Western Mass DHILS - Viability

01/17/2026

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01/16/2026

01/16/2026

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Happy New Year!
ARE YOU DEAF & SOBER CURIOUS? WE ARE STILL RECRUITING!

WHO CAN JOIN THIS STUDY?
- Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled or Hard of Hearing
- Fluent in ASL
- 18 years and older
- Alcohol use in the past month
- Trauma-related stress in the past month

POSSIBLE BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
- 12 virtual counseling sessions at no cost
- Learning skills to manage trauma and addiction
- Earning up to $500 for completing 5 online surveys throughout the course of the study

INTERESTED? Click on the link: https://bit.ly/SignsOfSafety

If you have other questions, feel free to contact signsofsafety@umassmed.edu!

[A flyer for a study titled "DEAF & SOBER CURIOUS?". The flyer is in a light wintry blue with snowflakes in the background. The text is predominantly dark navy blue and highlights eligibility requirements, potential benefits, and screening survey link.
The "WHO CAN JOIN?" section lists criteria including: being Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, or Hard of Hearing; able to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL); having experienced alcohol use and/or trauma-related stress in the past month; living in the United States; and being 18 years or older.
The "POSSIBLE BENEFITS" section lists 12 virtual counseling sessions at no cost and learning skills to cope with trauma and addiction. There is also a monetary incentive: up to $500 for completing five online surveys throughout the study.
Link information is provided: https://bit.ly/SignsOfSafety and a study identification number. A QR code is displayed above the "in ASL" text which provides another way to learn more about the study in ASL.
There is also a logo with text "DEAF YES" next to the email address, and university affiliations and IRB numbers are listed at the bottom.]

01/16/2026

01/10/2026

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01/09/2026

01/09/2026

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

01/09/2026

We're sorry to inform you that our System Navigation workshop this evening is cancelled. The workshop will be rescheduled to a later date.

01/09/2026

While the ASC will be closed for operation in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., State Representative Mindy Domb will be accepting donations for the 2nd Annual Light & Love Community Food Drive on Mon, January 19th, 2026. We thank you, Rep. Domb, for your continued commitment to food security in our community!

For more information on how to get involved, please visit https://repmindydomb.com/mlk2026-food-drive/

01/09/2026

As the new year begins, remember that mental illness recovery is not a resolution; it’s a journey best taken together.

Clubhouses around the world offer a welcoming place to connect, rebuild, and thrive.

Find your Clubhouse today: https://bit.ly/3LqzccV

01/09/2026

We hope everyone is having a Happy New Year 💙 This is the complete calendar for January's Mobile Food Bank schedule throughout all four counties of Western Massachusetts. You can also see the full list of each Mobile Food Bank's location and date on our website https://www.foodbankwma.org/get-help/mobile-food-bank/ - We also encourage everyone to share this post because it may help someone you know, thank you! 💚

Remember: everyone is welcome to visit a Mobile Food Bank and get free groceries regardless of other services you might receive. We have an automated phone line to check if a Mobile Food Bank or Brown Bag is canceled due to weather, the number is: (413)-419-0079.