Supply and Advanced Opioid Response Training
Approved for 1.5 CEUS for EMS Providers
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January 25 Annual Point-in-Time Count for All Persons Experiencing Homelessness |
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January 27 Thinking Outside: The Role of the Natural World in Substance Use Recovery |
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January 28 Finding the Words Film Screening
The Story of Voices From Inside
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Finding the Words Film Premiere Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 | 7-9 pm
Academy of Music Theater, Northampton, MA
More information about the film can be found here.
This event is free but tickets are issued for this premiere. The direct link for tickets can be found here. ( Maximum of 10 tickets per order.)
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February 1 Pick-Your-Own MLK Day Film Festival |
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February 5 Western MA Winter Walk |
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9 am - 11 am in Court Square, Springfield.
It's a less than 2-mile walk (kicks off at 9:30 am) with hot chocolate, food, and fun for family, friends (and pets!), and our whole community from across the region.
While this is a fundraiser, a donation is NOT required to participate (to waive any fee, when checking out you can put in the code NETWORK23). Your presence is the most important thing!
Let's fuel ourselves, educate others, and create some warm sunshine on a wintry Sunday morning.
Please register; please share. Hope to see you there!
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February 15 Women's Way Supper For Six Food Drive |
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February 15 HEALing Communities Study Meeting |
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February 18 Loving Your Recovery |
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February 23 Overdose Prevention & Narcan Training |
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February 26 Brown Bag Brigade |
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MONTHLY/WORKSHOP CALENDERS AND WEEKLY STANDING MEETINGS/EVENTS
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Improving Housing to Improve Health News |
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January Brick Housing Teen Center Programming
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January North Quabbin Recovery Center Calendar |
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Always Open! Community Labyrinth in Greenfield |
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Weekdays All Recovery Meeting at
The RECOVER Project
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Mondays Advanced Manufacturing Info Sessions |
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Second Mondays of the Month - North Quabbin B.R.A.V.E. Task Force Meetings |
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Mondays Alternatives to Suicide Group |
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Mondays and Wednesdays
Restless, Irritable, and Discontent: Your Brain in Recovery
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First Tuesday - Dads' Group at Valuing Our Children |
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Tuesdays Greenfield Suicide Loss Group |
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Tuesdays Drop-In Knitting & Sewing Sessions |
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Wednesdays Dining Together Family Programming |
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Wednesdays Youth Improv Series |
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Wednesdays HEROES Study Hub at GCC |
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Wednesdays Salasin Project:
Beyond Trauma, A Healing Journey
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Wednesdays Men's Support Group:
Keep Moving Forward
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Thursdays All Recovery Meeting -
Young People's Edition
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First & Third Thursdays Parent Support Group |
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Thursdays Coffee Hour at the Brick House
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Thursdays Beyond Trauma Group in Spanish |
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Second Thursdays Every Month, Peer Grief Support |
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Fridays - The Garden Committee Meetings |
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Covid Testing in Franklin County |
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Free Meals and Essentials
Saints James and Andrews Parish Hall
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Come Cook with Franklin County
Community Meals Program
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CONNECTIONS -
A Residential Program of Behavioral Health Network
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Orange Food Pantry Seeking Non-Food Donations |
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When people think of donating to our agency and food pantry, they often think of food- however, that's easier for us to obtain with local partnerships with farms and retailers. What we struggle to keep stocked are hygienic & household products, such as:
- Adult pull-ups size Medium, Large, & XL
- Menstrual products
- Bath products- bath wash or bar soap, shampoo, conditioner
- Deodorant
- Floss
- Mouthwash
- Toothpaste (we have plenty of toothbrushes currently!)
- Paper Towels
- Toilet Paper
- Laundry Detergent
- Dish Soap
- Household cleaners- Windex, multi-surface, floor cleaner, etc.
Dozen-sized egg cartons for repackaging the hundreds of eggs we receive weekly from retailers are also needed.
Please share this list amongst your networks! Donations can be dropped off at 324 Wells Street (the Franklin County Community Distribution Center) at our office, or if donating a large amount, drop-off can be coordinated via donate@fccmp.org. (Image credit: Pixabay)
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Family Self-Sufficiency Program Available |
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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.
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Changes at the Quabbin Retreat as of 12/23/22 |
Date: Fri, Dec 23, 2022 at 8:25 PM
Subject: Relocation of Dana Day Program
Dear Community Partner:
Due to low patient volume and limited staffing, I am writing to inform you that the services provided by Heywood Healthcare, at the Quabbin Retreat Dana Day Program, have been relocated to the Damon building, on the Heywood Hospital Campus. There will be no interruption of services for those in need of treatment for substance use disorder and mental health services.
Referrals may be made to Tammy Broeckel, at 978-630-6826.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to ensure access to critical services for our community.
Nora Salovardo, MSN, RN
Vice President of Patient Care Services
Chief Nursing Officer
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Update! Greenfield CSC New Hybrid Operations Change |
To the left is an image of the Greenfield Court Service Center's New Hybrid Operations Fact Sheet updated on 2/24/22.
They will be providing in-person services on Tuesdays and Thursdays, only, from 8:30 am - 1 pm, and 2 pm - 4:30 pm. They are closed for lunch between 1 pm and 2 pm.
They will continue with their remote services on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, but they will not have the same open Zoom number previously advertised.
People will reach them either by voicemail at 413-775-7483, or email, greenfieldcsc@jud.state.ma.us, or at the Court Service Center's Statewide triage center called the Universal Zoom Room, Mondays - Fridays, from 9 am-12 pm. The Universal Zoom Room number is at https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1615261140 or call 1-646-828-7666 meeting ID: 161 526 1140.
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Faces of Human Trafficking
This 3-minute video is a preview of a 9-part video series that is designed to raise awareness of human trafficking.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY/NORTH QUABBIN RESOURCES |
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Free Training Opportunities
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Stone Soup Culinary Institute Starts February 14
Last Chance to Apply!
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Free ServSafe Classes - March Through June 2023 |
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Join the 2022 - 2023 DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps Team
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Musica Franklin AmeriCorps Opportunity |
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BHN - Open Positions in Greenfield and Orange |
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COMMUNITY JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
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Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region www.opioidtaskforce.org
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