A look back at the recent "GRAND OPENING" of Genoa Healthcare's new pharmacy location, co-located with CSO at our #SpringfieldMA outpatient clinic (1 Federal St.). Together, CSO and Genoa are improving community access to quality #behavioralhealth and #mentalhealth care.

Proud to call this locally, independently-owned #primarycare practice "Neighbor." Located in the same building as CSO's Greenfield outpatient clinic, Bridge Primary works closely with our #behavioralhealth providers. READ FROM Greenfield Recorder: recorder.com/Primary-care-o…

CSO is a proud sponsor of "Ride of Your Life" on Sun., 8/21, hosted by @HeywoodHospitalCr and benefiting #suicideprevention. A 3-hr ride through North Central Mass with lunch and stops at local #motorcycle shops. LEARN MORE & REGISTER: heywood.org/.../montachuse…

The #MentalHealth ABC Act was signed into law yesterday by Gov. Charlie Baker. The #Massachusetts legislation was advocated by Association for Behavioral Healthcare (of which CSO is an active member). Learn more about the bill in this PDF: cindyfriedman.org/wp-content/upl…

A stalwart for #mentalheath care reform, Sen. Debbie Stabenow spoke last night with Board Members of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing (which included CSO President & CEO Karin Jeffers). Stabenow praised the success of the #CCBHC model and advocated for their expansion nationwide.

Make your career less of a "job" and more of a *MISSION*. CSO is a #nonprofit community #behavioralhealth agency. Direct care positions available in Western & Central MA for experienced pros, "career changers," and recent graduates alike. APPLY: CSOinc.org/jobs

Our #behavioralhealth staff is dedicated and hardworking — but even they need a little downtime sometimes. At our #SpringfieldMA #mentalhealth clinic on Federal Street, staff enjoyed a little “Harvest Celebration.” 🍂 🍁 *WANT TO JOIN CSO?* Visit: csoinc.org/jobs

The #SpringfieldMA Springfield Thunderbirds will try to pick up their first home win of the new season tonight, and the CSO brand will be front and center. Together, we're raising awareness about #mentalhealth challenges and the importance of nonprofit community #behavioralhealth.

So many brand new coats! 🧥 CSO's Family Resource Centers in #AmherstMA and #GreatBarrington will be able to give families in need with new winter coats, thanks to a generous donation from Cradles to Crayons Massachusetts, which provided more than 400 coats as well as a hats, mittens, and gloves.

CSO's crisis team in Greenfield, MA got a visit this week from Greenfield Ma Police' newest officer. 🐕 The comfort K9-in-training Officer Frankie and his handler, Community Resource Officer Matthew Llewelyn, stopped in to spread the puppy joy.

Local comic Jess Miller leads the annual Toy Drive standup show at the Knights of Columbus in Chicopee (460 Granby Road). Doors open at 6pm; show starts at 7:30pm.   This is a 21+ event. Admission is a $10 ticket plus one new, unwrapped toy. TICKETS: lnkd.in/e3A37mjS

#WesternMass #GivingTuesday supporters of our @FOHspringfield program make these 12mo. numbers possible: ➡ 1,757 Clients ➡ 62,097 Bednights ➡ 152,000 Hot Meals ➡ 9,263 Nursing Visits ➡ 940 Behavioral Health Interventions csoinc.org/give

This year, more people are prioritizing their #mentalhealth among their #NewYear's Resolutions. Here are just a few ideas to consider when thinking about your own #NewYearsResolution.

Don't forget to apply for the student loan forgiveness program. Apply by Jan. 30. Mass Repay has awards available for clinical and patient-support staff, especially those with bachelor’s and associate’s degrees. …ue-loan-repayment-program.netlify.app

A survey from MentalHealthFirstAid finds student #mentalhealth to be the top concern of school board members nationwide. In #WesternMass., school groups can receive #mentalhealthfirstaid training for free. Learn about free #mentalhealthawareness training by emailing [email protected].

Add your #mentalhealth to that #springcleaning list: ☑️ Sweep away negative self-talk. 🧹 ☑️ Brush up on your regular nightly sleep. 🧽 ☑️ Soak up the support and companionship of friends. 🛁 ☑️ Reorganize your schedule to include a little “me” time. 🗃️

Our friends at 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 (Sunshine Village) have been helping our kitchen prepare healthy & filling meals. 𝐖𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐒: If you can #volunteer at our #SpringfieldMA, #NorthamptonMA or #GreenfieldMA shelters, email [email protected]

CSO is honored to participate in the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's #NatCon23 event in LA this week. Thousands of #mentalhealth professionals are putting their heads together to think about ongoing challenges. 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺! (𝙋𝙡𝙪𝙨, 𝙖 𝙠𝙚𝙮𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙘𝙝 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 #RobLowe!)

CSO and FOH Springfield have been selected to launch a #MedicalRespite Pilot Program in WesternMass that would provide homeless adults discharged from medical care with a safe place to recuperate and recover. Read from Reminder Publishing: thereminder.com/Localnews/nort…

CSO leadership joined other community providers and the Association for Behavioral Healthcare at the State House in Boston this week to advocate for increased mental health rates and legislation to ensure a viable #mentalhealth clinic system. #FundamentalHealth