Northampton Division of Community Care

Northampton Division of Community Care Person-centered, trauma-informed response & support for residents & visitors.

We would like to invite you to join us in celebrating the opening of the City of Northampton DHHS Division of Community ...
09/07/2023

We would like to invite you to join us in celebrating the opening of the City of Northampton DHHS Division of Community Care (DCC) Community Space on 9/8/23 from 10am-11am. The event will include opening remarks from City and Regional Leadership, an introduction and description of the use of the Community Space and time to meet and speak with the DCC Community Responders and what services the DCC will be beginning to provide in this exciting first phase of implementation.

Following the event community members and partners are welcomed to join Community Responders for pizza and ice cream from 11:30am-12:30pm, take a tour of the Community Space, and participate in activities led by the Community Responders. Tour groups will be organized to give everyone a chance to see the space and will run from 11am-2pm.

Hope to see you there!

08/31/2023
Meet First Responder Theo!English and Spanish Image Descriptions Below:[Image Description][Image]: [Header] Image of Div...
08/28/2023

Meet First Responder Theo!

English and Spanish Image Descriptions Below:

[Image Description]
[Image]:
[Header] Image of Division of Health and Human Services logo, Division of Community Care (DCC) Northampton, MA. ,Dept. of Health & Human Services, https://www.northamptondcc.org/
[Title] Theo Peierls
[Subtitle] Community Responder * they/them
[Body Text]
"Excitement: I am excited to help build an alternative to policing in Northampton to address the root of public safety and health concerns in a non-punitive and community oriented way.

What drew me in?: I look forward to demonstrating how we can provide support and services outside punitive and legal systems, and to building more meaningful community relationships.

Experience: I have both professional and lived experience navigating mental and physical health, and supporting folks experiencing housing and food insecurity. My identities and experiences inform how I connect with people.

Supporting Northampton: I am so excited to ensure that folks have a deep understanding of the resources available to them and how to use them, and to provide direct support in ensuring they have the connections they need!"

[Descripción de imagen]
[Imagen]:
[Encabezado] Imagen del logotipo de la División de Salud y Servicios Humanos, División de Cuidados Comunitarios (DCC) Northampton, MA. , Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos, https://www.northamptondcc.org/
[Título] Theo Peierls
[Subtítulo] Primeros Auxilios * el/suyo
[Texto principal]
"Entusiasmo: me encanta ayudar a construir una alternativa a la policía en Northampton para abordar la raíz de las preocupaciones de salud y seguridad públicas, de una manera no punitiva y orientada a la comunidad.

Que me atrajo?: Espero con interés demostrar cómo podemos proporcionar apoyo y servicios fuera de los sistemas punitivos y legales, y construir relaciones comunitarias más significativas.

Experiencia: Tengo experiencias profesionales y vividas en temas de salud mental y física, y de apoyar a la gente que experimenta inseguridades alimentarias y de vivienda. Mi identidad y experiencias muestran cómo me conecto con las personas.
Apoyando a Northampton: me encanta asegurar que la gente tenga un profundo conocimiento sobre los recursos disponibles y cómo usarlos, y de brindar apoyo directo para asegurar que tengan las conexiones que necesitan!"

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Check out our upcoming DCC Info sessions! Virtual info session details coming soon.Northampton Department of Health and ...
08/25/2023

Check out our upcoming DCC Info sessions! Virtual info session details coming soon.

Northampton Department of Health and Human Services

Meet Community Responder Dylan Caçador!English and Spanish Image Descriptions Below:[Image Description][Image]: "The bac...
08/22/2023

Meet Community Responder Dylan Caçador!

English and Spanish Image Descriptions Below:
[Image Description]
[Image]: "The background of this photo of Dylan is a map. Dylan has a slight smile, long brown hair, pulled back slightly. He has facial hair and wears an olive green button up shirt."
[Header] Image of Division of Health and Human Services logo, Division of Community Care (DCC) Northampton, MA. ,Dept. of Health & Human Services, https://www.northamptondcc.org/
[Title] Dylan Caçador
[Subtitle] Community Responder * he/him
[Body Text] "What drew me in?: I believe that investing in our communities is our most powerful resource in making a better world for ourselves and our descendants.

