YWCA of Central MA
Girls CHOICE Program
Contact
Jennifer Madson
ext. 3073
Services
Girls CHOICE fosters long term mentoring relationships between professional women and middle school aged girls. The program aims to empower girls to achieve their aspirations through education and financial independence. Girls participate in one-on-one mentoring and weekly programming. Weekly programming is held during the school year and includes topics such as: stress management, bullying, body image, violence prevention, community service and group mentoring events. Girls also receive academic support services as needed.
This program is free of charge.
Eligibility
Applicants must be entering or enrolled 7th grade girls attending Worcester Public Schools.
Applicants must be eligible for free and reduced lunch.
Applicants must be able to attend regular weekly programming and occasional events.
Applicants must be willing to be matched with a one-on-one mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters.
The Young Parents Program
Contact
Brenda Safford
(508) 767-2505, x3028
Services
The Young Parents Program offers pregnant and parenting out-of-school youth, aged 14-21, who have not achieved a high school diploma with GED preparation along with a variety of educational and life skills training.
Registration
Registration is ongoing. Please call to schedule an appointment if you interested.
Sober Housing
Services
Sober housing available for women. Housing available from four weeks up to two years.
Eligibility
Women in need of short-term housing, full time student and/or working, 18 or older
Young Parent Program (YPP)
Services
This program provides teen parents and pregnant teens the opportunity to complete their high school education through a GED program. Teen parents also receive community-based assistance while preparing for their GED such as childcare, case management, life and parenting skills training, job search assistance, health services, career exploration and more.
Contact
Alyson Whalen
(508) 767-2505 x3028
Hours
Mondays-Fridays
9:00 am–2:30 pm
Eligibility
DTA referred Parents under 21 years old, pregnant or with children.
Breast / Reproductive Cancer Support Group
Services
Water Exercise, Health and Wellness
Contact
Maureen Burdulis
ENCOREPlus Facilitator
(508) 767-2505 Ext. 5509
Hours
Held every Tuesday
Water Exercise component 11:00–11:30, Support Group at noon
Eligibility
Free and open to any woman diagnosed with breast cancer or reproductive cancer.
Daybreak Domestic Violence
Services
Domestic violence services are designed to meet the needs of women and children whose lives are affected by interpersonal violence. All services are confidential and free of charge. All services can be accessed by calling the 24-hour hotline in your geographic area.
Contact
Hotline
(508) 755-9030
Hours
Call for dates, times, & location
Eligibility
Adult victims of domestic violence. No cost.
Location
Contact Information
- 236 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01004
- 434 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, 01002
- 156 Main Street Greenfield, MA 01301
- 265 Prospect Street Northampton, MA 01060
- 759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01199
- 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
- 91 East Mountain Road Westfield, MA 01085
- 151 South St, Cummington, MA 01026