The Pittsfield FRC has several ongoing groups for everyone from parents and grandparents to LGBTQIA+ youth. Learn more below:
- Achieving Dadhood
- Second and fourth Tuesdays of every month from 6 – 7 pm at the Pittsfield FRC (480 West Street, Pittsfield). Dinner is provided.
- This is a group for dads to talk to about the challenges and struggles they face being a dad, including:
- Being a positive role model
- Being a dad in today’s society
- First-time dads
- First generation dads
- For more information, contact Tammy Martin Bartlett at (413) 448-8281 ext. 264 or email tmartinbartlett@18degreesma.org
- Parenting Circle
- Second and fourth Tuesdays of every month from 5:30 – 7 pm at the Pittsfield FRC (480 West Street, Pittsfield). Dinner is provided.
- This is a group for all parents! Maybe your child reached “terrible twos” or is having a tough time in school, or maybe your teen is making you feel like the worst parent alive. This group will help with:
- Positive discipline
- Emotion regulation
- School support
- Activities to help support stress reduction
- For more information, contact Tammy Martin Bartlett at (413) 448-8281 ext. 264 or email tmartinbartlett@18degreesma.org
- Mommy & Me Support/Play Group
- Every Tuesday from 11 am – 12:30 pm at the Pittsfield FRC (480 West Street, Pittsfield). Snacks and beverages will be provided. This group is welcome to English and Spanish speakers.
- Join us for a support/playgroup for moms and children ages 0-3. This is a time for moms and children to socialize, learn, and connect.
- For more information, contact Alexia Morales Jado at (413) 770-8377 or email amoralesjado@18degreesma.org
- LGBTQIA+ Programming
- Live Out Loud Middle School Group: Thursdays from 4 – 5:30 pm; Live Out Loud High School Group: Wednesdays from 3 – 4:30 pm; Young Adult Affinity Group: Thursdays from 12:30 – 2 pm
- Join the Pittsfield FRC to enjoy a supportive space for groups and educational series that center on LGBTQIA+ conversations, fun activities, field trips, and pride events!
- For more information, contact Christopher, LGBTQ+ Services Coordinator, at (413) 441-1207 or cdellea@18degreesma.org.