Experience: B.A. from Hampshire College. Experience supporting houseless individuals in Northampton and assisting community members with resource and support navigation, and local landscape knowledge.

Supporting Northampton: By showing up for each other we are combating the isolation that so many grapple with in both the most turbulent and the most mundane parts of our lives."

[Descripción de imagen]
[Imagen]: "El fondo de esta foto de Dylan ser una mapa. Dylan tiene una leve sonrisa, el cabello largo y castaño, ligeramente hacia atrás. Tiene vello facial y lleva una camisa con botones verde oliva."
[Encabezado] Imagen del logotipo de la División de Salud y Servicios Humanos, División de Cuidados Comunitarios (DCC) Northampton, MA. , Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos, https://www.northamptondcc.org/
[Título] Dylan Caçador
[Subtítulo] Primeros Auxilios * el/suyo
[Texto principal]
"Que me atrajo?: Creo que invertir en nuestras comunidades es nuestro recurso más poderoso para crear un mundo mejor para nosotros mismos y nuestros descendientes.

Experiencia: Licenciado en Artes del Hampshire College. Experiencia de apoyo a personas sin hogar en Northampton y asistiendo a personas de la comunidad con recursos y apoyo de navegación, y conocimiento del paisaje local.

Apoyando a Northampton: Al estar presentes estamos combatiendo el aislamiento con el que tantos luchan en las partes más turbulentas y más mundanas de nuestras vidas."

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Meet Community Responder Melody!English and Spanish Image Descriptions Below:[Image Description][Image]: "Melody stands ...
08/21/2023

Meet Community Responder Melody!

English and Spanish Image Descriptions Below:

[Image Description]
[Image]: "Melody stands in front of a light green wall. She has long black hair, silver glasses, and smile, and a black shirt that says Calvin Klein Jeans."
[Header] Image of Division of Health and Human Services logo, Division of Community Care (DCC) Northampton, MA. ,Dept. of Health & Human Services, https://www.northamptondcc.org/
[Title] Melody Cryderman
[Subtitle] "Melly" * Community Responder *she/her
[Body Text] "Excitement: To expand access to equitable social services, and to provide a welcoming gathering place that will offer access to a number of resources to support locals needs.

What drew me in?: The kind of work I have always dreamed of pursuing, because it provides essential services, trauma-informed, anti-racist, equitable practices, and compassionate care.

Experience: Both lived and academic experience of care work and social services. Sociology and Psychology. Notable courses: Reimagining Incarceration: Prison Abolition, Addiction Studies and Substance Abuse courses, Conflict Resolution and Meditation, and more. I am driven to make a difference
by fostering resilience within communities. "

[Descripción de imagen]
[Imagen]: "Melody está parada de pie frente a una pared de color verde claro. Ella tiene el pelo negro largo, anteojos plateados, una sonrisa y una camisa negra que dice Calvin Klein Jeans."
[Encabezado] Imagen del logotipo de la División de Salud y Servicios Humanos, División de Cuidados Comunitarios (DCC) Northampton, MA. , Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos, https://www.northamptondcc.org/
[Título] Melody Cryderman
[Subtítulo] "Melly" * Primeros Auxilios * ella/suya
[Texto principal]
"Entusiasmo: expander el acceso a servicios sociales igualitarios, y proporcionar un lugar de encuentro acogedor que ofrezca numerosos recursos para quienes necesitan.

Que me atrajo?: el tipo de trabajo que siempre soñe realizar, porque provée servicios esenciales, información de trauma, prácticas igualitarias y anti-racistas, y un cuidado compasivo.

Experiencia: experiencias, tanto académicas como vividas, en trabajo asistencial y servicios sociales. Sociología y Psicología. Cursos notables: Reinventando el encarcelamiento: Abolición de la prisión, Estudios de Adición y Abuso de sustancias, Mediación y Resolución de Conflictos, y más. Me motiva hacer una diferencia fomentando la resistencia dentro de las comunidades."

