Stavros Independent Living Center

Contact Information

210 Old Farm Road
Amherst, MA 01002

Phone: 413-256-0473 (voice)    413-256-0473, 800-804-1899 (TTY)
Toll Free: 800-804-1899

View the Stavros Independent Living Center website

Information Specialist: Stavros Staff
E-mail: info@stavros.org

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Additional Locations:

Springfield Office: 227 Berkshire Avenue Springfield, MA 01109
Phone: 413-781-5555
Mon – Fri 9:00am – 4:30pm

Greenfield Office: 55 Federal Street Greenfield, MA 01301
Phone: 413-774-3001
Mon & Wed 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tues & Thurs 9:00am – 4:30pm
Friday  Closed

Organization Narrative

Stavros Independent Living Center was founded in 1974 by a small group of people with disabilities as an organization to be administered by themselves, dedicated to helping other people with disabilities and the Deaf to live as independently as possible.

Population(s) Served

People of all ages who have disabilities.

Language(s)

American Sign Language, Spanish

Services

• Information and Referral
•  Peer Counseling
•  Skills Training
•  Advocacy
•  Personal Assistance Service
•  Assistive Technology (AT)
•  Assistance with housing and accessibility
•  Equipment Loan Closet
• “Home Sweet Home” Program. Increasing independence by constructing ramps with volunteer labor and donated materials.
• Advocate for those transitioning out of nursing homes
• Veteran’s Benefits
• Options Counseling
• SHINE Counselor

Eligibility/Criteria/Enrollment

Any person with a disability who lives in Hampden, Hampshire or Franklin County.

Fees

None