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.
Government Agencies
| Agency/Business Name |
Contact |
Street Address |
City/Town |
Zip Code |
Telephone Number |
Hours of Operation |
Email |
Website (if available) |
TTY |
Fax |
Services Provided |
Eligibility Requirements |
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 |
michele.bovenzi@state.ma.us |
> 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 |
roberta.perry@state.ma.us |
> 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 |
cynthia.chamberland@state.ma.us |
> 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 |
martha.sabin@dmh.state.ma.us |
> 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 |
Joanne.Vye@state.ma.us |
> 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 |
Mildred.Santiago@state.ma.us |
> 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 |
Charlie.Kaniecki@state.ma.us |
> 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 |
jorge.messmer@MRC.state.ma.us;Susan.Francis@MRC.state.ma.us |
> 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 |
cheryl.marrewa@mrc.state.ma.us |
> 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 |
jreilly@springfieldcityhall.com |
> 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 |