Director of Psychological Health

Contact the 104th Fighter Wing Director of Psychological Health:

 

Michelle Pennington, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

Phone: 413‐572‐1536 DSN: 698‐1536

Email: michelle.pennington.1@us.af.mil

 

Resources:

 

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)Information, training, resources, support for those in crisis and survivors

Website: www.afsp.org

 

Behavioral Health Network

Mobile Crisis Servicesif needed crisis workers are dispatched to the location of those in distress. A call to the Mobile Crisis Line begins the process. A phone interview and assessment is performed by the crisis worker to asses need for Mobile Crisis, Crisis Clinic or if Hospital Emergency Room assessment is safest option.

Phone: 413-733‐6661 or 1‐800‐437‐5922

Crisis Clinic –locations in Westfield 413‐568‐6386, Holyoke 413‐536‐2251, Springfield 413‐733‐6661 or toll-free at 1‐800‐437‐592

 

Give an HourFree counseling from private therapists for Guard and their families.  Go to site to find a counselor in your area.

Website: www.giveanhour.org

 

Military OneSource24/7 Resource line

Phone: 1‐800‐342‐9647

 

Project New Hope – Western Mass. Free therapeutic retreats, wellness programs, baby pantry, assistance applying for benefits other services

Phone: 413‐315‐3873

Website: www.projectnewhopema.org

 

The LGBT National Hotline  Support & resources for LBGT community of all ages

Phone: 888-843-4564 (Hours: Monday - Friday: 4 p.m. – Midnight EST; Saturday: Noon – 5 p.m. EST)

 

The Trevor Project (LBGTQ Youth) - 24/7 support & resources for LBGTQ youth

Phone: 866-488-7386

Website: www.thetrevorproject.or

 

Vet Centers - Multiple locations in each state. They offer free counseling to military members with a deployment history and their families, various groups, wellness programs, outings, and assistance with applying for veterans' benefits.

Springfield Vet Center Phone: 413‐737‐5167

Website:  www.vetcenter.va.gov  

 

Veterans Crisis Line

Phone: 1‐800‐273‐8255 option #1 

Text: 838255

Website: VeteransCrisisLine.net 

 

West Central Family and Counseling  – CHOICE provider, Accepts insurance, multiple counseling options.

Phone: 413‐592‐1980