Local Groups

People with disabilities and allies can choose to join a local group. Each self advocacy group is a voluntary group and membership is defined by the group. To learn more about joining a self advocacy group please contact the group advisor.
Westfield Area Self Advocates
Advisor: Anne Benoit
Phone: (413) 562-5678
Meeting Location: 754 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Self Advocacy Network
Advisor: Amber Pettell & Ris Houde
Phone: (413) 535-6999/ (413) 887-4205
Meeting Location: Hot Table Restaurant, 1500 Main Street Springfield, MA
Berkshires
Advisor: Christine Ferrari
Phone (413) 464-7262 X 102
CBDS Self-Advocacy Group – Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:00 am at 877 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 in basement conference room
Southern Berkshire Self-Advocacy Group- Meets last Mondays of the month at 1:00pm at the Center for Development -133 Quarry Hill Road, Lee, MA 01238
Berkshire Self Advocacy Group – Meets last Mondays of the month at 5:00 pm at the Transitions CBDS Program – 44 Elm Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
We hold these meetings most months (not December and January) and are subject to change due to weather or conflicts, please send an email to me to see if any of these meetings are still being held.
Open Door Club
Advisor: Anne Benoit
Phone: (413) 562-5678
Meeting Location: Holyoke, MA
Leadership Through Advocacy
Advisor: Amber Pettell & Ris Houde
Phone: (413) 535-6999/ (413) 887-4205
Meeting Location: River Valley Co-Op Easthampton
OTHER GROUPS
Pioneer Club
Frontier Club