- Berkshire District Attorney's Office
Pittsfield — Even in this time of isolation, you are not alone. Help is available. Call us.
Social distancing is necessary to contain the spread of COVID-19 but can lead to increased violence in homes due to increased anxiety, stress, and isolation.
If there is child abuse or domestic violence in your home as you self-isolate, there is still help available. If it is an emergency, call 911.
Call your local police department to report crimes.
The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office launched a hotline for victims to receive assistance. Please call or text 1-855-275-8927 at any time or email us at contact.berkshireda@mass.gov.
Please use this guide to connect with the available resources to help get you through this difficult time. Look after your neighbors and if you see something, say something.
A comprehensive community resource guide is available here: https://www.mass.gov/doc/berkshire-district-attorneys-offices-covid-19-community-resource-guide/download
The circumstances continue to evolve so information and services may change. Contact these service providers ahead of time to ensure up-to-date information.
Domestic and Sexual Violence:
Elizabeth Freeman Center Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline (local):1-866-401-2425
Berkshire District Attorney's Victim Witness Advocates Hotline: Call or text: 1-855-275-8927
Jane Doe, Inc. (617) 248-0922
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA): AskMOVA 844-878-MOVA (6682)
National Center for Victims of Crime
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
National Sexual Assault Hotline: Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) to connect with a trained sexual assault service provider 24/7
The Network La Red Hotline: 1-800-832-1901 to speak with a crisis counselor specializing in LGBQ/T, SM, and Polyamorous relationships
Child Abuse:
Department of Children & Families (Local): 413-236-1800
DCF Child at Risk Hotline: 1-800-792-5200
Massachusetts Office of the Child Advocate: 617- 979-8360
Berkshire County Kids Place: 413-499-2800
From Darkness To Light National Helpline: 866-FOR-LIGHT
Samaritans Helpline: Call or text 1-877-870-4673
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Cybertip Line: 1-800-843-5678
Mental Health
Brien Center Crisis Hotline: 1-800-252-0227
NAMI Berkshire County: 413-443-1666
Counseling Center of the Berkshires: 413-449-4090
Clinical Support Options Crisis Services: 413-236-5656
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
The Trevor Project Hotline: 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 to speak with a LGBTQ+ Youth specialized crisis counselor
Substance Use Disorder:
Brien Center Crisis Hotline: 1-800-252-0227
Never Use Alone: 1-800-484-3731
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Help Line: 1-800-487-4889
Online Support Groups and Recovery Meetings:
Alcoholics Anonymous Online Intergroup Directory
WEconnect and Unity Recovery Virtual Recovery Meetings.
Herren Project Live Online Recovery Meetings
Learn To Cope Online Forum/ Peer Support: 508-801-3247
Other Resources:
Berkshire Community Action Council (for utility assistance): 413-445-4503
Berkshire Immigrant Center: 413-445-4881
Berkshire Medical Center Covid-19 Hotline: 1-855-262-5465
Department of Unemployment Assistance: 1-877-626-6800
MA Disabled Persons Protection Commission: 1-800-426-9009
MA Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-800-922-2275
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health release daily updates on their websites:
https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease2019-covid-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
