Clinical & Support Options Inc.

27/01/2026

"It really calls into question what the priorities and the decision making is at the federal level for mental health and substance programs." ~Karin Jeffers, CSO President & CEO in response to recent SAMHSA funding threats.

Read more in this Daily Hampshire Gazette story about the local impact on and services that federal funding priorities could have.

“Stability in funding is not a luxury — it is a necessity. Lives depend on it.” Karin Jeffers wrote that statement after receiving multiple letters from the federal government at 10 p.m. on Jan. 13, informing her that some $1.5 million had been cut from Clinical & Support Options (CSO), the No...

22/01/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.

Last week, CSO joined the Association for Behavioral Healthcare and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in advocating for stable federal funding after SAMHSA announced—and then quickly reversed—cuts affecting thousands of programs nationwide, including $1.5M supporting CSO services.

As CSO President & CEO Karin Jeffers writes, instability itself causes harm—and funding volatility puts lives at risk.

Read her op-ed 🔗➡️

The recent, abrupt termination — and equally abrupt reversal — of nearly $2 billion in federal SAMHSA grants (over $1.5 million affecting local agency Clinical & Support Options) to providers across the country should prompt serious public concern. While we are relieved that this funding was ult...

16/01/2026

Huge thanks to Cradles to Crayons Massachusetts for the incredible donation of children’s , gloves, hats, and other cold-weather essentials we picked up from them.

Because of their work, our youth clients in and will stay warm, comfortable, and able to face the winter months with dignity. Partnerships like this make a direct, immediate difference in overcoming .

13/01/2026

As National Council for Mental Wellbeing explains, these self-care strategies can be helpful in setting realistic New Year’s for your :

⦿ Make time for self-care.
⦿ Be kind to yourself.
⦿ Make sleep a priority.
⦿ Limit your screen time.
⦿ Learn more about mental health.

Read more in this Mental Health First Aid USA blogpost:
https://mentalhealthfirstaid.org/news/realistic-new-years-resolutions-for-your-mental-health

12/01/2026

There are many different pathways to recovery.

Whether it's clinical care, community support, individual or group therapy, faith, self-management, or something else -- what matters most is finding what works for you.

January is Substance Use Disorder . Consider your own personal journey, and remember it's always OK to ask for help.

HOW CSO CAN SUPPORT YOU:
https://www.csoinc.org/outpatient-behavioral-health

02/01/2026

In 2026, you can *BE* the change you want to see ...

We're redefining — and we want you to be on our team.

Full-Time, Part-Time and Relieve positions available at all and Central Mass. locations.

● Clinical Staff
● Direct Care & Peer Support
● Nursing & Psychiatry
● Case Management & Care Coordination
● Shelter & Housing
● Facilities, Maintenance & Foodservice
● Administration, IT & Finance

*SUPERVISOR & LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES*

See openings and apply online:
https://csoemployment.e3applicants.com/careers/

31/12/2025

When setting your for 2026, why not prioritize your own ?

• Practice self-acceptance, and speak to yourself with respect.

• Exercise daily to alleviate symptoms of depression or anxiety.

• Stay mindful in the moment, and don’t dwell too much on the past.

• Take personal time each day devoted to your own well-being.

Whatever your New Year’s Resolution, remember: It’s OK to ask for help — and a trained professional is a good place to start.

At CSO, walk-ins are welcome at any location:
https://www.csoinc.org/locations

24/12/2025

CSO staff members celebrated our shelter system's ability to accommodate unhoused individuals who present with pre-existing pets — they did it by taking and sharing festive photos of their own beloved animals. 🐾

Look at all these gorgeous CSO fur-babies!

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𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗘𝗧 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠?
If you'd like to donate in-kind goods, such as crates or pet food, reach out to coordinate by sending an email to volunteer@csoinc.org. Donations can also be made online at csoinc.org/give

23/12/2025

89% of U.S. adults report feeling stressed during the holiday season. NAMI finds 64% of those living with a mental health disorder felt their conditions worsened around the holidays.

Consider a few of these holiday tips.

16/12/2025

CSO's held its annual Employee Recognition Awards & Staff Appreciation Dinner last Friday. Hundreds of staff members from throughout Central and came together to honor the work being done -- and the difference our work makes in the lives of our communities.

Our team is amazing, and the work we do is truly impactful. THANK YOU to all who help make it all happen.

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𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗦𝗢? Visit csoinc.org/jobs to review our openings.

15/12/2025

The 13th Annual with Comedy Shows was a success!

Together, we helped collect more than 1,000 toys for client-families of CSO and MSPCC's program.

Special thanks to Miller & Jess Miller Comedy Shows, The Kind Squad, and local comics Dave Sheehan, Dee Watson, and Max Dolcelli.

Photos © 2025 Pat Crutchfield

28/11/2025

Tickets available at: www.funnyraising.com

It's the 13th Annual Western Mass Toy Drive Comedy Show and Dinner on Wed., Dec. 10 in Chicopee.

This year's standup comedy lineup: Dave Sheehan • Dee Watson • Max Dolcelli (and Hosted by Jess Miller).

Help CSO and MSPCC family-clients fulfill their children's holiday wishlists.

Laughter. Lights. Holiday Magic. Join us for an unforgettable evening of comedy, dinner, and giving where every laugh helps brighten the holidays for foster kids and children in need.