UCP of Western Massachusetts
General Info
Program Name
Recreation & Community Skills Programs – Northern Berkshire Support Services
Agency Office
535 Curran Highway
North Adams, MA 01247-3579
Phone
413-664-9345
Program Type
Support
Business Filing Type
Corporation
Organizational Type
Non-Profit
Accessibility Features
Wheelchair Ramps, Elevators, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Accessible Public Transportation
Contact
Emily Shoestock
Email
Website
Services
Relationship/Friendship Support, Socialization Activities
Populations Served
Autism Spectrum, Birth Defects, Blind, Brain/Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf, Developmental Disability, Hard of Hearing, Intellectual Disabilities, Language Impairment, Muscular Dystrophy, Nonverbal Communication, Physical Disabilities, Polio, Scoliosis, Speech Impairment, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, Tourette Syndrome, Visual Impairment
Eligibility Requirements
DDS eligibility
Narrative
Primary diagnosis of cerebral palsy or intellectual disability (ID).
Recreation & Community Skills programs offered for clients of organization. Contact program for accessibility information.
- Community events with trips to venues including local parks, rec centers, sports arenas, museums, farms and orchards, colleges and universities, theaters, mini-golf courses, restaurants and planetariums.
- Monthly Drop-In Center, Women’s Group, Men’s Group, Teen Group and Self-Advocacy.
- Free swim at Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center.
- Events including Weekend Respite Opportunities.
- Community Access to the Arts.
All programs are funded by Department of Developmental Services (DDS). All people must be determined eligible recipients by Department of Developmental Services (DDS).
Notes
For people in northern third of Berkshire County
Licensure
Client Information
Staff to Client Ratios
10 clients to every 1 staff person
Age Range of Clients
14 years to 85 years
Towns Served
ADAMS, CHESHIRE, CLARKSBURG, DALTON, HANCOCK, LANESBOROUGH, NEW ASHFORD, NORTH ADAMS, PITTSFIELD, WILLIAMSTOWN
Record last updated on 05/03/2026