Massachusetts has made historic strides in advancing mental health and substance use reform, and in improving access to timely, high-quality, and culturally responsive care. However, the Governor's FY26 state budget proposal threatens to erode these significant advancements. Join the Children's Mental Health Campaign and the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health for an in-depth discussion on proposed FY26 state budget cuts and their far-reaching consequences for people with behavioral health conditions, their families, and communities across the Commonwealth.

Last week's favorite click

Brazelton Touchpoints: Mass Deportation: what's happening to the children? March 19

CLICK HERE to join or renew with COSA

As national and global leaders utilize discourse that divides by othering: How do we make meaning of the current moment and global climate we are in? How do we build an economy that fosters wellbeing for all in this time? Join the Othering & Belonging Institute on March 24th for a live webinar that will address these questions and more. Othering & Belonging Institute Director john a. powell will be joined by researchers and leaders in the fields of authoritarian populism, democracy, belonging economies, and community building.

413Cares adds resource page for immigrants

413Cares has launched a new Resource Page for Immigrants! Use this page to easily connect with the most relevant and important resources in Western MA, including legal aid, healthcare, employment assistance, and more. This page isn’t just for immigrants and families, it is also a tool for organizations that serve immigrant communities.

Check it out

Forbes Library building outdoor stage

Forbes Library will be breaking ground on a new outdoor performance stage later this month. H|AI Architecture based in Northampton designed the accessible, open air, covered stage for the library’s west lawn. The stage will support a wide variety of programs including concerts, children’s programming, and outdoor movies. The stage will be available for use by community groups in addition to hosting library programming.

Get all the details

Big Brothers Big Sisters Daffodil Run April 27th

Look forward to 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run post-race party with delicious food, and family-friendly fun. The Daffodil Run helps sustain the power of youth mentoring through Big Brothers Big Sisters by connecting adult mentors with young people in our community. Plenty of time to train before the big day!

Lace up your shoes and register

Tapestry WIC Program seeks new space

Tapestry Health is asking the community for support in finding a new space for their Springfield WIC office. Their partner at the space is not renewing the lease so a new location is needed soon. Thousands of community members access food nutrition assistance from this location. Can you recommend a new space?

Details and contact information