Below is a collection of external employment and community resources for individuals in the Berkshires and Southern Vermont who are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Current Information about COVID-19
Current Job Opportunities in the Berkshires and Southern Vermont
Job Readiness Videos
More Videos
Benefits Information
Medical and Mental Health Resources
-
Hotline number - 855-262-5465; Open from 7 am to 7 pm seven days a week
-
SVMC COVID-19 Info Hotline - 802-440-8844
-
Hotline number - 802-786-4299; Open from 9 am to 4 pm daily
-
800-273-TALK (8255)
-
24 hour hotline 800-252-0227
-
24 hour hotline: 802-442-5491 - Bennington, VT or 802-362-3950 - Manchester, VT
-
Crisis & Emergency Hotline - 802-775-1000
-
Text 741741 to talk with a crisis counselor at Crisis Text Line
-
TXT 4 HELP is a nationwide, 24-hour text-for-support service for teens in crisis. If you’re in trouble or need help, text SAFE and your current location (address, city, state) to 4HELP (44357) for immediate help.
-
Care for your coronavirus anxiety - resources for your anxiety and mental health in a global climate of uncertainty.
-
NAMI Berkshire County will provide support over the phone as well as resources as available. Calls will be accepted during the day and evening until 8 p.m. Callers experiencing isolation, fear, stress can speak to someone so they will not feel as isolated and find some coping strategies that have worked for the operators staffing the phone.
If operators are not available callers can leave their phone number and first name and they will be called back within 24 hours or sooner. The information is strictly confidential.
-
SafeLink is Massachusetts' statewide 24/7 toll-free domestic violence hotline. SafeLink hotline advocates are multilingual, and all calls to SafeLink are free, confidential and anonymous. Anyone can call for information, support and resources at 1-877-785-2020. For more resources, visit here.
Food Pantries & Meal Sites
Financial & Utility Supports
-
Please visit this website for a contact list of all emergency child care services.
-
Suspending all shut-offs of gas and electric utilities, including municipal light and gas plants, for residential customers during the #COVID19 State of Emergency.
-
Temporarily suspended collections-related activities, including service disconnections, to lessen any financial hardship. This will stay in effect at least until the end of April.
-
If you were recently laid off apply for fuel assistance through BCAC by calling the number provided. This program can also help with free Tax prep and Loan programs. Central/South: (413)445-4503 North: (413)663-3014
-
Free internet access for students. 1(800)488-8398
-
2 months of internet essentials for new clients in low income families impacted by COVID-19
-
Honda Financial Services
If in need and cannot pay car payment - call number given and they will allow 3 month of non payment with no penalty. 1(800)457-9929
-
Bartender emergency assistance program, applications required, please follow the link to apply.
Domestic & Sexual Violence Support
-
24 Hour Toll Free Hotline: 866-401-2425
-
24 Hour Hotline - Free & Confidential: 802-775-3232
-
24 HR Hotline: 802-442-2111
-
For anyone affected by abuse and needing support call 1-800-799-7233, or if you're unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522. You are not alone.
-
Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
-
Child-at-Risk-Hotline: 800-792-5200
-
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call 1-800-649-5285 to report it — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Substance Use Supports
-
Free conference call for AA meetings @2 pm every day.
-
Zoom meeting for AA. 10 pm EST 7 days a week, featuring a 15 minute speaker or topic followed by group discussion.
-
Warm and caring online community where participant interact and help one another recover from addictive behaviors. Registration is required to access SMART recovery online message board, chat room, and online meetings.
-
Online meetings
-
Still currently seeing patients: 413-442-0402
-
Monday - Thursday 8am-6pm, still seeing patients: (413)236-9100
-
Tuesday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm, still seeing patients: (413)398-5180
-
Still seeing patients, will move to telahealth in future if necessary with pharmacy pick up for medications; (413)347-4088
-
Using telahealth and phone based therapy. Injection clinic is still open, only one patient at a time. Day treatment programs and on hold. (413)499-0412
Family Supports
-
24-7 Free & Confidential hotline for parental anxiety which can help address the following questions: How do I protect my children? What do I tell them?
Or simply, how do I keep them busy when there is no school? (800) 632-8188 -
Please follow this link for locations on Diapers in your area
-
Child Care of the Berkshires & NBCC
Emergency Diapers 413-663-7588