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Meet Community Responder Eman Sarhan!Image Descriptions in English and Spanish:[Image Description][Image]: "This headsho...
08/05/2023

Meet Community Responder Eman Sarhan!

Image Descriptions in English and Spanish:

[Image Description]
[Image]: "This headshot style photo shows Eman wearing a slight smile and red and white striped long-sleeve shirt, as well as a maroon hijab, or head covering."
[Header] Image of Division of Health and Human Services logo, Division of Community Care (DCC) Northampton, MA. ,Dept. of Health & Human Services, https://www.northamptondcc.org/
[Title] Eman Sarhan
[Subtitle] Community Responder * she/her
[Body Text]
"Excitement: to help bring about some comfort
and peace of mind to community members that are struggling. My hope is to help make all who call to help feel heard and cared for.

What drew me in?: [This job felt] more meaningful and rewarding... to spend your days in the service of others is certainly more appealing to me. We all either know someone struggling or have been in a position ourselves... I am ready to use that knowledge to fuel my passion in serving the good people of Northampton!

Experience: 6 years in the public school system as
a family liaison for Arabic translation. I am familiar with the struggles that the underprivileged minorities often experience... District Equity Committee... being available for language translation and communicating their needs.

Supporting Northampton: building relationships
with family members of minority groups... my bilingual ability to communicate in both Arabic and English...
to understand the struggles of the less privileged. "

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[Imagen]: "Esta foto estilo retrato muestra a Eman con una ligera sonrisa, lleva una camisa a rayas de mangas largas con rayas rojas y blancas, así como un hijab marrón cubriendo la cabeza."
[Encabezado] Imagen del logotipo de la División de Salud y Servicios Humanos, División de Cuidados Comunitarios (DCC) Northampton, MA. , Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos, https://www.northamptondcc.org/
[Título] Eman Sarhan
[Subtítulo] Primeros Auxillios * ella/suya
[Texto principal]
"Entusiasmo: ayudar a traer algo de comodidad
y tranquilidad a quienes están luchando en nuestra comunidad. Espero poder ayudar a hacer que las personas que llaman para por ayuda se sientan escuchadas y atendidas.
Que me atrajo?: [este trabajo se siente] más significativo y gratificante... pasar el día al servicio de las/los demás es ciertamente más atractivo para mí. Todes conocemos a alguien que está luchando o hemos estado en esa posición... ¡Estoy lista para que ese conocimiento alimente mi pasión por servir a la buena gente de Northampton!
Experiencia: 6 años en el sistema de educación pública como enlace familiar para la traducción al árabe. Estoy familiarizada con las luchas que experimentan las minorías desfavorecidas ... el Comité de Equidad del Districto está disponible para traducir y comunicar sus necesidades.
Apoyando a Northampton: construir relaciones
con familiares de grupos minoritarios... mi capacidad bilingüe de comunicarme tanto en árabe como en inglés...para comprender las luchas de los menos privilegiados."

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Northampton Department of Health and Human Services

Meet Community Responder Anna Ganote!Image descriptions in English and Spanish:[Image Description][Image]: Anna is stand...
08/01/2023

Meet Community Responder Anna Ganote!

Image descriptions in English and Spanish:

[Image Description]
[Image]: Anna is standing in front of a background of greenery/leaves. She has long dirty-blond hair, a slight smile, and a red long-sleeve button up.
[Header] Image of Division of Health and Human Services logo, Division of Community Care (DCC) Northampton, MA. ,Dept. of Health & Human Services, https://www.northamptondcc.org/
[Title] Anna Ganote
[Subtitle] Community Responder * she/her
[Body Text]
Excitement: To develop relationships with people in Northampton and to provide a compassionate and comprehensive support network for the community.
What drew me in?: [The DCC is a] stepping stone in... undoing systematic and institutionalized injustices... [and is] on the path towards abolition, and reimagining how we understand ourselves, our communities, and our futures.
Experience: 2+ years in crisis response conflict de-escalation... extensive lived experiences with addiction, substance abuse, and various forms of violence.
Supporting Northampton: By approaching
people as people, with kindness and care, and approaching situations with an understanding of the various social, economic, and political factors that shape individual lives and circumstances.

