# Community Resources — Western Massachusetts | Dunn & Phillips, P.C. > Emergency, domestic and sexual violence, food, legal aid, and housing resources for Hampden County and Western Massachusetts. A non-exhaustive list, provided as a public service. [Canonical page](https://www.dunnandphillips.com/resources/) --- Community # Community resources Help in Western Massachusetts, with a focus on Hampden County: emergency and crisis lines, domestic and sexual violence support, food assistance, civil legal aid, and housing. This is a non-exhaustive list, offered as a public service. ## Your safety & privacy - If you are in immediate danger, call [911](tel:911). - For confidential help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at [1-800-799-7233](tel:+18007997233), 24/7. - Note: closing this page does not erase your browsing history; internet and device use can be monitored. - If you are concerned someone may see your activity, consider using a safer device, such as a public computer at a library. See [NNEDV's tech-safety guidance](https://www.techsafety.org/). - [Emergency & crisis](#emergency) - [Domestic & sexual violence](#domestic-sexual-violence) - [Food assistance](#food) - [Civil legal aid & lawyer referral](#legal-aid) - [Housing & financial stability](#housing-financial) Last reviewed: June 22, 2026 ## Emergency & crisis If you are in immediate danger, call 911. - ### Emergency [911](tel:911) Police, fire, and medical emergencies. Immediate danger. - ### 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text: [988](tel:988) Free, confidential support for people in distress, 24/7. En español: text AYUDA to 988. [Visit website](https://988lifeline.org) - ### Mass 211 [211](tel:211) Statewide health and human-services navigation. Multilingual, 24/7. [Visit website](https://mass211.org) ## Domestic & sexual violence Confidential help, safety planning, and shelter. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger. If you are in immediate danger, call [911](tel:911). The hotlines below are free and confidential. - ### National Domestic Violence Hotline Hotline: [1-800-799-7233](tel:+118007997233) - TTY: [1-800-787-3224](tel:+118007873224) - Text START to 88788 Free and confidential, 24/7. [Visit website](https://www.thehotline.org) - ### SafeLink — Massachusetts statewide DV hotline Hotline: [1-877-785-2020](tel:+118777852020) - TTY: [1-877-521-2601](tel:+118775212601) Operated by Casa Myrna. 24/7, multilingual; shelter, support, and safety planning. [Visit website](https://www.casamyrna.org/get-support/safelink/) - ### YWCA of Western Massachusetts 24/7 hotline: [413-733-7100](tel:+14137337100) - 24/7 hotline (toll-free): [1-800-796-8711](tel:+118007968711) - Spanish hotline: [1-800-223-5001](tel:+118002235001) - Office: [413-732-3121](tel:+14137323121) 1 Clough Street, Springfield, MA 01118 Emergency shelter and SAFEPLAN court advocacy in the Springfield, Westfield, and Northampton courts. Free and confidential; services in English and Spanish. [Visit website](https://www.ywworks.org) - ### Alianza DV Services (formerly Womanshelter / Compañeras) 24-hour hotline: [413-536-1628](tel:+14135361628) - Toll-free: [1-877-536-1628](tel:+118775361628) - Office: [413-538-9717](tel:+14135389717) Confidential domestic violence services for the Holyoke area and Hampden County: hotline, shelter, and advocacy. [Visit website](https://www.alianzadv.org) - ### NNEDV Safety Net — tech safety Digital-safety guidance for survivors: phones, accounts, and location tracking. (Information only, not a hotline.) [Visit website](https://www.techsafety.org) ## Food assistance Pantry and meal-site hours change often — confirm with the organization before you go. - ### Food Bank of Western Massachusetts — Food Finder Main: [413-247-9738](tel:+14132479738) - SNAP/FoodSource navigator: [413-206-6276](tel:+14132066276) Searchable map of pantries, meal sites, and mobile distributions across Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties. [Visit website](https://www.foodbankwma.org/get-help/food-finder/) - ### Project Bread — FoodSource Hotline Hotline: [1-800-645-8333](tel:+118006458333) - TTY: [1-800-377-1292](tel:+118003771292) Statewide, multilingual. Helps find food and apply for SNAP. Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 10am–2pm. [Visit website](https://www.projectbread.org/foodsource-hotline) - ### 413Cares Searchable directory of local resources across Western Massachusetts. [Visit website](https://www.413cares.org) - ### The Gray House — The Market food pantry [413-734-6696](tel:+14137346696) 22 Sheldon Street, Springfield, MA 01107 Neighborhood food pantry in Springfield. Confirm current distribution hours by phone. [Visit website](https://grayhouse.org) - ### MLK Jr. Family Services — food pantry [413-746-3655](tel:+14137463655) 3 Rutland Street, Springfield, MA 01109 (Mason Square) Emergency food and SNAP assistance. Confirm current pantry hours by phone. [Visit website](https://mlkjrfamilyservices.org) ## Civil legal aid & lawyer referral These organizations help with civil (non-criminal) legal needs such as housing, benefits, and family safety. Dunn & Phillips is not one of these organizations. - ### Community Legal Aid HelpLine: [1-855-252-5342](tel:+118552525342) Free civil legal services for low-income and elderly residents of Central and Western Massachusetts. [Visit website](https://communitylegal.org) - ### MassLegalHelp Plain-language legal information and a tool to find legal aid near you. [Visit website](https://www.masslegalhelp.org) - ### Massachusetts Legal Resource Finder Find free and low-cost legal help by topic and location. [Visit website](https://masslrf.org) - ### Massachusetts Bar Association — Lawyer Referral Service Local: [617-654-0400](tel:+16176540400) - Toll-free: [1-866-627-7577](tel:+118666277577) Connects you with a lawyer for your type of matter; a 30-minute consultation is $25 or less. [Visit website](https://www.masslawhelp.com) - ### MBA Dial-A-Lawyer [617-338-0610](tel:+16173380610) Free phone advice from a volunteer attorney on the first Wednesday of each month, 5:30–7:30pm. [Visit website](https://www.massbar.org/public/dial-a-lawyer) ## Housing & financial stability - ### Way Finders Main: [413-233-1500](tel:+14132331500) - Toll-free: [1-800-332-9667](tel:+118003329667) 1780 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103 (Springfield Housing Center) Housing and homelessness assistance, RAFT rental support, and financial counseling in the Springfield area. [Visit website](https://www.wayfinders.org) This is a non-exhaustive list of resources. Dunn & Phillips, P.C. is not affiliated with, and does not endorse or take responsibility for, the organizations listed. This page is for information only and is not legal advice. Information may change; please confirm details with each organization before relying on them. 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