Respect. Support. Resources.
Person-centered & trauma-informed response & support
The DCC Community Space is open: Monday- Friday 8:30am-4pm.
You can walk into the space to receive support from a Community Responder.
Our location is: 1 Roundhouse Plaza, 1st Floor, Northampton MA.
You can also reach us by Toll-Free text or Phone to have a mobile Community Responder come to you for support (services provided in Northampton only):
Text or Call 877-DCC-0413 (877-322-0413)
The Division of Community Care (DCC) is dedicated to offering person centered & trauma informed care in efforts to provide emotional support, advocacy, & resource connections for people seeking services. The DCC team will respond to calls to support people in the City of Northampton who are experiencing houselessness, emotional distress, difficulty with meeting basic needs, substance use, navigating conflicts, and other related situations.
The Mission & Vision
Mission
The DCC aims to offer support to individuals that have experienced or are currently experiencing difficult, challenging, and traumatic circumstances in their lives. The DCC is focused on assisting people in the community with addressing racial and social inequities, concerns, identifying and accessing resources to help meet their needs, and provide ongoing support.
Vision
The DCC's objective is to provide an alternative means to deal with, mediate, and/or de-escalate situations that may negatively impact any parties involved. Additionally, the DCC strives to empower individuals to identify and connect with resources to aid in meeting their needs and to foster personal agency, well being , and thriving in the community.
Services & What We Offer
One of the many services we offer for free are Public Health Nurses in the Community space.
Meet our Community Responders
Meet our impressive team and learn more about their backgrounds.
Events
In efforts to get to know and engage with the community the DCC will be hosting and partaking in various events and discussions within the city.
Resources
Local resources for services such as Housing, Food Pantry & Prepared Meals, Homeless & Shelter, Mental Health & Addiciton, Legal and Human services.
The DCC is responding to calls and open for walk-in support Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm
Visit us: 1 Roundhouse Plaza, 1st Floor, Northampton MA
Call or Text Toll-Free: (877) DCC-0413
Email: dcc@northamptonma.gov