[Descripción de imagen]
[Imagen]: Anna está parada de pie delante de un fondo de hojas verdes. Tiene el pelo largo y rubio, una camisa roja de mangas largas y una leve sonrisa.
[Encabezado] Imagen del logotipo de la División de Salud y Servicios Humanos, División de Cuidados Comunitarios (DCC) Northampton, MA. , Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos, https://www.northamptondcc.org/
[Título] Anna Ganote
[Subtítulo] Primeros Auxilios * ella/suya

[Texto principal]
"Entusiasmo: Desarrollar relaciones con la gente de Northampton y proporcionar una red de apoyo compasiva y comprensiva para la comunidad.
Que me atrajo?: [El DCC es] un escalón en... la derrota de las injusticias sistemáticas e institucionalizadas... [y está] en el camino hacia la abolición, y la reinvención de cómo nos entendemos a nosotros mismos, a nuestras comunidades y a nuestro futuro.
Experiencia: más de dos años en respuesta a crisis y desintencificación de conflictos... extensa experiencia de vida con adicción, abuso de sustancias y varias formas de violencia.
Apoyando a Northampton: tratando a
las personas como personas, con amabilidad y cuidado, y abordando situaciones con una comprensión de los diversos factores sociales, económicos y políticos que moldean vidas y circunstancias individuales."

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Northampton Department of Health and Human Services

Meet our Community Responder team, starting with Carlos!English and Spanish Image Descriptions:[Image Description]:[Head...
07/30/2023

Meet our Community Responder team, starting with Carlos!

English and Spanish Image Descriptions:

[Image Description]:
[Header] Image of Division of Health and Human Services logo, Division of Community Care (DCC) Northampton, MA. ,Dept. of Health & Human Services, https://www.northamptondcc.org/
[Title] Carlos McBride
[Subtitle] "Carlos REC" * Community Responder * he/him
[Body Text]
"Excitement: To be a part of a team that is committed to fostering a new initiative that will model an authentic response to community support and care.

What drew me in?: The opportunity to engage directly with the community I live in.

Experience: With my life experiences, community organizing, and working with the public school sector for the past 2 decades, is it my social responsibility and calling to be a part of this work.

Supporting Northampton: I assure that I will approach complicated social issues with a deep level of compassion and a selfless commitment to building non-violent solutions for community care."

[Descripción de imagen]
[Encabezado] Imagen del logotipo de la División de Salud y Servicios Humanos, División de Cuidados Comunitarios (DCC) Northampton, MA. , Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos, https://www.northamptondcc.org/
[Título] Carlos McBride
[Subtítulo] "Carlos REC" * Primeros Auxilios * el/suyo
[Texto principal] "Entusiasmo: ser parte de un equipo comprometido a fomentar una nueva iniciativa que modele una respuesta auténtica al apoyo y cuidado de la comunidad.
Que me atrajo?: la oportunidad de participar directamente con la comunidad en la que vivo.
Experiencia: Con mis experiencias de vida, organización comunitaria y trabajo con el sector de la escuela pública durante las últimas 2 décadas, es mi responsabilidad social y mi llamado ser parte de este trabajo.
Apoyando a Northampton: Aseguro que abordaré temas sociales complicados con un profundo nivel de compasión y un compromiso desinteresado construyendo así soluciones no violentas para el cuidado de la comunidad."


Department of Health and Human Services

Meet Community Responder Lead Donaven Gibbs!English and Spanish Image Descriptions Below[Image Description][Header] Imag...
07/29/2023

Meet Community Responder Lead Donaven Gibbs!

