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Help in Western Massachusetts, with a focus on Hampden County: emergency and crisis lines, domestic and sexual violence support, food assistance, civil legal aid, housing, and official sources for the courts, the law, and public records. This is a non-exhaustive list, offered as a public service.

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Last reviewed: June 22, 2026

Emergency & crisis

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

  • Emergency

    Police, fire, and medical emergencies. Immediate danger.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Free, confidential support for people in distress, 24/7. En español: text AYUDA to 988.

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  • Mass 211

    Statewide health and human-services navigation. Multilingual, 24/7.

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Domestic & sexual violence

Confidential help, safety planning, and shelter. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. The hotlines below are free and confidential.

Food assistance

Pantry and meal-site hours change often - confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Food Bank of Western Massachusetts - Food Finder

    Searchable map of pantries, meal sites, and mobile distributions across Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties.

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  • Project Bread - FoodSource Hotline

    Statewide, multilingual. Helps find food and apply for SNAP. Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 10am-2pm.

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  • 413Cares

    Searchable directory of local resources across Western Massachusetts.

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  • The Gray House - The Market food pantry

    22 Sheldon Street, Springfield, MA 01107

    Neighborhood food pantry in Springfield. Confirm current distribution hours by phone.

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  • MLK Jr. Family Services - food pantry

    3 Rutland Street, Springfield, MA 01109 (Mason Square)

    Emergency food and SNAP assistance. Confirm current pantry hours by phone.

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Courts, laws & public records

Official sources for the law, the courts, and government records. The City of Springfield Law Department lists these on its Legal Resources page.

  • Massachusetts General Laws

    The full text of the state's statutes, published by the Massachusetts Legislature.

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  • Mass.gov

    The Commonwealth's official website: state agencies, services, and forms.

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  • USA.gov

    The federal government's official guide to its agencies and services.

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  • Massachusetts court system

    How the state courts are organized: the Supreme Judicial Court, the Appeals Court, and the seven Trial Court departments.

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  • Western Housing Court - Springfield Session

    The Housing Court session in Springfield, which hears housing cases including landlord-tenant matters.

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  • Appellate Tax Board

    Hears appeals of state and local tax decisions, including property-tax abatements denied by local assessors.

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  • Supreme Court of the United States

    The highest federal court.

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  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

    The federal appeals court whose circuit includes Massachusetts.

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  • U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

    The federal trial court for Massachusetts, which sits in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield.

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  • Public Records Law

    The Secretary of the Commonwealth's Public Records Division: how to request government records, and how to appeal a denial.

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  • Open Meeting Law

    The rules for meetings of state and local public bodies, and how to raise a concern about one.

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Bar associations

Professional associations of lawyers, also on the City of Springfield Law Department list. The Massachusetts and Hampden County bar associations are under Civil legal aid & lawyer referral above.

  • American Bar Association

    The national association of lawyers. Its public pages explain legal topics and how to find legal help.

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  • Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association

    Lawyers who represent Massachusetts cities and towns; formerly the City Solicitors and Town Counsel Association.

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  • International Municipal Lawyers Association

    A national association of lawyers who represent local governments.

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Housing & financial stability

  • Way Finders

    1780 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103 (Springfield Housing Center)

    Housing and homelessness assistance, RAFT rental support, and financial counseling in the Springfield area.

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Property & land records

  • Massachusetts Land Records

    Free public search of recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and plans at the Massachusetts registries of deeds, including Hampden County. Useful before a closing, or to see what is recorded against a property.

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This is a non-exhaustive list of resources. Dunn & Phillips, P.C. is not affiliated with, and does not endorse or take responsibility for, the organizations listed. This page is for information only and is not legal advice. Information may change; please confirm details with each organization before relying on them.

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