Individual Supports

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Contact Information

Multicultural Community Services (MCS) of the Pioneer Valley
Contact: Brenda Norton, Director
Email Address: brendanorton@mcsnet.org
Phone: 413-782-2500 x328
Fax: 413-796-1955

1000 Wilbraham Road Springfield, MA 01109
Area Served: West

Map Location Individual Supports

Narrative

 Staff may work with individuals on a variety of life skills such as:

  • money management (banking, bill paying, budgeting);
  • shopping (groceries, personal);
  • help with organizing their living environment, housekeeping;
  • sorting through mail, ensuring that their rent is paid on time;
  • assistance with accessing generic resources (Section 8 housing, SNAP benefits, MassHealth);
  • assistance with medical appointments;
  • recreation & community integration

Personal Care Assistance (PCA support) – individuals may need help with hiring their PCA workers, submitting their PCA’s timesheets, or filling out other paperwork.

Service Types

  • Case Management
  • Day Activity
  • Disability Awareness
  • Door to Door-Lift
  • Horseback Riding
  • Skills Training
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Independent Living
  • Personal Care

Populations Served

  • Developmental Disability
  • Elderly Person with disabilities
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Learning Disabilities

Ages Served

  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Free Transport

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service
  • Licensed By: DDS