English and Spanish Image Descriptions Below

[Image Description]
[Header] Image of Division of Health and Human Services logo, Division of Community Care (DCC) Northampton, MA. ,Dept. of Health & Human Services, https://www.northamptondcc.org/
[Title] Donaven Gibbs
[Subtitle] "Don" * Lead Community Responder * he/him
[Body Text]
"Excitement: To provide an alternative solution for this community.

What drew me in?: The overall goal to be a new and efficient support system for this community.

Experience: 10+ years in the Human Services field. I have worked in mental, behavior health and adult disability services in supervision and team leadership roles. I have substantial experience working with high risk population care needs that include medical treatment for substance use conditions, complex care strategies and self harm related to emotional and substance use of concern.

Supporting Northampton: By being a consistent support and resource outlet."

[Descripción de imagen]
[Encabezado] Imagen del logotipo de la División de Salud y Servicios Humanos, División de Cuidados Comunitarios (DCC) Northampton, MA. , Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos, https://www.northamptondcc.org/
[Título] Donaven Gibbs
[Subtítulo] "Don" * Jefe de Primeros Auxilios * el/suyo
[Texto principal]
"Entusiasmo: proporcionar una solución alternativa para la comunidad.

Que me atrajo: el objetivo general de ser un sistema de apoyo nuevo y eficiente.

Experiencia: más de 10 años en Servicios Humanos. He trabajado como jefe y supervisor de equipos en el area de servicios de comportamiento y salud mental, y con personas adultas discapacitadas. Tengo mucha experiencia trabajando con las necesidades de cuidado de las poblaciones de alto riesgo que incluyen tratamiento médico por el uso de sustancias, estrategias de cuidado complejas, y autolesiones relacionadas con abuso emocional y de sustancias.

Apoyando a Northampton: siendo un apoyo consistente y una salida de recursos."

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Northampton Department of Health and Human Services

Meet Ben Drake, one of two Lead Community Responders! English and Spanish image descriptions:[Image Description][Image]:...
07/28/2023

Meet Ben Drake, one of two Lead Community Responders!

English and Spanish image descriptions:

[Image Description]
[Image]: Standing in a field with grass & trees, in front of a blue sky, Ben has a short haircut, which is slightly hidden from a flower crown. They are wearing a blue polka dot shirt that has a collar and buttons. They wear a slight smile.
[Header] Image of Division of Health and Human Services logo, Division of Community Care (DCC) Northampton, MA. ,Dept. of Health & Human Services, https://www.northamptondcc.org/
[Title] Ben Drake
[Subtitle] Lead Community Responder * they/them
[Body Text]
"Excitement: To work with such a capable and skilled group of people to provide support to people in need.

What drew me in?: I love the idea of being able to support a team of people who care about making this community the best it can be.

Experience: Emergency services and behavioral health, both within and outside of conventional systems. I look forward to helping people in crisis figure out the best approach for their own needs.

Supporting Northampton: As a Northampton native, I look forward to bringing my love of this community to this work."

[Descripción de imagen]
[Imagen]:
[Encabezado] Imagen del logotipo de la División de Salud y Servicios Humanos, División de Cuidados Comunitarios (DCC) Northampton, MA. , Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos, https://www.northamptondcc.org/
[Título] Ben Drake
[Subtítulo] Jefe de Primeros Auxilios * elles/suyes
[Texto principal]
"Entusiasmo: Trabajar con un grupo tan capaz y habilidoso para facilitar ayuda a la gente que la necesita.

Que me atrajo?: Amo la idea de poder apoyar un grupo de personas que quiere elevar esta comunidad a lo mejor que puede ser.

Experiencia: Servicios de emergencia y Salud del comportamiento, dentro y fuera de los sistemas convencionales. Espero ayudar a las personas en crisis a encontrar el mejor enfoque a sus necesidades.

Apoyando a Northampton: Como nativo de Northampton, espero traer a mi trabajo mi amor por esta comunidad."

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1 Roundhouse Plaza
Northampton, MA
01060

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