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06/01/2026

The Daily Hampshire Gazette wrote a great article featuring Whole Children and Milestones podcast class and show: Mega Spectrum Connection!

Read the article to learn more about the show, or experience it yourself. Mega Spectrum Connection has two episodes out on Spotify!

https://open.spotify.com/show/2HVkLZFvGiVQR36CcgmGsY?si=88a516300055413a

At a recent podcast recording session in Northampton, a lively debate was underway over a green, swamp-dwelling cultural touchstone: Shrek. The discussion isn’t just a casual movie chat — it is the active center of a unique podcasting class giving local creators a powerful new platform. “He’...

06/01/2026

Autism Connections is having their own prom on June 18 at The Log Cabin in Holyoke!✨

Consider yourself invited! It's going to be an exciting time with, music, dance, food and great company!

We're hoping to be under the stars for Prom ✨🌌

We're so excited to host our very first prom! 📆Join us on June 18 from 5-9 p.m. at The Log Cabin Holyoke!

The atmosphere on the dance floor will be through the roof!
We'll have a DJ for some great tunes, a buffet style dinner and a sensory room!

You can dress prom formal 👔👗or you can come as you like!

To help keep this event affordable/free we ask that each individual with autism or a disability bring only one parent, guardian or guest!

Register online: https://hubs.la/Q04hWyQT0

05/30/2026

Seeking support is a sign of strength. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are honoring the individuals, families, and staff who show up for mental health every day. At ServiceNet and River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC), we are committed to removing barriers and expanding access so that care is there when people need it most.

No one should have to face these challenges alone.

Read more about our work and how to find support:

At ServiceNet, we take Mental Health Awareness Month in May as an opportunity to reflect on a reality that touches nearly every family and community: mental health is an essential […]

05/29/2026

“They know they can ask me anything.”

For Catherine Vaughan, trust is at the heart of her work — with the children and teens she counsels, the clinicians she supervises, and the schools that rely on River Valley Counseling Center’s school-based therapy services every day.

As assistant director of school-based services for ServiceNet’s River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC), Vaughan helps lead a program that brings licensed outpatient therapists directly into schools across the Pioneer Valley. RVCC’s school-based services now serve about 2,400 children and teens in 11 districts and more than 75 schools, with a team of over 100 clinicians.

And Catherine has seen the difference the relationship with a therapist can make.

“Sometimes giving a kid a space for them to be themselves, and to have uninterrupted one-on-one time with an adult who cares, is enough,” Catherine says. “It plants a seed.”

To learn more about RVCC’s School-Based Outpatient Therapy Services, call 413-540-1234.

Read more about Catherine: https://hubs.la/Q04jq35L0

05/28/2026

Always a fantastic show! This year's Whole Children and Milestones production features mystery, monsters, and air guitar! Tickets are almost gone, so grab yours before they sell out! 🎟️

05/27/2026

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Fresh produce is in the store! 🥬🌱

We currently have fresh asparagus, lettuce, radishes, arugula and bok choy available at our Hatfield Farm Store. Stop by and grab some while it lasts!

249 West st/RT 5 West Hatfield MA

05/20/2026

💜 Our 34th Annual Autism Conference, hosted by Autism Connections, brought autistic self-advocates, families, educators, professionals, caregivers, and community organizations to Springfield for a day of learning, connection, and conversation.

Keynote speaker Dr. Dan, Autistic Psychologist blended personal stories with insights from his research, encouraging attendees to imagine a world “where being normal is not the goal,” where neurodiversity is affirmed, and where people are supported in becoming the best versions of themselves.

The conference included a record 18 breakout sessions on diverse topics, and more than 50 exhibitors showcased regional services and resources.

Read more about the conference and its message of inclusion and support: https://hubs.la/Q04hnM6n0

05/20/2026

Whole Children and Milestones has an upcoming theater production! "Hotel Pennsylvania: Mystery at the Erie Inn." It'll be a quirky, fun, monster mystery and tickets are still available!

05/19/2026

Huge thank you to Balise Subaru of Hadley for the amazing donation to Whole Children and Milestones as part of their Share the Love campaign. We are so lucky to have such fantastic support from you all ❤️

05/18/2026

The 27th Annual Shared Living and Adult Family Care Conference brought together caregivers and human services professionals from across Massachusetts on April 14.

Over 300 assembled in Marlborough for the conference, reviving a long-standing gathering centered on connection, dignity and the everyday impact of care.

The conference was hosted collaboratively by provider organizations across the state, including ServiceNet. Participants explored best practices and topics for shared living and adult family care centered on this year's theme: "Back to the Future: A Legacy of Care, A Vision for Tomorrow." Keynote Speaker Rise with Melody Vachal an author, caregiver advocate, and longtime caregiver who became a care recipient herself, spoke about resilience, burnout, and the importance of sustaining oneself in a demanding field.

Shared living and adult family care programs provide support for individuals in in-home and community-based settings.

To learn more about ServiceNet's Shared Living or Adult Family Care programs, visit: https://hubs.la/Q04h2smW0