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Western Mass Care Solutions
Replacing your Worries with Compassionate Care
OUR MISSION
Our mission at Western Mass Care Solutions is to empower individuals, families, and communities through comprehensive care coordination, life skills education, and access to vital community services and resources. We are committed to fostering growth and connection by offering professional workshops, resource fairs, and networking events that inspire collaboration, build knowledge, and provide opportunities for personal and professional development. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for those we serve by delivering compassionate support, education, and resources to meet the diverse needs of our community.
About Me
Owner/Founder/CEO
I am Lourdes Balestier, Founder and CEO of Western Mass Care Solutions and WMCS Education & Community Services, Corp. As a teen mom, I navigated countless challenges, finding resources with minimal support. Now, I’m committed to helping others overcome their obstacles through hard work and determination. With a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology from American International College and experience in Direct Care, Counseling, Supervision, and Marketing, I bring a well-rounded skill set focused on helping individuals navigate complex challenges, build resilience, and access essential resources. My diverse background allows me to provide comprehensive support and solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client.
At WMCS, we offer personalized care, treating clients with respect, compassion, and guidance. Our goal is to empower them with self-sufficiency, wellness, and social skills, making us their trusted second family. Our services are open to the public.
Available Services
Training Workshops
Our public workshops, both paid and free, offer lunch and learns, staff training, notary certification, and tax preparation classes. Each session equips individuals and organizations with valuable skills, fostering education and community connection.
Private Pay Care Coordination
Our care coordination services provide comprehensive support to individuals and families, prioritizing your physical, emotional, and social well-being. We're here to help you effectively manage your health and wellness.
(free to low-income individuals, sliding scale based on income for others)
Resource Fairs/Tabling Opportunities
Our resource fairs offer organizations the chance to participate as vendors, sponsors, or volunteers, showcasing services, engaging with the community, and addressing local needs. This platform fosters networking and collaboration, strengthening community ties and access to essential services.
Life Skills Workshops
By focusing on critical thinking, emotional intelligence, communication, interpersonal skills, self-management, financial literacy, health and wellness, civic responsibility, adaptability, and digital literacy, these programs equip individuals with the essential tools they need to thrive personally and professionally.
Networking Events
Our networking events bring together small business owners, nonprofit founders, and local vendors to connect, collaborate, and grow. With raffles, fairs, lunch-and-learns, speaking sessions, and professional workshops, these gatherings foster learning, community-building, and business growth.
Resource Connection
We assist in finding and accessing a wide range of community resources, including healthcare services, financial aid, housing support, educational programs, and more. Our resource connection services are dedicated to linking individuals and families with the essential resources they need to thrive.
Upcoming Events
- Sat, Jan 11HolyokeJan 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PMHolyoke, 121 Main St, Holyoke, MA 01040, USAJan 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PMHolyoke, 121 Main St, Holyoke, MA 01040, USADo you want to become a certified Notary Public? Join our upcoming class to learn essential notary skills, complete your application, and get everything you need to send your application and start your journey. Sign up today to secure your spot!
- Sat, Jan 11Location is TBDJan 11, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation is TBDJan 11, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation is TBDUnleash your creativity and unwind with us at Artistic Night Out: Paint & Sip! Enjoy a relaxed evening of painting guided by Melissa, while sipping on your favorite beverages and mingling with fellow art enthusiasts. Come enjoy and laugh the night away with us!
- Sat, Feb 01SpringfieldFeb 01, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PMSpringfield, 640 Page Blvd, Springfield, MA 01104, USA
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