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10/21/2026

Whole Children and Milestones Friendship Band is bringing back Friendsgiving! 🎶We can't wait to see them perform again!🎸

COME ROCK FOR A CAUSE AT FRIENDSGIVING! 🤘🎸 Our resident rock group, The Friendship Band, is hitting the stage again on Nov. 3 alongside local Grateful Dead tribute band, Mind Left Body. Proceeds from this unforgettable evening support our inclusive performing arts classes. You can make a difference while having a blast! Dig out that tie-dye shirt and grab your tickets from The Iron Horse for this energetic performance at https://hubs.ly/Q04Brf3t0

Accessibility information for the show is listed on The Iron Horse's website. Whole Children and Milestones are programs of ServiceNet that offer recreational and social classes for kids, teens, and adults of all abilities at the Inclusive Community Center in Northampton.

10/19/2026

ServiceNet's Prospect Meadow Farm's CarnEVIL is coming to town this weekend!🎪

🎃Friday, October 23 | 5–7 p.m.
Sensory-Friendly Kids' Night features a toned-down version of The CarnEVIL, complete with spooky decorations, carnival games, and activities throughout the haunted house! No jump scares or scare actors, just costumed helpers and plenty of family-friendly fun!

🎠Saturday, October 24 | 7–9 p.m.
The CarnEVIL comes alive for Adult Scare Night! The circus is fully haunted, with creepy characters and unexpected scares waiting around every corner!

🎟️Tickets are $15 per person for either night.
📍Prospect Meadow Farm | 249 West Street, Hatfield, MA

Grab your tickets online and join us for a frighteningly fun weekend! https://hubs.la/Q04BDDpw0

10/16/2026

Riverside Reptiles Education Center visited our Enrichment Center this week! 🐊🐍

Participants met a few different reptiles by the handful! Participants handled a bearded dragon, a ball python, and other scaly friends while learning about their habitats and lives.

ServiceNet's Enrichment Center in Chicopee helps people with acquired brain injuries (ABI) build connections and explore new interests through experiences like this one.

Thank you again for the awesome experience, Riverside Reptiles!

10/15/2026

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ServiceNet is a nonprofit agency supporting people with mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, brain injuries, homelessness, and other challenges. Our teams are dedicated to supporting one another — and our benefits reflect that commitment.

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10/08/2026

Grisell Figueroa is an award-winning administrative assistant, a mom, and “the heart and the glue of the CBHI office," according to Children's Behavioral Health Initiative Director Ash Reynolds.

When you visit River Valley Counseling Center's CBHI Chicopee office, Grisell is often the first person you'll meet. Behind her desk, a wall filled with awards and pictures tells a story of celebration and support that reflects Figueroa’s approach to her work at CBHI, which provides in-home therapy to children and families throughout western Massachusetts.

“What truly sets Grisell apart is her warm and kind nature; she welcomes everyone with authentic hospitality and maintains a calm, approachable demeanor even under pressure,” said Angela Bouchard, a member of the therapeutic training and support staff.

Learn more about Grisell on our website: https://hubs.la/Q04zDVzF0

10/07/2026

Another fantastic day of community, celebration, and joy at this year's Buddy Walk! 💜❤️

ServiceNet tabled at the event once again, connecting folks to some of our wonderful programs like Whole Children and Milestones, Autism Connections, Family Empowerment and more!

It was a full day of activities. People ate popcorn, cotton candy, and other snacks, had their faces painted, and played lawn games. This year's Grand Marshal, Abby, led the walk around the beautiful Stanley Park! After the walk, folks got to dance and watch the Friendship Band perform!

Thank you Down Syndrome Resource Group of Western Mass' for putting on yet another amazing Buddy Walk.

09/30/2026

The best way to get people together is with food!🌯🍪
very first "Lunch and Link Up." Staff and clinicians came together for lunch and a moment away from the screens in the office.

"It was fantastic seeing so many people drop in," said Senior Director of Clinical Operations Ann Tabb. "I think it's important for everyone to have opportunities to get to know one another and have a moment to relax."

Future Lunch and Link Ups are going to be themed and have different seasonal activities, like trivia or pumpkin painting for October.🎃

09/25/2026

The Friendship Band provided a rocking soundtrack as hundreds of human-services staff from multiple organizations came together at Westfield State University on Friday, Sept. 18, for the Providers’ Council annual western Mass rally!

The Providers' Council is the largest association of human services agencies in Massachusetts. Its annual rally unites human-services workers and advocates to call for fair wages and increased funding for human service organizations.

The Friendship Band, which brings together musicians with and without disabilities as part of our Whole Children™ and Milestones programs, got the crowd moving with upbeat rock and roll, including many original tunes.

09/24/2026

The folks at the Enrichment Center have been busy enjoying the beautiful outdoors!

Participants enjoyed the breeze during a bike ride at Chicopee Memorial State Park, thanks to a collaboration with Western Mass Wheelers! 🚲🌳 On another trip, folks spent time with the animals at Springfield's Forest Park. Everyone had a lot of fun feeding the goats!🐐

The Enrichment Center helps people with acquired brain injuries build skills, connections, and a sense of community.

09/23/2026

Living In Recovery packed the room for its Volunteer and Community Member Recognition Dinner on Sunday.

Over the course of an evening grounded in hard-earned connection and punctuated by heartfelt speeches, the group celebrated a year of success, progress, and challenges overcome.

Volunteers were recognized for their hard work and willingness to go above and beyond to create welcoming environments for people in recovery.

Pittsfield Mayor Peter Marchetti, along with Wander Berkshires founder Jay Santangelo, Steven Valenti of Steven Valenti Clothing, and Benjamin Lerner, recovery advocate, rap artist, writer, and composer, were recognized for their ongoing efforts and dedication to supporting Living in Recovery.

Living in Recovery is a peer-led community space offering connection, support, and belonging for people at all stages of recovery.