Gandara Center

Gandara Center Gándara Center provides bilingual culturally sensitive behavioral health, substance use and prevent

Gándara was established in 1977 by a doctor named Jose Gándara, of Puerto Rican descent who sought to provide mental health services to the growing and largely Hispanic community in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Recently the Gándara Center expanded services to include residential, substance abuse treatment, and preventive services for children and families. We currently serve over 15,000 families from all backgrounds annually at nearly 100 locations throughout the state of Massachusetts.

The Family Support and Stabilization Program in Chicopee celebrated Black History Month by honoring heritage through fla...
02/20/2026

The Family Support and Stabilization Program in Chicopee celebrated Black History Month by honoring heritage through flavor. The event highlighted the deep connections between food traditions and African roots, sparking meaningful conversations about culture, history, and identity.

Gallop into 2026 with confidence! Wishing you a successful, prosperous and happy Lunar New Year
02/17/2026

Gallop into 2026 with confidence! Wishing you a successful, prosperous and happy Lunar New Year

Rev. Jesse Jackson spent more than five decades pushing America to live up to its own promises. He stood with Dr. King. ...
02/17/2026

Rev. Jesse Jackson spent more than five decades pushing America to live up to its own promises. He stood with Dr. King. He ran for president to expand who felt seen in politics. He built the Rainbow Coalition to unite Black, Latino, poor, rural, and working-class communities under one shared demand. Dignity.

His life reminds us that civil rights is not history. It is daily work. It is voting. It is organizing. It is speaking when silence feels easier.

The torch now sits with us.

Ramadan is the sacred month in Islam marked by fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. It commemorates the time when...
02/17/2026

Ramadan is the sacred month in Islam marked by fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. It commemorates the time when the Qur’an was first revealed and is a period focused on spiritual growth, compassion, and gratitude.

Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on the evening of February 17 and end on the evening of March 19, depending on the sighting of the moon.

May this holy month bring peace to your heart, clarity to your spirit, and abundant blessings to you and your loved ones.

Happy President's Day!
02/16/2026

Happy President's Day!

Let’s normalize daily kindness and spread positivity by sending small, intentional gestures that create significant chan...
02/14/2026

Let’s normalize daily kindness and spread positivity by sending small, intentional gestures that create significant change all around us.
Here are some ideas:
Pay for a cup of coffee for someone else
Do volunteering work for your community
Send a thank-you note
Leave a positive note
Pay for the person behind you in line
On social media, use hashtags like and to share stories and inspire others

Today we celebrate love in all its forms. Family, friendship, community, and self-love. Happy Valentine’s Day!
02/14/2026

Today we celebrate love in all its forms. Family, friendship, community, and self-love. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Today marks a special milestone as the newly remodeled Behavioral Health Outpatient clinic at St. George Road holds its ...
02/13/2026

Today marks a special milestone as the newly remodeled Behavioral Health Outpatient clinic at St. George Road holds its first official staff meeting! They kicked things off with a fun Valentine’s activity that embraced teamwork and camaraderie. During their gathering, they also took a moment to recognize the strong relationships they’ve already built and enjoyed a delicious treat to fuel their enthusiasm. Here’s to many more successful moments together as a team!

At the corporate office, we gathered not only to celebrate but also to honor and experience a living visual timeline mar...
02/13/2026

At the corporate office, we gathered not only to celebrate but also to honor and experience a living visual timeline marking 100 years since the first Black History commemoration in 1926. What began as Negro History Week has grown into a century of remembrance, learning, and collective responsibility.
We are grateful to Enrique for curating a gallery that offered us a meaningful space to pause, reflect, and connect with the impact, meaning, and legacy of Black history across generations. Our heartfelt thanks also go to Alyssa Parish, Project AMP Director, for creating and sharing the magnificent PowerPoint presentation, “Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” which touched and inspired us all.

Happy early Valentine's Day!Today at the corporate office, we are celebrating an early Valentine’s Day by cherishing eac...
02/13/2026

Happy early Valentine's Day!
Today at the corporate office, we are celebrating an early Valentine’s Day by cherishing each other with sweet, delicious donuts and beautiful flowers!

Today, Hester Gonzalez, S*x Offender Program Coordinator and Clinical Supervisor, alongside Alejandro Ciliberti, Master ...
02/11/2026

Today, Hester Gonzalez, S*x Offender Program Coordinator and Clinical Supervisor, alongside Alejandro Ciliberti, Master Clinician, delivered an engaging presentation at the Hampden County Addiction Taskforce staff meeting. They showcased the comprehensive services provided by the S*x Offender Program and Outpatient Clinic, emphasizing their integrated approach to treatment, community safety, and recovery support. The session was well-received and offered valuable insights into their programs' strategies, challenges, and successes.

The 2nd annual Taste of Culture was a resounding success. Thank you to the Division of Prevention and Community Services...
02/11/2026

The 2nd annual Taste of Culture was a resounding success. Thank you to the Division of Prevention and Community Services for bringing the community together again to celebrate Black History Month at the Springfield Family Resource Center. The event featured the MLKCS Step Team and Living Museum, a dance performance by Mayani Hamilton, a Dance Expression by India Anderson and Josh, and an art gallery: SCARCITY by Michael Smith.

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933 East Columbus Avenue
Springfield, MA
01105

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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Gándara was established in 1977 to provide mental health services to the growing Hispanic community in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Gándara Center has since expanded services to include residential, addiction recovery, educational and preventive services for children and families. We currently serve over 8,000 families from all backgrounds annually at more than 40 locations throughout the state of Massachusetts.