Recreation, Respite and Community Integration

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Contact Information

UCP of Western Massachusetts
Contact: Emily Shoestock, Director of Individual and Family Support Services
Email Address: adonahue@ucpberkshire.org
Phone: 413-442-1562
Fax: 413-499-4077

208 West Street Pittsfield, MA 01201
Area Served: West

Map Location Recreation, Respite and Community Integration

Narrative

 

Each month is full of a rich menu of opportunities:

  • Community events with trips to venues including local parks, rec centers, sports arenas, museums, farms and orchards, colleges and universities, theaters, mini-golf courses, restaurants and planetariums.
  • Monthly Drop-In Center, Women’s Group, Men’s Group, Teen Group and Self-Advocacy.
  • Free swim at Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center.
  • Events including Weekend Respite Opportunities.
  • Community Access to the Arts.

Some user fees. All programs are funded by Department of Developmental Services. People must be found eligible for Department of Developmental Services (DDS).

Service Types

  • Skills Training
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Respite

Populations Served

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Developmental Disability
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3
  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Public Transportation
  • Free Transport
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Fees: Personal Funds
  • Licensed By: DDS