LEE, Mass. — A collaboration between the Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative, Families Like Ours Inc., and the Tri-Town Health Department has resulted in the release of the Southern Berkshire County Resource Guide.

 

The Southern Berkshire County Resource Guide is designed to connect individuals and families with essential services. It helps to navigate services such as food access, housing support, mental health support, special needs services, and transportation options. 

 

Additional sections are being developed for future printings of the guide, and the Resource Guide will be regularly updated online throughout the year.    

 

The Southern Berkshire County Resource Guide is available in both print and digital formats. The printed version will be distributed in March 2025 to first responders, town clerks, libraries, boards of health, and council on aging offices.

 

Online versions are available at https://southernberkshirehealth.com/southern-berkshire-county-resource-guide/ or familieslikeoursinc.com.    

 

Suggested changes or additions or requests for printed copies can be directed to Rania Markham at Rania@familieslikeoursinc.com. This resource is free of charge.    

 

Jayne Smith of SBPHC stated that the guide was initially developed for first responders, public health officials, and service providers, but is a valuable tool for everyone.    

 

The Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative is a shared services arrangement providing support to the local boards of health in its 12 member towns, including Alford, Great Barrington, Lee, Lenox, Monterey, Mount Washington, New Marlborough, Otis, Sandisfield, Sheffield, Stockbridge, and Tyringham.  Services provided by SBPHC to member towns include public health nursing, inspectional and health agent services, car seat fittings, sharps disposal, and community collaboration.    

 

Families Like Ours is a non-profit organization that supports families of individuals with special needs in Berkshire County.    

 

Tri-Town Health Department is a regional health department providing public health services to Lee, Lenox, and Stockbridge.  Tri-Town, through the Town of Lee, is the fiscal host for the Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative.