Our Mission
The Consortium creates conditions in which people who have faced marginalization, oppression, or otherwise felt invisible are better able to pursue their dreams and strengthen communities through voice, choice, and inclusion. This is supported by an organizational commitment to address systems of oppression and work toward undoing the harms they have caused.
Programs & Communities
Individuals are supported utilizing trauma sensitive practices following Positive Behavioral Supports universal practices. The division is committed to continuous enhancement through innovative flexible supports and progressive practices.
Offerings include four resource centers, a number of support groups (Hearing Voices, Alternatives to Suicide, etc.), access to alternative healing practices (yoga, acupuncture, etc.), and a variety of trainings, workshops, and consultation for providers, people in peer roles, individuals seeking support and the broader community
The Network’s goal is to support the unique strengths, insights and skills of families so they may best achieve their individual goals. We do this by offering individual or group support, information on special education and other resources, opportunity to attend trainings and conferences or to participate in child serving agency advisory forums, and also access to an extensive lending library.
We offer solace to those living in fear through trauma-informed supports. We understand all persons and families seeking assistance to be the experts in their lives and in their healing.
We create resource connections and advocate to overcome barriers while promoting the reality that recovery is possible for all. RP members both give and receive support through a variety of educational, volunteer, and social activities that help people overcome emotional and social isolation, develop skills and strengths, build leadership capacity, and prevent relapse.
Members of the Western Massachusetts community created a regional network of self advocacy groups which participate in the statewide self advocacy board (Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong). Self advocacy groups provide a forum for self advocates and allies to collectively achieve goals and work towards independence. Self advocacy teaches group members how to find their voice and use it responsibly.
We partner with individuals, communities, and organizations that support our goals of health justice, racial justice, and ecological justice work. We provide opportunities for healing practitioners and community volunteers to offer work, their time, and skills to folks in need.
Together we share support, resources and hope. Peers lead and design opportunities for social, educational and wellness activities that support recovery. NRC honors the value of life experiences and provides a creative place for people to heal and grow in mind, body and spirit.
The Recovery Center of HOPE (formerly the Ware Regional Recovery Center) is a new organization run by and for people in recovery (from alcohol, drugs, and any other addiction), their families, loved ones, and those who are supporters (allies) of recovery.
Community Members at RCH reach our goals through a strengths-based approach and a community-based approach. We build on the positive skills of individuals and organizational supporters to grow, and we actively seek out ways to add value to our communities.
Trauma Informed Hampshire County is a network addressing the impact of trauma and promoting the healing of individual, group, systemic and historical trauma. Through community education, advocacy and collaboration, we aim to provide resources and support to help make our county more trauma responsive and increase a sense of wellbeing and belonging for all its residents.
The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) promotes inclusion and acceptance through education and advocacy to building inclusive, respectful communities. NCCJ offers a continuum of free programs as well as fee for service DEI Consulting Services which include, executive coaching, focus groups, community conversations, customized curriculum, assessments tools and development of affinity groups. Helping humans human better together is not only our mission, it is our call to action.
We envision a culture where girls are seen, supported, and celebrated as they cross thresholds into maturity, and where communities are strengthened through intergenerational relationships, deep listening, and reverence for place, people, and self.
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We invite you to tap into the values you hold dear and channel them into supporting our communities.
You too can make a difference!
Please consider donating $10, $25, $50 or $100 to help support our mission and sustain our services.
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In the News
The Consortium Celebrates 50 Years with a Community Fair!
The Consortium Celebrates 50 years in community with a Community Fair at Veteran’s memorial Park in Holyoke, MA on August 6, 2025!
The Consortium Celebrates 50 Years of Community Impact!
The Western Massachusetts Training Consortium, located at 187 High St., shared upcoming events to celebrate its 50th anniversary. This milestone...
