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Recovery Center of Hope Brings Joy and Fellowship for the Holidays
Ware - It was time of giving back and fellowship at the Recovery Center of H.O.P.E. in Ware as they provided "Warmup for the Holidays" for this past holiday season. CLICK TO READ THE COMPLETE ARTICLE
Healing Communities Study Belchertown/Ware and health providers came together to reduce stigma around substance use disorders
WARE, Mass. (courtesy of WWLP, Kayleigh Thomas, Digital Reporter) – Reducing the stigma around those struggling with substance use disorders brought healthcare providers together Tuesday night. Dozens of doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and EMTs gathered Tuesday evening,...
Bringing aWAREness to Recovery: Art exhibition focuses on recovery and overdose awareness
By: Paula Ouimette WARE – In recognition of National Overdose Awareness Day, the Recovery Center of HOPE and Workshop13 presented the third annual “Bringing aWAREness to Recovery” art exhibition atArtWorks Gallery. The exhibition will be open Saturdays and Sundays...
Senator Comerford secures $1.1M for area groups: Trauma Informed Hampshire County to receive $35,000 to promote the initiative’s work of healing trauma.
Senator Joe Comerford asks the panel including Jeffrey C. Riley, Commissioner Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Dr. Patrick A Tutwiler, Secretary of the Executive Office of Education, Amy Kershaw, Acting Commissioner of the Department of Early...
Same Day Hiring Event with Home & Community Connections!
Come join Home & Community Connections for our Same-Day Hiring Event on May 3, 2023 at 187 High St, Suite 202, in Holyoke, MA! This special event will take place in the afternoon from 4PM to 6PM. All levels of experience are welcome. Direct Care Staff/Support...
‘Unmasking Autism Book Group’ and Walking Group starting in May
Published: April 11, 2023 GREENFIELD ‘Unmasking Autism Book Group’ starting in May The Salasin Project is launching an “Unmasking Autism Book Group,” which will meet in person and online on the first Monday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. starting in May. The...
RECOVER Project’s Inaugural Exhibit Showcases Artwork of 13 Western Mass. Residents
GREENFIELD – Keith Rollins has dabbled in art for 20 years and once worked as a licensed tattoo artist. But Wednesday marked the first time his work has been showcased in a gallery setting. For approximately the next month, samples of Rollins’ prints will hang on a...
Salasin Project offering Healing Arts Zoom groups Greenfield
GREENFIELD — The Salasin Project hosts a weekly watercolor painting group for adults on Zoom. Days and times vary each week.Sessions involve warm-ups and fun project ideas that are meant to foster relaxation and emotional relief. Healing arts and somatic experiencing...
Support Group Offered for Caregivers
GREENFIELD — The Salasin Project and The RECOVER Project co-sponsor an education/support group for caregivers who have domestic violence and/or substance use histories. The group has open enrollment, so there is no deadline by which to sign up. The Nurturing...
DA’s Office Awards $114K for Projects Promoting Recovery
Staff Report Published: 2/26/2023 1:44:50 PM NORTHAMPTON — The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office has announced $114,000 in grants to community groups working with youth and families and supporting people in recovery, as part of its Asset Forfeiture Community...