Resources

Elder and Persons with Disabilities Resources

  • Executive Office of Elder Affairs
  • MA Department of Mental Health
  • MA Department of Developmental Services
  • Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Department of Mental Health
Western Massachusetts Area
Northampton State Hospital
P.O. Box 389
Northampton, MA 01061
(413) 587-6425

Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC)
300 Granite Street, Suite 404
Braintree, MA 02184
(617) 727-6465
DPPC Hotline 1-800-426-9009 or 888-822-0350 TTY

Department of Developmental Services Monson Development Center
171 State Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 284-1592

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
Protective Services Department
21 Spring Street, 2nd Floor
Taunton, MA 02780
(617) 204-3662 or (508) 823-2874

Greater Springfield Senior Services
66 Industry Avenue, Suite 9
Springfield, MA 01104-3243
(413) 781-8800

Highland Valley Elder Services, Inc.
320 Riverside Drive Suite B
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 586-2000

Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-922-2275

Operating 7 days a week 24 hours a day

Domestic Violence Resources

24-Hour Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault

  • YWCA: Springfield: 413-733-7100
  • Womanshelter/Companeras Holyoke: 413-536-1628
  • Safe Passage: Northampton: 413-586-5006
  • Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project: 800-832-1901
  • SAFELINK: 877-785-2020

The Domestic Violence Intervention Office
Hampden County Hall of Justice
50 State Street 2nd Floor
Springfield, MA 01103
Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 (No appointment Necessary)

Domestic Violence Information

Information on Safety Planning

Victim/Witness Resources

To report abuse or neglect, call the Child-at-Risk Hotline anytime of the day or night at 800-792-5200

Homicide Bereavement Program
Multi-disciplinary team investigations of child physical and sexual abuse
Specialized child therapy

Post-Conviction Victim Service Resources

  • Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB): (978) 740-6400
  • Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) Formerly the Criminal History Systems Board: (617) 660-4690
  • Department of Youth Services: (617) 960-3290
  • Hampden County Sheriff’s Department: (413) 547-8000
  • Massachusetts Department of Correction: (978) 369-3618 | (866) 6-VICTIM
  • Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance: (617) 727-5200
  • Massachusetts Parole Board: (508) 650-4500
  • Office of the Attorney General: (617) 727-2200
  • Springfield Office of the Attorney General: (413) 784-1240
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