Springfield Healthy Homes Coalition Meeting: 3/17/20
Please join us at the next coalition meeting at the Public Health Institute of Western MA, Robinson Conference Room, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM or you may join via Zoom .

Agenda
Discuss lead poisoning prevention promotional campaign

PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE FOR MONTH OF MARCH ONLY
Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 12:30-1:30 PM
Public Health Institute of WM, 127 State Street, 4th Floor, Robinson Conference Room (Entrance through Community Music School on Stockbridge Street)


Zoom conference:  https://zoom.us/j/4137397739
Call-in line: 9292056099 Passcode: 4137397739#

House Includes $5 million Get the Lead Out Program
Last week the House included $5 million in the state's supplemental budget for the Get the Lead Out Program.

This program provides to owners of single and multi-family properties to remove lead paint from their properties.

For more information on Get the Lead Out Program please visit Way Finders' page, call 413-222-1621 or email homeownership@wayfindersma.org .
Free Legal Advice at the
Lawyer for the Days in the Legal Clinic
DISTRICT COURT, CIVIL
(Small Claims, Debt Collection, Consumer Protection, Civil Harassment, etc.)
Thursday, March 5 th – 9:30AM-12:30PM
Wednesday, March 11 th – 9:30AM-12:30PM
Thursday, March 12 th – 9:30AM-12:30PM
Wednesday, March 18 th – 9:30AM-12:30PM
Wednesday, March 25 th – 9:30AM-12:30PM
HOUSING COURT, LANDLORD/TENANT
(Preparation of Notices to Quit, Complaints, Responsive Pleadings in Evictions, etc.)
Monday, March 9 th – 9:30AM-12:30PM
Monday, March 16 th – 9:30AM-12:30PM
FAMILY COURT ONLY
(Domestic – Divorce, Child Support, Custody/Visitation, Guardianships, etc.)
Wednesday, March 11 th – 9:30AM-12:30PM
Friday, March 27 th – 9:30AM-12:30PM
PROBATE & FAMILY COURT
(Estates, Wills, Mental Health Guardianships, Divorce, Child Support, Custody/Visitation, Guardianships, etc.)
Friday, March 6 th – 9:30AM-12:30PM
Friday, March 13 th – 9:30AM-12:30PM
Housing Resource Community Event
Come and learn about your housing rights, housing legal assistance, homeless prevention and assistance, and other housing-related services.

Thursday, April 23, 2020
10:00-2:00 PM
MLK, Jr. Family Center
3 Rutland Street, Springfield, MA

For more information email behealthyhousingevent@baystatehealth.org
or call Gloria Wilson at 413-794-4027.
14th Annual Fair Housing and Civil Rights Conference
Now in its 14th year, the Fair Housing and Civil Rights Conference continues to bring together people who share a commitment to protecting and furthering the rights of all Americans, both regionally and nationwide. 

The conference provides an opportunity to hear speakers from a wide range of disciplines discuss the state or fair housing and civil rights in America today and share their ideas on how to effectuate change on both a local and national level.

Friday, April 24
Western New England University School of Law
1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA

Springfield Healthy Homes Program
Do you or your child suffer from asthma? Did you or your child visit the ER or the hospital in the last year for asthma?

If you said YES, you may qualify for the Springfield Healthy Homes Program.

The Springfield Healthy Homes Program is a  free , voluntary, confidential service designed to help you gain control of your asthma.

Who Is Eligible?

  • BeHealthy Partnership Members (all ages)
  • Older adults (55+) on Medicare
  • High risk asthma - an impatient hospital visit or emergency room visit in the last year
  • Renters and homeowners

To learn more contact :
Gri Saex at 413-333-9169 or email  gricelides.saex@baystatehealth.org
Joel Chandler at 413-333-0365 or email  joel.chandler@baystatehealth.org