At The Support Network, we are committed to families whose children have mental health needs by broadening knowledge, building resiliency, reducing isolation and stigma and imparting hope through the sharing of lived experience.
Our values
We believe that in empowering families to become strong voices for their children we can together achieve better outcomes. Through the sharing of our own lived experience as well as the experiences of families we support, we enlighten our local, state and national authorities about the difficulties families encounter.
What we do
Join us and participate in peer facilitated support groups. These support groups are opportunities for mutual support, information and resource sharing in a safe, confidential, and respectful environment. We are here to help you build resilience, hope, and healing through connection.
Educate yourself about your child’s needs via our workshops and trainings. learn how to work collaboratively with your child’s school district as well as increasing awareness of special education regulations and 504, and keep abreast of the most recent research regarding children’s mental health and wellness. We provide referrals for mental and emotional health services.
Discover ways to reduce stigma and amplify the family voice, and engage in local, state or national campaigns to raise awareness of children’s social and emotional needs.
Our community
We are large community or educators, mothers, caregivers, and medical professionals who are champions for children’s mental health! We are a project backed by the Western Massachusetts Training Consortium, working together to reduce mental health stigma and strengthen our community.
Testimonials
“Through countless workshops, trainings, and support groups, I have gained not only knowledge but also the confidence to find and use my own voice. With the guidance of Family Support Specialists, I learned how to navigate complex systems, access critical resources, and stand firmly in advocating for my children within school districts and mental health settings. These experiences helped me hone the strategic skills necessary to face overwhelming challenges and persist in the fight for equitable access and rights.
Jessica Rose
Local Mental Health Center
If you need immediate support, call the suicide help line at 988
You can also get help at these locations:
Chicopee – Center for Human Development
1109 Granby Rd. Chicopee, MA 01020 (833) 243 – 8255
Greenfield – Clinical Support Options
1 Arch Place Greenfield, MA 01301 (800) 562-0112
Northampton – Clinical Support Options
8 Atwood Drive Northampton, MA 01060 (800) 562-0112
Springfield – Behavioral Health Network
417 Liberty Street Springfield, MA 01104 (800) 437- 5922
Pittsfield – The Brien Center
334 Fenn Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 (800) 252-0227
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