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Government Agencies
These organizations include local, state and federal agencies that provide general assistance to youth with disabilities ages 18 and older, including assistance preparing for employment.
| Agency/ Business Name | Contact | Address | Zip Code | Telephone Number | Hours of Operation | Website (if available) | TTY | Fax | Services Provided | Eligibility | Referral Process | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Commission for the Blind | Michele Bovenzi | 436 Dwight Street, Room 109 Springfield | 01103 | (413) 781-1290 ext. 7203 | 8:45am - 5:00pm | E-mail Michele Boveniz | > View the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind website | (800) 332-2772 | (413) 746-8570 | Attend Ed plans, funds for summer program & Perkins Camp, pay for colleges & equipment, job developers & support agencies, Rehab for individual living, travel independence. | Legally Blind | Written verification from eye doctor |
| Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Western Mass. Regional Office | Roberta Perry | 436 Dwight Street, Suite 204 Springfield | 01103 | (413) 788-6427 | 8:45am-5pm | E-mail Roberta Perry | > View the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Western Mass. Regional Office website | (413) 788-6427 | no fax number listed | MCDHH western office provides information and referral, case management, public education, assistive technology consultation and communication accessibility training for agencies. | Hearing impaired | Self Referral |
| Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (Universal Access Program) | Cynthia Chamberland | P.O. Box 484 Amherst | 01004 | (413) 577-1024 | 9:00-5:00 | E-mail Cynthia Chamberland | > View the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (Universal Access Program) website | (413) 577-2200 | (413) 545-5995 | Outdoor recreation programs in Mass. State Parks for persons of all disabilities year-round | none | Pre-registration |
| Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Holyoke/ Chicopee Office | Martha Sabin | 4 Valley Mill Road Holyoke | 01040 | (413) 493-8000 | 8:30am-5pm Monday-Friday | E-mail Martha Sabin | > View the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Holyoke/ Chicopee Office website | (413) 534-8996 | (413) 493-8003 | Sets standards for facilities and residential programs; provides clinical, rehabilitative and support services. | Diagnosed mental illness | Self, family or schools |
| Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Springfield Office | Joe Tosado | 310 State Street, Lower Level Springfield | 01105 | (413) 452-2300 | 9:00-5:00 | no email | > View the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Springfield Office website | (413) 747-7240 | (413) 452-2306 | Sets standards for facilities and residential programs; provides clinical, rehabilitative and support services. | Diagnosed mental illness | Self, family or schools |
| Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Westfield Office | Diane Versace | 53 Southampton Road Westfield | 01085 | (413) 564-2200 | 9:00-5:00 | no email | > View the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Westfield Office website | (413) 568-7840 | (413) 568-8003 | Sets standards for facilities and residential programs; provides clinical, rehabilitative and support services. | Diagnosed mental illness | Self, family or schools |
| Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation, Holyoke/ Chicopee Area | Joanne Vye | 88 Front Street, 1st Floor Holyoke | 01040 | (413) 535-1022 | 8:30am-5:00pm | E-mail Joanne Vye | > View the Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation, Holyoke/ Chicopee Area website | (413) 535-1216 | (413) 539-6546 | see the website for more details on services provided. | Must be diagnosed with mental retardation. | Family or agency |
| Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation, Springfield/ Westfield Area | Mildred Santiago | 436 Dwight Street, Suite 205 Springfield | 01103 | (413) 784-1339 | 8:30am-5:00pm | E-mail Mildred Santiago
| > View the Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation, Springfield/ Westfield Area | (413) 784-1354 | (413) 784-1339 | Provides a wide range of services including residential programs, vocational training, specialized training, and enabling independent living in the community. | Must be diagnosed with mental retardation. | Family or agency |
| Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Western Regional Office | Charlie Kaniecki | 23 Service Center Road Northampton | 01060 | (413) 586-7525 ext.1167; (800) 445-1255 | 8:45am-5pm Monday-Friday | E-mail Charlie Kaniecki | > View the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Western Regional Office website | no tty number listed. | (413) 784-1037 | Information and support network for families of children with disabilities and chronic illness. | no requirements listed | no process listed |
| Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance, Holyoke Area | Betty Kelley | 72-100 Front Street, PO Box 1370 Holyoke | 01041 | (413) 552-5400 | 7:45am-5pm | no email | > View the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance, Holyoke Area website | no tty number listed. | (413) 784-1050 | Provides assistance to needy citizens. | Unemployed, Low income | Self |
| Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance, Springfield Area | Nancy Dwyer | 95 Liberty Street Springfield | 01103 | (413) 858-1137 | 8:45am-5:00pm | no email | > View the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance, Springfield Area website | no tty number listed. | (413) 784-1044 | Provides assistance to needy citizens. | Unemployed, Low income | Self |
| Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, Holyoke Area Office | Jorge Messmer or Susan Francis | 187 High Street Holyoke | 01040 | (413) 536-8200 | 8:45 - 5:00 | > View the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, Holyoke Area Office website | (413) 536-8200 | (413) 533-5022 | Guidance and Counseling; Job Placement; Training | Must have disability that severely limits their ability in the work place | None required | |
| Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, Springfield Area Office | Cheryl Marrewa | 1 Federal Street, Building 102-1 Springfield | 01105 | (413) 736-7296 | 8:00am - 5:00pm | E-mail Cheryl Marrewa | > View the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, Springfield Area Office website | (413) 736-7296 | (413) 737-5693 | Guidance and Counseling; Job Placement; Training | Must have disability that severely limits their ability in the work place | None required |
| Mayor's Office for Citizens with Disabilities | Joan Reilly | 36 Court Street, Room 028 Springfield | 01103 | (413) 787 6549 | 9:00-5:00 | E-mail Joan Reilly | > View the Mayor's Office for Citizens with Disabilities website | (413) 787-6441 | (413) 787-6644 | Referral Service and ADA compliance | All disabled persons | Self-referral |
| Social Security Administration, Holyoke/ Chicopee Area | Ron Grzelak | 200 High Street, 2nd Floor Holyoke | 01040 | (413) 536-3649 | 9am- 4pm Monday-Friday except Federal Holidays | no email | > View the Social Security Administration, Holyoke/ Chicopee Area website | (413) 534-0901 | (413) 536-4305 | Cash Benefits | Severely disabled, cannot go to school or work | None required |
| Social Security Administration, Springfield Area | Any available representative | Federal Building, 2nd Floor Springfield | 01103 | 1 (800) 772-1213 | 9am-4pm Monday-Friday except Federal Holidays | no email | > View the Social Security Administration, Springfield Area website | (413) 731-1491 | no fax | Cash Benefits | Severely disabled, cannot go to school or work | None required |