Western Mass RLC Information

These include:Peer-to-peer support by phone and in personThree resource centers (Holyoke, Springfield, Greenfield) that provide access to computers, a lending library, resource information and a place for community to growWellness supports like yoga, acupuncture and reiki and (at our Springfield Center) free access to gym equipmentAccess to local arts, including art shows, workshops and writing groupsSocial opportunities like movie nights, pot lucks, beach trips and beyondConsultation and training on topics such as hearing voices, suicide, hiring peer workers, recovery principles and languageLearning opportunities on many relevant topics including wellness planning, advocacy, SSI/SSDI benefits and moreNetworking opportunities for people working in peer roles and individuals interested in a variety of issuesCoordination of events open to the communty including film screenings and presentations with nationally and internationally recognized speakersSupport groups like Hearing Voices, Alternatives to Suicide and general support groups in the community and in local hospitalsLeadership and career exploration opportunities particularly geared towrd young people in their late teens and 20'sA Peer Support LineA peer-run respite houseA wide variety of volunteer opportunities and ways to get involvedOur History: